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Serving the community for over 50 Years |
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Our Opera House
The Vermontville Opera House was built in 1896. It quickly became the main centerpiece of the community. Initially, it was a large one room building that housed many community activities, some of which included dances, graduations, church activities, roller skating and basketball. In 1898, local businessmen added the stage and balcony area. Vern Slout and the Slout Players was a travel tent show group that held many performances at the opera house. At one point in time, a wall was built to enclose the balcony and every weekend the townspeople would show up to watch movies. It was a great time for all! In the 1980's, a local English teacher, Dorothy Carpenter, had a theatre group that performed here, but due to the deterioration of the building the performances ended. The opera house was in limbo of being torn down but was preserved and restored by the community. The opera house has the honor of being listed with The Registry of National Historic Buildings. |
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The Vermontville Township Library is located in the basement of the historic Vermontville Opera House. |
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Library Hours Summer Hours Beginning April 1, 2008 Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday’s 1:00-8:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM-6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
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Entrance to the Vermontville Township Library |
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Circulation Desk at the Vermontville Township Library |
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Junior, Middle Reader, and Young Adult area of the Vermontville Township Library |
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Mission Statement The mission of the Vermontville Township Public Library is to provide modern library resources and services necessary to meet the evolving educational, recreational and informational needs of the public, in a friendly and courteous manner thus enhancing individual and community life. Adopted 11-13-2006 |
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New Handicap Accessible ramp leading to the Junior Section |
