The staff at the South Burlington Community Library is eager to
provide an array of services to South Burlington's growing senior
population. We welcome new ideas and suggestions for ways to expand
these services. Please call Louise at 802-652-7076 with your
ideas.
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Library programs to meet a wide variety of interests and pursuits are available. Here are just a few:
What do UVM President Dan Fogel, Beekeeper Todd Hardy, Author Laban Hill, and Chef Gail Benson all have in common?
They have all been speakers at the
Brown Bag Lunch Series. The Brown Bag Lunch series hosts an eclectic mix of speakers on the second Wednesday of each month at noon. Participants are invited to bring a brown bag lunch (not mandatory) to eat during the presentation. Tea and dessert are provided by the generosity of the
Friends of the Library Organization.
Looking for a way to escape cabin fever?
During the winter months we offer a series of free
Sunday Afternoon Concerts.
There
is easy accessibility to the library on Sundays when there
is an abundance of convenient parking spaces. Participants
may ask questions and to talk to the performers during
intermission or after the performance. Refreshments are
served during intermission. You will find a warm and
inviting environment on a cold winter day and perhaps make a
new friend!
Join a knitting circle!
Knitting
classes are held on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Volunteer Pat Raymond, welcomes knitters of all levels, including beginners. Join other knitters every Wednesday night, or just come to one session to get started or to get assistance in your current knitting project.
Expand your world and your knowledge!
The
Library hosts a wide variety of evening
program series and some Sunday
afternoon events.
Don't miss the Friends of the Library Annual Spring Tea!
Every spring, the library hosts an elegant tea party for all of the members of the non-profit organization called the Friends of the Library. This group is an advocacy and fund-raising arm of the Library. Teacakes, English trifle, tea sandwiches, and Buckingham Palace Tea are served. Join the Friends to enjoy this popular annual event.
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The Library's goal is to offer a congenial, non-intimidating, learning atmosphere for diverse readers to share their common appreciation and curiosity about books. Most of the book selections are fiction, and all have received literary critics' praise or awards. A variety of genres, styles and topics are offered, to please diverse readers' tastes. You may obtain a copy of each book one month prior to the discussion date, either at the Library's Circulation Desk (until the supply runs out), or at the end of each discussion meeting.
For a meeting schedule and a list of the books to be discussed this year, click on the
Programs section of this Website, or request a copy (in handy, "bookmark" format) when you visit the Library. All persons over age 12 are welcome to participate; attend one session, some or all (no registration is required). Please take the opportunity for friendly visiting with other attendees, before and after the structured, book discussion period.
The Library staff will introduce the book with background information, and then facilitate the discussion with questions. Attendees are invited to participate with comments or questions of their own about the book. The Library staff hopes that the reader's experience of the selected book will be enriched by exploring, along with others, aspects that they had not thought about or enjoyed before. Many group members have noted that this program has encouraged them to appreciate different kinds of literature than they had in the past.
Morning (Senior Center) Discussion Series
Thursdays, monthly - 10:30 a.m.
This series is led by Library staff and is held at the Senior Community Center, located in the lower level of the Pines Apartments, off Dorset Street.
Evening Discussion Series at your Library
Thursdays, monthly - 7:00 p.m.
This series is led by Library staff and is held in the meeting room at
the Library. Light refreshments will be provided.
In addition, the Library sponsors The Vermont Humanities Council Book Discussions. These are led by scholar, Merilyn Burrington, and are scheduled twice a year, with four meetings in the fall and four in the spring. Participants, along with the scholar and the library member liaison, select the upcoming series from
titles made available through the Vermont Humanities Council.
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Large print
The Library has a broad collection of Large Print Books in fiction, non-fiction, and biographies. We have a monthly subscription to Reader's Digest in Large Print format.
Audio books
Audio Books in CD format are available in fiction, non-fiction, and biographies. The Library has CD players available for lending.
