WESTON, Vt. – The board and staff of the Wilder Memorial Library would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the entire Weston community for making the library’s grand opening such a wonderful and memorable celebration.
After years of planning, hard work, generosity, and patience, it was a joy to finally open the doors, cut the ribbon, and welcome so many friends, neighbors, families, and supporters into the newly renovated and expanded library.
The turnout for the grand opening was truly remarkable. More than 200 people attended to hear music, enjoy ice cream, and partake of delicious cookies and confections donated by local businesses. We are deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to join us and share in this special day. We are also grateful to those organizations that made this event possible, including the Weston Volunteer Fire Department, the Vermont Country Store, Gladys Restaurant at the Hub, the Green Cat Cafe, Grandma Miller’s, and Megan Szkutak.
But thanks go far beyond those who attended the celebration. The library would not exist in its new form without the extraordinary support of the Weston community. The library thanks the residents, second-home owners, donors, volunteers, town officials, library supporters, local businesses, and organizations that contributed their time, ideas, encouragement, and financial support throughout this long journey.
The beautiful new building is something to celebrate, but the real excitement begins now.
A library is more than its walls, books, and furnishings. It is a place made by the people who walk through its doors. It is a place for children and families, readers and learners, neighbors and newcomers, meetings and conversations, programs and quiet moments.
The Wilder Memorial Library is delighted to be able to open its doors not only to the people of Weston, but to all who live in the surrounding towns. To friends old and new, please stop by to say hello, enjoy the new library, and get a library card to pick out a new book.