Pequot Library

Pequot Library is a public library building in Richardsonian Romanesque style with ornate Tiffany windows and extensive historical book collections. The building holds over 125,000 books in its original stacks and serves as a central cultural institution for the community.

Virginia Marquand Monroe and her husband Elbert B. Monroe founded this institution in 1887 as a memorial to her uncle Frederick Marquand. The building with its distinctive windows and roof has defined the community character since that time.

The library holds rare printed works like Shakespeare's First Folio and Audubon's Birds of America that visitors can see in its historic rooms. These collections reflect the passion of earlier generations for literature and natural history.

The building is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM, with shorter hours on weekends. Admission is free and all facilities are accessible to visitors with mobility considerations.

The roof was renovated in 2021 with new tiles matching the original elements from 1894. This restoration was funded by community contributions and preserved the authentic appearance of the historic structure.

Location: Connecticut

Inception: 1887

Architects: R. H. Robertson

Official opening: March 1, 1894

Architectural style: Richardsonian Romanesque

Part of: Pequot Library Association, Southport Historic District

Address: 720 Pequot Ave., Fairfield, CT 06890

Phone: +12032590346

GPS coordinates: 41.13313,-73.28898

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09