Public Libraries in Vermont
United States
Public Libraries in Vermont
Find public libraries across Vermont — hours, addresses, digital resources and free programs near you.
19
Cities Covered
20
Libraries Listed
Free
Library Cards
Vermont's public libraries are supported by the Vermont Department of Libraries and serve communities across the state. This directory covers 19 cities including Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, Brattleboro, Essex Junction, Stowe, Barre — with hours, addresses, phone numbers, and the free digital services available to Vermont residents.
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⭐ Featured Library
Essex Free Library
One of the leading public libraries in Vermont, serving the local community with books, digital resources, programs and free Wi-Fi.
About Public Libraries in Vermont
Vermont has a strong network of public libraries serving communities of all sizes, from busy city systems to small rural reading rooms. Supported by the Vermont Department of Libraries, these libraries provide free access to books, digital resources, broadband internet, educational programs, and community gathering spaces for all residents.
Most Vermont public libraries offer free library cards to state residents and participate in statewide digital library programs, giving cardholders access to thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming films from home using apps like Libby (OverDrive).
Use the city directory above to find your nearest public library in Vermont, including current hours, contact information, and details on available services and programs.
📚 What Vermont Libraries Offer
- 📖 Books, DVDs, audiobooks & magazines
- 💻 Digital eBooks & audiobooks (Libby / OverDrive)
- 🎬 Streaming films (Kanopy or Hoopla)
- 📡 Free Wi-Fi & public computers
- 👶 Children’s storytimes & programs
- 🎓 Adult learning & literacy programs
- 📚 Interlibrary loan network
🗺️ Quick Facts
| Cities covered | 19 |
| Libraries listed | 20 |
| Digital platform | Libby / OverDrive |
| Streaming | Kanopy / Hoopla |
| Library card cost | Free for residents |
Free Digital Resources
📚 Vermont Online Library (VOL) & the Palace Project — Free for Vermont Residents
With a local library card, Vermont residents get free access to the Vermont Online Library (VOL) — a suite of Gale/Cengage research databases funded by the Vermont Department of Libraries, available 24/7 from anywhere with internet. Residents can also borrow eBooks and audiobooks statewide through the Palace app and the Green Mountain Library Consortium (Libby/OverDrive).
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