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SUMMARY:Music & Movement
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/music-movement-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T184922Z
UID:10006487-1765713600-1765724400@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Mending Bee
DESCRIPTION: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?\nBring 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.\nSewing machines and darning tools are available to use during the Bee.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/mending-bee-20/2025-12-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20250918T185305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T185305Z
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SUMMARY:Once Upon a Page: a Fantasy Fiction Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Once Upon a Page: a Fantasy Fiction Book Club invites you to join us at the Putney Library as we explore other worlds. Meet new people and read cozy fantasy novels with fellow book addicts.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/once-upon-a-page-a-fantasy-fiction-book-club-2/2025-12-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251112T200025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T200025Z
UID:10006519-1765895400-1765899000@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Read With A Dog!
DESCRIPTION:Practice your reading skills with Virgil\, our therapy dog volunteer and his human Abigail. All ages and abilities welcome\nVirgil loves to listen!
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/read-with-a-dog-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251030T181010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T191924Z
UID:10006598-1765980000-1765983600@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Putney Amblers Walking Group
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe 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.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/putney-amblers-walking-group-2/2025-12-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20250906T142617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T142617Z
UID:10006481-1765990800-1765998000@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Stitch Together
DESCRIPTION:Stitch Together at Putney Library\nCome 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!\nThe group will meet twice monthly on Wednesday evenings from 6pm-8pm. The next meetings are:  \nPutney Library is located at 55 Main Street in Putney\, VT. This program is free and open to the public.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/stitch-together-4/2025-12-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251210T155949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T160123Z
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SUMMARY:Shortest Days Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for treats\, singing and a fire in our stone seating area to bring light to the shortest days of the year.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/shortest-days-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20241227T195513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T195513Z
UID:10006300-1766568600-1766584800@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Closes at 3pm for Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/library-closes-at-3pm-for-christmas-eve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251218T204639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T204647Z
UID:10006504-1766581200-1766584800@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled for Christmas Eve--Putney Amblers Walking Group
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe 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.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/putney-amblers-walking-group-2-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20241227T195538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T195538Z
UID:10006301-1766617200-1766703599@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Closed For Christmas
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URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/library-closed-for-christmas/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251104T165959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T170033Z
UID:10006516-1767027600-1767033000@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Play a variety of board games with friends\, neighbors and family during one of the darkest nights of the year.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/game-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20241227T195607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T195607Z
UID:10006302-1767173400-1767189600@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Closes at 3pm for New Years Eve
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/library-closes-at-3pm-for-new-years-eve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251030T181010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T191924Z
UID:10006599-1767189600-1767193200@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Putney Amblers Walking Group
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe 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.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/putney-amblers-walking-group-2/2025-12-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251212T221450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T221450Z
UID:10006557-1767189600-1767200400@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Closes Early for New Years Eve
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/library-closes-early-for-new-years-eve/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251212T220525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T220525Z
UID:10006545-1767222000-1767308399@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Closed for New Years Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/library-closed-for-new-years-day-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251212T220220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T212526Z
UID:10006543-1767720600-1767726000@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED--Public Reading of Ursula K Le Guin’s Unlocking the Air
