About BNML
The Library
The Bent Northrop Memorial Library serves the people residing in the town of Fairfield, Vermont. BNML was established in 1987 with a gift from Bent Northrop’s daughter, Consuelo Northrop Bailey, as a memorial to her father. Mary Northrop Wallis, sister of Consuelo, left a fund for books upon her death. Dr. Winston and Mrs. Frederika (Northrop) Sargent provided a third generous donation.
It is a very appropriate memorial as Bent Northrop and his wife, Katherine Fletcher Northrop, made great efforts and sacrifices to educate their daughters. Consuelo, a woman of many “firsts” in public service, was the first woman Lieutenant Governor in the United States. She authored a book entitled Leaves Before the Wind, a witty and charming account of a woman pioneering twentieth century life in Vermont.
In addition to great books, the library offers WiFi, on-line databases, word processing, magazine subscriptions (both in print and electronically), and new in 2009 downloadable audio books! As a Public Library, all of our basic services are free for anyone who wishes to use them. Fees may be charged for printing, photocopying, Interlibrary Loans, and other special services. Library Policies are established by the Library Board of Trustees.
The Trustees
The Bent Northrop Memorial Library Trustee Board consists of five Fairfield citizens elected by the public for either two or three year terms. The board meets every third Thursday of the month at 5pm in the library conference room. This meeting is always open to the public.
The public is encouraged to contact the trustees with comments or concerns regarding BNML:
Terry Hale, Chair Person
Randy Clark
Bet Howrigan
Albert Tetrault
Julie Wolcott
The Staff
Kristen Hughes is the Community Librarian. Please feel free to contact her with questions or concerns regarding the public library. Beth Curtis, Fairfield Center School’s Librarian, can be reached through the school.
