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Groton Public Library
Public Library · Groton
Groton Public Library, housed in a modern facility on Newtown Road, offers passport acceptance services in a quieter setting than the downtown post office — an appealing option for families with young children or anyone who prefers a less hurried environment.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Tuesday–Thursday | Passport appointments: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
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| Monday, Friday–Sunday | Passport services not available |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
Groton Public Library, housed in a modern facility on Newtown Road, offers passport acceptance services in a quieter setting than the downtown post office — an appealing option for families with young children or anyone who prefers a less hurried environment. As a designated passport acceptance facility for New London County residents, the library's trained staff process DS-11 applications, verify identification, and forward completed submissions to the federal processing center.
Appointments are accepted Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The library setting also gives applicants easy access to the internet-connected computers and printing stations they may need to complete or print DS-11 forms before their appointment. Staff are experienced with child passport requirements, making this location particularly well suited for parents applying on behalf of minors.
The library is managed by the Town of Groton, and its passport program reflects the town's commitment to accessible civic services for residents of this historically significant submarine capital. For information on other acceptance offices across the state, browse the Connecticut passport offices directory or review all options on the Groton passport page.
💡 Good to know
Call the library at (860) 441-6750 to book your passport appointment — slots fill quickly ahead of summer travel season. Both parents or legal guardians must appear in person when applying for a child under 16, so verify the library's current requirements when you schedule. The official library page at groton-ct.gov lists additional services and any schedule changes.