Library Hours
| Tuesday | 10 am – 9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am – 9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am – 9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am – 6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Sunday (Sept–May)* | 1 pm – 5 pm* |
| Monday | Closed |
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Holidays & Special Hours
Holiday Closures
The Library is closed on the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Easter Sunday
- Mother’s Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
The Day after Thanksgiving and the Day after Christmas: Open if sufficient staffing is available.
Special Hours
- Thanksgiving Eve: Close at 5 pm
- Christmas Eve: Close at 2 pm
- New Year’s Eve: Close at 5 pm
- Staff Development Morning: Open at 12 pm (Friday before Christmas)
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Library Closures & Delays
Emergency Closings
The Library may close in the event of unsafe weather or other conditions, such as a power outage.
- How to Check: Look for the red alert banner at the top of our website for immediate updates.
- School Closures/Delays: If Groton schools are closed or delayed, Children's morning storytimes are automatically cancelled.
- Library Programs: Determined individually. Check our online calendar or call to confirm.
- Room Reservations: We will contact the reservation holder as soon as possible.
Decision Process
The Library Director makes the call, independent of schools or other town departments. The latest weather forecasts, "on the ground" conditions, and advice from the Town Manager, Highway Director, and Library Staff and Trustees are all considered.