7 Ruby Road, Willington, CT 06279
Steve Osier
About the Director
Steve Osier was hired by the Willington Public Library Board as their new Library Director, effective January 11th, 2025. Prior to being a Library Director, Steve was the library's part-time Programmer from April of 2023 through 2024 handling programs for all ages, including the annual Summer Reading Program. He also served as an intern to fulfill his master's degree requirement from January to April of 2023, and volunteered at the library in 2022 for six months prior to their internship.
Steve received his Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from Southern CT State University in May of 2024 after three years of education.
In his free time, Steve enjoys spending time outdoors hiking with his wife and two dogs (Steve serves as a Steward of the Nedwied Trail located on Fox Ridge Lane in Tolland, CT), biking the CT Rail Trails, playing video/tabletop games, watching hockey (AHL/NHL & UConn) and of course reading. He currently resides in Tolland, CT.
"I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work at such a beautiful library and with a wonderful team of staff, volunteers and community stakeholders. I look forward to getting to know more about Willington and supporting our patrons." - Steve Osier
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From the Director's Office
As the Director of the Willington Public Library I am asking residents to urge the Willington Board of Finance (link to their page - https://www.willingtonct.gov/1330/Board-of-Finance ) to restore $50,000 in funding that was promised to the library for the upcoming budget year.
In 2025, the Library Board of Directors agreed at the request of the Board of Finance to use $50,000 in investment income as a one-time measure to offset reductions to the town’s library appropriation. This was done in good faith, with the clear understanding that the funding would be restored this year.
Unfortunately, discussions are being had that the Board of Finance may not restore those funds.
Losing $50,000 from the library’s operating budget will have dire consequences for our community. The library would need to lose days of operation, cut staff, and reduce materials purchased for residents. Services that residents rely on will be impacted, and reduced hours also means fewer visitors, and ultimately less revenue.
The Willington Public Library works hard to stretch every dollar. We rely on a combination of town funding, donations, grants, investment income and fiscal prudency to serve the community. But town support remains the backbone of our ability to operate as a library.
The agreement made last year was clear, and honoring that commitment is essential to maintaining stable library services for Willington residents.
I encourage residents who value the library to contact the Willington Board of Finance and respectfully ask them to restore the promised $50,000 in funding. Your voice can ensure the library remains a strong, accessible resource for everyone.
Steve Osier
Willington Public Library Director