Bridge to Tomorrow Campaign
The Bridge to Tomorrow Campaign launched in April 2026, to raise the funds to furnish and equip the new library and expand operations over the next three years.
Much of the renovation work is covered by substantial construction grants that we have worked hard to acquire over the past few years.
Together, we are creating a welcoming and trusted heart of a thriving community.
Please consider donating today.
Join us on the Bridge to Tomorrow
Bridging the gap with the generous support of:
Major Donors
Institutional Gifts
Community Donations
New building will provide:
There will be room for MORE:
- 2,500 sq ft on each level
- 6x the current space
- 2 distinct meeting rooms
- Full teaching kitchen
- Telehealth room
- Outdoor gathering spaces
- Events & COMMUNITY engagement
- Classes & workshops & activities
- Room for PEOPLE to read, work, & explore
- Items & tools in our Library of Things
- BOOKS!
Project Budget – as of March 1, 2026
INCOME
Grants: $1,674,538
Raised Funds & Donations: $388,637
Bridge to Tomorrow Campaign: $284,000
Total Income $2,347,175
EXPENSES
Construction & Renovation: $2,052,590
Furnishings & Equipment: $188,335
Expanded Operations: $106,250
Total Expenses : $2,347,175
Bridge to Tomorrow as of September 24, 2026
Total Donations = $146,654
| donation levels | range | # of donors |
| Rare Book Society | $50K+ | 2 |
| Library Laureates | $10,000–$49,999 | 4 |
| Storytellers | $1,000–$9,999 | 30 |
| Page Turners | $101–$999 | 35 |
| Book Lovers | $1-100 | 50 |
| TOTAL DONORS | 121 |
Make your donation today.
You can donate online or by mailing a check, payable to the Friends of the Middletown Springs Public Library, PO Box 1206, Middletown Springs, VT 05757.
Every gift of every size is gratefully received.Your support will have a lasting impact in this community for generations to come.
People call this Library the town’s living room, now it will be the kitchen, too! Hope you will join us at the table. The best is yet to come.
Kristal Haynes Hier
Chair, Library Board of Trustees
Your Gift Helps Build the Bridge to a Better Tomorrow