Museum Passes
Passes for one-day check out are available through the Library for several area venues. The Library currently has family passes for Shelburne Farms, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vermont State Historic Sites, The Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington and Vermont's History Museum in Montpelier. The Library also has a pass for the Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. This pass provides reduced admission prices for up to two adults and three youths. Please check individual websites for schedule for each venue.
The Vermont State Department of Libraries and the Department of Forests, Parks, & Recreation have co-sponsored the donation of a free State Parks Day Pass to every library in Vermont. The library pass admits one vehicle holding up to eight people to a Vermont State Park Day Area for one day. Valid until individual park closes for season.
These one-day passes may be used by South Burlington residents who have a South Burlington Community library card. Call the Library at 652-7080 to reserve a pass for a specific date. The pass may be picked up at the Circulation desk in the morning and must be returned at the end of the day so others may enjoy the use of the pass. Please check websites or call venue for information on opening & closing dates & times.
Computers
The library has 14 public access computers. Community patrons may sign up for one-hour computer sessions. Longer sessions are only available if there is no one waiting.
Search our Collection from Home
You may search the Library collection from home by
clicking here or from the menu at the top of the page. You may search for books by author, title, or subject. Click on the title of the book for a more complete description and to see if the book is currently available. If the book is currently checked out, you have the option of calling the
Library to put it on reserve for you when it is returned to the
Library. Call 652-7080 to reserve a book.
Magazines, Newspapers and Reference
Vermont Online Libraries
(VOL) contains an extensive collection of full text online articles and resources. VOL also provides an index to over 3000 journals. Call the
Library to obtain the password. Please note: the password changes approximately every six months.
Some of the databases available through VOL are:
- Infotrac: A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
- Health and Wellness Resource Center: Use this Resource Center to find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and information on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, Prescription Drugs, Herbal remedies, and alternative or complementary treatments, etc. Included are links to diet, cancer, and health assessment sites as well as government databases. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.
- Infotrac Newspapers: Search the full text of over 100 U.S. and international newspapers, including the New York Times (date starting one year from the current date), the Christian Science Monitor, and The Times (London).
Genealogy: HeritageQuest Online is a growing collection of research materials for tracing family history and American culture. It will display the original page images for documents such as the US Federal Census (1790-1930) and immigration records. It provides an index to over 25,000 family and local histories from the United States and Canada. Call the Library for information about how to access this valuable resource from home.
LOCAL AND STATE RESOURCES
Health and Human Services
Dial the three-digit number 2-1-1 for human services information and referral programs serving the state of Vermont.
Vermont 2-1-1 Community Information Specialists provide the human touch, help solve problems, and link callers throughout Vermont with government programs, community-based organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources.
Legal Services Law Line of Vermont
Law Line is a non-profit legal services law firm, established in 1996, that provides free consultation, advice, and community education for low income Vermonters.
30 Elmwood Avenue
Burlington, Vermont
1-800-889-2047
South Burlington City Council - website
Contact Information For Vermont Representatives:
Helen Head
65 East Terrace, South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: (802) 862-2267
E-Mail: helen@helenhead.com
Michele Kupersmith
23 Brewer Parkway, South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: (802) 863-1814
E-Mail:michelesouthburl@gmail.com
Bert Munger
153 White Street, South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: (802) 652-4609
E-Mail:vote@bertmunger.net
Ann Pugh
67 Bayberry Lane, South Burlington, VT 05403
E-mail: repannpugh@gmail.com
Home: (802) 863-6705
Contact Information for Vermont Senators:
Tim Ashe
Phone: 318-0903
E-mail: tashe@leg.state.vt.us
Philip Baruth
Phone: 656-3298
E-mail: pbaruth@leg.state.vt.us
Sally Fox
Phone: 860-6428
E-mail: sfox@leg.state.vt.us
Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
Phone: 863-6129
E-mail: vlyons@leg.state.vt.us
Hinda Miller
Phone: 660-4880
E-mail: hmiller@leg.state.vt.us
Diane Snelling
Phone: 482-4382
E-mail: dsnelling@leg.state.vt.us
Contact Information for the Vermont Congressional Delegation:
Senator Patrick Leahy
199 Main Street, 4th Floor
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone:(802) 863-2525
Toll Free: 1-800-642-3193
http://leahy.senate.gov/
Senator Bernie Sanders
1 Church St. 2nd Floor
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 862-0697 In-State 800-339-9834
Fax: (802) 860-6370
http://www.sanders.senate.gov/
Representative Peter Welch
30 Main Street
Third Floor, Suite 350
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (888) 605-7270 (toll free in Vermont)
(802) 652-2450
http://www.welch.house.gov/
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The South Burlington Community Library offers free monthly book delivery to interested homebound residents with a Library card.
