See a local film on how it feels to have Alzheimer’s

Learn about the disease in a documentary film by a local woman who knows first hand. Plus there will be experts and caregivers there to lead a discussion.

Weybridge, Middlebury mull library partnership

Weybridge residents at their annual town meeting next March will be asked if they’d like to become patrons of Middlebury’s Ilsley Public Library, at a cost of around $25,000 per year.

Planners ironing out wrinkles in Ilsley update

Leaders of Middlebury’s Ilsley Public Library have coalesced around a two-story makeover of the 75 Main St. facility that wouldn’t result in any loss of parking spots. They’re tentatively suggesting a May 7, 2024, date to hold a bond vote on the project.

Local shares insights from international health career

The Middlebury AAUW and Ilsley Public Library will host a presentation by women’s health nurse practitioner Linda Andrews, MPH on “Sharing Lessons Learned Working in International Reproductive Health Programs.”

Letter to the editor: Recent crisis spoke volumes

A few days ago, we were in the Ilsley Public Library and witnessed a medical incident in the lobby that was disturbing. The staff responded quickly to call 911 and the medics arrived and brilliantly handled the medical needs. 

An evening of poetry and kindness with James Crews

Crews is the editor of the best-selling anthologies, The Path to Kindness and How to Love the World, which has been featured on NPR’s Morning Edition, in the Boston Globe, and the Washington Post.

Design team hired for Ilsley expansion

The Middlebury selectboard on Tuesday endorsed an architectural team to help bring an Ilsley Library expansion/renovation project to final design and will devote the lion’s share of its upcoming Sept. 5 meeting to further advance the project.

Editorial: Consider the nut of the question about Ilsley improvements

Very few things worth accomplishing come without substantial effort. That’s most easily seen on a personal level. Whether it’s a do-it-yourself home improvement project, passing a test at school or advancement at work, a personal best in some athletic or … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Ilsley project costs clarified

Last Wednesday, more than 250 people attended an event at the Town Hall Theater to see design ideas for a renovated and expanded Ilsley Public Library from three Vermont architecture firms. The excitement at the event was palpable as community members rev … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Financial take on library project was inappropriate

I attended the August 9th event for Ilsley Public Library’s planned renovation/expansion. I was impressed with the amount of work and effort the Project 100 Team and IPL Trustees put into the program. I found the evening to be well organized with useful i … (read more)

Hundreds come out to hear about Ilsley expansion

Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater was packed on when three design teams shared their ideas on how the Ilsley Public Library could be renovated and expanded .

Ilsley expansion options on display

Ilsley Public Library officials continue to build information for an upcoming, Aug. 9 showcase of conceptual drawings that will help people imagine expansion and renovation opportunities for the library at 75 Main St., Middlebury

Ilsley Library unveiling three expansion options

Town Hall Theater on Wednesday, Aug. 9, will host a public presentation by each of the three architectural teams in the running for the final design contract for the Ilsley Library’s proposed renovation and expansion.

Free Speech talk to take place at Ilsley

According to Meg Mott, former Marlboro College professor and self-proclaimed Constitution Wrangler, the debate over free speech is itself a good thing.

Editorial: Ilsley drawings must be seen to understand project’s potential

Next year, in 2024, the stately Ilsley Library building — adjacent to Middlebury’s newly built town hall — will celebrate its 100th year. And it shows.

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