What Kellogg-Hubbard Library does

Kellogg-Hubbard Library (KHL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public library founded in 1895 and headquartered at 135 Main Street in Montpelier, Vermont, serving the six central Vermont municipalities of Berlin, Calais, East Montpelier, Middlesex, Montpelier, and Worcester (population ~18,000). Its core offering is free access to a collection of nearly 70,000 physical items plus digital resources, augmented by hundreds of free programs annually for all age segments, public computers and WiFi, meeting room rentals on a sliding-scale basis, and museum/park pass lending to regional Vermont attractions.

The technology backbone consists of the Aspen Discovery library catalog system (adopted December 16, 2024 via the Catamount Library Network) for resource discovery and inter-library loan, supplemented by third-party digital content platforms including Libby, Palace Project, Biblio+, OverDrive, Khan Academy, Gale Presents: Udemy, and Duolingo. Signature proprietary programs include StoryWalk (a registered service mark combining children's books with outdoor walking paths, created in 2007 by Anne Ferguson with former KHL staff member Rachel Senechal, now replicated in 13 countries) and PoemCity (an annual National Poetry Month celebration launched in 2010). Specialized physical spaces include a Children's Library, the Basement Teen Center (operated in partnership with Elevate Youth Services), and rotating art exhibits featuring permanent collections of Calder prints and works by local artists.

The revenue model is donation-driven: approximately 50% of funding comes from donor contributions, 20% from patron donations, and the balance from municipal appropriations, with marginal earned income from non-resident memberships ($50-$55/year), meeting room rentals ($0-$80 sliding scale), and printing fees ($0.25/page suggested donation). The go-to-market approach is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, local outreach, free programming as engagement, and partnerships with organizations like the Vermont Department of Libraries, Elevate Youth Services, and museum partners. Customer segments are horizontally segmented across children/families (primary), teens (12-17), adults, and housebound patrons reached through home delivery and Little Free Libraries.

Name

Kellogg-Hubbard Library

Legal name

Kellogg-Hubbard Library

Website

https://kellogghubbard.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community library programs
• Library lending services
• Interlibrary loan services
• Children's library programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpelier

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, KHL relies heavily on donor contributions which account for approximately 50% of funding. Donors can make financial contributions online or by check.
2. Paid Library Memberships: Non-resident paid memberships: $55 for adult/family, $50 for seniors (65+). Free membership for residents of member towns and those who teach or attend public schools in member towns.
3. Meeting Room Rental Fees: Sliding scale rental fees for meeting rooms based on organization budget. Ranges from free for organizations under $50K budget (first 2 hours) to $80 for organizations over $500K. Additional after-hours fee of $50.
4. Program and Event Sponsorships: Business sponsorship opportunities available for organizations looking to support library programs and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kellogg-Hubbard Library is a free 501(c)(3) non-profit public library serving six central Vermont towns, providing lending of nearly 70,000 physical items (books, movies, audiobooks) plus digital resources (ebooks, audiobooks, streaming video, digital magazines, online classes). It supplements these core lending services with meeting room rentals, free museum and park passes, inter-library loan, home delivery, public computers/WiFi, notary services, and hundreds of free community programs annually for all ages including children's storytimes, teen drop-in programming, adult cultural events, and signature initiatives such as StoryWalk and PoemCity.

Product overview

Kellogg-Hubbard Library is a free non-profit public library offering a comprehensive suite of library services organized around its core physical and digital collection lending programs. The primary offerings include Library Card Services for access to nearly 70,000 physical items, Physical Collection Lending, and Digital Resources including ebooks/audiobooks via Libby and Palace Project, streaming video via Biblio+, and digital magazines via OverDrive. Supporting services include Public Computers and Printing with free WiFi, Meeting Room Reservations for community groups, Museum and Park Passes for free or discounted local attraction access, Inter-Library Loan for items from other collections, and Home Delivery for housebound patrons. The library also operates specialized spaces including the Children's Library with dedicated programming, the Basement Teen Center (in partnership with Elevate Youth Services), and Little Free Libraries throughout the community. Signature programs include StoryWalk (a registered service mark promoting outdoor literacy), PoemCity (annual National Poetry Month celebration), Summer Reading, Art at the Library exhibits, and hundreds of free Programs and Events for all ages including Language Lounge sessions, Fiber Arts Night, and various children's and teen activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StoryWalk: A registered service mark of the Kellogg-Hubbard Library; an early literacy program that promotes reading, physical activity, and family time outdoors by displaying pages from children's books along outdoor paths. StoryWalk now exists across the U.S. and worldwide in 13 countries.

