Support the Beardsley and Memorial Library

The Beardsley and Memorial Library was organized in 1874 when Mrs. Elliot Beardsley gave a sum of $10,000 to seven trustees to establish a library in West Winsted. In 1898 a bequest by Jenison Whiting made it possible to purchase land and the construction of the original building began. The library became a free public library in 1899.

The library is a non-profit organization that serves as the public library for Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Winsted, and Winchester. Taxpayer dollars pay for utilities, books, and salaries, while interest on the endowment pays for building renovations. The library depends upon the generous support of donors to provide the items and services that the public enjoys.

Consider making a tax deductible donation to the Beardsley and Memorial Library. Send it to

Sustaining Fund

Beardsley and Memorial Library

40 Munro Place

Winsted, CT 06098