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.
Library Events Calendar
SBPL at Vermont Pride 2026
Come and see us at Vermont Pride 2026!
Green Community Festival
A fun-filled engaging event for all ages, with opportunities to learn about energy efficiency, sustainability and the environment. Food venders, live music, demos, and more.
Vermont Reads Book Discussion: Charity & Sylvia
Join our book discussion on this year's Vermont Reads book: Charity & Sylvia by Tillie Walden.
Happy Birthday, Library!
It's the library's birthday, and you're invited! Join us for cake, crafts, and raffle prizes!
Juneteenth 2026: Celebrating Freedom, Cultivating Community
Juneteenth in Vermont: a panel discussion and the Vibrant Lives oral history project. Share stories, celebrate together, and grow our community ties.
Winter Concert: John Hughes
Experience the joy of music for free at your very own local library! This month, we feature John Hughes, a renowned kora player.
Illuminate: Mikahely
On Market Street in City Center, Illuminate Vermont shines bright with the power of artistic expression and celebration. Join us for a concert in the library!
Illuminate: Linda Bassick
On Market Street in City Center, Illuminate Vermont shines bright with the power of artistic expression and celebration. Join us for a concert in the library!
Illuminate: Laura Markowitz
On Market Street in City Center, Illuminate Vermont shines bright with the power of artistic expression and celebration. Join us for a concert in the library!
Illuminate: Sara Grey and Kieron Means
On Market Street in City Center, Illuminate Vermont shines bright with the power of artistic expression and celebration. Join us for a concert in the library!
SBPL Library Tour
Celebrate National Library Week by peeking behind the scenes with SBPL's new director Bree Drapa.
SBPL Library Tour
Celebrate National Library Week by peeking behind the scenes with SBPL's new director Bree Drapa.
CANCELED: Winter Concert: John Hughes
Experience the joy of music for free at your very own local library! This month, we feature John Hughes, a renowned kora player.
T20 World Cup Cricket Watch Party
Watch with your neighbors as India and South Africa match up in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Movie Showing: Respect (2021)
Join us for an afternoon movie in the Auditorium!
National Library Week Movie: Storm Center (1956)
Join us for an afternoon movie in the Auditorium celebrating National Library Week!
National Library Week Movie: Desk Set (1957)
Join us for an evening movie in the Auditorium celebrating National Library Week!
Movie Showing: You Decide!
Join us for an afternoon movie in the Auditorium! This time, tell us what you want to see!
Movie: Summer of Soul
Questlove's transporting documentary includes concert performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, B.B. King, The 5th Dimension and more.
Olympics Watch Party: Opening Ceremonies
Come and watch the Olympics with us!
Olympics Watch Party
Come and watch the Olympics with us!
Movie Showing: Royal Wedding (1951)
Join us for an afternoon movie in the Auditorium!
CANCELED: Resume Builder Workshop
Build your resume with google docs, which is free and available on your device.
December & January Art Exhibit
Paintings and other works by Maedeh Asgharpour
Winter Concert: Hungrytown
Experience the joy of music for free at your very own local library! This month, we feature Hungrytown, a folk duo with a unique sound.
Winter Concert: Vermont Symphony Orchestra Duo
Experience the joy of music for free at your very own local library! This month, we feature a duo from the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.
Winter Concert: Ethan Robbins
Experience the joy of music for free at your very own local library! This month, we feature Ethan Robbins of Cold Chocolate, a bluegrass musician who loves to bring new sounds to his work.
Noon Year's Eve Family Celebration!
Noon Year's Eve!
November Art Exhibits
On the Art Wall: "Recent Street Portraits" by Michael Metz In the Display Case: "Artist Books" by Séamas Cain
Artist Books: Talk by Séamas Cain
An exhibit opening talk will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 10 November 2025, in the library's Community Room. Séamas Cain will provide commentary and descriptions for a number of the books on display.
Retirement Party!
Stop by the Living Room and wish our Director Jennifer Murray a happy retirement. Light refreshments.
The Life of a Taylor Swift Fan
An afternoon of Taylor Swift fun for all ages.
South Burlington Energy Festival
Kick off Vermont Reads at this year's South Burlington Energy Festival!
Sorting the Digital Spin: How to Spot Made-up, Misleading, and Murky Information
This presentation addresses three areas of digital information skills: protecting ourselves from online fraud; identifying mis- and disinformation in online news and social media; and interpreting even credible information to understand how communication affects our assumptions of what we “know” about the world around us.
Art Wall: Goatagraphs II
South Burlington resident Aaron Hurwitz presents a collection of goat photographs from New Village Farm in Shelburne, where he and his spouse volunteer.
Friends of the Library Audio Book Sale
The South Burlington Friends of the Library will be selling audiobooks at 2 for $1
June Art Exhibit: Recille’s Mixed Media Collages
Recille Hamrell explores different techniques and media in this new collage exhibit.
Jeh Kulu Dance Workshop with Live Drumming
Learn a traditional rhythm and dance from West Africa
May Exhibit: Chickens Speak Truth to Power
Artist Sarah Rosedahl's chickens, cows, beavers and other whimsical animals reflect on 2025.
April Exhibit: Seeds of Renewal
The Vermont Historical Society's "Seeds of Renewal" exhibit will explore the history and culture of native Abenaki agriculture in Vermont from the distant past to the present day.
Book Discussion: The Anxious Generation
A special tech related book discussion on The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
POSTPONED: Tech Freebies
Tech Freebies at the Library has been postponed to Thursday, March 20th, 5:30-6:30pm.
Tech Freebies: Saving Money with Library Resources
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.
Tech Freebies: Saving Money with Library Resources
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.
Tech Freebies: Saving Money with Library Resources
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.
Tech Freebies: Saving Money with Library Resources
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.
Award Winning Author Katherine Paterson introduces her new book
New picture book biography from Award Winning Author Katherine Paterson!
Author Event with Liza Woodruff ~Phil's Big Day: A Groundhog's Story
Phil's Big Day: A Groundhog's Story
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
March Art Exhibit
On the Art Wall will be a collection of paintings by Burlington, VT based artist Pievy Polyte titled "From Haiti to Vermont."
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.
Best of Vermont Storytelling 2025
Join the best storytellers from 2025 Storytelling events held libraries across Vermont. We invite you to 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.
Free Community Dinner sponsored by 802 Credit Union
Free Community Dinner & Movie
Free Community Dinner sponsored by Mascoma Bank
Free Community Dinner!
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.
Free Concert: Cold Creek Pickers
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.
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
Halloween Costume Swap!
Share your gently used costumes and take home new ones!
Halloween Costume Swap!
Share your gently used costumes and take home new ones!
Halloween Costume Swap!
Share your gently used costumes and take home new ones!
Homeschool Social
Meet other local homeschooling families at the South Burlington 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.
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
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!
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!
