We are happy to announce that after 454 days of being closed due to the pandemic, the library will fully reopen with no restrictions on Monday, June 14th, at 10am. No need for an appointment, although if you enjoyed curbside service, that will continue at your request. Thank you for your support during this last difficult year. We are very happy to be back and available to serve this amazing community.
One note: our hours have shifted just a bit. They are: Monday and Friday 10-5:30, Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 – 5:30, Wednesday 9-6, and Saturday 9-1.
The Sherburne Library is free of charge to all Vermont residents and Killington property taxpayers. There are two types of library cards:
Personal card: a single, confidential account.
Family card: an account shared among family members. Anyone listed on the family card may see what items are checked out on the account or pick up items being held, regardless of who requested them.
Any family member can be on a family card account and have a personal card account. Visitors may purchase a card if they would like to borrow library materials. The fee is $15 for an individual and $25 for a family card.
During World War II, 563 Destroyer Escorts battled Nazi U-boats on the Atlantic protecting convoys of men and material. In the Pacific they stood in line to defend naval task forces from Japanese submarines and Kamikaze air attacks. Today, only one of these ships remains afloat in the United States, the USS SLATER. Moored on…
Make & Take’s for April are ready for pick up on Saturday, March 27, from 9-1. Included in the kit are Doughnut Seeds, Coloring Sheets for Spring and Exploding Easter Eggs! We’ll have them available until we run out! So stop by early this Saturday!
Come pick up a Valentine puzzle to decorate and an envelope to gift it to someone special! Take & Makes will be outside on the table in front of the library from 9-1 this Saturday, February 13th. All ages are welcome to participate.
We’ve got Valentine’s Day projects for you! A box to collect all your Valentine’s, a jigsaw puzzle Valentine you can send to someone, and a set of love birds! Bags will be available for pick up on Saturday, February 13th, from 9-1 until we run out!
We’re celebrating International Lego Day next Thursday, January 28! Pull out your Legos and build your best creation. Send the library a photo along with a description of what you built. The top ten creations will win a brand new Lego Games book! If you don’t have Legos, let us know and we’ll be happy…
Have you ever wondered what happens at the library after we close for the night? Would you like to find out? Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library on Friday, January 15th, before we close at 5:30pm. We’ll set up some games and fun for them and take pictures of all their adventures. We…
Great news! The library will reopen on Monday, June 14th with no restrictions. Come see the new furniture, new layout, new programs for kids and families this summer! Welcome back!
We are open Saturday, May 29, but will close on Monday, May 31 to honor all those who gave their lives in service to their country.
Come by the library this Saturday to pick up 2 STEAM crafts! One is an egg drop kit and one builds a steam boat! Two really cool crafts for the long holiday weekend!
Beeswax candles and bracelets made by the Killington Active Senior Craft Group today at the library.
Break-In Bags are now available at the library. It's a small bag closed with a four digit tumbler lock. Clues are given to each of the numbers on the lock. Solve the clues, open the lock, and the contents of the bag are yours to keep! Simply return the bag and lock to the library so we can refill the bag for the next patron! Send an email to sherburnememorial@gmail.com and we'll put one out for you for curbside pick up!
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Our phone system is fixed! We're celebrating Arbor Day next week with some great Arbor Day gift bags for the whole family. Stop in Saturday, May 1, to get yours!
We had a quick "brown out" earlier today and lost our phone system. If you call the library it will go directly to voice mail and we won't get your message until they get the phones back online. If you need to reach us, please send an email to sherburnememorial@gmail.com and we'll respond as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience.