Walk into Fairfield”™s first public library and you”™ll experience a mission that extends far beyond most traditional lending libraries. Pequot Library is housed in a historic building, framed by a Great Lawn, on more than three acres in Fairfield, within the charming village of Southport. A small gem to be discovered, Pequot Library is a vibrant programming library where patrons arrive for high-impact cultural events and leave enriched and inspired.
Come and experience award-winning, professional musical performances in the prized acoustic of the auditorium/concert hall (which is perhaps the finest performance venue of its size in the region). Discover distinctive exhibitions in The Perkin Gallery integrating Pequot”™s nationally significant special collections, local artists”™ work and renowned traveling displays from partnering institutions. Enjoy stimulating public programs; meet best-selling authors; explore important issues of the day with recognized experts and view thought-provoking films and documentaries. More than 19,750 individuals of all ages are educated and entertained by more than 350 programs each year.
Pequot Library brings literature, art, music, science and the humanities to the community. Given to the community 125 years ago by original benefactor Virginia Marquand Munroe, Pequot continues its long legacy, open and “Free as the air to all!”
A member-supported, not-for-profit, Pequot is a library for the 21st century ”“ a current, thriving educational and cultural pillar of Fairfield County where life becomes more interesting.
A warm and welcoming cornerstone of the region, Pequot provides professional library services (fully integrated with Fairfield”™s and the statewide public library system), encouraging and inspiring a life-long passion for reading and learning. In addition, Pequot hosts seasonal intergenerational events: 4thof July bike parade, holiday caroling party and open house, campout and pot-luck dinner and a summer book sale (the best in New England).
Go to pequotlibrary.org for information about upcoming and fulfilling programs, events and membership.
Join us today!
Martha Gates Lord
Executive Director,
Pequot Library
Member, Cultural Alliance
of Fairfield County
