The Community College for the Farmington Valley!
The Library at Tunxis Community College is a public library, with guest access to wifi and personal computers, as well as a vibrant and current collection of new fiction, nonfiction, educational and international DVDs, feature films, ukuleles, hula hoops, ESL materials, a children's library of award-winning books, and so much more for all citizens of Connecticut. For students, we offer all of this -- plus group study rooms, silent study, over 50,000 books, and hundreds of thousands of e-resources. The Tunxis Library is a great resource for students and learners of all ages. Our hours are posted on our website: tunxis.edu/library
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We opened with the College, in 1970.
What is your primary product or service?
We are a public library that specializes in academic and personal research interests.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
We have a team of award-winning librarians who are happy to help you with research, selection, or conversation!
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We have ukuleles and core hula hoops to lend you!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location, at Tunxis Community College, the first building as you enter the parking lot. During the semesters, there is a sandwich/coffee shop open from 7:30 am to 6 pm called PAGES Cafe.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located at the corner of routes 177 and 6 in Farmington, across from Five Guys Burgers.
What type of payments do you accept?
Public libraries specialize in free lending and free information.
Which areas do you service?
We service all citizens of the State of Connecticut.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The Library is a collaborative experience, with one director and a team of 11 librarians.
What are your hours of operation?
During the semester, we are open 8 am to 8 pm (Monday through Thursday) and Fridays from 8 am to 4 pm.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
This Library is a hidden gem!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.”
― Jorge Luis Borges
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