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

Library Events Calendar

Italian Book Club: La tua seconda vita

Join a book club that reads and discusses books in Italian.

Book Discussion: Gather: Vermont Reads 2024-25 Selection

Vermont Reads book discussion: Gather by Kenneth Cadow

Library Council of Teens

Teens ages 13 - 18 meet to plan programs, volunteer, and make the library a teen-friendly place.

Library Council of Teens and Clay & Bean Mosaics

Teens ages 13 - 18 meet to plan programs, volunteer, and make the library a teen-friendly place while crafting.

Readings and Discussion with Author, Forester and Thought-leader Ethan Tapper

Hear selections of Ethan Tapper's new book, How to Love a Forest. The author will discuss land stewardship, his experiences as a State Forester and naturalist, plus why we love forests and how to care for their complexity in a changing world.

Welcoming Disagreement and Difference

Real Dialogue workshop on Welcoming Disagreement and Difference

Evening Book Group: Ducks

Evening Book Group meets Fourth Thursdays for a stimulating conversation about books, characters and plot with your neighbors. Our November read is Ducks, by Kate Beaton.

Evening Book Group: When Two Feathers Fell from the Sky

Evening Book Group meets Fourth Thursdays for a stimulating conversation about books, characters and plot with your neighbors. Our October read is When Two Feathers Fell from the Sky, by Margaret Verble.

English Language Learner Movie Matinee

Join us for a screening of Blackbird (2019) and a discussion afterward to practice English.

What is Artificial Intelligence? An Update

Learn about Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT from Dick Mills.

What is Artificial Intelligence? An Update

Learn about Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT from Dick Mills.

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.

EVENT POSTPONED: The Art of Creating Community Thru Hip-Hop

Will Kasso Condry presentation about Creating Community through Hip-Hop

Just Getting By Film Screening

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

English Language Learner Movie Night

Opportunity to practice English and discuss an English language film.

Teen Book Discussion: Messy Roots

Teens ages 13 - 18 are invited to join us for a discussion of the graphic memoir Messy Roots by Laura Gao.

My Vermont Eyes: Opening Reception

A series of 7 community-building events from February 16th through April 6th, 2024, led by African American Spoken Word and Poetry Theater artist and Saint Michael’s professor Dr. Jolivette Anderson-Douoning including readings, art making, discussions, poetry and Poetry Theater.

My Vermont Eyes: 'We Wear the Mask'

My Vermont Eyes: 'We Wear the Mask' Open Studio

My Vermont Eyes: Discover Yourself

My Vermont Eyes: 'We Wear the Mask' Open Studio

My Vermont Eyes: Poem - "Five Black Birds in an Ivorian Sky"

My Vermont Eyes: 'We Wear the Mask' Open Studio

My Vermont Eyes: Poem - My Vermont Experiences

My Vermont Eyes: Poem - My Vermont Experiences Workshop

My Vermont Eyes: Birds, Butterflies, and the Human Spirit Can Fly

My Vermont Eyes: Birds, Butterflies, and the Human Spirit Can Fly; Finding Home and Community with My Vermont Eyes

Voices from Ukraine Film Series: 20 Days in Mariupol at FLETCHER FREE LIBRARY

A team of journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting atrocities of the Russian invasion. By Pulitzer-Prize winner Mstyslav Chernov. Discussion to follow.

What is Artificial Intelligence?

Learn about Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT from Dick Mills.

English Conversation Circle - TUESDAY

Join library staff and other English learners to practice your English and make new friends.

English Conversation Circle

Join library staff and other English learners to practice your English and make new friends.

Women in Business Networking Expo

Women who own or run a business are invited to register and attend this networking expo

Poetry Group

Gather with other writers to share work in a supportive space and encourage all levels of accomplishment.

Read Any Good Books Lately?

Talk to your neighbors about books you've loved, books you've hated, genres you're desperately curious about, and other fun lit-chat. Light refreshments. Open to all.