About Danbury Library
Located in the heart of downtown Danbury, the Danbury Library is an integral community asset available to all residents. It is a place where people can find a quiet room for study or a venue for the spirited exchange of ideas. Within and outside of the library’s walls, the Danbury Library is committed to providing learning opportunities, entertainment, and enrichment for our community.
From learning the alphabet to planning for retirement, the library offers many opportunities for personal growth. As the needs of our community evolve, the library and its staff adapt to connect people with the tools and information necessary to navigate and flourish in all phases of life.
Quick Statistics
2024-2025
- 80,744 visitors – 2,715 per day
- 24,477 active accounts
- 291,672 total materials circulated
- 1,464 educational programs offered
- 19,957 attendees to programs
Library Cards
Library Cards are available for free to all Danbury residents. City of Danbury employees, Danbury teachers, and Danbury College students may also be eligible to receive a Danbury Library card. Connecticut residents can access all but the library’s digital content by linking their hometown library card.
Contact
For media inquiries, please contact Rodrigo Fuenzalida, Civic Engagement & Marketing Coordinator. Let us know if you would like to be added to our list of media contacts to receive library announcements and press releases by email.
203.797.4505 ext. 7743
rfuenzalida@danburylibrary.org
City of Danbury Annual Reports
Mission Statement
As an essential city asset, the Danbury Library is committed to being:
- A welcoming destination
- Responsive to the varied needs of our city’s diverse community, and
- A source of inspiration through words and ideas
Katie Pearson, Library Director, has led the library since 2015 and was the Assistant Director prior to that.
203.797.4505 ext. 7719
kpearson@danburylibrary.org
Katharine Chung, Assistant Library Director, has led alongside Katie since 2016 after her year tenure as the Digital Services Librarian.
203.797.4505 ext. 7723
kchung@danburylibrary.org
