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.
Library Events Calendar
Juneteenth Event
Local musicians perform at Vet Memorial Park
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.
Build a Kinetic Sculpture for the Bike Path!
Middle and High School students are invited to build a kinetic sculpture with artist and educator Katie O'Brien!
Teen Stomp Rockets
Teens ages 13 - 18 will design and launch stomp rockets!
Poetry Games Workshop
Join poet Holly Painter for an evening of poetry games invented and inspired by the L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E Poets. This hands-on workshop will make you think about poetry from new angles.
Stories from the Vermont Queer Archives
See the objects that mark milestones in Vermont's queer history and hear the stories that go with them.
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.
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.
Teen Cozy Cafe
On Thursdays from 3:30 - 6:30, we're transforming the YA area into the Cozy Cafe for teens ages 13 - 18.
Cooking for the Chinese New Year
Make traditional Chinese treats to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Teen Board Games
Compete with your friend in tabletop games!
Teen Arts and Crafts: Perler Beads
Make your own fused bead creation!
Come Write In! NaNoWriMo
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a month-long event in November in which people all over the world commit to writing a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Join other writers at SBPL for energy, encouragement, and inspiration through the month.
Women in the Military and a Vets Town Hall
Save the Date! Panelists will talk about their experiences as women in the military followed by a Vets Town Hall.
NaNoWriMo 2023: Thank Goodness It's Over!
For National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), people all over the world commit to writing a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. In November, 2023: you joined the challenge and got creative! Celebrate with your peers.
November Teen Gaming
Play Switch and board games with your friends.
Teen Bad Art
Do your worst impression of an artist with mixed media fun!
Intro to Chinese Characters
Learn about Chinese characters, their history, and how to make basic strokes and simple characters.
Dungeons and Dragons
New and experienced players are invited to join in a monthly game of one-shot adventures.
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!
NaNoWriMo 2023 Warmup
For National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), people all over the world commit to writing a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Learn how and get inspired! Long-time NaNoWriMo participant Anne LaLonde will provide advice, encouragement, and noveling handouts.
Come Write In! NaNoWriMo
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a month-long event in November in which people all over the world commit to writing a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Join other writers at SBPL for energy, encouragement, and inspiration through the month.
Join us at the Burlington LGBTQ+ Pride Parade
Walk with the Library Trustees and staff to celebrate 40 years of VT LGBTQ+ pride.
Library Council of Teens - September
Join the Library Council of Teens to plan events and programs centered around making SBPL a teen friendly space in our community.
Library Council of Teens - October
Join the Library Council of Teens to plan events and programs centered around making SBPL a teen friendly space in our community.
Craftsbury Chamber Players
Join members of the Kompass Quartet to explore what makes the classical string quartet such a magical and enduring ensemble. The program includes music of multiple eras and styles from the quartet's beginnings to current trends. This interactive performance includes music of Beethoven, Haydn, Coleridge-Taylor, and more. Light refreshments to follow.
Dog Treats
Teens are invited to make tasty treats for our doggy friends at the Humane Society.
Cat Scratch Pads
Teens get the chance to make cat scratch pads for the Humane Society of Chittenden County.
Kindness Rocks
Paint rocks in the Teen Space
Deck the Hospital Halls
Make decorations for the Children's Hospital.
Teen Gaming
Enjoy video and board games in the Teen Space.
Canceled: Community Care Kits
Teens will help neighbors in need with donated items.
Teen Stressbusters!
Teens can de-stress with relaxing crafts and music.
Escape Room: The Psychic's Mystery
Find the clues and solve the puzzles as you work out the Psychic's Mystery!
Litter Pick-Up
Pick up litter and make our community a little brighter.
POSTPONED: Library Council of Teens Meeting
Meet with other teens to plan events and make the library a teen-friendly space.
Library Council of Teens
Meet with other teens to plan events and make the library a teen-friendly space.
Library Council of Teens August
Meet with other teens to plan events and make the library a teen-friendly space.
Library Council of Teens
Meet with other teens to plan events and make the library a teen-friendly space.
Teen Advisory Board
Join the Teen Advisory Board and make SBPL a teen friendly space in our community.
Middle School Pizza and a Movie: The Princess Bride
Pizza and Movies for Middle school students grade 5-8
