The Fairfax Community Library (the Library)
is a dynamic and welcoming space.
The Library is a department of the Town of Fairfax, Vermont, funded by residents’ taxes.
Mission
The Fairfax Community Library (the Library) serves the people of Fairfax, Vermont, as well as the students, faculty, and staff of Bellows Free Academy-Fairfax (BFA-Fairfax) in finding knowledge, enrichment, and entertainment through reading and other means of intellectual growth.
The Library offers our Patrons and Community diverse and engaging Collections, Services, Programs, and Literacy Resources to accomplish these goals.
Staff
Public Library
Sue Wade, Public Library Director
Elizabeth LaRosa, Public Library Assistant & Program Planner
Lara Bessette, Public Library Assistant
Noelle Letteri, Library Sub
School Library
Joy Mercer, School Librarian
Penny Aceto, School Library Assistant
Maegan Garrett, School Library Assistant
History
The Library opened as a combined school and public library in 1973, when the Fairfax Free Library was invited to move into a renovated section of the then-BFA-Fairfax Elementary School. Joining with the High School library and the town Historical Society library, it became known as the Fairfax Community Library.
In 2023, the Library celebrated our 50th anniversary! We look forward to many more years of supporting and connecting with our public, school, Homecard Library System patrons, and wider library communities.
Guiding Documents
See the Library’s Strategic Plan, Confidentiality, Policies & Procedures.