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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

Multiple Dates
Storytime
Apr 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Guilford, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301, USA
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Library Dance Party!
May 01, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Guilford, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301, USA
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Multiple Dates
Two Field Journal Workshops
May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guilford, 3940 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301, USA
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Multiple Dates
Talk About Books
May 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Guilford, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT 05301, USA

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