Library News

Job Opening for Part-Time Library Clerk in Youth Services Department Perrot Library is seeking a part-time employee for our busy Youth Services Desk. Duties include: answering the phone, checking books in and out using the library’s automated circulation system, some collection development, and reference service (helping parents and children find library materials). Some experience with … Read more

The project to replace the 90-year-old slate roof on the Adult Wing of the library begins today, January 2nd. The scaffolding company will enclose the exterior completely around the building with protected openings for the public entrances and the book drop. The bicycle rack is temporarily relocated to the grass area near the mailbox. Please … Read more

The project to replace the 90-year-old slate roof on the Adult Wing of the library is scheduled to begin this Wednesday, December 6th. A scaffolding company will enclose the exterior completely around the building with protected openings for our public entrances and book drop. Several parking spaces will be cordoned off, and the bicycle rack … Read more

We need your help! Perrot Memorial Library is in the process of developing a new Long Range Plan to ensure that the Library is able to continue to provide the services, programs, and collections that inspire and strengthen our community. Your thoughts and ideas are invaluable as we plan for the future. Please take a few minutes … Read more

Perrot is now offering three new premium museum passes to our patrons:  the Museum of Modern Art, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, and the Guggenheim Museum. These passes, which circulate for 3 days, offer free admission for the cardholder (and, in some cases, guests) and discounted rates for parking, dining, and gift shop purchases. In order … Read more

Join Perrot- Your Neighborhood Library Depends on You! Perrot is an independent institution. Although we share some resources with Greenwich Library, we depend on your membership donations All of Perrot’s fabulous programs for children and adults are free and supported entirely by membership contributions  Having a library card allows you to borrow materials, but you … Read more

With our new mobile printing service, you can now send documents to our public printer directlyfrom your laptop or mobile device! How to print from a laptop or desktop computer: Visit the following website: http://www.printeron.net/pml/soundbeachavenue Select the printer and enter your email address Browse your computer to find and select the file you wish to … Read more

Now is the time to join Perrot- and here are some of the many reasons why: Perrot is your neighborhood library. We share resources with Greenwich Library, but we are an independent institution funded by membership donations All of Perrot’s fabulous programs for children and adults are free and supported entirely by membership contributions  Perrot’s … Read more

The library will be closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, September 5th, 6th, and 7th, for the Labor Day holiday weekend. Our Sunday hours will resume on Sunday, September 13th, 2015. In the meantime, get inspired by these books about the American labor movement: There is Power in a Union, by Philip Dray331.8809 DRAY The Civil … Read more

Due to a scheduled software update, our online circulation system will be down tomorrow, August 27th, 2015. The library will be open during its regular Thursday hours, from 9 am to 8 pm, but minimal circulation services will be available. We expect normal service to return on Friday, August 28th. Patrons will be able to … Read more

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Barbara McSpadden, former Perrot Reference Librarian and former member of the Perrot Board of Directors. Our thoughts and love are with Barbara’s family at this difficult time. BARBARA MCSPADDENOn May 25, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Barbara Dodds McSpadden passed away with grace and … Read more