“Homebound” means that the resident is not able to visit the Library for two months or more because of disability, illness or lack of transportation. A resident is not eligible to receive homebound delivery services if they visit the Library with a driver or have someone else checking out Library materials for them during this same time period.
How to request service…
If you or someone you know lives in the City of South Burlington and is homebound, contact the Library (652-7080) to inquire about service.
Starting to get deliveries…
When you call the Library, the Adult Services Librarian will first ask you questions to determine whether you qualify for Homebound Delivery. The Librarian will also ask you whether you have a Library card yet. To register you for the program, she will ask you to provide information, such as your address and what types of books you would like to read. Your first delivery will be in the following month after you contact the Library. Deliveries are provided no more than once per month.
You help the Library staff select your books…
Based upon what you discuss with the Adult Services Librarian, and what you tell the volunteers when they visit you, the Adult Services Librarian will select books for you each month that match your preferences for specific fiction or non fiction subject matter, a certain number of books, favorite authors or specific titles.
You may borrow up to 8 books per month. Besides regular print books, you may request Large Print books, books on CDs and a CD player. If you request a book that is not in the Library’s collection, availability is subject to a potential lending library’s agreement to provide us a long term loan at no charge. If you check out a book that other people are waiting to borrow, you will not be allowed to renew it.
Library volunteers deliver the books…
The Adult Services Librarian will assign a Library volunteer to deliver books to you. Library volunteers are carefully selected for this program. They will deliver books no more than once per month. You will keep the books for one month and may request renewals of some or all of the materials for a second month.
Please keep your books together in one place, ready for the volunteer to pick up each month. Volunteers will not deliver or pick up books at a time that you are not personally present to exchange materials with them.
The volunteer will telephone you to schedule a regular delivery time each month that fits your schedule and their own. You will always receive a phone call at your home before a book delivery occurs.
Your responsibility as an Outreach Program participant…
As a Library cardholder, you agree to return all Library materials and in good condition. You are responsible to pay the fines for overdue items or the replacement cost of lost or damaged items. Please inform the volunteer or Library staff in advance if you need to skip a monthly visit. You must inform the Library if you wish to suspend or end the delivery service, or if your phone number or address changes. You should contact the Adult Services Librarian if you have questions or concerns about the program.
Our responsibilities to you…
Library staff and volunteers will protect the privacy of your Library records. The Library will ask the Activity Coordinator at group residences to agree to protect the privacy of your records too, when they assist the Library in the Adult Outreach program.
Staff will select items from the Library collection for delivery to you that are as close a match as possible to your stated preferences. When your needs or preferences change, staff will try to accommodate any new requests that you discuss with us. Staff will check in and out the materials which you borrow, maintain records and coordinate the volunteers who deliver books to you. Staff or volunteers will always call you before each delivery to confirm the date and time. Your materials from the previous delivery will be picked up each month for return to the Library, including when you inform the Library to discontinue service.
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Are you
interested in learning how to use a computer
or improve your computer skills?
Computer mentoring sessions with a community
volunteer are available at the Library.
If you are a beginner or
someone looking to learn more about
searching the World Wide Web or about
different computer applications, you may
take as many sessions as you need at a time
convenient for you and the volunteer
instructor. This service
is available to South Burlington residents
only.
Call Louise
Murphy (652-7076) or Kathi Plageman
(652-7080) , to set up a
computer mentoring session.
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cozy books you haven't read or get to know your favorite
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