The St. Joseph’s Orphanage in Burlington was home to more than 13,000 children from 1854 to 1974. Although the Catholic-run institution was held in high regard in the community, accounts began to emerge in the 1990s from scores of former orphanage residents describing abuse at the hand of nuns and other clerical personnel. Few were believed at first, but these ex-orphans persevered, ultimately winning validation for the harm done to them and working for laws protecting vulnerable children in Vermont. This is the story of these former orphans, now known as the Voices of St.

 Join us for an evening of anti-poverty action as we reach out to our Congressional delegation and ask the to take action now

Mentor and Tutor day for architectural emerging professionals

In partnership with local digital literacy nonprofit Technology for Tomorrow, the Library is offering two free workshop series this October, 2022.
Sign up for one or all of the workshops, and attend virtually or in-person. Registration required. Register at https://www.fletcherfree.org/computer-workshops

In partnership with local digital literacy nonprofit Technology for Tomorrow, the Library is offering two free workshop series this October, 2022.
Sign up for one or all of the workshops, and attend virtually or in-person. Registration required. Register at https://www.fletcherfree.org/computer-workshops