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By EVA SOLLBERGER @STUCKINVERMONT
There aren't many places where you can knit with your feet in Canada and the rest of your body in the United States. But Hannah Miller found a craft table in the Haskell Free Library & Opera House where she could do just that. Located in Derby Line, Vt., and Stanstead, Québec, it is a rare library that straddles two nations — and has a theater. The international border runs through the building and is marked by a thick black line taped on the floor... Read the entire article... |
Haskell Free Library & Opera House
Founded in 1901, the Haskell Free Library & Opera House supports the cultural needs of the community on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border, in both English and French, through access to information, reading material, a broad range of library services, and programming, as well as the visual and performing arts. As a heritage building and cultural centre, the Haskell Free Library & Opera House plays a critical role in enriching the lives of its members and the community.
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Canadian members are allowed to cross the border by using the sidewalk and the entrance on the American side. However, visitors must be aware of three things :
- Visitors must carry valid ID
- Visitors are subject to search by border agents
- Cross-border meetings are prohibited