Library News – August 12, 2021
Due to the increase in COVID cases, the CDC has issued new masking recommendations.
Library News – July 29, 2021
Although summer feels like it’s winding down and the Dog Days of Summer are soon behind us, we know there are still plenty of reasons to enjoy the outdoors.
Sharpening at the library
Transition Town Charlotte is hosting a sharpening workshop on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., co-hosted by the Charlotte Library.
Re-opening of the library building
The Charlotte Library Board of Trustees and Staff are excited to announce the re-opening of the library building on…
Library News – June 25, 2020
he Charlotte Library Board of Trustees and staff are excited to announce the re-opening of the library building on Wednesday, July 15. This is Phase 2 of the five-phase re-opening plan and allows for limited walk-in service for library patrons to select and check out books. Because of ongoing caution and concern for community welfare, this phase is necessarily restricted but offers the first step in a gradual opening of the library to full service. The limited walk-in service includes the following measures and regulations:
Charlotte Library News – May 28, 2020
Porch pickup continues at the Charlotte Library. If you’re interested in checking out library books and other items, please place holds for those materials through the library website
Library News – July 11, 2019
Thanks to all who helped us celebrate the kick-off of the library expansion fundraising! Special thanks to Nate Hodgson-Walker and Ted LeBlanc who provided great music on the library porch, as well as to Gilfeather’s Provisions and Philo Ridge Farm who donated delicious treats for all to enjoy and to Unity Farm, which shared some of their fabulous flowers.
Books galore, fossil-free demos and good food at annual library book sale
It’s time to get ready for the annual Charlotte Library book sale! This fun annual event offers everyone a great opportunity to stock up on year-round reading material.
Proposed library addition: A look back and a look forward
In 2017 the Charlotte Library Trustees and the Friends of the Library decided to explore the possibility of a much-needed addition to the library building. An architect from Black River Design (highly recommended by the building’s original, architect) was hired to come up with a design and a cost estimate for the proposed addition.
Charlotte Library News – April 3, 2019
Story Time TuesdaysBaby Time, 9 a.m. Join us at the Charlotte Library to share and enjoy songs and stories for babies and their caregivers.Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Drop-in sessions with stories, crafts, songs & fun. For ages 3 to 5.
Library bond impact
Town Meeting Day is around the corner and with it, the vote on Article 8, the library expansion bond. In order to make sure that voters have the information they need when going to the polls, the Charlotte Library Board of Trustees would like to provide the following details.
Library News – Feb. 6, 2019
Seed Fever! Wednesday, Feb. 6, 7:00 p.m. As gardeners know, Seed Fever is an infectious condition that strikes hard…
Library expansion project moves forward
At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Selectboard voted unanimously to include the bond for the library expansion as an item on the Town Meeting Day Australian ballot. This will give every voter in town the opportunity to weigh in on the expansion project.
Library News – Jan. 23, 2019
We Fed an Island Community Supper. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m. Inspired by Jose Argues’ work in Puerto Rico, we’re…
Library News – Jan. 9, 2019
Pick up a good book in January! We have book conversations abounding this month!
Library asks for bond support
The Charlotte Library is ready to grow, and after three years of planning, supporters are ready to shift their efforts into high gear. At the request of the Selectboard, the library’s Bond Committee presented a proposal to the board on Dec. 17 to secure support for a $700,000 municipal bond, which would be presented to voters on Town Meeting Day in March.
Charlotte Library receives funding to develop youth coding programs
The Charlotte Library announced yesterday that it has received $500 from the American Library Association (ALA) to help plan and implement coding activities during Computer Science Education (CS Ed) Week 2018 (December 3-9) and beyond.
Upcoming at the Charlotte Library
Summer Story Time – Reading Fun at Adam’s Berry Farm – Tuesday, July 31 at 9:30 a.m. Meet us at the farm for a summer of berries, great stories, gardening and busy activities. All ages are welcome.
Good books for hot times
Wow, it’s been a hot few days. It’s very nice to have the temperatures back to a more livable range, don’t you agree? Today I hiked Camel’s Hump for the first time (I’m embarrassed to say – not that I hiked the mountain, but that it is the first time—I won’t tell you how long I’ve lived here.), and it was out-of-town friends who lured me up there. I’m a bit exhausted, but it’s time to talk once again about books, so here goes.
Charlotte Library News
Summer reading begins Tuesday, June 26, with a kick-off party at 1 p.m. Learn how raptors build their habitats in this hand-on session with Vermont Institute of Natural Science. For all ages. Full information about all summer reading programs available on our website: charlottepubliclibrary.org.
