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Moving Day for Deborah Sampson

Watch the installation of the statue of Deborah Sampson at the new Library!

Deborah Sampson: The First Woman to Enlist in the US Military - WBZ News

Check out this story from our local CBS affiliate,WBZ News, about Revolutionary War heroine, Deborah Sampson, featuring local historian, Steve Connolly, being interviewed in front of the Library's Deborah Sampson statue!

Welcome to the New Sharon Public Library!

Library hours of operation are unchanged.

Parking

Parking is available on site and in the municipal lot on High Street.

Please note: Library users may not park on School Street.

Services

Carpeno History Room and Archival Collections

Access to the Carpeno History Room and its collections is by appointment only with the Library's Archivist. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins. For more information or to make an appointment, please email Arielle Nathanson at anathanson@sharon.ocln.org.

Circulation Services

The Circulation Desk is located on the Main Floor just inside the entrance to the building. All checkouts occur at this desk or at the self-checkout kiosks (see below).

Self-Holds - patron holds are located on shelves opposite the Circulation Desk.

Self-Checkout - patrons may check out their items at the two MeeScan kiosks located next to the holds shelves. They are also welcome to check out at the Circulation Desk.

Youth Services is located on the Upper Level of the Library. This includes the Children's Room, Young Adult Area and all children's and young adult collections.

Adult Services - the Adult Services Desk is located on the Main Floor near the Reading Room.

Study Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms are reserved via our Room Booking Portal. Walk-ins are also welcome to use these rooms, subject to availability. Please direct all questions about study rooms to the Adult Services Desk located on the Main Level (ext.1422).

Meeting Rooms are available by request via our Room Booking Portal and are subject to approval by the Library Director. Please direct all questions about meeting rooms to Library Director, Lee Ann Amend at lamend@sharon.ocln.org.

Adult Programming

All Adult Programming

Upcoming for Adults:

- Gay Pride: More Than A Parade Monday, June 30 at 7:00 PM (Virtual) [Register]

- "Heal the Beasts" with Author and Veterinarian Philipp Schott Monday, July 7 at 7:00 PM (Virtual) [Register]

- "Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal" with Author Samuel Marquis Monday, July 14 at 7:00 PM (Virtual) [Register]

Tween/Teen Programming

All Tween and Teen Programming

Upcoming for Tweens/Teens:

- Tween/Teen Dragon Eye Craft Saturday, July 12 at 3:00 PM (In-person) [Register]

- Tween/Teen Maker Monday-Green Screen Photos Monday, July 14 at 2:00 PM (In-person) [Register]

-Tween/Teen Tuesday Night Specials-Rubber Duckorating Tuesday, July 15 at 6:00 PM (In-person) [Register]

-Tween/Teen Craft Attack! Cricut Craft Thursday, July 17 at 4:00 PM (In-person) [Register]

Rising 6th-12th graders can register for the Tween/Teen Summer Library Challenge! Track your readng, attend activities and earn raffle tickets!

Children's Programming

All Children's Programming

Upcoming for Children:

- Creative Writing Workshop (Grades 3-5) Wednesday, July 9 at 2:00PM [Register ]

- Chapter Book Chums Book Club (Grades 1-2) Monday, July 14 at 4:30 PM [Register]

- Pompom Pokeballs (Grades 3-5) Wednesday, July 16 at 4:30 PM [Register]

Weekly Story Times: No registration needed!

Baby Story Time (Ages 0-2): Mondays at 10:30 AM in the Children's room

Tinker Time (Ages 2-5): Tuesdays at 11:00 AM in the Activity Room

Crescent Ridge Story Time (Ages 0-6): Thursday at 11:00 AM at Crescent Ridge Dairy (outdoor!)

Summer Reading is coming soon! Online pre-registration is open now! Paper logs will be available at the children's desk starting on July 7th. [Learn more]