Welcome to Calef Memorial Library

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Our small town library welcomes all to come and check out the diverse selection of books. We have many different genres such as mysteries, historical fiction, fantasy, action, adventure,  crime, biographies, and historical to name a few. We also have a large selection of books for children and young adults, as well as a selection of newly published books that increases every month.

We may be small but our collection is large and always growing.

Library hours:

Mon 11am-4pm

Tues, Wed, Thur 2pm-7pm

Sat 9am-1pm

Library Catalog link: https://calef.kohavt.org/

Contact Information

(802) 883-2343
2964 VT Route 110
PO Box 141
Washington, VT 05675
caleflibrary@gmail.com

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Now Hiring

LIBRARY DIRECTOR – CALEF MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Washington, VT)

The Calef Memorial Library is seeking candidates for Library Director.

The Library Director is the administrator in charge of the day-to-day operations of this small rural library.

Duties and areas of responsibility include:

  • Collection development and weeding
  • Reference
  • Cataloging
  • Technology management
  • Website administration
  • Planning and implementing programs and resources to meet patron and community needs
  • Data collection and reporting
  • Managing and training library staff, substitutes and volunteers

The library is currently open 24 hours per week.  The director could work those hours or be somewhat flexible with an assistant available to fill in for him/her.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • An MLS or Public Library Certification, or working toward the same
  • Acceptable background check
  • Availability during library’s regular operating hours
  • Familiarity with Koha ILS

The Calef Memorial Library is a town-funded library.  The historic building was erected in 1919 and recently renovated to be ADA compliant.  The director must have excellent communication skills and a high degree of computer literacy.

The hourly wage is dependent upon qualifications and experience.  Please submit a cover letter, resume and at least 3 references to dupreya@myfairpoint.net.

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Library News

Hello,

We are starting a seed share program where you can bring extra seeds to our library, such as flowers, veggies, etc. and take seeds to start a garden or extend an existing garden. Currently we are looking for seed donations because this is a new program, though we do have a few packets Please feel free to come by the library and check out what we have available or donate.

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Library News

We have FREE school supplies! 

It’s that time of year again and Calef Memorial has got you covered. Come by our library and see what we have to offer. 

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New This Month

Coming Soon:

Each month we enlarge our collection by adding the newest published books by well known authors as well as some hidden gems. These are just a few of what we have coming this month. Come down and check them out…literally.

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