Just Getting By Film Screening
Film screening of the documentary "Just Getting By" and a Q&A with the director.
Library Events Calendar
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 Event
Local musicians perform at Vet Memorial Park
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 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.
January 2024: Friends of the Library Free Concert Series
Saturday January 27, 2024 Vermont Symphony Orchestra Duo with John Dunlop on Cello and Melissa Mielens on Flute will present our season opener, Reflections of Nature, an enchanting selection of contemporary and classic pieces.
February 2024: Friends of the Library Free Concert Series
Saturday February 24, 2024 Va-et-vient, Vermont's Addison County Trio bringing you traditional music of French culture from Quebec, Cajun, and Creole cultures
November 2024: Friends of the Library Free Concert Series
Saturday November 2, 2024 The Evans/Asbell Jazz Duo will perform jazz from the 1940s and 1950s, reflecting the 1950's San Francisco setting of the 2024 Vermont Reads book, Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
April 2024: Friends of the Library Free Concert Series
Saturday April 20, 2024 concert with Caribbean Rain, Vermont’s multi-generational Jamaican family band, formed in 2017 by Jamaican Reggae artist Judi Emanuel and her family who will perform Jamaican folk tunes and covers of popular songs with a Jamaican flare
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!
