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ADULTS

  • The Pulitzer Prizes
  • The Agatha Awards
    Presented annually by Malice Domestic to honor the books best typified by the mystery works of Agatha Christie.
  • The Hugo Awards – for excellence in science fiction and fantasy
  • National Book Awards – recognition in fiction, non-fiction, poetry and young adult literature
  • Pen / Faulkner Awards – honors the best published works of fiction (novels, novellas, and collections of short stories) written by American citizens
  • ALA Notable Books List
  • Crime Fiction Awards
  • Man Booker Prize – awards the best novel of the year written by a citizen of the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland

TEENS

  • Alex Awards
    The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18.
  • Books on Voting for Teens
    Compiled by Denver Public Library.
  • Coretta Scott King Book Awards
    The Coretta Scott King Book Awards annually recognize outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience.
  • Green Mountain Book Award
    Chosen by Vermont high school students each spring.
  • The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) 2024 Book Award Winners
    Books are listed by category, including Teen Fiction, Teen Nonfiction, Young Adult Audiobook, Graphic Novel, and many more.
  • LGBTQ+ Books for Schools
    This list was compiled by the Vermont NEA.
  • Printz Award
    The Michael L. Printz Award annually honors the best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit. In addition, the Printz Committee names up to four honor books, which also represent the best writing in young adult literature.
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award
    Chosen by Vermont students in grades 4 to 8.
  • Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) – Teen Book Finder Database and Booklists

CHILDREN

  • Caldecott Award
    Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
  • Coretta Scott King Book Awards
    The Coretta Scott King Book Awards annually recognize outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience.
  • The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) 2024 Book Award Winners
    Books are listed by category, including Animal and Pet, Picture Book, Young Reader, and Children’s Audio.
  • LGBTQ+ Books for Schools
    This list was compiled by the Vermont chapter of the National Education Association.
  • Newbery Award
    Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
  • Red Clover Award 
    For picture books written for children in kindergarten to grade 4.
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award
    Chosen annually by Vermont students in grades 4 to 8.

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Last update August 29, 2024

HOURS

Tues/Thurs: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wed/Fri: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sun: 1 - 4 p.m. (Sept - May)
Mon: Closed
Phone: 802-899-4962

Upcoming Events

Aug
5
Tue
10:30 am Community Story Time
Community Story Time
Aug 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Community Story Time [birth to PreK] Tuesdays at 10:30am (except 8/19) Join us to meet other parents, caregivers and little ones!  We will play finger games, do lap bounces, sing, dance, and read a story[...]
3:00 pm Marbled Paper Craft
Marbled Paper Craft
Aug 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Marbled Paper Craft – Tuesday, August 5 at 3 p.m. [ages 8+] Registration required With just shaving cream, paint, paper, (and a lot of mess) make some really beautiful marbled paper for use as cards,[...]
7:00 pm French Conversation Chez Henry
French Conversation Chez Henry
Aug 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
French Conversation Chez Henry Tuesdays, August 5 & 19, from 7 to 8 p.m. All levels of French speakers, as well as the French curious, are welcome to this informal conversation group
Aug
6
Wed
2:00 pm Sewing and Quilting Group
Sewing and Quilting Group
Aug 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Sewing and Quilting Group Wednesdays, August 6 & 20, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Volunteer Mary Stephenson hosts this twice-monthly gathering of people who sew and/or quilt. Bring a project you’re working on. Sewing machines[...]
Aug
7
Thu
10:00 am Collage Art – Thursday, August 7...
Collage Art – Thursday, August 7...
Aug 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Collage Art – Thursday, August 7 at 10 a.m. [ages 6+] Make art from magazines, fancy paper and some glue. What you make is up to you.
3:00 pm Library Fun at the Jericho Farme...
Library Fun at the Jericho Farme...
Aug 7 @ 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Visit the Library at the Jericho Farmers’ Market Thursdays June 26 through August 21 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. We are partnering with Jericho Town Library to have a table at the Jericho Farmers’ Market[...]
6:00 pm Crafters’ Group
Crafters’ Group
Aug 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Crafters’ Group Thursday, July 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a craft you’re working on, and join the camaraderie and conversation.
Aug
8
Fri
3:00 pm LEGO Club
LEGO Club
Aug 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
LEGO Club – Fridays, August 8 and 22 at 3 p.m. [ages 6+] Registration required Build a beach, a tug boat or a dune buggy. There’s no wrong way to LEGO!
Aug
12
Tue
10:30 am Community Story Time
Community Story Time
Aug 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Community Story Time [birth to PreK] Tuesdays at 10:30am (except 8/19) Join us to meet other parents, caregivers and little ones!  We will play finger games, do lap bounces, sing, dance, and read a story[...]
7:00 pm Deborah Rawson Book Lovers (DRBL)
Deborah Rawson Book Lovers (DRBL)
Aug 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Deborah Rawson Book Lovers (DRBL) Tuesday, August 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This month the group reads “Watership Down” by Richard Adams. Visit or call (802-899-4962) the library to reserve your copy for DRBL’s[...]
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