Italian Book Club: Novecento
A book club that reads and discusses books in Italian. For adults who are at an intermediate level or above. Our November book is Novecento, by Alessandro Baricco.
Library Events Calendar
South Burlington History in Photographs and Stories: 1940s to Now
Local history expert, and author of the book Lost Burlington, Bob Blanchard, will present a slide show of historic photographs from the 1940s to the present day and regale you with accompanying stories.
Cookbook Club: Rambutan
Love to eat? Love to cook? Join us for a monthly cookbook feast. Newcomers are welcome!
Book Discussion: Stranger Care
Meet your neighbors at the library for a conversation about Stranger Care, Sarah Sentilles's memoir of her time as a foster parent. All are welcome. The Vermont Department for Children and Families will join us at this conversation to answer questions and offer perspective.
Cookbook Club: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone
Love to eat? Love to cook? Join us for a monthly cookbook feast. Newcomers are welcome!
Evening Book Group: The Lost Painting
Evening Book Group meets Fourth Thursdays for a stimulating conversation about books, characters and plot with your neighbors. Our November read is The Lost Painting by Jonathan Harr. All are welcome!
NaNoWriMo 2023 Warmup
For National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), people all over the world commit to writing a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Learn how and get inspired! Long-time NaNoWriMo participant Anne LaLonde will provide advice, encouragement, and noveling handouts.
Come Write In! NaNoWriMo
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a month-long event in November in which people all over the world commit to writing a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Join other writers at SBPL for energy, encouragement, and inspiration through the month.
Come Write In! NaNoWriMo
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a month-long event in November in which people all over the world commit to writing a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Join other writers at SBPL for energy, encouragement, and inspiration through the month.
Author Event: Gesine Bullock-Prado
Gesine Bullock-Prado of Sugar Glider Kitchen will talk about her new cookbook, My Vermont Table. Kiss the Cook will have copies available for purchase and signing at the event.
Abolition & Revolution film screening
Film maker April Fisher shows her documentary film featuring voices of revolutionary icons and the movement for liberation
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Learn about Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT from Dick Mills.
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Learn about Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT from Dick Mills.
Financial Futures: Small Business Development
Free, in-person, business development and money management advice. Three classes: Financials 101, Money Management, and Small Business Development.
Financial Futures: Money Management
Free, in-person, business development and money management advice. Three classes: Financials 101, Money Management, and Small Business Development.
English Conversation Circle
Join library staff and other English learners to practice your English and make new friends.
Italian Book Club: Come D'Aria
A book club that reads and discusses books in Italian. For adults who are at an intermediate level or above. Our September book is Come D'Aria, by Ada D'Adamo.
Italian Book Club: Come D'Aria
A book club that reads and discusses books in Italian. For adults who are at an intermediate level or above. Our October book is the second half of Come D'Aria, by Ada D'Adamo.
Italian Book Club: Bella Mia
A book club that reads and discusses books in Italian. For adults who are at an intermediate level or above. In August, we will read Bella Mia, by Donatella Pietrantonio.
Practical Botany for Gardeners
Using specimens, photos, and a walk to a local park, practical botany for gardeners will help you when saving seeds and identifying plants.
Evening Book Group: There There
Evening Book Group meets Fourth Thursdays for a stimulating conversation about books, characters and plot with your neighbors. Our October read is There There by Tommy Orange. All are welcome!
Cookbook Club: Flavors of the Sun
Love to eat? Love to cook? Join us for a monthly cookbook feast. Newcomers are welcome!
Evening Book Group: Old in Art School
Evening Book Group meets Fourth Thursdays for a stimulating conversation about books, characters and plot with your neighbors. Our September read is Old in Art School by Nell Painter.
Financial Futures: Financials 101
Free, in-person, business development and money management advice. Three classes: Financials 101, Money Management, and Small Business Development.
An Italian Odyssey
Nicole Librandi shows images of her odyssey in Tuscany, where she dug into the history of La Foce, the centuries-old estate in Tuscany. See images of and learn about Spoleto, Siena, Rome, Montalcino, too.
Craftsbury Chamber Players
Join members of the Kompass Quartet to explore what makes the classical string quartet such a magical and enduring ensemble. The program includes music of multiple eras and styles from the quartet's beginnings to current trends. This interactive performance includes music of Beethoven, Haydn, Coleridge-Taylor, and more. Light refreshments to follow.
Cookbook Club: Ottolenghi Flavor
Love to eat? Love to cook? Join us for a monthly cookbook feast. Newcomers are welcome!
Cookbook Club: Double Awesome Chinese Food
Love to eat? Love to cook? Join us for a monthly cookbook feast. Newcomers are welcome!
Classical Encounters: Chamber Music Fellows' Recital
Green Mountain Chamber Music presents Classical Encounters in the South Burlington Public Library Auditorium
English Conversation Circle
Join library staff and other English learners to practice your English and make new friends.
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet to plan and discuss book sales and events to raise funds in support of library programs
Women in Business Networking Expo
Women who own or run a business are invited to register and attend this networking expo
See It Sketch It Bird It: Draw & Learn
In this interactive program, Birds of Vermont Museum staff will use bird carvings and other items to teach you techniques for sketching birds that will ultimately help you become a better birder (and sketcher!)
Evening Book Group: All Over Creation
Evening Book Group meets Fourth Thursdays for a stimulating conversation about books, characters and plot with your neighbors. June read is All Over Creation by Ruth Ozeki.
Cookbook Club: Half Baked Harvest Every Day
Cookbook Club: Half-Baked Harvest Every Day. Balanced, flexible, feel-good meals. Cook a dish from the book and share dishes cooked by others.
Cookbook Club: Soo Fariista: Come Sit Down
Somali American students set out to preserve their culinary legacy by interviewing family members, researching available and alternative ingredients, and testing kitchen techniques. Explore their work in Soo Fariista: Come Sit Down.
Travel Journaling with Watercolor
Learn about journaling with watercolor paint for your next trip, whether to the local park or across the world. Open to everyone from beginners to experienced painters. All materials provided.
Poetry Group
Gather with other writers to share work in a supportive space and encourage all levels of accomplishment.
Friday Tech Help
Have questions about your smartphone, laptop or iPad? Sign up for a free 40 minute appointment to get some one on one help and learn new skills.
Tuesday Tech Help
Have questions about your smartphone, laptop or iPad? Sign up for a free 40 minute appointment to get some one on one help and learn new skills.
Morning Book Group: An Address in Amsterdam
Historical Fiction set in WWII featuring a young Jewish woman who joins the resistance against the Nazi occupation.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Library board meets to review and govern library activities.
SBPL @ SB Senior Center
The library visits with the lunchtime crowd on the 3rd Wednesday of every month to share information about upcoming library programs.
Chess Club
Ready for a game of chess? Join the Chittenden County Chess Club on Saturdays at the South Burlington Public Library!
Board Game Brunch
Want to play board games with a fun, friendly crowd? This event is free and open to all over 18!
Legislative Forum
Join State Representatives Emilie Krasnow, Martin LaLonde, Kate Nugent, Noah Hyman, and Brian Minier along with Senators Tom Chittenden, Ginny Lyons, and Kesha Ram Hinsdale to discuss what's being debated in the Statehouse.
