Mission Statement

The Library offers people of all ages the equal opportunity to read and learn in a bright, welcoming environment that serves as a community gathering place. The Library collects materials of both current interest and lasting value in response to the needs and preferences of its patrons. The Library provides encouragement and diverse resources to parents and caregivers to help instill a love of reading in all young children. The Library supplies the reliable sources of information necessary for lifelong learning and is committed to the informed and free exchange of ideas through discussions and speaker programs.

   Hours

• Monday: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

• Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

• Wednesday and Friday: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (to 2:00 pm Memorial Day to Labor Day)

• Sunday: closed.

Library Staff

• Susan Barden - Director

• Richard Pritsky - Assistant Director

• Jane Racer - Adult Services Librarian

• Tom Stamp - Youth Services Librarian

• Rosalie Carlson - PCs & Networking Asst.

• Judy Curtis - Library Clerk, Children Asst.

• Rachael Dodd - Student Assistant

• Aaron Miller - Student Assistant

• Vicki Roberts - Library Clerk

• Janet Soutiere - Clerk, Librarian

• Linda Weston - Library Clerk, Processing

Board of Trustees

• Katherine Kjelleren (President)

• Earla Sue McNaull (Vice-President)

• Darcelene Lewis (Treasurer)

• Chris Boerner (Secretary)

• Susan Abell

• Deirdre Gladstone

• Heather Roberts

• Ed Sengle

• Jane Starkweather

The Carpenter-Carse Library's Board of Trustees meets at the Library at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month; exceptions to this schedule are posted in advance at the Hinesburg Post Office and at the Town Clerk's Office.  

Donations

We accept most books, books-on-tape, CDs and software in good condition but only during specific times of the year and then always during Library hours. Donations that meet the Library’s selection criteria may be added to the collection. All other acceptable donations will be used to stock the book sale held by the Friends of the Library.  Please call us to find out if the Library is currently accepting donations.

We cannot accept:

• Moldy, musty or otherwise damaged items
• Readers Digest Condensed Books
• Textbooks
• Old Encyclopedias
• Paperbacks without covers
• Magazines without prior approval

Book Discussion Groups

Avid readers may join the Library's book discussion group which meets monthly.  Please call Earla Sue McNaull at 482-3347 for more information.