Find a Good Book

Love to read but need help selecting your next good book? We have a variety of great resources to help you out!

If you still need help finding your next book, give us a call at (203) 272-2245 and we’ll be happy to help you.

Some of our reading resources may require your library card number to access them.

Resources are also available to all patrons (resident and non-resident) from the library’s public computers, no card required.

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MatchBook

Meet your new favorite book with MatchBook personalized reading service! Let us find you your next favorite book! Just answer a few questions and we will provide you with fresh reads based on your interests.

Cheshire Library Blog

Our blog features book lists, reviews, and suggestions from the staff of the Cheshire Public Library.

Favorite Author Notification

Already have some favorite authors? The library will automatically place holds for you on new books by your favorite authors right when they’re released. All you have to do is sign up!

New Items Newsletter

The Library adds thousands of new books, movies, and CDs every year! You can sign up for weekly email alerts showing you the newest items that we purchase each week. We hope you’ll enjoy hearing about the many exciting bestsellers, movies, music, and recorded books right before they hit our shelves.

researchIT CT

Find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles for Connecticut public libraries and their users. ResearchIT CT also offers access to databases and a collection of downloadable ebooks and audiobooks for Connecticut residents with valid CT public library card numbers.

NoveList

A database of 60,000 fiction titles that allows readers to find authors similar to their favorites, to explore genres such as thriller, romance, detective-mystery, and to create lists of prize-winning books.

Libby

Did you know your local library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks? You can borrow them instantly!

findIT CT

Check out Connecticut’s statewide library catalog. Over 10.3 million items are available for searching from more than 150 libraries!