Libraries

Every year, Vermont libraries use federal funding to pay for everything from interlibrary loans to audio books and staff training. It's unclear if that funding will continue after June.

For 121 years, Canadians have enjoyed free access to the library through the stateside front door without having to go through customs.

The Made Here film Error 404: Books Not Found, follows the university's attempt in 2023 to close the school’s physical libraries and go entirely digital.

Rutland’s historic public library and City Hall both need lots of repairs. City officials are seeking public input on what could be a much less costly option: creating a joint downtown civic center.

A conversation about the variety of people who frequent our libraries, and their role in civic society.

While the $15.9 million in grants will provide a major lift to the libraries receiving funds, it won’t come to addressing the backlog of infrastructure needs at the 187 public libraries in Vermont.

Advocates say the legislation would give kids access to sensitive material that reflects some of the real challenges young Vermonters face. Some parents say it would allow children to be exposed to inappropriate subject matter.

We take a look at how Vermont public libraries are supporting their communities with Brave Little State.

Brave Little State visits two of Vermont’s almost 200 independent and locally funded libraries to see how things are going.

As proprietors of information, librarians are used to helping people connect with social services. But recently in Vermont, those service responsibilities are increasingly being placed on the library itself — and adapting to the increased need has been a challenge.