The Vermont Astronomical Society is working with local libraries to bring astronomy to anyone with a library card. VAS has packaged high quality, portable, and easy-to-use telescopes with everything a library patron would need to explore the night sky effectively. These telescope packages can be checked out and taken home just like a book or CD. To start viewing the night sky, patrons only need a well-balanced table on which to place the telescope.
The following Vermont libraries currently have telescopes available for loan to their patrons through this program:
Milton Public Library
Waterbury Public Library
Joslin Memorial Library
Dorothy Ailing Memorial Library
Enosburgh Public Library
Fletcher Memorial Library
Fletcher Free Library
Springfield Town Library
Quechee / Wilder Libraries
Winooski Memorial Library
Charlotte Public Library
South Burlington Public Library
Greensboro Free Library
Cobleigh Public Library
Stowe Free Library
Westford Public Library
Bixby Memorial Library
Morrisville Centennial Library
Essex Free Library
Baxter Memorial Library
Pettee Memorial Library
Jericho Town Library
Richmond Free Library
Chelsea Public Library
If you are interested in purchasing a VAS telescope package for your local library, please contact us at info@vtastro.org