The Pawlet Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a dynamic, community-minded leader to serve as its next part-time Library Director. As the heart of the community, the library serves as a cultural and informational hub for residents of Pawlet and surrounding towns. We seek a library director who will unite the community by bridging diverse needs and interests, ensuring the library serves as a vibrant resource through programming, shared materials, and meaningful experiences. The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision and professional management with a dedication to fostering curiosity, supporting lifelong learning, and creating engaging opportunities for all generations.

Primary responsibilities:

Develop creative programing that engages all ages

Manage the budget and oversee the day-to-day operations of the library; including scheduling and supervision of staff and volunteers

Collaborate with the Board of Trustees and assist with policy development

Seek and secure grants for programming and capital projects; support the Board’s fundraising efforts

Expand and strengthen the library’s volunteer program

Develop and maintain the library’s collections

Our ideal candidate will be an excellent verbal and written communicator who is self-motived and able to design and implement programs and events that enrich and strengthen our community. A Master’s degree in Library Science is preferred. Candidates without an MLS must be willing to complete the Certificate of Public Librarianship program offered by the Vermont Department of Libraries within five years of hire.

This part-time position is 29 hours per week and includes PTO, select holidays, and the option of participating in a retirement plan after one year. The rate of pay is $27 per hour.

Please send a letter of interest, resume, & contact information for three references to crail.pawletpl@gmail.com or by mail to Pawlet Public Library – Director Search, P.O. Box 98, Pawlet, VT 05761. Applications received before March 17, 2026 will be given full consideration. We will be interviewing through March and April and hope to welcome our new team member as soon as possible following the interview process.

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Warning

Pawlet Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 6:00pm

Pawlet Public Library, 141 School Street, Pawlet, VT 05761

1.) Call to order
2.) Operating Norms (1)
3.) Discussion/Action: Addition or deletion of agenda items, approve agenda (5)
4.) Public Comment (10)
5.) Action: Approve meeting minutes: January 13, 2026 & January 21, 2026 (5)
6.) Treasurer’s Report (20)

a. Discussion: Review FY26 budget
b. Discussion/Action: Approve FY27 budget
c. Discussion/Action: Approve & sign warrant

7.) Possible Executive Session pursuant to 1 VSA s313(a)(1)(E) and (F) to receive professional
legal advice in the form of confidential attorney client communications with counsel for the
Town of Pawlet concerning litigation in the matter of Barnes v. Pawlet, et. al. (20)
8.) Proposed Executive Session pursuant to 1 VSA s313(a)(3) for the appointment, employment,
or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to discuss Library Director position and
confidential attorney-client communications. (20)
9.) Discussion/Action: Consider & act on next steps in the Library Director hiring process (20)
10.) Library Report (25)

a. Discussion/Action: Timekeeping/hours system
b. Discussion/Action: Security system
c. Discussion/Action: Extend temporary employee timeline
d. Discussion/Action: Visiting Artist Series
11.) Discussion/Action: Library email accounts (5)
12.) Discussion/Action: Report back from the Selectboard/Library Report to Selectboard (5)
13.) Reflection on Operating Norms (5)
14.) Public Comment (10)
15.) Next regular meeting & organizational meeting: 10 March 2026, 6:00 pm
16.) Adjourn

Warning

Pawlet Public Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 6:00pm
Pawlet Public Library
141 School Street, Pawlet, VT 05761

1.) Call to order
2.) Operating Norms
3.) Public Comment (10)
4.) Proposed Executive Session pursuant to 1 VSA s313(a)(3) for the appointment,
employment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to discuss Library
Director position and confidential attorney-client communications. (20)
5.) Discussion/Action: Consider and act on next steps regarding Library Director hiring
process (5)
6.) Reflection on Operating Norms
7.) Public Comment (10)
8.) Next Meeting: Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 6:00pm
9.) Adjourn

Warning

Pawlet Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 6:00pm

Pawlet Public Library, 141 School Street, Pawlet, VT 05761

1.) Call to order
2.) Operating Norms (1)
3.) Discussion/Action: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items, Approve Agenda (5)
4.) Public Comment (10)
5.) Action: Approve meeting minutes: December 2, 2025& January 6, 2026
6.) Possible Executive Session pursuant to 1 VSA s313(a)(1)(E) and (F) to receive professional
legal advice in the form of confidential attorney client communications with counsel for the
Town of Pawlet concerning litigation in the matter of Barnes v. Pawlet, et. al.
7.) Treasurer’s Report (20)

a. Discussion: Review FY26 budget
b. Discussion/Action: Approve FY27 budget
c. Discussion/Action: Approve & sign warrant

8.) Library Report (15)
9.) Discussion: Letter for Annual Report
10.) Discussion/Action Fundraising:
a. Update: Robotics fundraising (5)

11.) Discussion/Update Grants
a. Accessibility grant (5)
b. MERP (5)

12.) Proposed Executive Session pursuant to 1 VSA s313(a)(3) for the appointment, employment,
or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to discuss hiring documents and confidential
attorney-client communications. (20)
13.) Action: Approve hiring documents (5)
14.) Discussion/Action: Report back from the Selectboard/Library Report to Selectboard (5)
15.) Reflection on Operating Norms (5)
16.) Public Comment (10)
17.) Next regular meeting: February 13th

, 2026, 6:00 pm

18.) Adjourn

Warning

Pawlet Public Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 4:00pm
Pawlet Public Library
141 School Street, Pawlet, VT 05761

1.) Call to order
2.) Operating Norms
3.) Public Comment
4.) Executive Session: to discuss the appointment, employment, or evaluation of a
public officer or employee 1 V.S.A. § 313(a)(3)
5.) Discussion/Action: recommend Trustee candidates to SB
6.) Reflection on Operating Norms
7.) Public Comment
8.) Next Meeting: Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 6:00pm
9.) Adjourn

The library is currently not accepting donations of books for the 2026 book sale. Thanks to those who have donated so far!

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