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ELM ST LIBRARY
235 Elm St, Burlington, VT 05401
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you@elmstlibrary.com
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ELM ST LIBRARY
Reading Room
4.9
AvailableUp to 15 spots·This month: The Great Gatsby
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The Corner Spot
Cafe·0.3 mi
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Greenlight Studio
Workshop·0.7 mi
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Track program attendance and engagement to show your board and funders the community you're building.

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Upcoming Events

ELM ST LIBRARY

This week
Events

4

Expected guests

68

Coming up

Thursday Night Dinners
Thu, Feb 6·7:00 PM
16
Weekly
Wine & Words Book Club
Sat, Feb 8·3:00 PM
12
Biweekly
Sunday Social Brunch
Sun, Feb 9·11:00 AM
24
Weekly

Loved by partners

Our book club went from eight regulars to a waitlist. Patrons are discovering programs they never knew we offered.

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Eleanor

Head Librarian · Burlington

We used attendance data to secure a grant renewal. The board finally sees our community impact in numbers.

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Raymond

Library Director · Madison

Author talks used to draw a handful of people. Now we fill the reading room every single month.

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Genevieve

Programs Coordinator · Savannah

New card sign-ups jumped 40% once we started listing our programs. People come for the club, stay for the library.

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Arthur

Branch Manager · Portland

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Monthly Book Club

A curated reading list with lively in-person discussions at the library.

Author Talk Series

Author Talk Series

Bring local and visiting authors for readings, Q&As, and book signings.

Kids Story Hour

Kids Story Hour

Interactive read-alouds and crafts that bring families together every week.

Tech Help Workshop

Tech Help Workshop

Drop-in sessions where volunteers help patrons with devices, apps, and digital literacy.

Creative Writing Circle

Creative Writing Circle

A supportive group for aspiring writers to share work and get feedback.

Language Exchange

Language Exchange

Pair native speakers with learners for casual conversation practice at the library.

FAQ

What is On The Town?

On The Town is a platform where club organizers create recurring social events — dinner clubs, running groups, book clubs, and more. These clubs need great venues to host their events, and that's where you come in. As a partner venue, you get discovered by organizers in your area who are actively looking for places to bring their groups.

How can libraries partner with On The Town?

Simply list your library as a partner venue on On The Town — it's completely free and takes just a few minutes. Once listed, club organizers running book clubs, writing circles, study groups, and other reading-related programs can discover your space and start bringing their members through your doors on a recurring basis.

What types of clubs host events at libraries?

Book clubs, writing groups, poetry circles, study groups, language exchange meetups, author discussion clubs, and homework help circles are all common. These clubs meet on a recurring schedule — weekly or monthly — which means consistent foot traffic and community engagement rather than one-off visitors.

Does it cost anything for libraries to partner?

No, partnering with On The Town is completely free for libraries. We never charge fees, take a cut of any kind, or require a subscription. There is zero cost and zero risk — you simply get discovered by club organizers who need a welcoming community space for their events.

How can my library increase foot traffic and program attendance?

Hosting recurring clubs and group events is one of the most effective ways to drive consistent library foot traffic. When a book club or writing circle meets at your library every week, those members become regular patrons who also check out books, use other services, and bring friends. On The Town connects you with organizers who already have groups ready to meet — you just provide the space.

How does hosting recurring events help libraries show community impact?

Funders, boards, and local governments want to see measurable community engagement, not just circulation numbers. When you host recurring clubs through On The Town, you get clear attendance data and participation trends that demonstrate your library's role as a community hub. This kind of evidence is invaluable for grant applications and budget hearings.

What makes On The Town different from Meetup or Eventbrite for libraries?

Meetup and Eventbrite are built for one-off events and charge fees to organizers or attendees. On The Town is designed specifically for recurring group activities and is completely free for venues. Club organizers on our platform are looking for a regular home base for their groups, which means you get committed weekly or monthly visitors rather than drop-in attendees who never return.

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