Franklin County

The Fairfax Community Library is grateful to be part of and to contribute
to welcoming and vibrant Franklin County.

In Our Collections

Content forthcoming–check back often!

Read & More with a FLARE!

The Library is part of Franklin Libraries Are Really Excellent (FLARE).

Check out our fellow in-county libraries! Many are in beautiful historic buildings; all have friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Arvin A. Brown Public (Richford)

Bent Northrop Memorial (Fairfield)

Enosburgh Public (Owned by the Town of Enosburgh; located in the Village of Enosburg Falls)

Fairfax Community (You are here!)

Georgia Public (The only other Franklin County library participating in the Homecard Library System to-date)

H.F. Brigham Free (Bakersfield)

Haston (Franklin)

Montgomery Town

Sheldon Municipal

St. Albans Free

Swanton Public (If searching the Internet, select Vermont’s. Ohio has a same-named library, with a similar logo!)

Franklin Grand Isle Bookmobile (FGIB)

Resources

Media

Franklin County Courier
“The Franklin County Courier is a weekly newspaper in Enosburg Falls, Vermont, which is released on Thursdays. It is more often referred to as the County Courier. The County Courier, which has an estimated circulation of 4,100, serves Franklin County as well as the communities of Alburgh, Jeffersonville, Waterville, and Belvidere, Vermont” from Wikipedia.

St. Albans Messenger
“St Albans Messenger is a weekly newspaper established in 1861 covering Franklin County, Vermont. [Our website] publishes new content daily. Our beat reporters are on the ground covering local government, schools, sports, business, and culture.”

Business

Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation (FCIDC)
“Created in 1971, Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation (FCIDC) is a private, non-profit development corporation sponsored by the State of Vermont and Franklin County businesses and municipalities. FCIDC is a catalyst for regional economic progress through a community approach.”

Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce (FCRCC)
“Created over a century ago as the St. Albans Board of Trade, the Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce has continuously adapted as we have moved from being known, in the 1930s, as Vermont’s Best Paved City in New England to a place with a strong business community, vibrant downtowns and a multitude of recreational and cultural opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Whether you are looking to grow your business or planning a visit, we can help.

“For our business community, we are uniquely positioned to support businesses of all sizes, from the sole-proprietor entrepreneur to a global corporation. Our network of experts and partners can help companies grow and succeed.

“For our visitors, we can help direct you to everything from the best ski areas and cultural resources to our member restaurants and things to do in the region. Annually, there are approximately 13 million [(13,000,000)] visitors to Vermont who spend over $3 billion [($3,000,000,000)]…. Many of these valued travelers take time to visit our region.”

Environmental

Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District (FCNRCD)
“The Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District empowers and partners with land stewards and communities on the ground by supporting connections that benefit natural resources, water quality, soil health, and the working landscape in Franklin County and across Northwest Vermont.”

Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District (NSWMD)
“Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District (NWSWD) is a legislatively chartered Municipal Corporation charged with planning, implementing, and regulating waste management strategies for member communities.”

For Animal Companions

Franklin County Animal Rescue (FCAR)
“Franklin County Humane Society (dba Franklin County Animal Rescue) promotes the health, welfare and humane treatment of animals in Northwestern Vermont and provides temporary shelter for them with the ultimate goal of finding them good, permanent homes within the community.

”Franklin County Animal Rescue has grown from a totally volunteer effort by a small group of concerned residents to an incorporated 501c3 non-profit organization that is privately owned and receives no government funding. The future of FCAR depends totally on caring, generous individuals to ensure its ability to shelter these animals until they can find their rightly deserved loving permanent homes.”