DESCRIPTION:***NOW ON JANUARY 21st at 6:30pm*** \nPublic Reading of Ursula K Le Guin’s Unlocking the Air\nTuesday\, January 6th at 6:30pm\nImagine a dramatic story about people in a city trying for hundreds of years to overthrow various tyrannical governments\, only to be crushed by soldiers\, again and again… Imagine after many generations\, your great great grandchildren succeed.\nUrsula K Le Guin is primarily known as an award-winning science fiction writer\, but she also wrote award winning essays\, and poetry.  Join local poets and other gifted readers who will come together for a public reading of her story\, Unlocking the Air. While this tale of revolution\, set in a mythical Eastern European nation of Orsinia\, is a work of fiction\, it also interweaves stirring poetry with the prose in unexpected bursts of language that has to be heard to be understood.\nThis public reading is lead by Rolf Parker. Rolf lives in Southern Vermont\, where he runs “The University of Brattleboro\,” a benefit corporation that creates free community events (including the excavation of fake UFO crash sites and free writing contests). He is a poet and has also worked as a newspaper reporter\, a math teacher and a college writing instructor.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/public-reading-of-ursula-k-le-guins-unlocking-the-air/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251030T181010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T191924Z
UID:10006600-1767794400-1767798000@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Putney Amblers Walking Group
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe 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.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/putney-amblers-walking-group-2/2026-01-07/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251212T215025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T165310Z
UID:10006542-1767893400-1767898800@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Walking the Voie de Vezelay with Howie Peterson
DESCRIPTION:Walking the Voie de Vezelay with Howie Peterson\nThursday\, January 8th at 6:30pm at Putney Library \nHowie Peterson is a 77-year-old resident of Putney\, VT who loves to travel and explore\, so far visiting 6 continents and 44 countries.\nThis fall Howie walked about 434 miles on the Voie de Vezelay\, one of the Camino de Santiago routes through France. He hiked through lovely rolling countryside\, stopping in quaint villages and impressive cities along the way. He’ll be sharing his photos and stories from the adventure. Howie’s previous library presentations about his walking treks were exciting\, engaging and enjoyed by all.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/walking-the-voie-de-vezelay-with-howie-peterson/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251120T173712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T173712Z
UID:10006537-1768033800-1768037400@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Music & Movement
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/music-movement-27/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251217T184354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T233005Z
UID:10006559-1768314600-1768318200@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Read With A Dog!
DESCRIPTION:Practice your reading skills with Virgil\, our therapy dog volunteer and his human Abigail. All ages and abilities welcome\nVirgil loves to listen!
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/read-with-a-dog-15/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251231T201114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T201114Z
UID:10006566-1768325400-1768330800@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Board Meeting on Atypical Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/library-board-meeting-on-atypical-day-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251030T181010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T191924Z
UID:10006601-1768399200-1768402800@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Putney Amblers Walking Group
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe 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.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/putney-amblers-walking-group-2/2026-01-14/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251120T171626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T171626Z
UID:10006521-1768410000-1768417200@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Stitch Together
DESCRIPTION:Stitch Together at Putney Library\nCome 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!\nThe group will meet twice monthly on Wednesday evenings from 6pm-8pm. The next meetings are: \nPutney Library is located at 55 Main Street in Putney\, VT. This program is free and open to the public.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/stitch-together-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251217T204057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T204057Z
UID:10006560-1768737600-1768748400@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Mending Bee
DESCRIPTION: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?\nBring 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.\nSewing machines and darning tools are available to use during the Bee.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/mending-bee-21/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20260403T153338
CREATED:20251212T220340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T220438Z
UID:10006544-1768777200-1768863599@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/library-closed-for-new-years/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153339
CREATED:20251231T202347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T190218Z
UID:10006567-1768933800-1768939200@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Cartoonist and Author Dan Nott Presents on Hidden Systems at Putney Library
DESCRIPTION:Cartoonist and Author Dan Nott Presents on Hidden Systems at Putney Library \nTuesday\, January 20th at 6:30pm \nHave you ever wondered where electricity comes from\, how the internet works\, or how there’s (mostly) enough water for everyone all the time? Where did these systems come from\, and how do they affect our challenges like inequality and climate change? \nJoin Dan Nott at Putney Library for a look at these questions and more as he discusses his new nonfiction graphic novel\, Hidden Systems for this all-ages event. The talk will also include visual readings from Hidden Systems that focus on the electric grid and energy uses\, lessons from comics history\, and information for readers and aspiring cartoonists on how to get into reading and drawing comics. \nDan Nott is a Vermont artist and educator whose debut graphic novel\, Hidden Systems\, was long listed for a National Book Award and won a Vermont Book Award. He has released two comic books about civics with the Center for Cartoon Studies\, This is What Democracy Looks Like: A Graphic Guide to Governance\, and Freedom and Unity: A Graphic Guide to Civics and Democracy in Vermont. \nDrawing Hidden Systems is a Vermont Humanities program hosted by Putney Public Library (Supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the NEH or Vermont Humanities.)
