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The history, growth, and quality of the Craftsbury Public Library may be viewed as a reflection of its dedicated librarians. Soon after Ida Dustan was selected librarian she married and left the area. For many years the Library was largely neglected, with books scattered throughout the community. In 1914 Miss Mary Duston became librarian, and with Adelaide recovered many of the books and reorganized and catalogued the collection, coming from the far side of town by horse and buggy from spring through fall twice a week for Library Hours. Working together until Adelaide's death in 1959, they built this collection into a respectable, successful library. Miss Mary Duston then continued the work alone until her retirement in 1976, having served the Library for 62 years--surely a longevity record not only in Vermont, but also perhaps in the nation! Upon her retirement, the Selectmen cited her: "The pay which she then received for her service to the town was only in the happiness she afforded others." Three librarians followed over the ensuing nine years, Genevieve Pike, Betty Goodspeed, and Mary Cramer. They in turn were followed in 1985 by our current librarian, Linda Wells, who has proved to be an enormous asset for the Library and the community. Under her leadership, the Library has experienced dramatic growth in its resources, services provided, registered borrowers, and visitors. In 1988 the Library met the Standards for Public Libraries as set forth by the Vermont Department of Libraries and was reaffirmed in 1995. Linda was joined in 1999 by Assistant Librarian Leslie Rowell, until 2001 when Barbara Strong became the Children's Services Director. Taffy Todd joined the Library as Assistant Librarian in 2003. The Library is now open 26.5 hours per week, up from eight hours. Working with Linda, Barbara, and Taffy are 31 volunteers who cover the main desk, edit the file catalogue, and offer general assistance to users and visitors. Linda's vision eighteen years ago of transforming the Library's principal function of lending books into a critical resource providing a wide variety of programs and services has been realized. The Craftsbury Public Library has become the space, for all our community members to come together for their personal enrichment, education, and relaxation.