Bracken Memorial Library

Bracken Memorial Library serves as both the high school library for Woodstock Academy and as one of the four public libraries in the town of Woodstock. Town patrons are welcome at the library during all hours that the library is open, including during the school day.
If you have not been here in awhile, stop by and see all of the changes. We have a new community room, which includes a children’s area, our Great Authors Collection, and our selection of recent adult fiction.

School Hours
Monday-Friday 7:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Summer Hours
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am – 3:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm

Staff
Deb Sharpe, Library Director
Michelle Laprade, Assistant Librarian
Rosalba Onofrio, Town Librarian

Contact Us

Phone: 860-928-0046
Fax: 860-928-2117

Library Catalog	Search for Bracken Materials	NOTE: Search only works ON CAMPUS
ProQuest	Search for magazine, journal, and newspaper articles	Auto login ON CAMPUS
ReQuest	Search for books in all Connecticut Libraries	Print out your selection and bring to the desk for ordering
IConn	Search for Articles	Log in with your library card bar code
MLA & APA Guides	APA Research Guide	MLA Research Guide
Gale Reference	Gale Research Library	Gale Library Portal- online and book resources
PrepMe	Online SAT preparation with instructional content, practice tests and much more	Log in with your library card bar code

Staff Book Recomendations
Looking for a good book to read? Check out our faculty and staff recommended reading list!

Teen Reads
Looking for reviews on books and great suggestions? Visit www.teenreads.com today!

International Literacy Day
Want to know more about International Literacy Day? Looking for top book suggestions? Get involved!

General Information
Library Cards: Library cards can be obtained by any resident of the town of Woodstock. These cards can also be used to check out books at any public library in Connecticut. If you are not from Woodstock, you must get a library card from the library in the town in which you live. This card can then be used at Bracken Memorial Library as well as in all public libraries in Connecticut.
Lending Policy: Books and non-current periodicals can be borrowed for a period of two weeks. Renewals are permitted as long as there is no waiting list. Reference books, such as encyclopedias, do not circulate. Books that are not available in the library may be able to be obtained through inter-library loan.
Computer Resources: The library currently offers 42 computers for patron use. They all have Internet access as well as Microsoft Office and a wide array of electronic research tools. Access to many online periodicals, journals, and newspapers are available for use in the library and from home.

Museum Passes
We have both free and reduced museum and park passes. Passes can be checked out for 3 days at a time with a valid library card. Discount passes are good for the following attractions and discounts:

Mystic Aquarium Family Pass. Reduced admission for 2 adults at $19 each and 2 children at $14 each
Roger Williams Park Zoo Family Pass. Reduced admission for 2 adults at $6 each and 2 children at $3 each
State Parks Day Pass. Waives 1 vehicle entrance fee at any Connecticut State Park

Board of Directors	Town Staff
Susan Lloyd, President	Rosalba Onofrio, Town Librarian
Jamie Swift, Vice President & Treasurer	Deb Sharpe, Town Librarian
Jennifer Latici, Secretary	Michelle Laprade, Assistant Librarian
Martha Beckwith, Trustees Representative
Deb Sharpe, Library Director