Fair Haven Free Library

Fair Haven Free Library Stop in and visit us today!!! The Fair Haven Free Library was established in 1866 and was first located upstairs over the First National Bank on Main Street.

We provide: over 18,000 titles for all ages and interests, public access computers, Wi-Fi access, DVD's, Audiobooks, and interlibrary loan services available upon request. Andrew Carnegie offered the town $8,000 in 1904 to build a new library building, and a lot was chosen on East Park Place. Ground was broken on May 21, 1906 and the new library was opened on March 18, 1908. The Fair Haven Free

Library is included in the Fair Haven Green Historic District. In 1997 an 1,100 square foot one-story addition was constructed at the rear of the original building. The addition provides the library with a new main entrance with stairs and a bandicap lift which allow access to the main level and the basement. This addition provided a new children's area and circulation department on the main floor, as well as a barrier-free rest room at the basement level. Phase Two of the addition project ended in 2003 with the completion of a basement meeting room. On March 18, 2008 the meeting room was dedicated in memeory of Bill and Lucille Hyde. This large open room has provided the Library with an area for children's activities and meeting space. Mission Statement:
To provide friendly and safe access to materials, programs, and reference services in order to stimulate and promote personal enrichment, enhance self-esteem and enlightenment of our citizens through the diversity of our collections while keeping the personal dignity and integrity of each patron in mind.

Story walk is now available in the Fair Haven Park. There are few final touches that need to be completed, but the book...
08/29/2026

Story walk is now available in the Fair Haven Park. There are few final touches that need to be completed, but the book is out for you to enjoy!

The library will be closed for Labor Day on Monday September 7th. Thank you.
08/28/2026

The library will be closed for Labor Day on Monday September 7th. Thank you.

Summers almost over…. That means book sale time is starting back!!!! Saturday September 19th will be the first sale of ...
08/28/2026

Summers almost over…. That means book sale time is starting back!!!! Saturday September 19th will be the first sale of the fall season. All proceeds go to support the Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library. Hope to see you there!

These amazing girls spent four sessions Learning how to create Lego robots. Tonight was their last session and they put...
08/19/2026

These amazing girls spent four sessions Learning how to create Lego robots. Tonight was their last session and they put on quite a show for their adults. Thank you Rebecca Campbell and Rutland Area Robotics for bringing this Summer LEGO Essential Program to FHFL!

🤩📚🌟Raffle prize winners were drawn!Old School Bagel Certificate: Launee SalaminShaw’s Gift Card: Joan EckleyMagic Tree H...
08/14/2026

🤩📚🌟Raffle prize winners were drawn!

Old School Bagel Certificate: Launee Salamin
Shaw’s Gift Card: Joan Eckley
Magic Tree House Set: Tia Goodhue
Lego Dots kit: Iris Phalen
Book lovers Mug set: Isabell Eaton

A message has been left with each winner! Stop by when you have the opportunity to claim your prize. 🏆

Thank you to all those that shared prizes for the raffle! We couldn’t do it without you!

We finished the reading season with a short story time about plant communities working together to make the garden better. “We all grow better together!”

And finally - Thank you to everyone who participated this year. Hope you read some good books and had fun!

Summer is winding down. 😎🌻⛱️- 🏆 Today at 10 will be the summer reading bingo prize draw. - 🎤 At noon will be our last p...
08/14/2026

Summer is winding down. 😎🌻⛱️

- 🏆 Today at 10 will be the summer reading bingo prize draw.
- 🎤 At noon will be our last program of the summer put on by the Vermont Historical Society.
- 🪨There still seems to be 11 rocks hidden in the park. Bring one back for a prize.

Thanks for a great summer of reading! 📖

Remember Friday is the Summer Reading Bingo draw and final event of the summer Season. We hope to see you there!
08/12/2026

Remember Friday is the Summer Reading Bingo draw and final event of the summer Season. We hope to see you there!

The last storytime of the summer will be tomorrow a Tuesday August 11 at 10 am. Courtney Mingo will be our guest reader...
08/10/2026

The last storytime of the summer will be tomorrow a Tuesday August 11 at 10 am. Courtney Mingo will be our guest reader! We hope to see you there!!

Friday August 14 at Noon the Vermont Historical Society is coming to do a presentation, “You Be The Historian”. Hope to see you there!!

Summer Reading raffle draw will be Friday the 14th at 10 am. If you still have a bingo card out, make sure to get it i...
08/08/2026

Summer Reading raffle draw will be Friday the 14th at 10 am. If you still have a bingo card out, make sure to get it in before Friday, and if you need to check off a library program we have the Vermont Historical Society coming to present at noon that day.

Address

107 N Main Street
Fair Haven, VT
05743

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 3pm - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+18022658011

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