Archbishop O'Brien Library

Archbishop Henry J. O'Brien Mission Statement The Library serves as a resource center for all members of the archdiocese and to the general public. It strives to provide an accessible collection of materials and resource-sharing that will foster the theological and spiritual teachings of the Catholic Church and promote Christian traditions and relationships.   Library Hours and Events Library updates including new resources (pdf) Resources for the Year of St. Paul (pdf) Resources for Deaconate students Resources on Education Resources on African-American History

Hartford Consortium for Higher Education The Archdiocesan Center along with Charter Oak State College is an Associate member of the Hartford Consortium for Higher Education that includes Capital Community College, Central Connecticut State University, Hartford Seminary, Saint Joseph College, Trinity College, and the University of Connecticut. Connecticut Library Consortium The Library is a member of the Connecticut Library Consortium in affiliation with The Connecticut State Library and has membership participation in the Connecticut Digital Library (reQuest iConn).  Memberships also include The Catholic Library Association, The American Library Association, The Connecticut Library Association, and New England Archivists. Membership Fees are on a donation basis. Suggested fees: Free: Affiliate seminarians, students of Hartford Consortium, employees of the Archdiocese of Hartford (includes priests and religious) $5.00: Senior citizens. $10.00 Laity and members of the general public residing in Connecticut. $25.00 Out of state. Loan Periods Books: 28 days Media: 14 days Periodicals (Circulating) - 14 days Overdue Materials Books, Cassettes, CD's,Periodicals: $0.20/day DVD's/Videos: $1.00/day Contact: 860-242-5573 ext. 115, fax 860-242-4886 Karen Lesiak, Library Director klesiak@stseminary.org Library Hours: M, W, Th, Fr. 9:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m.; Tu 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Services Circulation of books and periodicals, DVD’s, video and audiocassettes; CD’s and books-on-tape on subjects ranging from theology and philosophy to spirituality, history and ministry; many saints' biographies and writings; A collection of Sacred and Contemporary Christian music on CD A unique collection of Catholic and Christian fiction A reference library Reference and research assistance including use of archival and rare book collections, interlibrary loan service via the Connecticut Digital Library (iConn), access to an extensive collection of current and back issues of periodical and journal subscriptions Use of the computer and the internet, items placed on reserve, copier Museum passes to check out free of charge for free or reduced admission prices to local museum exhibits. These include The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford and the New Britain Museum of American Art. For a listing of events at these museums you can access their websites. The library currently serves as a resource center for members of the Archdiocese of Hartford and is open to the general public. Subjects Relating to Catholicism Biblical Studies Catechetics Church History Lay Ministry Pastoral Ministry Philosophy/Psychology Saints' Biographies Spirituality Theology Worship Also: Fiction, General collection of American and World History, Literature, Biography and the Arts