State guide
Vermont
Vermont’s state library agency directly supports statewide interlibrary loan through CLOVER and also maintains Vermont State Library collections and catalogs for public use. The Department of Libraries currently offers youth book discussion sets to any Vermont library, while many local public libraries also lend multiple-copy sets or host public discussions.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State library agency
- Vermont Department of Libraries
- Statewide book club kit program
- The Department offers over 400 youth book discussion sets for children and young adults; any Vermont library can request them through CLOVER.
- Statewide kit catalog
- Official page →
- Interlibrary loan
- Vermont libraries use the statewide CLOVER system for interlibrary loan, and residents generally work through their local library to borrow items from other Vermont libraries or the State Library.
Official resources in Vermont
State library agency home page for statewide services, catalogs, public library support, and programs.
Explains Vermont’s statewide CLOVER interlibrary loan system and courier service.
Official page for Vermont Department of Libraries youth book discussion sets and related youth services.
Official catalog page for Vermont State Library holdings and state discussion-set searching.
Directory residents can use to find their local Vermont public library.
Key facts for Vermont
- Vermont statewide ILL services are administered through the Department of Libraries’ CLOVER system.
- Most Vermont public, school, and academic libraries are already signed up for CLOVER interlibrary loan.
- Any Vermont library can request over 400 youth book discussion sets from the Department through CLOVER.
- The Vermont State Library catalog tells the public to ask a local library to request state items by interlibrary loan.
- Vermont public libraries number more than 185 statewide, according to the Department of Libraries.
- The Department says some state StoryWalk books, sets/kits, and equipment now reserve through LibCal.
Libraries that lend book club kits in Vermont
| Library | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher Free Library Book Club Kits Chittenden County | Burlington | 802.863.3403 | Offers book club kits with 7 to 10 books in a canvas bag; kits have a 6-week loan period and are reserved in advance by email. |
| Fletcher Free Library Adult Program Listings Chittenden County | Burlington | 802.865.7211 | Lists multiple public book clubs, including fiction, nonfiction, cookbook, queer reads, and neighborhood discussion groups. |
| South Burlington Public Library Multiple Copy Booksets Chittenden County | South Burlington | Not published* | Library page says it has over 80 multiple-copy book sets, most with 10 to 12 copies. |
| South Burlington Public Library Events Chittenden County | South Burlington | Not published* | Events calendar includes current Morning Book Group, Evening Book Group, Italian Book Club, and teen discussion events. |
| Kellogg-Hubbard Library Book Discussion Sets Washington County | Montpelier | (802) 223-3338 | Book clubs and groups may reserve multiple-copy sets; copies check out for 2 weeks with 2 renewals, and each set includes a discussion guide. |
| Kellogg-Hubbard Library Programs & Events Washington County | Montpelier | (802) 223-3338 | Programs page and calendar include public book discussions and recurring page-to-screen discussion events. |
| Rutland Free Library Freedom to Read Rutland County | Rutland | Not published* | Monthly public book club discussing challenged books; first Monday at 6 p.m. during the announced season. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- Search the Vermont State Library catalog, then ask your local public library to place an interlibrary loan request.
- If your book group needs youth titles, ask your library staff to request Department youth discussion sets through CLOVER.
- Check nearby public libraries’ own multiple-copy or book-club pages if you need adult discussion sets or open meetings.
Not seeing your library or county?
We list a library only when an official government page publishes its rules. If yours isn't in the table above, it may not publish them online yet. Here's what to use instead, in order:
- General Start with the statewide information above. It applies across Vermont, but cities and counties can add their own steps, fees or deadlines.
- Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from Vermont's population center, for comparison only):
- Laconia Public Library, New Hampshire · about 76 miles
- Concord Public Library, New Hampshire · about 87 miles
- Dover Public Library, New Hampshire · about 116 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office. They have the current local rule, fee and form.Vermont Department of Libraries
Website →Phone: (802) 636-0040 (as listed on that page, checked Oct 4, 2026)Your city or county office: Local governments →Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the Vermont page on USA.gov can point you to the right office. - Know the current info? Tell us and include a link to the official page. We check every tip before it goes up.
Helpful guides
- What is a library book club kit?
- How to borrow a book club kit from your library
- How to start a book club at your library
- Using interlibrary loan for your book club