We Were Featured On WCAX & Magic 97.7!

The Cobleigh Public Library made the news! On June 16th, reporter Lizzie Jensen of WCAX aired a story about our brand new mobile library, also known as the Edie Bell-Brown Bookmobile! It was a very cool experience for our staff, and if you haven’t had a chance to see it, the video link is below.
Our Library Director, Kaitlin Wood, was also interviewed by Jeff Garfield of Magic 97.7 on the morning radio broadcast of June 17th. They discussed how the library offers many valuable services and fun events for people of all ages in the community. Thank you, Jeff, for this wonderful opportunity!

The Edie Bell-Brown Bookmobile

Check Out Our New Electric Mobile Library!

We are excited to share that our new bookmobile — also known as the Edie Bell-Brown Bookmobile, which we named after one our past beloved patrons — is officially finished! We picked it up at the end of May from Great Big Graphics (a company that wraps vehicles) in Johnson, Vermont. They did a fantastic job! For those who are interested in seeing the vehicle up close in person, the library will host a Bookmobile launch party on June 19th at 4 pm during the first Family Fun Friday and Summer Reading Program kickoff. We also have plenty of free books & other fun bookmobile-related items to give away to families.

Cobleigh Courier Newsletter – June

If you are not subscribed to our newsletter, “The Cobleigh Courier,” please click here to read the June 2026 edition, which discusses many of the new events and exciting developments happening at the library this month. You can also click here to access our past and present newsletters.

Cobleigh Gets A Fresh Online Look!

We are excited to share that the Cobleigh Public Library has launched a brand-new website, our first major update since 2008.

A lot has changed since then! The new site has a fresh look, an updated logo, an added news section, and is now mobile-friendly, which makes it easier to find library information from your phone, tablet, or computer.

Cobleigh Library Website back in 2008

Cobleigh Library Website back in 2008, when we were offering the latest in audiobook technology & MP3 players on loan to our patrons!

This project is also a special full-circle moment for us. The old Cobleigh Library platform was first built in 2008 by the same person who has kindly hosted our website for free all these years. Now, nearly two decades later, they have created this new version as well, entirely through the donation of their time. We are so thankful for that continued support and generosity! Community libraries depend on people who give their time, talent, and care to help keep local resources strong, and this website is a perfect example of that spirit.

We hope the new site allows patrons, families, visitors, and neighbors to stay connected with our library services, events, updates, and news.

Take a look around, explore the new pages, and check back often for the latest from Cobleigh Public Library.

 

Upcoming Special Events & Clubs

Cobleigh Public Library is proud to announce that we are the recipient of a $10,000 grant

We have exciting news to share! The Cobleigh Public Library is proud to announce that we are the recipient of a $10,000 grant, which is part of the Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities. We will have more details to share soon!
 

Thank you to the Manton Foundation!

Thank you to the Manton Foundation for awarding the library a $72,000 grant, which allowed us to acquire this all-electric 2025 Chevy BrightDrop 600. We also want to express our gratitude to Caleb Grant of Rural Community Transportation (RCT), for permitting the library to charge and store the new vehicle for free at their facility every night, which will be a huge cost savings in the future. Additionally, thank you to Chuck’s Flooring for recently installing new carpet in the BrightDrop for free, and to Jason Coons and Nutrien Ag Solutions for granting us access to their indoor garage so this work could be completed. Likewise, StoneCrest Properties generously donated $300 to cover the cost of a new bookmobile computer so that our driver, Colleen Lariviere, can check out books to families while on board the vehicle. We really appreciate the support that we have received from these wonderful community partners!

Thanks Lyndonville Ace Hardware!

We are very grateful for Lyndonville Ace Hardware, which selected our library as their recipient for the March Round Up Campaign. They generously raised $1,559.54 for us!

University of Vermont Database Access

Our Director, Kaitlin Wood, was chosen to participate in a pilot program sponsored by the University of Vermont, which enables the Cobleigh Library to access resources, scholarly articles, and other texts from UVM’s extensive databases and comprehensive digital catalogs. If you have any interest in a particular topic, want assistance with a research project, or wish to have a specific article printed out for you, please don’t hesitate to give us a call or stop by the library, since we are happy to help!

This pilot program will continue until March 2027, so you have plenty of time to access some amazing and valuable information. If you have any questions about this pilot program, please send an email to kaitlin@cobleighlibrary.org.

Therapy Dogs of Vermont At The Library!

We were thrilled to have a therapy dog visit the library last month. Thank you so much to Sarah Gagne and her dog, Penny Lane (of Therapy Dogs of Vermont) for joining our Book Club and Toddler Story-Time groups. We are excited for them to return once every month!