We are open for browsing!
New hours:
Mon: 12-4, Wed: 12-8,
Fri: 12-4, Sat: 10-12
More ways to access the Library
The Solomon Wright Public Library is committed to providing library services to our community while also doing everything we can to ensure the health and safety of our patrons, volunteers, and staff.
For more information about our reopening plan, please see our COVID-19 Phased Reopening Policy here.
In-Person
The library will be open to the public with some restrictions
We are now open for browsing. Anyone entering the building is required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. We will also be recording names and phone numbers of visitors for contact tracing. No more than 10 total individuals will be allowed in the library at a time. Loitering will be discouraged.
Computer access will be allowed by reservation only. Please contact the library in advance to reserve a time to use a computer.
Curbside Pickup
Order by email or phone, pickup outside the library
For patrons who do not feel comfortable visiting the library in person we will continue to offer our curbside pickup service. Please see the instructions below for more details on how to request books.
Delivery
Order by email or phone, have library materials delivered
For a limited time the Solomon Wright Public Library is offering a book delivery service. If you are unable to visit the library in person to check out materials, we will be happy to deliver to your home.
Please follow instructions for curbside service, but let us know that you'd prefer to have your order delivered.
Curbside Pickup
M:12-4, W:12-8, F:12-4, Sat:10-12
To decide what you would like to check out, click here to access our online catalog.
User: Pownalvt. No password is needed.
Let us know what you want.
Email
or call 802-823-5400 (M/W/F 10-5)
Wait for confirmation
We will call or email you when your materials are ready.
Pick-Up
Pick up your order from the book cart outside our front door. In an effort to keep everyone safe, we ask that you please practice social distancing when picking up orders.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Solomon Wright Public Library is to promote the joys and benefits of lifelong learning by providing access to information through a range of media, currently popular books and classics in an easily accessible and comfortable facility. In keeping with the need for technical competence, the library will also strive to maintain up-to-date computers and internet access for public use. The library will provide welcoming meeting space for local public service groups and offer a variety of opportunities for personal growth.
Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy,
where information is free and equally available to everyone. People tend to take that for granted, and they don’t realize what is at stake when that is put at risk.
Carla Hayden (Librarian of Congress, 2016-present)
Contact SWPL
P.O. Box 400, 97 Main Street, Pownal, VT 05261
802.823.5400