Stitch Together
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Stitch Together at Putney Library
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. The next meetings are:
Putney Library is located at 55 Main Street in Putney, VT. This program is free and open to the public.

Pigments Picnic at Putney Public Library
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:00
Pigments Picnic at Putney Public Library
Thursday, May 21st, 2-4pm
Folks of all ages are invited to stop by Putney Public Library on Thursday, May 21st to enjoy a pop-up Pigments Picnic. Demonstrations, conversations and investigations of local colour through earths, mushrooms, plants and more will be on offer, along with light snacks.
Join special guest color & pigment enthusiasts; Carrie La Chance, Nicole Dupree, Rosi Olivan, Caroline Ross, & Carolyn Sweeney to muse about ink, dye, tannin, pigments, watercolor, tempera and more.
Bring your own local color or pigments material to share and show, or ask questions of the pigments picnickers. Co-sponsored by In Situ Polyculture Commons.
You can learn more about the special guests’ own colors and pigments practices here:
https://www.carolynsweeney.com
https://foundandground.com
https://www.instagram.com/itequiya.lab
https://ampersandtextile.com
https://www.instagram.com/mmmordere/

Library Closed for Memorial Day
2026-05-25

Read with a Dog - It's Virgil's Birthday!!
2026-05-26 15:30 - 16:30
Practice your reading skills with Virgil, our therapy dog volunteer and his human Abigail. All ages and abilities welcome
Virgil loves to listen!
Bonus: May 26th is Virgil’s birthday come celebrate by reading him a story and bring a treat if you wish.

Putney Amblers Walking Group
2026-05-27 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-24 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-15 15:00 - 16:00 and 3 more dates
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.

Music & Movement
2026-05-30 09:30 - 22:30, 2026-06-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-27 09:30 - 10:30
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.

Jesse Haas Presents on Her Historical Novel, Dearest Blood
2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:00
Jesse Haas Presents on Her Historical Novel, Dearest Blood
Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30 pm at Putney Library
Join local author Jessie Haas as she presents on the process of researching and writing her latest novel, Dearest Blood: A Romance of the Revolution at Putney Public Library on Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30pm.
Dearest Blood is a biographical novel inspired by the true story of Fanny Montresor, a young woman with a secret identity whose love and loyalties crossed both sides of the American Revolution. Set in Westminster (now Vermont) in 1775, the first section takes Fanny through the turmoil that led to the Westminster Massacre. The novel resumes 1783 when Fanny, now a dashing young widow, returns to Westminster hoping to recover her Tory stepfather’s confiscated land. Also on the hunt for that land is Vermont hero Ethan Allen.
Jessie Haas grew up in Westminster, VT, on a farm owned in 1775 by a militia-man who fought at Bunker Hill. Her writing career has been dominated by a love of horses and history. She sold her first book, Keeping Barney, a month before graduating from Wellesley College. Forty-one books later, she has award-winning picture books, poetry, novels, and nonfiction to her credit, including four books about Westminster. She is the president of the Westminster Historical Society, and an expert on the Westminster Massacre. She owns two Morgan mares, and continues to farm, garden, and ride on the home place.
Putney Public Library is located at 55 Main St. Putney, VT. This event is free and open to the public.

Mending Bee
2026-06-14 13:00 - 16:00
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 the Putney Public Library once a month on Sundays 1-4pm to work on them in the company of others. 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.

Library Closed for Juneteenth
2026-06-19

Library Closed for 4th of July
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-04

Summer Reading Program - Dino Man
2026-07-06 15:30 - 16:30
How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made?
Accompanied by giant inflatable dinosaurs, Dinoman brings his fun and informative show to the Main Reading Room of the library. Fun for all ages.

Summer Reading Program - Among Dinosaurs
2026-07-08 16:00 - 17:00
With the help of the Southern Vermont Museum of Natural History’s LIVE ANIMAL ambassadors we will delve into prehistoric mammals, ancient ocean invertebrates, fossils and more.

Summer Reading Program - Erupting Volcanoes & Hatching Dinosaur Eggs
2026-07-13 16:00 - 17:00
Learn about what lies beneath the earth’s crust as we erupt our own volcano and watch the lava spew out!
Using the same chemistry we used to erupt the volcano we will slowly hatch our dinosaur eggs to reveal what is inside!

Summer Reading Program - Annual Sidewalk Chalk Party
2026-07-15 16:00 - 17:00
You are invited to Putney‘s annual sidewalk chalk party! Make art, make friends, make connections. Enjoy snow cones and LIFE SIZED dinosaur art!

Summer Reading Program - Let's talk about treasure buried at the dump!
2026-07-20 16:00 - 17:00
Did you know that there is really no ‘away’ for some many things we throw in the trash?
We will explore the treasure buried in our trash- whether it’s items you can repurpose for art or the food scraps you can turn into ‘black gold’ by composting. Join local artist, Amber Paris and WSWMD outreach coordinator, Alex Lacy to explore how we can make better use of the things we might otherwise bury in the trash. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative art piece that will be installed at our transfer station in the Fall!

Summer Reading Program - Dirt Cups with the Brattleboro Food Coop
2026-07-22 16:00 - 17:00
Let’s learn about soil health by eating some dirt! Well, dirt pudding cups, actually. Each young participant will create their own bowl of healthy soil using homemade chocolate whipped cream, crushed grahams, and all kinds of other delicious ingredients! Gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free options will be available; if your family needs any other dietary accommodations please let the library know by Friday, July 17th.
