This goal was soon met, and the south-facing element of the historic building was completed in 1902 to a design by George Wilson Potter Sr. of New York City.

[2] Emma Bradley Yeomans Newell, another entrepreneur, left a bequest upon her death in 1917 for an addition to the library, which was constructed in 1930.

The historic building is located at the northeast corner of Main Street and Meriden Avenue, at the southern end of downtown Southington.

It is a single-story masonry structure, built in a Classical Revival style with glazed terra cotta brick and granite and an original capacity for 6,000 books.

Displays include photos, area sports and school mementos, industry and business items, and military artifacts.