The Historical Society sold the Union Meeting House to the Town in February, 2001, so that it might be used for the library and for other community functions. During the time the Historical Society owned the building, approximately $75,000 was raised and used to maintain the structure and add improvements such as a new heating system, roof, and septic system.

At right, members of a work crew composed of Volunteers for Peace, and community members Andy Palmer, and Knox Cummin take a break for a photo opportunity.

Structural restoration of the Great Hall is now complete, and we have moved in.  The small room in the UMH annex which once held a portion of our collection is now the librarian's office, and the books have been moved into the Great Hall.  Highlights of the renovations can be seen below.

Major accomplishments for 2006 include:

• Installation of the circulation desk
• Automation of the collection (electronic card catalog) was completed
  
• Front entry handrails completed
• Great Hall carpets selected and purchased
• Hardware/software for automated card catalog purchased
• Bookshelves purchased
• Sceen for slides/films installed
• Henry Family theatrical curtains intalled in the Great Hall

• Install bookshelves
• Put books on shelves
• Install lighting under balcony
• Repair and paint bell tower
• Finish the parking lot
• Finish the landscaping
• Install sign