Alburgh Public Library
🏢 Grand Isle County · Alburg, Vermont
Alburgh Public Library
Perched at the northwestern gateway of Vermont on the Champlain Islands, the Alburgh Public Library has evolved from a 19th-century village association into a fully funded municipal library serving more than 1,800 registered patrons annually — including visitors crossing from Quebec and New York State.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 1pm–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 1pm–6pm |
| Thursday | 1pm–6pm |
| Friday | 1pm–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 16 S. MAIN ST., ALBURG, VT 05440
Phone: +1802-796-6077
Website: alburghlibrary.com
Plus Code: 87P8XMGX+3J (ALBURG, VT)
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📖 About Alburgh Public Library
The Alburgh Public Library traces its roots to the late 1800s, when it operated as the Alburgh Village Library Association with support from the Vermont State Library. After moving through several donated spaces over the decades, the library settled on its current site and transformed into a full-service municipal library supported by public funds in 1989. Located at 128 South Main Street in the Champlain Islands village of Alburgh, the library draws patrons from the surrounding Grand Isle County communities as well as seasonal visitors from Quebec and neighboring New York. The library maintains a catalog through LibraryWorld OPAC and offers access to digital eBooks and audiobooks through both Libby and the Palace Project app, which includes a free 'Palace Bookshelf' of permanent-to-keep titles. Wi-Fi is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, both inside and outside the building, supporting patrons who need connectivity outside regular open hours.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded in the 1800s as the Alburgh Village Library Association; became a fully funded municipal library in 1989
- Serves over 1,800 registered patrons annually, drawing visitors from Quebec, New York, and across the Champlain Islands
- Wi-Fi available 24/7 inside and outside the building — connectivity even when the library is closed
- Palace Project app access: borrow eBooks and audiobooks, plus thousands of permanently free Palace Bookshelf titles
- Gateway location in Grand Isle County — Vermont's only county composed entirely of Champlain Islands
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Alburgh library card unlocks free eBooks and audiobooks through Libby and the Palace Project — including a shelf of titles that are yours to keep forever.
📚 Services
- Book lending (print collection)
- eBooks & audiobooks (Libby / OverDrive)
- eBooks & audiobooks (Palace Project)
- LibraryWorld OPAC catalog
- Free Wi-Fi (24/7, inside and outside)
- Study space
- Children's zone
- Library card registration (free)
🎸 Programs
- Kid's Zone children's activities
- Community reading programs
📍 Nearby Libraries in Grand Isle County & Northwest Vermont
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Alburgh Public Library's hours?
The library is open Tuesday 9 am–5 pm; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 1–6 pm; and Saturday 10 am–1 pm. The library is closed on Sundays. Wi-Fi is accessible 24/7 outside the building even when closed.
Can visitors from Quebec or New York State get a library card?
The Alburgh Public Library primarily issues cards to Vermont residents and registered local patrons. Contact the library at (802) 796-6077 to ask about reciprocal borrowing or guest access for non-Vermont residents.
What is the Palace Project and how do I access it?
Palace Project is a free library eReader app available to Alburgh cardholders. In addition to borrowable eBooks and audiobooks, it offers the Palace Bookshelf — a collection of thousands of titles you can keep permanently on your device at no cost. Download the app and sign in with your Alburgh library card.
Does Alburgh Public Library have Wi-Fi outside open hours?
Yes. Wi-Fi is available around the clock, both inside and outside the library building at 128 South Main Street in Alburgh, so patrons can connect even when the library is not staffed.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.
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