Reading a book can be a great way to escape reality, and there’s no better reality to escape than the one we’re living in right now. Unfortunately, unless you’ve been hoarding books for years, you may lack fresh materials to read. While some area libraries are closing their doors to the public, others remain open and a few are even offering delivery service.
Pittsford
Maclure Library in Pittsford is delivering books, movies and audios to all corners of Pittford and Florence starting March 16. Call 802-483-2972 to order your own delivery, or if you know of a community member that could benefit from some reading material, please reach out and the library staff will take it from there. For more info email contact@maclurelibrary.org or check facebook for immediate updates, facebook.com/MaclureLibrary.
Brandon
Brandon Library remains open for the time being, but also offers audiobook and eBooks online at brandonpubliclibrary.org. The library is also offering home delivery of books, movies and other materials. Please call or email for more info. 802-247-8230;info@brandonpubliclibrary.org.
Fair Haven
The Fair Haven library is closed, however they suggest you visit fmlnews.org, where you can search titles, place holds and make requests. They are happy to assist and will have items ready for pick up at their back door. If you have questions you can email the library at fairhavenfreelibrary@gmail.com.
Rutland, Chittenden, Mount Holly, Woodstock, Quechee
Rutland Library will be closed beginning March 18. Chittenden Public Library, Fletcher Memorial Library, and the Mount Holly Town Library are all closed for at least the next weeks. Norman Williams Public Library in Woodstock will also close, and the board has decided to postpone its 2020 Ex-Libris Gala, which will be rescheduled for a date to be announced in the future.
“We’ve made these tough decisions to protect the health and safety of our community – including our patrons and staff,” said Ron Miller, president, the NWPL board of trustees. “Librarians across the country have wrestled with the dilemma between keeping public spaces open and realizing that doing so is a threat to public health. Nearly all of them have opted to close, and we concur.”
Quechee/Wilder Libraries are also closed, but will offer pick-up and drop-off services, as well as maintaining a “Little Free Library Shelf” at both sites. They encourage people to advantage of their many digital resources. Check Kanopy for film-streaming, Overdrive/Libby and RB Digital for ebooks and audiobooks. Staff will be available by phone and email on weekday afternoons to help people gain familiarity with these mediums.
Purchase delivery
And finally, for those bookworms who want to own, not borrow, Phoenix Books in Rutland will offer free delivery through March 23. Happy reading!