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/cartoonist-and-author-dan-nott-presents-on-hidden-systems-at-putney-library/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153339
CREATED:20251030T181010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T191924Z
UID:10006602-1769004000-1769007600@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Putney Amblers Walking Group
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe 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.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/putney-amblers-walking-group-2/2026-01-21/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153339
CREATED:20251217T183831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T185708Z
UID:10006558-1769014800-1769018400@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tiny Art Show Reception
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/tiny-art-show-reception/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153339
CREATED:20260106T214236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T190441Z
UID:10006568-1769020200-1769025600@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Public Reading of Ursula K Le Guin’s Unlocking the Air
DESCRIPTION:***NEW DATE: JANUARY 21st at 6:30pm*** \nPublic Reading of Ursula K Le Guin’s Unlocking the Air \nImagine a dramatic story about people in a city trying for hundreds of years to overthrow various tyrannical governments\, only to be crushed by soldiers\, again and again… Imagine after many generations\, your great great grandchildren succeed.\nUrsula K Le Guin is primarily known as an award-winning science fiction writer\, but she also wrote award winning essays\, and poetry.  Join local poets and other gifted readers who will come together for a public reading of her story\, Unlocking the Air. While this tale of revolution\, set in a mythical Eastern European nation of Orsinia\, is a work of fiction\, it also interweaves stirring poetry with the prose in unexpected bursts of language that has to be heard to be understood.\nThis public reading is lead by Rolf Parker. Rolf lives in Southern Vermont\, where he runs “The University of Brattleboro\,” a benefit corporation that creates free community events (including the excavation of fake UFO crash sites and free writing contests). He is a poet and has also worked as a newspaper reporter\, a math teacher and a college writing instructor.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/public-reading-of-ursula-k-le-guins-unlocking-the-air-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153339
CREATED:20251210T160209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T190642Z
UID:10006541-1769106600-1769112000@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Artists Reception--Chronicles in Wood: an exhibition of prints of tree ring cross sections by Abigail Littlefield
DESCRIPTION:Chronicles in Wood: an exhibition of prints of tree ring cross sections by Abigail Littlefield \nArtist Reception on THURSDAY\, January 22nd at 6:30pm \nChronicles in Wood: an exhibition of prints of tree ring cross sections by Abigail Littlefield will be on view at The Putney Public Library\,  December 1 – February 28\, 2026. \nAbigail Littlefield is an artist and longtime science educator whose work bridges botanical study and environmental observation.  For more than thirty years\, she was a science professor\, cultivating a personal fascination with the structures and life histories of plants. A significant head injury reshaped her life\,  leading her to incorporate art into her rehabilitation process. During recovery\, she began creating illustrated field guides to local trees and plants –  watercolor was a means to rebuild. \nWhat began as therapy evolved into a dedicated artistic practice. Littlefield’s early field guide studies developed into highly detailed botanical watercolors that reflect both scientific precision and a renewed intimacy with the natural world. \nMost recently\, she has begun printing tree rings\, a process that merges her background in science with her artistic sensibilities. By translating the temporal records embedded in wood into visual form\, she continues to explore the complex stories that trees carry – and the ways art can illuminate them. \nAbigail lives in Westminster West\, Vermont with her partner\, four labrador retrievers\, a cat\, several ducks\, a flock of chickens and lots of honey bees.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/artists-reception-chronicles-in-wood-an-exhibition-of-prints-of-tree-ring-cross-sections-by-abigail-littlefield/
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