Our Lift the Library project is now complete.
Below is an archive of the information formerly posted to the library website about the project.
Your gift will help make our library accessible to the entire community
Thetford Library Federation is installing a lift-style elevator that will connect the main floor of Latham Memorial Library to our beautiful, newly renovated Community Room and youth spaces on the lower floor. This new addition to our building will help ensure that all members of our community can access our library’s many resources.
And we need your help to complete this critical project. The Thetford Library Federation has received a conditional grant from the Vermont Arts Council that will match the first $25,000 raised by our community. To receive the matching grant, the community must then raise the remaining funds to complete the project, currently estimated at $100,000 total.
Can you help us meet our goal to complete fundraising and ensure our library is an inclusive place for our entire community?
Heather Powers, manager of the Lyme branch of Mascoma Bank, presents Library Director Holly Lague with a contribution from the Mascoma Bank Foundation of $10,000 for the Lift the Library campaign.
Thanks to our generous community and a $10,000 donation from the Mascoma Bank Foundation, we are more than halfway to our goal as of June 8!
How to Give
Donate Online
Make an online gift via our secure Donorbox site (donorbox.org/lift-the-library) and choose your preferred online payment method (PayPal, Venmo, GooglePay, etc), credit card or bank transfer.
Send a Check
Checks can be made out to Thetford Library Federation and dropped off at the library or mailed to PO Box 155, Thetford VT 05074.
Library Services During Construction
Latham’s main level and the lower level computer/graphic novel room are open normal hours from August 14-22. We are excited to welcome you back!
Latham’s lower level Community Room will remain closed at this time.
From August 23-25, Latham will be closed to complete the installation. Curbside service for pickups and returns will be available. Please call 802-785-4361, email librarian@thetfordlibrary.org or use our online catalog to place requests.
Our Preschool Storytime will move to Peabody Library on Friday, August 25 at 11:00 am.
Peabody Library will be open regular hours on Wednesday 2:00-7:00 and Thursday 1:00-5:00. The Thetford Historical Society will remain open for their public hours on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00-5:00, or by appointment.
Please watch for outdoor signs, listserv/Facebook posts, phone messages and this page for any change in status.
Your librarians appreciate your patience as we continue to work hard to make library services available during this important and challenging project. Thank you to the many generous donors and patrons who have shown their support.
Feel free to contact the librarians with any questions.