Library Giving Tree project gets under way

Nov. 19, 2021  |  By Waterbury Roundabout

The Giving Tree is set up inside the Waterbury Public Library this year with instructions nearby for those who would like to participate. Courtesy photo

The annual Waterbury Giving Tree project begins Saturday, Nov. 20, with the tree on display inside the Waterbury Public Library.

The tree will be decorated with tags bearing information to help choose a holiday gift for a child in the community. Tags will indicate the age, gender, clothing sizes, and special wishes for an anonymous child in the area. The tree will remain up through Dec. 4 or until all of the tags are taken.

Those who would like to participate but prefer not to shop may make a monetary gift and a Santa's elf will do the shopping. Donations may be made at the library or mailed to the local branch of Community Bank, 994 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Waterbury, VT 05676.

Library hours to visit the tree are Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Masks are required in the library. 

Gifts should be returned to the Wesley United Methodist Church at 56 South Main St. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11 from 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. Use the church side door. Volunteers will also accept gifts to match with a child from anyone wishing to contribute who was not able to get a tag from the tree.