Location 898 Main St. Colchester, VT 05446 The library is located about 3/4 miles east of the intersection of Routes 2A and 7 in the Village of Colchester.  In addition to the 24-hour book drop at the library, book drops can be found next to the Chittenden Bank on Lakeshore Drive and at the P&C Market on Prim Road.

Hours Monday           9 am - 9 pm Tuesday          9 am - 5 pm Wednesday    9 am - 9 pm Thursday         9 am - 5 pm Friday             9 am - 5 pm Saturday         9 am - 3 pm

Library Trustees Robert Henneberger,Chairperson Arthur Sweeny, III, Vice-Chair Carol Reichert, Secretary Marcia Devino, Treasurer Maurice Diette

About the Library Colchester has enjoyed public library service for over 100 years with changes along the way –the Kings Daughters Library, the Colchester Free Library, and finally – in 1942, thanks to funds left in Mrs. Etta Burnham’s will, the Burnham Memorial Library.  A large library addition was built in 1989. In May 2003, the library’s new bookmobile began year-round service throughout town.  The library is a department of the Town of Colchester.   The Burnham Memorial Library has a collection of over 47,000 items, including books, audiobooks, videotapes and DVDs, music on CD, and kits for day care centers. The library was fully automated in 1998, thanks to a successful fund-raising campaign conducted by the Friends of the Burnham Library. There are computers for public use, providing Internet access and word processing.  Currently the library has over 8400 registered patrons who borrowed over 100,000 items last year. The library employs 10 permanent staff members and maintains an active schedule of programs for children and adults.

Borrowing Policies Any Colchester resident may register for a free library card.  You must provide proof of residency. All circulating materials may be borrowed for two weeks and may be renewed, except videos and DVDs, in person or by phone (unless there is a waiting list). Borrowers are financially responsible for damaged and lost materials. Overdue fines are assessed for videos and DVDs only at $0.50 per day with a maximum fine of $5.00 per video or DVD. Library materials may be reserved in person, by phone, or by email using the online catalog.

CONTACT INFO General Questions Rubi Simon Acting Library Director Hannah Peacock Director of Youth Services

Mission Statement The Burnham Memorial Library welcomes all ages to enrich their lives through books, audiovisual materials, and programs.  The library will provide materials for life-long learning and assistance in using information resources, with an emphasis on early literacy in children.  Colchester residents will look to the library as a place that is attractive and welcoming, with an atmosphere that inspires them to learn, grow, and become better citizens.