Our New Library

The South Burlington Public Library will be a destination for all ages, a place where people can find refuge in a quiet corner, explore, experience, learn, and share. 

From 1-on-1 connections to gatherings for book clubs, English language learners’ conversations, not-for-profit organizations, and many others, the community will have welcoming places to come together. 
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Warm, vibrant, and inviting spaces

With your help, we will have dedicated spaces for the many groups and populations using our library, including:
  • A much-needed auditorium with top quality seating for 100 for concerts, theater performances, and community events.
  • A ‘living room’ for hosting poetry readings, author talks, and the like, around a fireplace
  • A dynamic enchanted forest and reading nooks in the children’s library
  • A fun, hands-on early learning room for ages 0-5
  • A comfortable ‘tween corner with a sense of privacy
  • A large multi-purpose meeting room for up to 50 people
  • Flexible seating and comfortable furniture will support and welcome everyone​

State-of-the-art technology 

Core technology to bridge the digital divide, both on-site and remotely, a digital lab to foster learning, innovation and new experiences, and the flexibility to evolve with emerging trends.
  • Training, gaming, online courses, and video-conferencing
  • Robotics and other emerging technology instruction
  • Multi-media resources​​

Relevant, accessible collections

A game-changing, up-to-date opening day collection, featuring:
  • Multiple copies of best sellers 
  • Expanded e-book and media collections
  • Access to diverse resources for independent research and exploration
  • Broad collections of newspapers, magazines, large-print books, and new releases​

How will the donations be invested?
* projected, subject to change

Great Space, ​Great Potential

The overall library footage will be triple the current space