Guilford Free Library

Our History

The Guilford Free Library​ is one of the oldest continuously operating public libraries in Vermont. It was founded in 1890 as the result of a bequest from Cynthia King. The money she left to the town was intended specifically for the purchase of books. One catch: the town would have to build or acquire a building to hold them in. The current home of the library was built in 1891 by G.W. Franklin on land owned by William Barney. The Guilford Free Library opened on July 2, 1892.

There is information that, prior to this, the town of Guilford maintained a small public library from approximately 1790 to 1815. This certainly makes the town of Guilford one of the earliest supporters of literature in the nation.

Each year Town Meeting appropriates money in support of the library and its building. Each year the Guilford Free Library trustees and Friends raise money to purchase new books and provide programs.

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GFL Happenings

GFL Staff

Library Director: Amber Hunt

Assistant Librarian: Leah Gessner

GFL Trustees

Friends and Volunteers