The next phase of Brooks Memorial Library’s renovation project will begin on Monday, July 27, 2026. This phase includes the closure of the sidewalk in front of the library’s Main Street entrance, as well as the accessible ramp connecting the Municipal Center parking lot to the library’s rear entrance. Crews will remove and replace the sidewalk in front of the library and Municipal Center, as well as the connecting accessible walkway.
Although the sidewalk directly in front of the library will be closed, patrons will still be able to access the Main Street entrance by approaching from the south side of the building through a fenced area. The upper entrance will remain closed during this phase. The stairway leading from the front of the Municipal Center to Main Street will also be closed. Parking will not be available in front of the library during this phase. An accessible parking space and a 15-minute parking space will be available just south of the library. Library patrons can also park in the Municipal Center parking lot, on Grove Street, or in the Harris Lot.
Vehicle traffic will not be affected during this phase of the project. Additional details about the project are expected in mid-August.
The renovation project will expand the usable space throughout the exterior of the building. The scope of work includes safety and accessibility improvements, along with longstanding maintenance needs. The project is supported by the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CPF) administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as part of an award totaling $16.4 million for capital improvements to Vermont’s public libraries. It is one of 14 CPF projects overseen by the Vermont Department of Libraries.
For more information call 802-254-5290 or visit brookslibraryvt.org for construction
updates.
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Brooks Memorial Library Enters Next Phase of Construction
on July 27
Date: July 22, 2026
