Tax Booklets and Forms at Otis Library

If you are ready to do your taxes for the 2008 fiscal year, we have steadily been receiving the forms and booklets. If you want to come down to the library and pick up some forms, they are located on the right side of the entry way, down the stair and take a right.

Most of the Federal forms are also available online here

Most of the Connecticut forms can be found here

Job Of the Year: Librarian

Did you know that US News and World Reports cited Librarian as the job of the year? The article found here cites that Librarian is the Career for 2009!

After reading the article, I was surprised at how many the details were true, (for me at least). During any given day, I could be ordering books, answer an in-depth research questions, teaching a basic computer class or finding books somewhere else in the state. Other days I may be running back and forth between copier problems or faxing a letter or proctoring a test. So far, there really haven't been many dull moments at the library.


All in all, being a librarian is a great job (IMHO), and I'm glad to come to work.

Library Calendar for Otis Library

If you are looking for something to do around town in Norwich, don't forget to check the library calendar here

Every month there are new offering for children, teens and adults and most of the programs are free of charge.

Tracking Your Reading History

Want to be able to look back on what you've read in the past? You can choose to track your library reading history by maintaining a confidential online reading list accessible only by you.

If you are like me, and can't remember that really awesome author you read last year...this would be a great help.

If this sounds like a service you might be interested in, go to http://catalog.lioninc.org/search
Then go to My Account and login. You can then go to the My Reading History choose to Opt In.

If you decide you no longer want to participate in this service you have the option to go into your account and Opt Out.

Happy Reading (and remembering what you read, too!)

Decorating the Library for the Season

Come by the library and see the holiday decorations...the library is looking very festive. We have put up a winter village, christmas trees, window displays, bright lights and a menorrah.

Downtown Norwich is having a Holiday Window challenge, and this year the Otis Library hopes to win!!!

Wish us luck!

New Automotive Repair Database Available at Otis Library

We are happy to announce that Otis Library has purchased the Automotive Repair Resource Center (ARRC) database.

During these tough economic times some people might be more apt to try some car repairs, and we have a great resource that you can use from the comfort of your home! The database offers wiring diagrams, recalls, repair schedules and much, much more!

I have noticed there have been quite a few requests at the reference desk for the Chilton's or the Haynes manuals (which we still have). Hopefully, this new database, which is fully accessible from home will help DIY-minded people to diagnose and repair whatever ails their cars.

You will need your Otis Library card to login when you are at home. It will ask for the 14-digit barcode on the back of the card.

As always, if you have any questions on any of the services we offer, feel free to call us at the library @ 889-2365 x 109 or email us ref@otis.lioninc.org.

Local Painter Donates Paintings to Otis Library

The Otis Library has accepted a very graious donation of five large paintings done by the Norwich native, Daniel Topalis.

Daniels says,"I hope that the viewer will question their own sensibilities from personal predjudices in these works". Both staff and patron comments on the added artwork through the library has been very complementary. We truly appreciate the donation from Mr Topalis, and the energy the artwork has lended to the library walls.