Ilsley Library begins new chapter

Middlebury’s newly renovated library building was officially unveiled Saturday morning.

Have you ever imagined our community without Ilsley Public Library? What would be lost without our library?

Sixteen years ago, when our family was looking for a permanent home, I brought my then-two-year-old to the Ilsley Public Library. It was summertime, and the children’s room was cool and busy with families checking out books.

On behalf of the Ilsley Public Library Board of Trustees and the Ilsley 100 Project team, our thanks to the citizens of Middlebury for your vote of confidence in passing the article in Tuesday’s election to fund a portion of the library’s renovation/expan … (read more)

The Ilsley Public Library is consistently one of the most frequently used libraries in the state, but its 100-year-old building is in deteriorating condition.

Universal PreK (UPreK) through Act 166 is designed to help all Vermont families access high-quality preschool.