Dear Friend of the Chelsea Public Library,
What a year we have all shared! This year the library has served over 4,500 visitors. We have circulated more than 8,000 items including print and digital materials, and borrowed over 500 items from corners of Vermont near and far for Chelsea Public Library patrons through the interlibrary loan system. The library has been reaching the community through more than books. The library expanded programming for our youngest patrons, reaching science lovers with live birds with help from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science, magic lovers with a library magician, and those who just needed to kick something with an inter-community literacy-themed kickball event cohosted with the Tunbridge Public Library. The library also remains committed to quality adult programming including weekly yarn & craft circle, visual and performing arts events, hosting local authors and drop-in tech hour for those seeking assistance with technology. Our major initiative this year has been increasing library accessibility. We grow each time we reduce barriers to library access and welcome new people. Among the innovations this year of which we are most proud are:
You keep this library growing. Thank you for your support, it is important! With gratitude, The 2023 Annual Appeal Chelsea Public Library Board of Trustees Mark Lembke, Vice Chair, Acting Chair Phyllis Hayward, Treasurer Jessica Anderson, Secretary Suzanne Turner, Trustee Veronica Golden, Library Director |
The Chelsea Public Library is a tax supported municipal library and is considered a governmental entity. Charitable contributions to governmental entities are generally tax deductible under Section 170 (c) (1) of the Internal Revenue Code, if made for a public purpose. Gifts to the Chelsea Public Library will be used exclusively for a public purpose. The Library's employer identification number (EIN) is 03-0278521. Current Library Board of Trustees: Kezia Frayjo, Chair Chintana Herrin, Treasurer Jessica Anderson, Secretary Suzanne Turner, Trustee Nick Defriez, Trustee Brian Anderson, Trustee |