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Library Hours: Tuesday: 10am - 6pm; Wednesday: 10am - 8 pm; Thursday: 10am - 6pm; Saturday: 10am - 3pm

Welcome

Since 1892, the Guilford Free Library has nurtured the lifelong learning and reading interests of residents of Guilford, Vermont, and beyond. Stop in to browse the books, use the free wi-fi, attend a club, or just say hi to neighbors!

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Upcoming Events

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Talk About Books
May 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Guilford, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301, USA
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Cribbage
May 24, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Guilford, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301, USA
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Storytime
May 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Guilford, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301, USA
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Youth Book Club
May 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Guilford, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301, USA
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Library Dance Party!
Jun 05, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Guilford, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301, USA
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Talk About Books
Jun 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Guilford, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301, USA
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Library Dance Party!
Jul 03, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Guilford, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301, USA
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Talk About Books
Jul 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Guilford, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301, USA
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Talk About Books
Aug 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Guilford, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301, USA
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Library Dance Party!
Sep 04, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Guilford, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301, USA
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Our Mission

In a small, informal, user-friendly setting, the Guilford Free Library nurtures the life-long learning and reading interests of residents of the town of Guilford and the surrounding rural towns. It is also a center of cultural life for Guilford, Vermont.

About GFL

Watch Cathi’s “Commencement” party

Cathi Wilken's "Commencement" party celebrated her 26 years as GFL's Library Director and sent her off on her new adventures! On Saturday June 22, 2024 Guilfordites gathered to share strawberry treats and Cathi stories. Enjoy the video!

“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life.”

Sidney Sheldon