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Norwalk Public Library
1 Belden Ave.
Norwalk, CT 06850
203-899-2780
Fax: 203-866-7982
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South Norwalk Branch
10 Washington St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
203-899-2790
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Norwalk History Room

The history room and archive combines the library's former Local History Collection with the archival collections of the former Norwalk Museum. The lower level of the main library building at 1 Belden Avenue houses this large array of published and unpublished books and papers, photographs and maps, among other materials, recording over three hundred years of Norwalk history.

Library employees and volunteers will provide suitable access during the open hours, in person, via telephone, mail or email. While the library online catalog identifies books, journals and some other materials, cataloging the remainder of the collection online will be an ongoing process.

Due to the unique and fragile nature of most of the collection, patrons cannot browse the archival area. Staff will identify and retrieve the materials desired by the patron and determine how they  can be viewed or perhaps copied. Since one of the objectives of this historical collection is preserving it safely for succeeding generations, immediate viewing or reproduction of some items may not be allowed. However, we plan to film, copy or digitally scan as many such materials - as time and funding permits - to allow the broadest access possible to current and future patrons.

Norwalk History Room Hours
 Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday Friday   Saturday
 12-4  12-4  4-8  12-4  12-4  12-4

Uncatalogued Collection Contents - By Category:



Photographs


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