Event: Artificial Intelligence and Media Literacy

The Vermont Library Association will host an introductory workshop titled “Artificial Intelligence and Media Literacy in Vermont Public Libraries” with Marc Natanagara, Ed.D., a facilitator with aiVermont, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6 at Aldrich Library in Barre Vermont
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Libraries As Cooling Centers Webinar

Posted: September 12, 2025

As extreme heat events become more frequent, libraries are exploring their role in supporting community members seeking relief. This Thursday, Sept. 25, Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) webinar will begin at 2 p.m. with a brief overview of what it means to serve as a cooling center. Vermont Department of Health Climate & Health Program Manager […]

Sustainable Libraries Initiative Membership Free to VLA Members

Posted: August 31, 2025

Vermont Library Association (VLA) members are eligible for one year’s free membership in the Sustainable Libraries Initiative, thanks to a memorandum of understanding between the two organizations. VLA Government Relations & Advocacy Committee Chair Margaret Woodruff says the membership includes free access to programming and a 20 percent discount for the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program […]

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The Vermont Library Association is an educational organization working to develop, promote, and improve library and information services and librarianship in the state of Vermont.

From Our President

I am honored and excited to be VLA President for the next year.  Vermont librarians have shown again and again that we provide for our communities in a myriad of ways.  From the collections we curate, the programs we deliver, the technology services we provide, and the spaces we share, Vermont librarians innovate and respond.

As skilled problem solvers, Vermont librarians approach challenges with grace and creativity.   We know that the foundation of our democracy is rooted in the freedoms of speech and assembly.  Librarians are keepers of this democratic cornerstone through our enduring commitment to providing free access to quality services and information in our libraries.

I’m committed to supporting our state’s librarians and to working towards a better future along with all our wonderful VLA board members, section leaders, working groups, committees, and round tables.  If you’re not involved with VLA in some capacity, please consider joining a committee or round table today.

Mary Danko (she, her)
VLA President
Library Director, Fletcher Free Library