The Woodstock Public Library board has accepted a purchase offer for its historic 5 Library Lane building from Bearsville Center owner Lizzie Vann. Vann plans to preserve the front lawn and the original library facade.
Vann’s was one of two cash offers above the $785,000 asking price. The final sale amount will be announced when the contract is executed.
“Up at Bearsville, our dream from day one has been to dust off the cultural treasure that this town has accumulated over the years and give it relevance to today’s generations,” said Vann. In recent years, Vann has also purchased the former Woodstock Center for Photography at 59 Tinker Street, site of the well-known Cafe Espresso, and the former Lasher Funeral Home property at 100 Tinker Street.
“So many people live in or come to Woodstock looking to enjoy the creative riches that the town has in such…
