The Library will be closing early at 4:30pm on Tuesday, December 24th and closed on Wednesday, December 25th. Closings

Library Events Calendar

January Art Exhibit

On the Art Wall and in the Display Case will be tapestries, blankets, table linens, rugs, scarves and whimsical pieces made by members of the Vermont Weavers Guild

Fire Safety Storytime

Fire Safety Storytime with Michelle Collins, Firefighter/AEMT, Fire Prevention Coordinator

Welcome, Neighbors!

Join us for a morning of hot chocolate, games, and a scavenger hunt to learn more about your local library!

Welcome Baby Brunch~ Sign up Now!

Baby Brunch and Book Dedication

Welcome Baby Brunch

Baby Brunch and Book Dedication

Best Vermont Storytellers 2024

Come listen as neighbors and fellow Vermonters share their true, spellbinding, and reflective narratives with the library community.

The Quietest Year Film Screening

Join us for a screening of The Quietest Year a film by Karen Akins.

Teen Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington of Halloweentown longs to spread the joy of Christmas.

February 2025: Friends of the Library Free Concert Series

Saturday February 15, 2025 the Friends of the South Burlington Library 2025Concert Series presents Twangtown a.

April 2025: Friends of the Library Free Concert Series

Saturday April 19, 2025 the Friends of the South Burlington Library Concert Series presents the Cold Creek Pickers, lively Bluegrass and Country-Roots.

Members-Only Preview Night: Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Friends of the South Burlington Public Library's popular used book sale! Sorted used books in great condition with special sale pricing on many titles.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Friends of the South Burlington Public Library's popular used book sale! Sorted used books in great condition with special sale pricing on many titles.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Friends of the South Burlington Public Library's popular used book sale! Sorted used books in great condition with special sale pricing on many titles.

October Art Wall & Display Case

Monet and Giverny inspired paintings by Burlington artist Andria Lovejoy A collection of vintage vinyl records curated by a South Burlington community member

November Art Wall & Display Case

Monet and Giverny inspired paintings by Burlington artist Andria Lovejoy National Park inspired knit hats by Mary Lou Recor

December Art Wall & Display Case

Halloween Costume Swap!

Share your gently used costumes and take home new ones!

Homeschool Social

Meet other local homeschooling families at the South Burllington Public Library!

Interwoven: Opening Reception

Opening reception for "Interwoven", a fiber art exhibition

September Art Wall & Display Case

Paintings exploring the female experience and form, as well as elements of nature made by local artist Danielle Weinberg Barbie Pride Parade made by Saint Michael's Professor and Barbie collector, Peter Harrigan, in 2020-2021

Tech Class: Welcome to Your Library's Website

Join the library's Digital Specialist for an overview of the South Burlington Library's Website. Learn how to access digital resources, understand what the library has to offer, and how to access our catalog online.

Tech Freebies: Savings in the New Year

Join the library's Digital Specialist for a discussion on how to save money with library resources. Learn how to access digital resources, online classes, and get free movies & TV shows through the library.

Walk with us at Burlington Pride

Walk with the Library Trustees and staff to celebrate 40+ years of VT LGBTQ+ pride.

Peecycling: What, why, and how

Join us to learn about the practice of "peecycling."

November 2024: Friends of the Library Free Concert Series

Saturday November 2, 2024, Jazz vocalist Samirah Evans presents A Day in the Life of Jazz accompanied by guitarist Paul Asbel and bassist Clyde Stats.

July Art Wall Exhibit

Color in Motion by Joan Hartley Blunt Murray

Hair Equity Project: UVM Health Network

The Hair Equity project, sponsored by UVM Health Network, aims to understand the impact of oppression and inequities felt by Black Americans through hair discrimination.

June Art Wall and Display Case

Multi Media Art: Collages by Vermont artist Recille Hamrell Vintage Water Color sets collected by Rick Davis

Lyric Theatre's Rainbow Fish Musical

Lyric Theatre's Rainbow Fish Musical

Classical Encounters with the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival

Green Mountain Chamber Music presents Classical Encounters at the South Burlington Public Library Kidspace

Just Getting By Film Screening

Film screening of the documentary "Just Getting By" and a Q&A with the director.

