Wickham Memorial Library
🏢 Wickham Memorial Library · EAST HARTFORD, Connecticut
Wickham Memorial Library
Wickham Memorial Library is East Hartford's sole public library, a town-run institution on Burnside Avenue serving this historic Connecticut River community with books, computers, and lifelong-learning programs.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 1 PM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 1 PM – 8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 656 Burnside Avenue, EAST HARTFORD, CT 06108
Phone: 8602917760
Website: easthartfordct.gov
📖 About Wickham Memorial Library
<p>Wickham Memorial Library has served East Hartford, Connecticut since the early twentieth century and today stands as the town's only public library, operated as a department of East Hartford town government. Located at 656 Burnside Avenue, the library provides residents with a circulating collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, along with free public computers, Wi-Fi, printing services, and access to the statewide borrowIT CT digital lending platform. Programming spans story times for young children, after-school homework help, and adult literacy and technology workshops. The library is a member of the Libraries Online consortium (LION), giving cardholders reciprocal borrowing privileges at dozens of Connecticut libraries through the shared catalog.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- East Hartford's only public library, operated by town government since the early 1900s
- Member of Libraries Online (LION) — reciprocal borrowing at 60+ CT libraries
- Free public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and copying services
- Story times, homework help, and adult literacy programs
- Access to borrowIT CT statewide digital lending with your library card
📱 Free with a Wickham Memorial Library Card
East Hartford residents can get a free card and unlock:
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wickham Memorial Library open on weekends?
No. Wickham Memorial Library is currently open Monday and Wednesday 10 AM to 5 PM and Tuesday and Thursday 1 PM to 8 PM. The library is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours may change seasonally — call (860) 291-7760 to confirm.
Can I borrow books from other Connecticut libraries with a Wickham card?
Yes. Wickham is a member of Libraries Online (LION), a consortium of Connecticut public and academic libraries that share a catalog and allow reciprocal borrowing. Your East Hartford card lets you pick up holds placed at any LION member library.
What is borrowIT CT and how do I use it at Wickham?
borrowIT CT is Connecticut's statewide digital lending program, letting you download free eBooks and audiobooks with any participating Connecticut library card. Log in with your Wickham library card number at borrowit.org or through the Libby app.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.