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♦ LIBRARY POSITION AVAILABLE: Big news: we’re hiring a new Director! After two wonderful years at the HMML, Jennifer Johnson will be moving to another part of the state at the end of the month (a bittersweet decision!) A special thank you to Jennifer for her wonderful enthusiasm, energy, and the many new programs she brought to the library. You will be missed, Jennifer!
Take a look at the posting below and help spread the word!
The Hitchcock Memorial Museum and Library in Westfield seeks an energetic and organized Director to continue the work of revitalizing this unique hub of community engagement. As the primary employee of the HMML, the Director will work with our active and supportive Board of 
Trustees and is responsible for all aspects of day-to-day administration; including finances, training and supervision of staff and volunteers, oversight of library services, care of the museum collection, and implementing a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of the community.
*Full job description: https://docs.google.com/…/167ZJOVVnUfPoNIXlp11y…/edit…
To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, and three references to the Westfield Town Clerk at: info@westfield.vt.govPosition to begin as soon as possible after hiring
♦ KNITTING WORKSHOP SERIES:
Join Rosemary Croizet of Berry Creek Farm for a beginner knitting workshop series.
- All materials provided
- Cost is $50 Per Person
- January 31st, February 7th and February 14th from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
To Register Call Rosemary at (802) 744-2406.
Join Rosemary after the workshop session from 11:30AM-12:30PM for a knitting circle. Bring your current projects.
♦ STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH LIBRARY HAPPENINGS by reading the monthly newsletters:
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #1
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #2
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #3
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #4
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #5
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #6
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #7
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #8
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #9
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #10
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #11
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #12
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #13
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #14
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #15
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #16
- Hitchcock Herald Issue #17
♦ NEW HOURS FOR THE LIBRARY AS OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2025:
Tuesday- 10 am to 3 pm
Thursday- 1 pm to 6 pm
Saturday- 10 am to 2 pm
Sunday- 11 am to 3 pm
♦ PLAYGROUP WITH NEKCA AT LIBRARY: Beginning on July 2, 2024, the Library will partner with the NEKCA Parent Child Center to offer a free playgroup for families weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
The playgroup is open to children aged 0-6 and their caregivers and will be held in the childrens’ room at the library. Sara Guyette from NEKCA Parent Child Center will bring snacks, activities and toys. There is no sign-up required to participate. Any questions please contact Sara Guyette at 802-624-0997 or at sguyette@nekcavt.org
♦ LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS: The meetings for the Library Board of Trustees are the first Thursday of the month at 4 pm at the Library. Visit the ♦ Meeting Minutes/Agendas page for current Trustee agendas and minutes.
♦ LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: As of March Town Meeting Day 2023, the Town elected a Board of Trustees to oversee the Hitchcock Memorial Library and Museum.
The current trustees are as follows:
- Jenn Stelma, Chair
- Karen Blais, Treasurer
- Rebecca Velazquez, Secretary
- Carrie Glessner, Vice Chair
- Beau Harris from the Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury- Advisor
- Carolyn Lyster-Facilities
Contact our email with any questions: hitchcockmemorial8258@gmail.com;
or call 802-744-8258
♦ LIBRARY POLICIES:
- Public Use Policy – Adopted 10/13/2024
- Circulation Policy – Adopted 3/12/2024
- Bylaws – Adopted 6/11/2024
- Application for Use of the Library
- Gift Acceptance Policy – Adopted 12/12/2023
- Volunteer Agreement
- Volunteer Application
- Volunteer Policy – Adopted 4/9/2024
- General Operation & Conduct Policy – Adopted 3/22/2025
- Library Collection Development Policy – Adopted 3/11/2025
- Library Phone Use Policy, Adopted 6/10/2025
- Memorandum of Understanding
Hitchcock Memorial Museum & Library
1252 Vt. Route 100
Westfield, VT 05874
Phone: 802-744-8258
Librarian: Jennifer Johnson
email: hitchcockmemorial8258@gmail.com
Click here to view the Library Brochure
| Library Services: | The library has a wide selection of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books along with DVD and audiobooks on CD’s that can be checked out to Vermont and summer residents. The library has computer, printer and copier access available. There is a per page charge for use of the printer and copier. |
| Internet Access: | WiFi Internet access is available both inside and outside of the facility 24 hours a day. The access connection is Hitchcock. No password is required. |
| Museum: | The museum has a collection of American and African animal and bird displays, rocks and minerals, corals and butterfly exhibits. There are historical items that have been donated to the museum during the last 100 years. The collection also includes rare and antique books. |
| Meeting Facility: | A class and meeting area is available to Westfield residents during regular library/museum hours. |
| History: | The land and an endowment of $10,000 to construct a library and museum of natural history were gifted to the town of Westfield by Aaron Charles Hitchcock. Hitchcock was born in Westfield on July 19, 1823. He became a successful business man and large land owner in Orleans County. The building was completed in 1899. Aaron Hitchcock died on March 1, 1900. The museum and library continue as a monument to his memory, generosity and interest in the youth and citizens of Westfield. |
