H. F. Brigham Free Public Library
🏢 Franklin County · Bakersfield, Vermont
H. F. Brigham Free Public Library
Named for Harold F. Brigham, the H. F. Brigham Free Public Library has served the farming village of Bakersfield since the early twentieth century, offering 26 hours of weekly access and a full suite of Vermont state digital resources to the 1,300 residents of this Franklin County hill town.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 2pm–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–12pm, 2pm–6pm |
| Friday | 3pm–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 104 MAIN ST., BAKERSFIELD, VT 05441
Phone: +1802-827-4414
Website: hfbrigham.aspendiscovery.org
Plus Code: 87P9Q5MX+CH (BAKERSFIELD, VT)
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📖 About H. F. Brigham Free Public Library
The H. F. Brigham Free Public Library is the public library of Bakersfield, Vermont, a small agricultural community in Franklin County on the northern flank of the Green Mountains. The library is named for Harold F. Brigham, a notable Bakersfield benefactor, and operates under a volunteer Board of Trustees from its home at 104 Main Street. With a collection of about 10,368 volumes and a circulation of roughly 2,500 items per year, it punches well above its size as a community hub: providing reference services, interlibrary loan, programs for all age groups and free technology training. The library runs on Aspen Discovery, giving patrons online catalog access, and belongs to the Vermont Department of Libraries network, which means every cardholder can borrow digital titles, stream films and access research databases without paying a cent extra.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named for local benefactor Harold F. Brigham — a Franklin County figure recognized as a Vermont statesman and civic leader
- Serves a population of 1,322 with 26 open hours per week, making it one of the most accessible small-town libraries in northern Vermont
- Collection of 10,368 volumes with interlibrary loan access to the statewide network
- Open Tuesday mornings and Thursday split hours — ideal for early-bird and mid-day visits in this farming community
- Community meeting space and programs for all age groups, from youth storytimes to adult technology training
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Bakersfield cardholders access Vermont's full statewide digital library at no extra cost:
📚 Services
- Public library collection — books, audiobooks and DVDs
- Interlibrary loan through the Vermont statewide network
- Online catalog via Aspen Discovery
- Reference and reader's advisory services
- Computer and technology access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Community meeting and program space
🎸 Programs
- Children's and youth storytimes and programming
- Adult programs and community events
- Summer reading program
- Technology training for adults
- Community outreach and Board of Trustees governance
📍 Nearby Libraries in Northern Vermont
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was H. F. Brigham, and why is the library named after him?
Harold F. Brigham was a prominent Bakersfield native and Vermont civic leader. He served in various public roles and was recognized as a significant benefactor of the town; the library was named in his honor to acknowledge his lasting contribution to community life in Bakersfield.
Why does the library have split hours on Thursday?
The Thursday split schedule — 9 am to noon and again 2 to 6 pm — reflects the library's small-town staffing model, which maximizes coverage across both morning and afternoon for the farming community, where residents' schedules vary widely by season.
Can I borrow eBooks or audiobooks with my Bakersfield library card?
Yes. Your free Bakersfield card opens up the Vermont Department of Libraries' statewide digital collections, including Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks, The Palace Project app, hoopla for movies and music, and Universal Class for online courses — all at no cost.
Does the library offer interlibrary loan if a book isn't on the shelf?
Yes. The H. F. Brigham Free Public Library participates in Vermont's statewide interlibrary loan network, so staff can request titles from other Vermont libraries if the book you need isn't in the local collection.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
👶 This library runs story times for kids. See how library story times work — ages, what happens and that they are free — and find other libraries with story-time programs library story times by state.
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