Welcome to Swain Library 

Mission Statement

The mission of Swain Library is to make readily available library materials and information services to support the curriculum, educational goals and diverse learning/ teaching styles of the staff and students of Hamden Hall Country Day School .  The library media program assists students and staff with identifying, locating, evaluating and using needed materials in a variety of formats.  In addition, the library programs strive to develop positive attitudes toward libraries and information sources that will promote lifelong reading and the use of libraries and other resources to help users become lifelong learners.            

Swain Library, located in the quadrangle of Hamden Hall Country Day School was built through the generosity of T. M. Swain. It services the lower, middle and upper school academic programs with approximately 25,000 volumes, over 60 print periodicals, Internet access, and subscription databases. The Dewey decimal system of organization is used.  Knowing how to use the library and developing research skills is a most valuable tool that will serve you not only through high school, but also into university and independent studies throughout life.

The librarians are Mrs. Djang, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Garvey.  We encourage you to ask for assistance when you need it.

New Library Technology Center

 The library creates a climate for engaged learning and teaching by providing information services and curriculum related materials within an up to date infrastructure.

The library staff would like to acknowledge the anonymous donation that allowed the school to acquire and install a 16 station classroom/computer lab. This assures the library’s continued commitment to our mission.

Bob Izzo, Lorri Carroll, Ginnie Pitler and Jim Hunter and his crew spent the summer planning and constructing our beautiful new facility. We invite you to stop by the library and see it.