Library Events Calendar
Poetry Reading: Dan Close and Holly Painter
South Burlington poets Dan Close and Holly Painter will read from their poems and invite local poets to read.
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
Author Event: Malinda Lo
National Book Award Winner Malinda Lo author of Last Night at the Telegraph Club will discuss writing about queer life in the 1950s and how young adult fiction can speak to readers of any age. Moderated by National Book Award Finalist M. T. Anderson, the author of Feed.
Baby Dedication Books and Brunch
Welcome to all new South Burlington babies
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: 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
My Vermont Eyes at Illuminate Vermont!
My Vermont Eyes at Illuminate Vermont!
Cooking for the Chinese New Year
Make traditional Chinese treats to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
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!
Intro to Chinese Characters
Learn about Chinese characters, their history, and how to make basic strokes and simple characters.
YA Escape Room
Teens ages 13 - 18 work together to find clues hidden around the Teen Space and solve the puzzles to Escape the Room!
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.
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.
Author event with Tracey West!
New York Times Bestselling Author Tracey West comes to Vermont!
Join us at the Burlington LGBTQ+ Pride Parade
Walk with the Library Trustees and staff to celebrate 40 years of VT LGBTQ+ pride.
Abolition & Revolution film screening
Film maker April Fisher shows her documentary film featuring voices of revolutionary icons and the movement for liberation
Puzzle Swap
Give a puzzle, get a puzzle. No puzzle to swap? Your first one's on us!
All Together Now for Summer Reading 2023 Kickoff
Join us on Saturday, June 17th to kick off your summer reading adventures!
