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Patrick Schlott, an electrical engineer from Randolph, is donating his time and energy to refurbish old pay phones, wire them to provide phone service over internet lines (VOIP), and donate them to nonprofits, remote country stores, and other deserving recipients around Vermont. He and Forrest Immel (Rutland City Public Schools IT guy and fixture in the pits at iBots events) were through in the wee hours of Sept. 26 -- OK, 8 AM -- to install one in the lobby.

The retrofit bypasses the coin slot, so the calls are free.

"Can I use your phone?" is one of the most problematic questions librarians field on a regular basis. Emergency calls often turn heated, and "just one minute" frequently becomes 45. So with the new phone, we can provide that service to our patrons, keep the conversations in the lobby so they are less distracting for other users, and not tie up our few available phones. Huge thanks to Patrick and Forrest for their efforts on our behalf!

New Freedom 2 Read book

We're proud to announce that the December title for the Freedom to Read book is Maus: A survivor's tale, by Art Spiegelman. A groundbreaking graphic novel about Holocaust survival:

Maus is a haunting tale within a tale. Vladek's harrowing story of survival is woven into the author's account of his tortured relationship with his aging father. Against the backdrop of guilt brought by survival, they stage a normal life of small arguments and unhappy visits.

The Freedom to Read Book Club is meeting from October through May, at 6 PM at the library on the first Monday of each month. Previously announced titles for October and November are Daddy's Roommate and Fahrenheit 451.

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Phone home

New Freedom 2 Read book

Upcoming Events

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Find Something For You

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Storytime: Moon & Stars!

Book List

1000 Books to Hear

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New eBooks for December 2024

New Print Non-Fiction for February 2024

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New Print Fiction for February 2025 - Test

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