Stitch Together
2025-04-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Stitch Together
A new fiber arts group is forming at Putney Library and you’re invited! Come knit, crochet, embroider, mend or work on any handwork craft in the company of others. The library is cozy and the lighting is perfect for needlework of all kinds! Beginners are welcome!
The group will meet twice monthly on Wednesday evenings from 6pm-8pm.

Storytime
2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-29 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for stories, songs and crafts. For young children and their siblings and caretakers are welcome to attend.

Virgil's Book Release Party
2025-04-24 16:00 - 17:00
Celebrate the publishing of our therapy dog volunteer’s new book; Virgil The Therapy Dog written by Abigail Littlefield and Elizabeth Neave. Virgil will be available to “sign” copies.

Kids Earth Week Activity: Glaciers
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00
Join Landmark chemistry students on Saturday, April 26th in the Library’s youth department for a fun drop-in science activity about glaciers.
This program is presented in partnership with Landmark College and The American Chemical Society’s Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) public awareness campaign to promote the positive role that chemistry plays in the world. During CCEW, ACS members and chemistry enthusiasts celebrate by coordinating events and communicating the importance of chemistry.

Emily Weinberg reads from The Feather of Truth
2025-04-29 17:30 - 19:00
Emily Weinberg reads from The Feather of Truth at Putney Library
Tuesday, April 29th at 6:30pm at Putney Library
Author Emily A. Weinberg will discuss life in ancient Egypt and share readings from her debut novel, The Feather of Truth: An Artist’s Journey in Ancient Egypt. This book talk is designed for all ages to enjoy. She will have books for sale at the event.
The Feather of Truth is a coming-of-age story based on actual events in Egypt in 1166 BCE. The story weaves art, history, and mythology into an exciting adventure. Come, travel back in time. Take a trip to the Nile Valley and the deserts. Discover the feeling of being in old Egypt—the sights, sounds, and smells. Explore the evocative world of Uli and his friends in The Feather of Truth.
Emily Weinberg is an elementary educator. She enjoys writing historical fiction and realistic fiction for older children. Emily believes that books are the easiest way to teleport to exotic places and explore the wonders of our world and the realms of imagination. An adventurer, scholar, house-builder, and teacher, she loves big, hands-on projects and isn’t afraid to get messy. Emily lives with her family in Westminster West, Vermont. Learn more about her new book at: thefeatheroftruthnovel.com

Putney Amblers Walking Group
2025-04-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-04 14:00 - 15:00
Would you like to get outside and walk in the company of others? The Putney Amblers is a casual walking group sponsored by Putney Public Library. Moseying with others is a great way to get out and be a part of a community group.
The Putney Amblers meet for walks at 3:00 pm on Wednesdays, changing spots and routes each week. Please feel free to join us on an impromptu basis, or email Susan Heimer to register to get weekly location and weather-related updates: heimer.susan@gmail.com Walks will last from 60-90 minutes depending on the will of the group.

Mending Bee
2025-05-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-08 12:00 - 15:00
Do you have a pile of nice wool socks with holes, favorite jeans that would be perfect if not for a rip in the knee, or sweaters with moth holes?
Bring your ailing fabric items to Putney Library. Advice and support are always available, but you’ll be the mender of your own items.
Sewing machines and darning tools are available to use during the Bee.

Music & Movement
2025-05-10 08:00 - 09:00
Join Sarah & Stu for a fun, playful, and participatory song circle for children ages 0-5! In this dynamic class, children (and their caregivers) will be invited to sing, play, and move their bodies to the sounds of uplifting American and world folk songs accompanied by guitar, ukulele & mandolin.