Products and services

• Library Card Services
• Physical Collection Lending Free access to nearly 70,000 books, movies, audiobooks, and more; patrons may check out up to 25 items at a time for two weeks, renewable up to four times for two additional weeks.
• Digital Resources (E-books, Audiobooks, Streaming) Array of digital resources including ebooks and audiobooks via Libby and Palace Project, streaming video via Biblio+, digital magazines via OverDrive, online classes via Khan Academy and Gale Presents: Udemy, language learning via Duolingo, and Gale information databases via Vermont Online Library.
• Public Computers and Printing Free KHL-Guest WiFi available 24/7 indoors and on grounds, public computer access with guest passes, printing and copying by donation ($0.25 per page suggested), and scanning services.
• Meeting Room Reservations Low-cost meeting rooms including the Hayes Room (up to 75 people), Calais and Middlesex Rooms (up to 6 people), and a phone booth for single-person drop-in use; fees based on organization budget with after-hours options available.
• Museum and Park Passes Free or reduced-price admission passes to local museums, parks, and attractions including American Precision Museum, ECHO Leahy Center, Fairbanks Museum, Shelburne Museum, Vermont State Parks, VINS, Vermont Historical Society, and Vermont Historic Sites; passes check out for three days.
• Inter-Library Loan Service to borrow items not in the collection that were published more than 6 months ago from other libraries; maximum 3 ILLs at a time per patron, with items typically arriving in 7–10 business days.
• Home Delivery Weekly home delivery of library materials for patrons unable to visit the library for more than 2 months due to illness, disability, or injury.
• Little Free Libraries Free take-a-book, return-a-book stations stocked and curated by KHL at Maple Corner Community Store (Calais) and Camp Meade (Middlesex).
• Child Care Provider Outreach Pre-literacy promotion through outreach service where volunteers choose and deliver books to area daycares, often leading story times.
• Children's Library Dedicated space with books for all readers, weekly story times, after-school activities, playdate-friendly environment with train table, Little Rapids playscape, Reading Tree, and the Children's Library logo.
• Basement Teen Center Drop-in space for teens ages 12–17, operated in partnership with Elevate Youth Services; features games, art supplies, computers, food, and open hangout; usual hours Mon–Thu 2–6pm, Fri 2–8pm.
• Summer Reading Program Annual summer reading challenge with free events, prizes for participants, and themed programming.
• StoryWalk Registered service mark combining reading and outdoor activity; children's book pages displayed on stakes along outdoor paths to promote early literacy, physical activity, and family time; exists across the U.S. and in 13 countries; Vermont residents can borrow StoryWalk books for free.
• PoemCity Annual celebration of National Poetry Month (April) displaying poems by Vermonters in storefront windows in downtown Montpelier and organizing a community calendar of poetry events throughout the month.
• Art at the Library Permanent art collection including 'A Literary Mouse' sculpture by Ryan Mays, Art Friezes (reproductions from ancient Greece and Italian Renaissance), Calder Prints, and work by Harlan Mack and Amy Hook-Therrien, plus monthly rotating exhibits in the Kitzmiller Fiction Room and Children's Library through Art Walk participation.
• Adult Programs Free adult programming including art exhibits in the Kitzmiller Fiction Room, Language Lounge language practice sessions, Fiber Arts Night, George's Mystery Book Group, and special events like Death Cafe and Menopause Cafe.
• Children's Programs Weekly story times, after-school activities, special events, and homeschool programs including Chess and Board Game Day, Pokemon Day, Craft Day, Fuse Beads Day, Builders Day, and Stuffie Sleepover.
• Teen Programs Programs for young adults including the YA nook collection on the 2nd floor mezzanine, Basement Teen Center activities, and homeschool book group for ages 10–15.
• Notary Public Services Free Notary Public services available by appointment through the library.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elevate Youth ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElevate Youth Services operates the Basement Teen Center in partnership with KHL. The BTC is a drop-in space for teens ages 12-17 providing games, art supplies, computers, and food. Open Mondays-Thursdays 2-6pm and Fridays 2-8pm (hours vary seasonally).
• Catamount Library NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationKHL joined the Catamount Library Network and transitioned to a new library catalog system (Aspen Discovery) in December 2024, enabling expanded resource sharing and improved patron access.
• Maple Corner Community Store (Calais)minorOthersLocation of one of KHL's Little Free Libraries, stocked and curated by the library for community use.
• Camp Meade (Middlesex)minorOthersLocation of one of KHL's Little Free Libraries, stocked and curated by the library for community use.
• American Precision MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMuseum pass partner offering free admission for 2 adults and 2 children to the museum in Windsor, Vermont.
• ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake ChamplainminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMuseum pass partner offering reduced price admission ($7 each for 4 people) to the science and nature museum in Burlington, VT.
• Fairbanks Museum & PlanetariumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMuseum pass partner offering free admission for library patron and family to the museum and planetarium in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
• Shelburne MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMuseum pass partner offering 50% off admission for 2 adults and 4 children to the museum in Shelburne, Vermont.
• Vermont State ParksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPass partner offering free day use admission for up to 8 people in 1 vehicle to Vermont State Parks day use areas.
• VINS (Vermont Institute of Natural Science)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPass partner offering reduced admission ($10 each for 4 people) to the nature center in Quechee, VT.
• Vermont Historical SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing access to Vermont historical resources and free admission to the Vermont History Museum for library patrons.
• Vermont Historic SitesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPass partner offering free admission for up to 8 people in 1 vehicle to Vermont State-Owned Historic Sites.
• Good Beginnings of Central VermontminorOthersPartner organization hosting 'The Nest' - a drop-in sanctuary for babies and caregivers at KHL on Tuesday mornings.
• Mosaic VermontminorOthersPartner with Basement Teen Center hosting Sex Education program during summer months.
• Vermont Department of LibrariescoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Inter-Library Loan program is supported by IMLS through the Vermont Department of Libraries, enabling resource sharing across the state.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fletcher Free Library: Fletcher Free Library is the public library serving Burlington, Vermont — the largest city in the state. It is a direct peer to KHL as a free, municipally supported Vermont public library offering similar collections, digital resources, and community programming in a similar New England community.
• Brownell Library: Brownell Library is a small public library in Essex Junction, Vermont, serving several surrounding towns. It is a direct peer to KHL given comparable scale, Vermont municipal library model, freemium non-resident memberships, and community-programming focus.
• St. Johnsbury Athenaeum: St. Johnsbury Athenaeum is a Vermont public library and art gallery, founded in 1871. It is a direct peer to KHL as a small-town Vermont library with permanent art collections and a similar civic-library identity and museum pass offerings.

