Dear Friends --

Could you imagine Craftsbury without the Craftsbury Public Library?

  • Students would need somewhere else to gather after school – somewhere welcoming and warm in winter; a place where they’re free to be themselves and express their creative energy at the Taylor Swift Club, Dungeons and Dragons, the Vermont History Day group.

  • Parents with young children would need to find another Story Hour which provides essential early literacy for the children and an opportunity for parents to connect with one another.

  • Adults would need to find another resource for reading, confidential reference assistance, computer and technology help, and fast wifi 24/7.

  • People of all ages would lose the opportunity to explore an inclusive collection, diverse programming, and a safe place to learn about new ideas and concepts.

  • The Albany and Simpson Libraries would be without an important partner.

  • Our community would be without our “Library of Things” lending tools, kayaks, free museum passes, mobility aids, and more.

None of us wants to imagine Craftsbury without these things. Thankfully, with supporters like you, we can instead imagine an ever-better Library that grows and evolves with our community’s needs.

Please consider making a gift today to ensure our library continues providing life-enhancing services for everyone in our community. You can use the enclosed envelope to mail your check, or donate with your credit card now.

For those who have contributed in the past, we thank you! If you are able, please consider increasing the amount you contribute; rising costs have also impacted the Library.

Thank you,

Alan Turnbull
President, Board of Trustees.

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Did you know the town appropriation covers only about a third of our operating budget We pursue grants and conduct numerous fundraisers to bring in additional revenue. But annual contributions like yours complete the budget puzzle and ensure full operation of the Public Library.

HOW will your donation impact the library?

$35 pays for interlibrary loan services for one week

$60 puts two new books into our catalog

$110 provides free public wifi access for one month

$275 covers one month of Tuesday Story Time

$550 pays for playground insurance for one year

$1,100 keeps our telephone on for one year

$3,000 heats the library all winter

$10,000 maintains the library building & grounds all year long