The “Magic Pueblo" of Patzcuaro, Mexico with Howie Peterson
2025-05-13 17:30 - 19:00
The “Magic Pueblo” of Patzcuaro, Mexico with Howie Peterson
Tuesday, May 13th at 6:30pm at Putney Library
Howie Peterson is a 76-year-old resident of Putney, VT who loves to travel and explore, so far visiting 6 continents and 44 countries.
Howie has spent parts of 10 winters in the beautiful “Magic Pueblo” of Patzcuaro, Mexico. He’ll be sharing photos and stories at Putney Public Library on Tuesday, May 13th at 6:30pm. Come enjoy highlights of his time living and hiking in this lakeside mountain town and the surrounding area.
Howie’s previous library presentations about his walking treks were exciting, engaging and enjoyed by all.
Putney Public Library is located at 55 Main St. in Putney, VT. This event is free and open to the public.

Library Closes at 1pm
2025-05-16 12:00 - 17:00
We’re setting up for the Book Sale!

Library Book Sale
2025-05-17 08:00 - 12:00

Book Sale--Half Price!
2025-05-18 10:00 - 12:00

Hands-On Magic Workshop with Artist Phina Pipia
2025-05-22 17:30 - 19:00
Hands-On Magic Workshop with Artist Phina Pipia at Putney Library
Thursday, May 22nd at 6:30pm
Join visiting artist, Phina Pipia at Putney Public Library on Thursday, May 22nd for a magical and inspiring experience! Participants young and old learn a magic trick they can perform themselves, and then discover the secret to the biggest magic trick of all; how to take your own ideas and make them a reality.
Inspired by the ingenuity seen in the Italian Renaissance, this inspiring, hands-on workshop is both unforgettable fun and a game-changing life lesson in self-actualization. Led by performer and artist, Phina Pipia, students come away laughing, energized, and with the power to unlock their own creative potential. This workshop is appropriate for ages 6 and up.
Called “terrific,” by the New York Times, “imaginative, intelligent, and strangely mesmerizing,” by the San Diego Union Tribune, and “impossible to resist,” by the Montreal Gazette, Phina Pipia’s performances combine illusion, music, puppetry, and dance to captivate audiences around the globe. Phina will be performing Ha Ha Da Vinci as part of Sandglass Theater’s Summer Series and the Putney Library is pleased to have her join us while she’s in town!

Library Closed for Memorial Day
2025-05-25 - 2025-05-26

Smores and Stories
2025-06-05 17:00 - 19:00
Join Storyteller Trish Roberts to toast marshmallows and make smores around the fire in the library’s stone seating area on Thursday, June 5th at 6pm. Smores supplies will be provided, but bring a story you might like to share with the group! This is an all-ages program, so bring your friends and family.
Since this program is weather-dependent, please check on the library’s website (putneylibrary.org) or call 802-387-4407 for cancellation information if the weather is poor.
Putney Public Library is located at 55 Main St. in Putney, VT. This event is free and open to the public.

Presentation on Schoolgirl Samplers in 19th Century New England
2025-06-10 17:30 - 19:00
Presentation on Schoolgirl Samplers in 19th Century New England
Tuesday, June 10th at 6:30pm at Putney Library
This summer, Putney Public Library, in partnership with the VT Sampler Initiative and Putney Historical Society, is part of a state-wide Sampler Driving Tour, to view schoolgirl needlework samplers, from the post-Revolutionary War period.
These pieces of 19th century needlework were an essential part of education during the Revolutionary and federal period of our history. This is how girls learned to read, write, and spell their own names. Families often framed them and hung them on a parlor wall, to announce to visitors that they valued education enough to pay for their daughters to become educated citizens – and marriageable young women, to any aspiring suitors. Putney Library will host a display of 6 embroidered samplers from private collections and photographs of many more local examples which will be displayed from June 2nd-August 30th.
Michele Pagan, Vermont native, textile conservator and Vermont Sampler Tour coordinator, will help open our exhibit by giving a presentation contextualizing the role of schoolgirl samplers in educating young women in the new American republic. She will also reveal some of the histories behind many of these samplers: Who were the families that produced these girls, and what role, if any, did they play during the American revolution? What were their lives like, after the Revolution, and their families’ move to Vermont? A discussion of the socioeconomic clues which can be read from the samplers will also be presented.
This program and summer-long display is co-sponsored by the Putney Historical Society.
