Kellogg-Hubbard Library

It’s an classic library. The staff is helpful and pleasant. You can request materials via interlibrary loan, which I don’t think many people know about. I have it on good authority, however, that there’s a ghost in the attic which doesn’t put books back in an organized way. As a matter of fact, this ghost reportedly leaves books all over the place. It doesn’t happen often, but it can be disconcerting for the occasional librarian who hears noises upstairs, then has to deal with it.

This library is one of the prettiest I have seen. It’s a beautiful two story library with modern books, but still has that old fashioned look. The art on the walls is amazing. I stopped by for a quiet place to do some work. They have the nonfiction room (first floor, to the left after the desk), which is the designated quiet room. In that room they have public computers you can use, as well as desks. There are many other places you could work, I went up to the adult fiction room on the second floor. There is a big table, as well as small tables in the corners. There are desks/tables in almost every room, so there isn’t a lack of that. Even though it wasn’t the quiet room, it was still very quiet and peaceful. Staff are lovely, there is even a self checkout for books! Over all, I loved

Best library I have ever been to. The architecture is beautiful and they have done a wonderful job maintaining the building. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and there is a lot of space to study. As well as books dedicated to preserving the history of Vermont. They also have books for sale downstairs as well as some free books.

It's kind of alright as libraries go these days, but the four-ding scan-in noise is an autistic person's nightmare, the "quiet" room is right beside the loud front desk and offices, they use toxic fragrances for "cleaning," and they keep it at 72 degrees, which is entirely too hot. But seriously, that four-ding scan-in noise is utterly obnoxious, thoroughly unnecessary, audible in every corner of the main and top floors, and absolutely unbearable. I know this sounds melodramatic, but as an autistic person, it's trauma-inducing. It goes on and on, and I hear it ringing in my ears for an hour and sit on edge waiting for the next series the entire time I'm here. Seriously, oh my god please make it stop. Even besides the dings, it's the loudest library I've ever been in. No one tries to be qui

One of my favorite places in the world. The historic building itself is warm and inviting and the staff are wonderful and friendly and helpful. With the new elevator, it's again ADA accessable! Lots of great programming for youth and adults, and the Basement Teen Center has moved into the library basement so there's extra programming and a special space for teens now too! Also in the basement is the beautiful newly revamped book sale. Plus, with the new consortium even more books are available for checkout faster which is super awesome.