Committee advances S.232 edits to allow library staff training and explores cannabis-fund allocation Legislative staff presented line-by-line amendments to S.232 to allow early‑education grant funds to pay for training of public library staff and to clean up library statutes; the Department of Libraries stressed the limits of its current $350 summer grants and witnesses proposed directing a portion of cannabis sales tax revenue to expand library programming.

Vermont's Education Committee is pushing to enhance library staff training with early-education grant funds while exploring innovative funding from cannabis sales tax revenue!

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Committee examines S.232 to help public libraries access cannabis‑funded after‑school grants On Feb. 11 the House Education Committee reviewed S.232, a bill intended to draw public libraries more directly into the After School Special Fund. Agency of Education staff said libraries are already eligible but face administrative barriers; the Department of Libraries urged a streamlined role to help small libraries apply.

A new bill aims to unlock vital after-school funding for Vermont's public libraries, addressing the hurdles they face in accessing cannabis-supported grants.

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Who are they? This incredibly detailed crayon drawing was done in the Children's Library this week, and we're left awed, inspired, and mystified at the skill and talent of this elusive artist. Thank you for sharing your art with us!

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Committee reviews S.232 to expand library eligibility for grants, add a 'Library Day' and clarify guidance Legislative counsel walked the Senate Education Committee through S.232 on Jan. 30, which explicitly lists public libraries as eligible recipients for afterschool/summer grants, recognizes a Vermont Library Day, and adds duties for the Department of Libraries to publish grant and bonding guidance; committee members flagged the phrase "reasonable portion" for cannabis-tax allocations and asked for clearer definitions and governance language.

Vermont's Senate Education Committee is diving deep into S.232, a bill that could transform library funding and recognition—are you ready for a new era in public libraries?

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Library 167: Pettee Memorial Library (Wilmington) A library is a thing of hope.

Library 167 on my question to knit in every library in Vermont: Pettee Memorial Library (Wilmington)

Where I heard a tragic story of yarn floating down a river.

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What's in our book drop? If you guess hardcover every time, eventually you won't be wrong 😂

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Spring into March with some fantastic new books ☀️📚🤩

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Some of the many new titles purchased with our CLiF grant. Waiting Is Not Easy, but our brand new beginner readers can make it a lot more fun! 📖

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Vermont libraries reveal $100M renovation needs in community meeting report Department highlights urgent funding needs and aging infrastructure in Vermont's public libraries.

Vermont's public libraries are at a crossroads, facing a staggering $100 million in renovation needs while striving to remain vital community hubs.

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Vermont libraries secure $2M for infrastructure improvements amid federal funding uncertainties Vermont's public libraries benefit from $2M funding while facing potential federal budget cuts.

Vermont's public libraries are at a crossroads, having secured $2M for vital upgrades but now facing the looming threat of federal funding cuts that could jeopardize their future.

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