/tags/libraries Libraries en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:21:08 GMT /local-news/2025-03-24/over-1m-for-vermont-libraries-in-limbo-after-executive-order 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. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:21:08 GMT /local-news/2025-03-24/over-1m-for-vermont-libraries-in-limbo-after-executive-order Lexi Krupp /local-news/2025-03-21/locals-decry-plan-limit-canadian-access-haskell-library-border For 121 years, Canadians have enjoyed free access to the library through the stateside front door without having to go through customs. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:41:07 GMT /local-news/2025-03-21/locals-decry-plan-limit-canadian-access-haskell-library-border Abagael Giles /show/made-here/2025-03-20/vermont-state-university-student-film-examines-colleges-attempt-to-close-libraries 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. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/made-here/2025-03-20/vermont-state-university-student-film-examines-colleges-attempt-to-close-libraries Eric Ford /local-news/2025-01-15/rutland-asks-for-public-input-on-moving-the-library-and-city-hall-to-merchants-row 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. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:13:14 GMT /local-news/2025-01-15/rutland-asks-for-public-input-on-moving-the-library-and-city-hall-to-merchants-row Nina Keck /local-news/2024-11-22/public-libraries-are-for-everyone-how-these-spaces-bring-communities-together A conversation about the variety of people who frequent our libraries, and their role in civic society. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-11-22/public-libraries-are-for-everyone-how-these-spaces-bring-communities-together Erica Heilman /local-news/2024-10-01/vermont-libraries-get-federal-funds-to-upgrade-facilities 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. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:35:57 GMT /local-news/2024-10-01/vermont-libraries-get-federal-funds-to-upgrade-facilities Peter Hirschfeld /local-news/2024-05-07/lawmakers-deliberate-bill-that-would-give-young-vermonters-confidential-access-to-library-materials 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. Tue, 07 May 2024 21:15:11 GMT /local-news/2024-05-07/lawmakers-deliberate-bill-that-would-give-young-vermonters-confidential-access-to-library-materials Howard Weiss-Tisman /show/vermont-edition/2024-03-28/exploring-the-impact-of-vermonts-public-libraries-with-brave-little-state We take a look at how Vermont public libraries are supporting their communities with Brave Little State. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:27:42 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2024-03-28/exploring-the-impact-of-vermonts-public-libraries-with-brave-little-state Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion, Sabine Poux /podcast/brave-little-state/2024-02-08/not-just-academics-and-diversions-how-libraries-remain-at-the-heart-of-vermont-towns Brave Little State visits two of Vermont’s almost 200 independent and locally funded libraries to see how things are going. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:18:09 GMT /podcast/brave-little-state/2024-02-08/not-just-academics-and-diversions-how-libraries-remain-at-the-heart-of-vermont-towns Sabine Poux, Andrea Laurion, Burgess Brown /local-news/2023-12-18/vermont-librarians-are-providing-more-social-services-than-ever-and-they-need-help 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 â€� and adapting to the increased need has been a challenge. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-12-18/vermont-librarians-are-providing-more-social-services-than-ever-and-they-need-help Anna Berg, Sam Jefferson