LIBRARY HISTORYTORY
Built by Frances Skinner Willing in memory of her father, Mark Skinner Library was founded in 1897, and acts as the sole public library serving the Manchester community. For most of its history the library was governed and operated as a private library. However, in 2003 the library followed the path of most of its Vermont brethren by converting to a public library, one receiving some form of public funding.

MISSION
The Mark Skinner Library is committed to serving the life-long journey of learning by providing information and opportunities for personal enrichment and enjoyment to people of all ages in our community.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Mark Skinner Library is located at the intersection of Route 7A and West Road in Manchester Village, VT. Access to the parking lot is on West Road.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
New Year’s Day
July 4th
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving and day after
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve

BOARD MEETINGS
The library Board of Trustees meets the first Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM. All are welcome!

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Pauline Architas Moore, President
Mike Ryan, Vice President
Chuck Thompson, Secretary
Pat Bennett
Donald Brodie*
Maureen Cofelice
Kate Fox
Rob Hunter
Margot Larkin*
Rob Lemonik
MaryBeth O'Donnell

*Town of Manchester Appointed Representative

STAFF
Ellen Boyer, Director
Jan Ketterer, Youth Services
Janet Kleinberg, Youth Services
Cheryl Stillson, Assistant Director
Susan Swasta, Interlibrary Loan, Webmaster, Database Director
Cindy Waters, Programming for Adults, Volunteer Coordinator, PR

STRATEGIC PLAN
In January 2006, the Mark Skinner Board of Trustees approved a five-year strategic plan. The plan, developed with extensive community input, charts the steps and actions needed in order to attain Manchester’s vision of a public library: one that meets the needs of both current and future patrons. This vision includes a first- rate library building facility, added programs, and enhanced technology.

Click here for access to the Strategic Plan PDF format

Click here for access to the Strategic Plan Microsoft Word Document