Mission Statement
The Chittenden Public Library provides the best possible access to books and other library resources in a variety of formats and technologies for the enjoyment and enlightenment of its patrons.
The library also encourages and facilitates cultural activities for the community, educates the community about the library’s resources, and upholds the public’s freedom of access to information.
Library Bill of Rights/Freedom to Read
Library General Use Policy
Material Selection Policy
Unattended Children & Student Volunteer Policy
The Library welcomes and encourages all children to use and enjoy its facilities, programs and services. However, the Librarian and volunteers do not serve in loco parentis for children in the Library and parents should not view the Library as an alternative to childcare. For the protection and well-being of the children who use the Chittenden Public Library, we ask parents/caregivers to be aware of the following policy: Unattended Children & Student Volunteer Policy
Equipment Loan Policy
Equipment belonging to the Chittenden Public Library, including but not limited to laptop, Kindles, and tents may be borrowed for use outside of the library for up to seven days by individuals over the age of 18 and at the discretion of the librarian. Only one laptop and one Kindle may be borrowed from the library at one time. More details can be found here: Equipment Loan Policy
Internet Access Policy
As a part of the Chittenden Public Library’s mission to serve its community by providing resources to enrich the mind, provide leisure reading pleasure, and offer basic information on a wide range of subjects, access to the Internet is available to all patrons. More details can be found here: Internet Access Policy
Gift Acceptance Policy
The Chittenden Public Library accepts gifts (including marketable financial securities) at the discretion of the Library Director and/or the Board of Trustees. Please see our Gift Acceptance Policy for conditions.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Library prohibits discrimination in the provision of services and in any aspect of employment in hiring, training, promotion and termination. More details can be found here: Anti-Discrimination Policy
Confidentiality Policy and Procedures
It is the policy of the Library to protect the confidentiality users to the extent permitted under Vermont and federal laws: Confidentiality Policy and Procedures
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