Woods Memorial Library

The library’s mission is to provide a welcoming community center to the Town of Barre, while serving as a resource for knowledge, information, education, and technology.

The library is governed by a six-member elected Board of Library Trustees and managed by a Director. The Trustees represent the town’s interests in the library, which include management of the library’s municipal budget appropriation, as well as establishing governing policies. The Barre Library Association (BLA) owns and maintains the building and grounds, and pays for some repairs, building inspections and insurance. The BLA is a private 501(c)(3) corporation comprised of donors and volunteers. The BLA’s funds are raised by the organization through fundraising, private contributions and grants. The Town of Barre has contributed significantly to the general maintenance of the building and grounds, in partnership with the BLA.