I want to live here. Second hand books at their best. Large selection and good atmosphere. Well…read moreorganized with friendly service. Pricing is fair and books are in good condition. Community oriented business that provides smiling service.

From the owner: Black Cat Books is a small town, small time bookseller that focuses on linking the right person…read morewith the right book. We are the only English bookseller for miles around, so English language books are our in-store specialty. We do try to cover as broad a subject/genre selection as possible, both in-store and online, new books & gently used. Our shop is managed by a professional librarian; the shop is clean and well-organized, and our books are of a high quality. Drop by! Or send an e-mail. We do our best to respond to inquiries asap.

Super cool library where you are technically in two countries (Canada and America) at once in the…read morelobby. You have to exit the same door you enter (i.e, enter the American door and exit from the American door.) I didn't get to tour the opera house, which is upstairs.

An interesting place, you are technically at two countries at one. FREE entrance. Limited parking…read morespace but you can find more at some adjacent apts or at the gas station and just walkby. Well organized and clean place. Their restroom smells good too. See images for reference.

This is a gorgeous library with wonderful vibes and study spaces. It is a historic building filled…read morewith statues, artwork, and photography surrounding the rows of books. The periodicals are in the lobby and help provide a chill coffee shop atmosphere.

This is a wonderful informative respite from the nonstop most of us find ourselves daily. It is…read moreboth a look back with its cared-for fine exterior and very impressive interior architecture. The craved wood staircases, the built for the ages book coves, and the wooden floors that seem to speak. But the library has two other wonderful surprises. The up-to-date collection of books, magazines, and other publications. The locals must love this place as I, a visitor, immediately loved it. Last but not least is the Art collection. The Library itself has several well-placed paintings that blend in with the furniture and neighboring books. The separate Art collection, in a separate climate-controlled room, was a wonderful well-thought-out collection of masterpieces. As a frequent art museum visitor, especially in my hometown of Houston Texas, I was surprised to find the same artist's work here in St Johnsbury as in the art museum in the 4th largest city, especially in the U.S. The Athenarum's stated mission "is to promote life-long learning through art, literature and information services, and to preserve its National Historic Landmark building, art collection, and furnishings." It certainly accomplishes that and so much more. Congratulations! Ed Davis 7/6/24

We frequent the library regularly. Last year we would have given it a 5-star rating but now we're…read moredown to 4 --- and may be going lower. New librarian seems to be very into order and efficiency, which translates (for us) into fewer new releases that anyone wants to read (the new release section used to be one of the highlights of coming in!) and the kids area seems so much less friendly. Overall, may be nitpicking I realize - but for a safe, clean place to bring your kids it's still pretty good. Love Katie downstairs in kids area and Reggie at front desk area is nice, too.

You want fletcher-free? You're barking up the wrong tree…read more On my last visit here I caught no fewer than three fletchers red handed fletching arrows at a table on the mezzanine. Some renfair nonsense

Super nice staff, great selection of books and media, large computer center, most book requests go…read morethrough if they don't have what you're looking for, fun and interesting events for all ages.

my favorite library the most helpful nice staff. good books,interesting people always to meet,…read moreinternet, dvds . Great bake sale/book sale too. a must place to stop!!!!

I love this library!!…read more I watched this library being built when I was in 1st grade, and it is so much fun to return too. The library itself has changed quite a bit over the years, always finding a way to add more books, and the librarians are always willing to takedown suggestions of books that you think would be beneficial to the collection. You can rent space out for community meetings or a private party, and you can participate in clubs or activities that meet here- not just book clubs but knitting club or other activities as well. This library always has things going on for kids and tons of workshops during the summer time. This library carries books (obviously) audio books, movies, magazines, and a few resources you can rent out. Library card holders can also use passes to The Echo center, and occasionally get passes or discounts to other community events or businesses. This library is also a part of a larger network of libraries and therefore has access too and larger likelihood of attaining the specific book you would request to read. Hands down one of the friendliest and homiest libraries in Vermont!

What can I say? The epitome of perfection in a small town library: comfy, bright, filled with eager…read morelearners and pleasant helpers, plenty of resources, printed and otherwise. When you go there, read about Deborah Rawson, the wonderful woman this library is named after.

Not a bad library at all. We were here to do a little genealogy. We were a little dissappointed…read morethat they did not have a certain newspaper week we were looking for. Found the two others we were looking for though. Not enough to take a star off though. The staff was very friendly and helpful if you had any questions. Can not beat the view right outside in the parking lot of Lake Memphremagog.

Love this local library, lots of good reads on hand, quiet space to study or just get lost in a…read morebook. Parking on main st and behind the building. Very beautiful building