Broad incumbents

• New York Public Library: NYPL is one of the largest public library systems in the U.S. It is a broad incumbent comparable to KHL in mission (free public library service, lifelong learning, donor-funded programming) but operates at vastly greater scale with a multi-branch system.
• Boston Public Library: Boston Public Library is the largest municipal public library in New England. It is a broad incumbent to KHL, offering similar programming and collection services but at far greater scale and with multiple branches.

Regional players

• Catamount Library Network: Catamount Library Network is a Vermont library consortium of which KHL became a member in December 2024. It is a regional peer because it shares catalog and resource infrastructure among Vermont libraries of comparable size and mission.
• Bibliomation: Bibliomation is a library consortium serving Connecticut public libraries with shared technology and catalog services. It is a regional peer to KHL in the consortium model, though it operates in a different state and does not directly compete.

Others

• American Library Association: ALA is the principal professional association for U.S. libraries. It is an 'others' peer because it serves as an enabling/ecosystem participant for libraries like KHL through advocacy, standards, and continuing-education support, not direct competition.
• OverDrive: OverDrive operates the Libby app and digital content platforms used by KHL patrons. It is an 'others' peer as a supplier/infrastructure provider enabling KHL's digital lending offering, rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Internet Archive: Internet Archive is a nonprofit digital library offering free universal access to books, media, and archived web content. It is an emerging-player peer to KHL because it competes for patron attention in digital lending/reading, while operating at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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