Chittenden Public Library

05/24/2026

Reminder that we will be closed on Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day.

05/11/2026

Thank you!

Congratulations to the Friends of Chittenden Public Library and the Friends of Cobleigh Public Library (Lyndonville), recipients of United for Libraries and Penguin Random House Grants to U.S. Rural and Small Libraires. The Friends of the Chittenden Public Library will receive a $500 cash grant, and the Friends of the Cobleigh Public Library will receive $500 of in-kind book grants from Penguin Random House. Recipients will also be awarded complimentary eLearning from United for Libraries and complimentary registration for the United for Libraries virtual conference’s Friends of the Library Day, the United for Libraries Friends virtual retreat, and access to additional on-demand webinars.
https://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/united-libraries-and-penguin-random-house-grant-rural-and-small-libraries?_zs=7Uoxk1&_zl=LiJjA

05/06/2026

We are excited to announce that we are one of this year's recipients of the ALA's United for Libraries and Penguin Random House Grants to U.S. Rural and Small Libraries! Thank you to Kathleen Wanner and the Friends of Chittenden Public Library for securing this grant for CPL! We will announce at a later date what the funds will be used for.

We’re excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 United for Libraries & Penguin Random House Grants for Small & Rural Libraries!

💰 30 Friends of the Library groups across the country are awarded cash grants of either $1,000 or $500 to support summer reading programs, senior outreach, bookmobiles, tech upgrades & more.

📚 20 Friends groups will receive $500 to buy Penguin Random House books for their library.

💻 All winners are awarded 1 year of complimentary eLearning & training from United for Libraries.

“Public libraries are essential access points to information, opportunity, and community—especially in small and rural areas. We’re grateful for the opportunity to continue investing in these communities,” says Skip Dye, Senior Vice President of Library Sales and Digital Strategy at PRH.

View the full list of winners: https://bit.ly/4hdubzv

05/01/2026

[Newsletter] We have news...
Announcing staff changes and Summer Reading Kick-Off!
- https://mailchi.mp/af6eb9c7748a/chittendenpubliclibrarynewsletter-13892658

04/12/2026

Kids of ALL ages had a quacking good time at Story Time on Saturday! Many thanks to the following people for their support of Story Time programs:
Pam & Lilly Fuller-Duck Toss Game, Sarah Rich-chocolate ducks, Kathie Pratt-cupcakes, Sarah Quint-Right Hand Assistant. I'm a lucky ducky!

04/09/2026

Today at 4PM!
Crafty Thursday Social Circle: Bring your own project to work on. Mandala-drawing supplies also available.