South Burlington Public Library

South Burlington Public Library 180 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403 Since the arrival of the Community Librarian, there have been numerous improvements to the Community Library.

The South Burlington Community Library was established in October 1971, with the goal of serving both the school district and community at large. Located in South Burlington High School, the Library serves a growing and increasingly culturally diverse community in the 3rd largest municipality in Vermont. The Library operates as a joint venture of the School Board and the City Council, with oversig

ht responsibility delegated to high school administrators and the Library Trustees respectively. The citizens of South Burlington support the Library through property taxes distributed annually through two funding sources, one from the school budget and the other from the city budget. For the first thirty years of the Library's existence, until May 2001, one professional librarian managed the Library for both the school and the community. The librarian was primarily supported by school funds, with only a small amount of dollars allocated by the City to support the role of community librarian. Effort followed funding source and the Community Library received less attention than the needs of the high school and its students. During the FY 01 budget process, the City Council approved the hiring of a full-time Community Librarian to better address the community's library needs. With two librarians, each with a different focus, the needs of both the Community and High School can be addressed more effectively. With the financial assistance of grants obtained through the Vermont Public Library foundation, the Library renovated and expanded its children's library; opened a new entrance on the North side of the building dedicated to the community; and expanded staffing and program offerings to the community, both on-site and through outreach to the city's growing senior population. These changes are consistent with renewed interest in the growth and development of the Library as a vital community resource. As of December 7 2017 the Library relocated to a temporary location at the University Mall.

We had fun today creating Dinosaur Dioramas! There were lots of creative habitats!
06/25/2026

We had fun today creating Dinosaur Dioramas! There were lots of creative habitats!

Unearth a Story! Let's make Dinosaur Dioramas!Join us for an afternoon of arts and craft fun in the Katie O'Brien Activi...
06/25/2026

Unearth a Story! Let's make Dinosaur Dioramas!
Join us for an afternoon of arts and craft fun in the Katie O'Brien Activity Room!
All are welcome, and no pre-registration is necessary. FREE! Projects are geared to kids ages 8 and up, or ages 6 and up with an adult helper. A reminder that only kids in grades 5 and up can come to the library without a grown-up. Kids in grades 4 and younger need to come with an adult.

Bring a friend!

Kids Garden at Jaycee Park this summer!South Burlington Parks and Rec and the South Burlington Public Library invite kid...
06/24/2026

Kids Garden at Jaycee Park this summer!
South Burlington Parks and Rec and the South Burlington Public Library invite kids in kindergarten and up, to join us at Jaycee Park, 113 Patchen Rd for hands-on gardening experience!

Beginning Wednesday, June 24 until August 5 from 9-10am. Rain or shine!

All performances are at FULL CAPACITY! Didn't score a reservation in time? Don't worry, you can still try your luck! We ...
06/23/2026

All performances are at FULL CAPACITY! Didn't score a reservation in time? Don't worry, you can still try your luck! We will be offering a standby line at every performance for anyone without a reservation who wants to claim any unused seats just before showtime. If seats are available, audience members will be seated in the order of their arrival. We hope you'll join us this weekend!

06/23/2026

The library is usually a pretty quiet place, but today (6/23) the emergency alarms for both the Library and City Hall are being tested until about 10am.

Babytime: Every Wednesday at 10:30am for non-mobile infants and their adult caregivers. A gentle, slow storytime that ...
06/23/2026

Babytime: Every Wednesday at 10:30am for non-mobile infants and their adult caregivers. A gentle, slow storytime that features songs, rhymes and lap play for our youngest patrons. Grown-ups caregivers are welcome to socialize after storytime.

Bring your own books, we'll supply the bedazzle! Monday, June 29th at 3 PM.For teens 13-18 in the TeenSpace.
06/23/2026

Bring your own books, we'll supply the bedazzle!

Monday, June 29th at 3 PM.

For teens 13-18 in the TeenSpace.

Teens ages 13 - 18 bedazzle their book covers with gems.

Discover stories of resilience, justice, and community in Kanopy’s Juneteenth film collection. Watch now, free with your...
06/21/2026

Discover stories of resilience, justice, and community in Kanopy’s Juneteenth film collection.

Watch now, free with your South Burlington library card: kanopy.com/category/49307.

06/20/2026
Vermont Institute of Natural Science: Birds Are Dinosaurs!What did 65 million years of evolution turn the dinosaurs into...
06/20/2026

Vermont Institute of Natural Science: Birds Are Dinosaurs!

What did 65 million years of evolution turn the dinosaurs into? Birds! We’re excited to introduce you to some live birds of prey and learn all about their dinosaur ancestry together. We’ll explore the ways modern birds became masters of the air, and understand the immense timescale over which these dinosaur-descendants adapted!

Sunday, June 21. Doors open at 12:45pm

Address

180 Market Street
South Burlington, VT
05403

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

(802) 846-4140

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