“The library is open!”

We were thrilled to finally be able to announce the opening of the Jeudevine Memorial Library, addition and all, in July — and from the sounds of our patrons, they have been thrilled as well. Our new children’s space is bright and welcoming, a new teen section (with its booth seating) is in use by people of all ages, and the renovated historic building is a designated quiet space to work and read. And the library is, at long last, fully accessible, with an outside ramp to the main door and a lift to take patrons to each floor.

Two meeting rooms, available for anyone to reserve, have been used for tutoring sessions, private Zoom calls, quilt groups, tai chi sessions, watershed education sessions hosted by the town of Hardwick, as well as library and Friends of the Library events. We feel so proud to be able to offer these spaces to the community — if you haven’t been to an event here, feel free to ask to see the space the next time you are in the library.

However, as is often the case with complex projects, unexpected costs have arisen as we near completion, and we are now setting an appeal goal of $30,000 to close the books on this expansion. A huge thank you to Margie and Roger Prévot and the Prévot Foundation's pledge to match up to $10,000 in donations, which helps every contribution, no matter the size, have an immense impact now more than ever.

You, our community, have been incredibly supportive throughout this expansion project, please come visit and enjoy all that is offered in your library! The Jeudevine Memorial Library is, as it always has been, a building that belongs to everyone and everybody.

Thank you for supporting us in serving the community.