News and Updates from the Groton Free Public Library
By Sarah Spira
We are pleased to announce that the work on the Library’s Capital Project Grant has started. The Groton Free Public Library (GFPL) was awarded $522,043 for critical building upgrades that will improve access to library resources and to vital high-speed internet for work, education and health monitoring.
Funding for these highly competitive grants comes from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) and administered by the Vermont Department of Libraries.
This one-time, substantial grant will address critical building improvements, including:
Replacement of the aging roof
Installation of an energy efficient heating and cooling system that will improve air quality and ventilation
The installation of a generator
Replacement of windows and other necessary repairs
Upgrading the second floor restroom to make it ADA compliant
The creation of a three-season space on the existing front porch
Planting Peas: Storytime, Activity, and Book Giveaway
Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join us for story time and pea planting at the Groton Community Garden! We plan to get messy, so please dress accordingly. This program is for ages 0–6, and their families. The Groton Community Garden is located next to the Community Building, 1476 Scott Highway, Groton, VT. In the event of rain, this program will be rescheduled to Saturday June 20, 2026. Call the St. Johnsbury WIC office with questions: 802-748-5151
Save the Date for A Day in Our Village
Saturday June 27th, 11-2pm
We invite you to spend a day in Groton Village! This community event is designed to showcase all that Groton has to offer, and give community members the opportunity to discover the diversity and variety of civic, cultural, social service, business, educational and religious organizations and groups in the Village and region.
You can expect entertainment and refreshments, with a performance by Marko the Magician at the Groton Community Building at 12:30pm, and music from Micheal Evans & Friends.
Activities will be available throughout the village, from the Baptist Church to the Community Building, with tables and information booths from participating organizations like 302 Cares, Umbrella, HomeShare Vermont, RuralEdge, Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging, Northeast Kingdom Community Action, Efficiency Vermont, Northeast Kingdom Human Services, Vermont State Parks, Vermont Emergency Management and more.
Enjoy visits to open houses at the Groton Historical Society’s Peter Paul House, the NEK Broadband Groton Connectivity Hub, and Groton Emergency Services. To make it easy for community members to navigate the village from end to end, enjoy the William Scott Highway Shuttle Bus, with service provided by RCT.
Get ready for summer with a new bike helmet at our Bike Helmet Giveaway! The Vermont Department of Health will be on-site with bike safety activities and helmets for riders of all ages, and information about sun safety. Decorate your new bike helmet at the Bike Decorating Station at Re-Treasured Community Closet!
This event will be held rain or shine.
For more information about library services and program offerings, please visit our website: www.grotonlibraryvt.org.