WESTON, Vt. – The board of trustees of Wilder Memorial Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Faye Conte Mack as the new director of Wilder Memorial Library, effective immediately.
“The library board is thrilled to welcome Faye to the library,” said Deborah Granquist, chair of the board of trustees. “Her experience, creativity, and passion for caring and community will help us build on the library’s long tradition as a place where people of all ages come together to learn, connect, and belong. Faye brings a strong background in community leadership, program development, nonprofit advancement, and community-building. She has dedicated her career to strengthening communities through equitable access to resources, education, and connection. She possesses a deep commitment to literacy, lifelong learning, and community engagement, and believes in the power of libraries to transform lives.”
As director, Mack will oversee all library operations, including programs, collections, and community partnerships. She will also lead efforts to expand the library’s role as a vibrant hub for lifelong learning and engagement for the entire community.
Before joining Wilder Memorial Library, Mack served as executive director of Food Co-op Initiative (FCI), leading a national nonprofit through a critical period of transition, stabilization, and growth; and addressing deficiencies in funding, strategic approach, and mutually beneficial partnerships. Mack has deep roots in this region; she grew up in East Dorset, attended Burr and Burton Academy, and three years ago moved to Londonderry.
“I’m honored to join the Wilder Memorial Library, and to serve this wonderful community,” said Mack. “Libraries are truly where community meets, and I look forward to working with the staff, trustees, and entire community to continue making this library a welcoming and inspiring place for all.”
The Wilder Memorial Library, located in the heart of Weston, has served as a cornerstone of learning and community life since 1898, offering books, digital resources, and programs for all ages, while fostering connection and creativity in the community. Currently, the library is located in the Old Parish Church while the 200-year-old library building undergoes extensive renovations and a significant expansion, to provide more space for programming, collections, and community meetings. The new library is scheduled to open in the spring of 2026.
For more information about the library and upcoming programs, visit www.wildermemoriallibrary.org, or follow the library on social media.