Patrick W.
3/22/2025
Yesterday, I visited the Booth Library to conduct research on an event from Newtown's past. In seeking out a copy of a specific reference book, I was assisted by Shari Merrill, Head of Adult...
Cyrenius H Booth Library
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25 Main St
Newtown, CT 06470
The Cyrenius H. Booth Library is the public library for the community of Newtown, CT. It was a posthumous gift of benefactress Mary Elizabeth Hawley. The architect for the library was Philip Sutherland, and it's style was designed to fit in with the private homes on Main Street. Many of the furnishings inside were formally Mrs. Hawley's possessions. The library was opened on December 17, 1932
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4.59 reviews
Seamus O.
12/26/2010
No reviews yet? This is a beautiful library situated in the center of historic downtown Newtown. Lots of interesting nooks and crannies to explore, local historic artifacts, paintings, etc....
George H.
12/20/2016
If you get in via the lower entrance from the parking lot, there are generally books and magazines that one can take away for free. So I think that is a nice touch. They have a lot of interesting...
Greenwichite2017 G.
5/15/2019
The Booth Library of Newtown is one of the most delightful libraries I have ever seen (and I have seen a lot of them). While not the biggest, it is nevertheless a beautiful building, designed to...
Ali F.
1/29/2018
For me, it's hard to give a library below four stars. Right now my kids are young so a good children's department is a must. A good selection of books that includes a decent rotation of new...
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