Libraries

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.

The report is more than 200 pages, detailing Vermont libraries' ability to meet community needs.

Host Connor Cyrus discusses book challenges with a young adult author and librarians across Vermont.

Host Connor Cyrus talks with a school librarian from Woodstock about "1, 2, 3 Ready! Read! Review!," a weekly book review podcast for kids.

This hour, host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with libraries across Vermont about meeting the needs of patrons in an increasingly digital world.

Next month, Vermont will welcome a new state librarian. Chittenden County native Cathy Delneo comes to the role with more than 25 years of experience in libraries, most recently as the chief of branches for the San Francisco Public Library.