Welcome to Douglas Library

Our goal is to provide a cultural center for all residents of the town of North Canaan and surrounding communities. The library is committed to providing equal access to information, ideas and knowledge through books and other resources. The library believes in and supports intellectual freedom for all.

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Extended through October! Stop by the library and look for the gnomes! Coloring activity for children; then paint your own wooden gnome to keep! Ask us all about it at the Circulation Desk!
Join Paul Wegner, the Assistant Director and Archaeologist at the Institute for American Indian Studies as he discusses the deep history of Indigenous peoples of Northwestern Connecticut. Paul will discuss the history and archaeology of the last 12,000 years of Native occupation in this area. Additionally, Paul will also bring items from the Institute’s vast collection of objects for participants to take a closer look at during the discussion. This event is free. For further info, call 860-824-7863 or email the library douglaslibrary@comcast.net