May Art Wall and Display Case

Art Wall: Original posters from the southern Civil Rights Movement on the Art Wall this May Display Case: Banners, T-shirts, and buttons in the Vermont Queer Archives at the Pride Center of Vermont

Bike Rodeo

Natural Resources Committee Wildlife table

The Library is hosting the Natural Resources Committee in sharing information about spring wildlife and babies in your yard and what to do with them.

Juneteenth in South Burlington

Poetry and music at Vet Memorial Park celebrating Juneteenth

Beneath Our Skin: COVID-19 Vaccination Storytelling & Art Exhibit

Clemmons Family Farm Sponsored exhibit: "Beneath Our Skin: COVID-19 Vaccination Storytelling & Art Exhibit"

Corporeal Poetry Art Exhibit

Find Corporeal Poetry, poetry embodied in art and other objects, made by the Poetry Society of Vermont in the display case and around the library during the month of April.

Chess Club

Ready for a game of chess? Join the Chittenden County Chess Club on Saturdays at the South Burlington Public Library!

Canceled: Chess Club

Ready for a game of chess? Join the Chittenden County Chess Club on Saturdays at the South Burlington Public Library!

March Art Wall and Display Case

Art Wall: Pictures of Paradise nature photography by Bob Kern Art Wall & Display Case: 3D Shark Models by Eva Lewis for the Big Picture Program at South Burlington High School

Illuminate Vermont Artisan Street Festival

Come enjoy poetry and a musical performance as part of Illuminate Vermont Artisan Street Festival

Illuminate Vermont Artisan Street Festival

Come enjoy poetry and a musical performance as part of Illuminate Vermont Artisan Street Festival

Illuminate Vermont Artisan Street Festival

Come enjoy two musical performances as part of Illuminate Vermont Artisan Street Festival

Celtic Cats

Irish Dance at the South Burlington Public Library Auditorium!

My Vermont Eyes at Illuminate Vermont!

My Vermont Eyes at Illuminate Vermont!

January Art Wall and Display Case

Art Wall: Woodblock Prints by Landa Townsend Display Case: Pottery by August Cahn

December Art Wall and Display Case

The December art wall and display case will feature an exhibit from Hinesburg, VT artist Deborah Goudreau, titled "Separation Series." This is a set of of 9 sculpted vessels, containing expressions that attempt to represent the pain and despair experienced by those who have had their children taken from them. There will also be a selection of Deborah Goudreau's other works on display.

Who Moves Under the Moon?

Master naturalists present wildlife photos for all ages!

Library of Things Petting Zoo

Explore the Library of Things

October Art Wall and Display Case

Art Wall Display Paul Betz is a local amateur photographer from South Burlington. With a lot of patience and practice, Paul has developed his own ways of creating art despite the limitations that his wheelchair use creates. Paul's art captures the natural beauty of Vermont, and uses his personal perspective to portray simple things in special ways. Display Case Exhibit Bridget Kimsey is a local Vermont Solar System Ambassador for NASA/JPL. This October she has put together a display for the SBPL titled "Spooky Space" that discusses some of the most terrifying and mind-blowing destinations in our galaxy.

Join us at the Burlington LGBTQ+ Pride Parade

Walk with the Library Trustees and staff to celebrate 40 years of VT LGBTQ+ pride.

String Quartet Pride Concert

The VSO string quartet presents music of LGBTQ+ composers and their stories.

Puzzle Swap

Give a puzzle, get a puzzle. No puzzle to swap? Your first one's on us!

September Art Wall: Birds of Vermont Museum

The Birds of Vermont Museum will be displaying two of their traveling exhibits, Birds in Art and Carving: Tools and Techniques.

Art Wall: July

See the colorful and abstract paintings of Lynne Berard from Creative Haven Studios

Embroidery Stitch-In

Expert embroiderers offer informal instruction.

Classical Encounters with the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival

Green Mountain Chamber Music presents Classical Encounters at the South Burlington Public Library Kidspace

Summer Reading Craftytown! - Painted pots and Sunflowers

Weekly Summer Program for kids grades Kindergarten and up with an adult helper.

Knit for your Neighbors *4/11*SPECIAL EDITION!

Bring your latest knitting or crocheting project and join us!

Knit for your Neighbors

Keeping our community warm. Knit or crochet hats and scarves to donate to our neighbors.

Chess Club

Ready for a game of chess? Join the Chittenden County Chess Club on Saturdays at the South Burlington Public Library!