In
1905 Eber W. Cobleigh donated $15,000 to erect a public library
building in Lyndonville. The site of the Silsbury Livery Stable
at Main and Depot Street was authorized for purchase at the annual
town meeting in March and the library building was completed in
late 1906. Plans for the building were drawn by William J Sayward,
a member of the well known firm that had designed the Boston Public
Library. The library was dedicated and opened to the public in January,
1907.
A
dedicated group of individuals, clubs and organizations continued
to suport the library through donations, grants and tax support.
The basement was renovated in 1976 to create a children's room.
In 1995, with a combination of grants (state, federal) and local
fundraising, the building was expanded with the renovation of the
attic, a new adult learning center/computer lab, and an elevator
for handicap accessibility. The library's history of community support
continues into the 21st century.
In
2002, a new larger bookmobile, improvements to the building and
furnishings, an automated catalog and world wide web presence has
been made possible through a generous grant from the Freeman Foundation,
the Gates Foundation and the Vermont Department of Libraries administered
Mobile Library Literacy Grant (funded through and Institute of Museum
and Library Services federal Grant).
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