The Friends of the Burnham Library is a non-profit organization comprised of volunteers dedicated to supporting the Burnham Memorial Library in its mission to provide information and support life-long learning and enrichment within the community. Through various fund-raising efforts we enhance the library’s ability to provide programming, youth services, books, audio-books and learning programs that would not otherwise be within the library’s budget. We welcome community members who are interested in joining us in our efforts to ensure that the Burnham Library, a mainstay of the community since 1942, continues to be a vibrant resource where the people of Colchester come to gather, learn, and enjoy.
For more information, see the Friends Brochure or contact us to find out when our next meeting or project is happening.
You can also mail donations to: P.O. Box 134, Colchester, VT 05446
Contact us at: FOBLVT@gmail.com
Contact us at: FOBLVT@gmail.com
The 2024 Friends of the Library Annual Appeal is now under way!
The Friends of the Burnham Library sends Annual Appeal letters to over 2,600 individuals and families in the community. Their enthusiastic and generous support makes it possible for the Burnham Memorial Library to provide fun and educational programing and activities to patrons of all ages. Look below to view this year's appeal letter, which provides details and photographs from the year's events.
We welcome your support!
Popular events this past year:
- Over 250 children and teens signed up to be Summer Readers.
- We hosted 19 paid performers for teens, children and families with an attendance of over 700
- 12 Escape Room challenges for adults, teens and children
- At our weekly staff-run craft programs, over 200 participants made beautiful art or completed a fun activity.
- Over 200 people attended our end of summer celebration.
Your financial support of the Friends of the Burnham Library helps to make all of this possible. With your help we can continue to:
- Provide funding for children’s, teen, and adult programming
- Add to the catalog of e-books and audio books
- Bring in guest programs and performers for all ages and interests
- Award an annual scholarship to a student volunteer, donate to Vermont libraries in need and contribute to future library expansion needs
Donations can be made via PayPal by clicking the image above or by mailing it to our P.O. Box.
Thank you for supporting your local library!
Join the Friends Planning Committee
- We are a small group that plans and executes Friends activities with positions including President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Members-at-Large
- Annual events include the Summer Used Book Sale and Fall Annual Appeal
- We welcome community members who want to contribute their time and talents
- Teen representatives are always welcome (great community service!)