Alice M. Ward Memorial Library

09/09/2026

With a little nip in the air this week, it’s a good reminder that winter really isn’t that far away!

If you’re a homeowner here in the Northeast Kingdom, this may be worth checking out. HEAT Squad is offering home energy audits for just $50 for most qualifying homeowners, along with some pretty substantial rebates for weatherization projects.

The energy audit looks at ways you can keep the cold air out, keep the warm air in, lower your energy bills, and make your home more comfortable and healthy. Afterward, you’ll receive a written report with recommendations, help prioritizing which improvements will give you the most bang for your buck, information on contractors, and assistance connecting your project with available Efficiency Vermont rebates.

And take a look at the income guidelines on the graphic—you may be surprised by how many households qualify.

It’s not too late to schedule an audit this month and get a jump on winter! Check out the information below for details and contact information.

HEAT Squad

09/03/2026

The Library will be closed on Labor Day
9/7/26

08/28/2026

Many thanks to Erika and Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) for a very informative and engaging presentation. Your presentation was great and your raptors were beautiful! Thank you for traveling to Canaan, VT to share you knowledge and raptor ambassadors.

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

NOTICE
CANAAN, BEECHER FALLS, AND LEMINGTON RESIDENTS

The Household Hazardous Waste Event for Canaan, Beecher Falls & Lemington residents will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm and on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 8:00am to 1:00pm at the Canaan Transfer Station – 186 Treatment Plant Road, Canaan, VT 05903.

The list of acceptable items can be picked up at either the Transfer Station, Town Office or found on our Town website http://www.canaan-vt.org.

This event and the one in May were made possible by a generous $3,000 grant from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Solid Waste Program.

08/27/2026

Don’t forget! 1:00 pm tomorrow in the Canaan Schools gymnasium. This event is free to attend. All are welcome.

You’re invited you to our exciting end-of-summer celebration on Friday, August 28, at 1:00pm at the Canaan School gymnasium. This free event features the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) presenting "Birds Are Dinosaurs," an engaging program that explores how modern birds descended from dinosaurs. They'll even bring two live birds and a turtle to help tell the story!

At the conclusion of the program, we'll announce our Grand Prize winners for the Summer Reading Program. Participants do not need to be present to win, but we hope you'll join us for this fun afternoon.

08/20/2026

Exciting progress being made on the renovation of the carriage house to add more space to our little library.

08/19/2026

Attention Summer Reading Program Participants:

Don't forget to turn in your reading logs for the Summer Reading Program by Monday, August 24th to be entered into the drawing for a Grand Prize!

The winners will be announced at the end of the VINS event: Birds Are Dinosaurs at the Canaan School gymnasium on Friday, August 28th at 1pm.

Hope to see you all then!

08/19/2026

You’re invited you to our exciting end-of-summer celebration on Friday, August 28, at 1:00pm at the Canaan School gymnasium. This free event features the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) presenting "Birds Are Dinosaurs," an engaging program that explores how modern birds descended from dinosaurs. They'll even bring two live birds and a turtle to help tell the story!

At the conclusion of the program, we'll announce our Grand Prize winners for the Summer Reading Program. Participants do not need to be present to win, but we hope you'll join us for this fun afternoon.

08/08/2026

Hello!
This is a friendly reminder for those who signed up for the Alice Ward Library's Summer Reading Program!

As we get ready to wrap up another wonderful summer of reading, we want to remind all participants that reading logs must be turned in by Monday, August 24 to be entered into the drawing for one of our Grand Prizes.

We'd also love to invite you to our exciting end-of-summer celebration on Friday, August 28, at 1:00pm at the Canaan School gymnasium. This free event features the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) presenting "Birds Are Dinosaurs," an engaging program that explores how modern birds descended from dinosaurs. They'll even bring two live birds and a turtle to help tell the story!

At the conclusion of the program, we'll announce our Grand Prize winners. You do not need to be present to win, but we hope you'll join us for this fun afternoon as we celebrate a successful Summer Reading Program together!

The Alice Ward Library 🦕📚🦖