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Vermont theater companies try to regain footing after pandemic challenges

By Fred Thys

Jul 17 2022July 18, 2022

Audiences are returning to theaters, but some companies need subscribers to sustain their business and artistic model.


Library association opposes combining Fletcher Free Library with new Burlington High School

By Grace Elletson

Sep 21 2021September 22, 2021

The Vermont State Library Association says community libraries and school libraries serve distinct purposes. It's pushing back on Mayor Miro Weinberger’s idea to combine the two if the new high school is built downtown.


Unrath & Danko: Public libraries, and investing in the next chapter

By Commentary

May 7 2021May 7, 2021

The Build America's Libraries Act would allocate an estimated $17.8 million for Vermont’s public libraries.


Concerns raised over anti-transgender Burlington City Council candidate

By Grace Elletson

Mar 1 2021March 1, 2021

Burlington City Hall

A Central District City Council candidate is being criticized by the LGBTQ community for online posts they say are transphobic.


How libraries across Vermont are continuing to serve people despite a pandemic

By Sawyer Loftus

Aug 20 2020August 21, 2020

Librarians in front of Bixby Library

From Montpelier to Vergennes, libraries across Vermont have had to improvise and adapt to continue their work in a worldwide health emergency.


Libraries across Vermont to expand online services, arrange curb pickup

By Sarah Asch

Mar 19 2020March 20, 2020

Librarians are making arrangements to still make books and other materials available during the coronavirus pandemic.


Burlington mayor declares city emergency

By Aidan Quigley

Mar 16 2020March 17, 2020

Access to non-essential services, including the library, arts center and parks, will be restricted starting Wednesday.


Fletcher Free Library to open on Thanksgiving, Christmas

By Jacob Dawson

Nov 25 2019November 26, 2019

This will be the second year in a row the public library will be open for the two holidays.


Appointments to the Fletcher Free Library Commission

By Press Release

Sep 24 2019

News Release -- Fletcher Free Library September 11, 2019 Contact: Mary Danko, Director 802-865-7214 [email protected] Burlington, VT -- The Fletcher Free Library has appointed Mona Tolba, Malimu Chol Dhoor and […]


Author of 'Benefits of Being an Octopus' to speak at Fletcher Free Library

By Press Release

Sep 18 2019

News Release -- Fletcher Free Library September 17, 2019 Contact: Rebecca Goldberg, Head Youth Services Librarian 802-540-2551 Burlington, VT--AUTHOR VISIT & BOOK TALK -- Ann Braden, acclaimed author of The […]


Fletcher Free Library to host computer workshop for job-seekers

By Press Release

Aug 15 2019

News Release -- Fletcher Free Library Aug. 7, 2019 Contact: Mary Danko, 802-540-7214 Fletcher Free Library Hosts Free Computer Workshops for Jobseekers Burlington, VT--The Fletcher Free Library in Burlington, Vermont […]


Fletcher Free Library pilots community service desk

By Press Release

Jul 10 2019

News Release -- Fletcher Free Library July 9, 2019 Contact: Gale Batsimm 802.540-0023 office The Fletcher Free Library is pleased to pilot the Community Partners Desk. Attached please find a […]


Fletcher Free Library to kick off Summer Challenge Program

By Press Release

May 30 2019

News Release -- Fletcher Free Library May 23, 2019 Contact: Mary Danko 802-540-7214 Rare Moon Rocks to Appear at Library Burlington, VT -- The Fletcher Free Library will kick off […]


Fletcher Free Library to host jazz brunch benefit

By Press Release

Mar 8 2019

News Release -- Fletcher Free Library March 6, 2019 Contact: Gale Batsimm 802-540-0023 [email protected] JAZZ BRUNCH BENEFIT AT LIBRARY Burlington, VT—Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Fletcher Free Library! Join […]


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