Slater Library and Fanning Annex
26 Main Street,
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-0024
Our Mission
The mission of the Slater Library is to select, acquire, organize and preserve books and other materials of contemporary interest and permanent value for the education, intellectual stimulation and pleasure of the communities of Griswold and Lisbon, Connecticut. It upholds the principles of intellectual freedom and the public's right to know by providing services to fulfill the community's access to information and collections to reflect all points of view.
Our Fall line up of Adult/Teen Events is available on our Adult/Teen page!
Find out What's New!
Would you like to know what new books, audiobooks, and movies are in the library every week? Try Wowbrary!
Wowbrary is a weekly email newsletter that lets you know about all the new books, audiobooks, and DVDs that Slater Library has to offer! Sign up at http://www.wowbrary.org
Slater Library Catalog
View Slater Library's Catalog on Bibliomation.
You can also find physical media available at 63 public libraries across Connecticut, including the Slater Library, on the Acorn app, powered by Bibliomation. With Acorn Catalog, you'll be able to place holds on items, search for library materials, keep track of your reading lists, and more.
Ebooks & Audiobooks
The Libby app and the Palace Project app* offer an outstanding selection of ebooks and audiobooks. The Libby app is available with your valid library card to download books and audiobooks on your phone or tablet.
*The Palace Project app replaces the Simple E app which has been discontinued and does not require a library card but has a selection of free ebooks and audiobooks under "Palace Bookshelf."