Select board approves Little Free Library at St. Steven's garden

The Middlebury Select Board on June 9 approved a request from a St. Steven's congregation group to place a Little Free Library in the town garden on the church parcel in Triangle Park.

Teresa, who described herself as one of the volunteer stewards, said the Little Free Library is intended to "promote literacy" and that church volunteers would regularly check and maintain the box. "I'll start out as the steward ... I go to the actual library myself a lot so probably several times a week," she said.

Board members asked about maintenance and content; Teresa said the library is open for anyone to leave or take books, and stewards would remove material that is inappropriate. A motion to approve placement on the town parcel was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Staff will note the location and maintenance plan in the files; no formal license or fee was discussed in the meeting packet.