BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Putney Public Library - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://putneylibrary.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Putney Public Library
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260311T160119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T160119Z
UID:10006631-1781708400-1781712000@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-3/2026-06-17/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20251120T173414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T191358Z
UID:10006535-1781719200-1781726400@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-15/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20251212T220826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T191543Z
UID:10006549-1781827200-1781913599@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Closed for Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/library-closed-for-juneteenth-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260311T160119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T160119Z
UID:10006632-1782313200-1782316800@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-3/2026-06-24/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260602T210238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T210238Z
UID:10006681-1782412200-1782417600@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Peter Gould Presents New Novel\, Part for the Hole:  Book Launch and Reading
DESCRIPTION:Peter Gould Presents New Novel\, Part for the Hole: \nBook Launch and Reading at Putney Library \nThursday\, June 25th at 6:30pm \nJoin local author and performer Peter Gould for a reading and book launch of his new novel on Thursday\, June 25th at 6:30pm. At a time of politicization of arts support\, Peter Gould’s new novel\, Part for the Hole\, puts the reader into the mind and heart of a thoughtful high school teacher\, who decides to rescue the National Endowment for the Arts by himself—with the help of his lover and his AP English students. They realize it’s time to take a stand\, to not let working artists disappear into a system that demands their soul in return for success. Be advised: no artists\, teachers\, or students were harmed in the writing or reading of this story: it’s fiction! All theater\, all metaphor! \n“Sentence by nimble sentence\, Gould gallivants through his story\, and I follow \nhis jazzy solo phrases\, hoping that this book never ends.” \n                             Peter Coyote\, old hipster\, author\, actor\, Zen Buddhist priest. \nPeter Gould has toured the world as a physical comedy performer. He founded (in 1998) and still directs the “Get Thee to the Funnery” youth Shakespeare camp in the Northeast Kingdom. For his creative work with theater and writing students around Vermont\, Peter earned the Arts Council’s 2016 Ellen McCulloch-Lovell Arts Educator of the Year award. \nCopies of Peter’s book will be for sale at the event. \nPutney Public Library is located at 55 Main St. Putney\, VT. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/peter-gould-presents-new-novel-part-for-the-hole-book-launch-and-reading/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T103000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260519T175939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T175939Z
UID:10006678-1782552600-1782556200@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-37/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260611T181859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T181859Z
UID:10006691-1782844200-1782849600@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Identifying Local Wildflowers with Rich Grumbine
DESCRIPTION:Identifying Local Wildflowers with Rich Grumbine \nTuesday\, June 30th at 6:30pm at Putney Public Library \nUsing Rich’s book “A Guide to the Wildflowers of Putney\, VT”\, come explore and learn a process for identifying the amazing seasonal wildflowers of our town.  We will learn some basic wildflower anatomical terminology and apply that knowledge to work together to identify some “mystery” flowers collected by Rich in advance of the program.  This program will be inside.  If time permits\, we may take a quick stroll around the library grounds to see what wildflowers are blooming. \nRich is a recently retired Landmark College biology professor.  He has written three guides to local plant identification.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/identifying-local-wildflowers-with-rich-grumbine/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260311T160119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T160119Z
UID:10006633-1782918000-1782921600@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-3/2026-07-01/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260611T182215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T182215Z
UID:10006692-1783017000-1783022400@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Pursuit of Happiness: A revolution in self-renewal\,  discussion series with Meg Mott
DESCRIPTION:The Pursuit of Happiness: A revolution in self-renewal\nA discussion series with Meg Mott\nThursdays in July at Putney Public Library\n“Don’t you know that you are free?\nWell\, at least in your mind if you want to be” Sylvester Stone \nJoin Meg Mott\, Putney resident and Constitution Wrangler\, for a series of evening discussions on the virtues outlined in Vermont’s Constitution. This series is supported in part by a grant from Vermont Humanities\, in partnership with the Vermont 250th Commission. Discussions will take place Thursdays in July: July 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 23rd at 6:30pm.\nAfter twenty years of teaching political theory and constitutional law to Marlboro College undergraduates\, Meg Mott has taken her love of argument to the general public. In the past\, she has facilitated the Debating Our Rights series on the first ten amendments to the Constitution at Putney Public Library. \nMeg says:\nThe Declaration of Independence lists three unalienable rights: Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness. The third unalienable right was understood as the effort to improve one’s character through life-long learning and fearless self-examination. There was no reason to elucidate the meaning of the Pursuit of Happiness in the federal Constitution because the states were already on it.\nVermont’s Constitution focuses on five civic virtues: Justice\, Moderation\, Temperance\, Industry\, and Frugality. Each of the virtues provides a path to a strong inner life\, less reactive to events we can’t control. Each of the discussions in this series will focus on a path to inner strength. Don’t worry if you miss a session. All paths eventually meet at the summit. \nJuly 2: How Suffering Can Lead to Happiness\nThe first session focuses on some of the moral philosophers who extolled the pursuit of happiness\, such as Cicero and Epictetus\, John Adams and Frederick Douglass. How did they travel the path from despair to hope\, from enslavement to freedom?  \nJuly 9: Take it Light\nModeration and Temperance are two virtues that focus on self-restraint. With moderation\, we practice reducing our annoyance at annoying people. With temperance\, we practice reducing consumption in order to move more lightly upon the earth.  We’ll consider who benefits from our current excesses and what other responses might be available in the moment. \nJuly 16: Laboring for the Common Good\nIndustry and Frugality are two virtues that focus on how we use our labor. Do we work to excess\, frantically trying to complete an immoderate list? Are we spending money we don’t have in an effort to feel more in control? We’ll spend some time imagining a new way to understand our work in this world. How might we liberate ourselves from the anxieties of this anxious age? \nJuly 23: A Moral and Just Imagination\nBeloved by protest movements\, but sometimes lacking in the protesters themselves\, justice means approaching your political enemies as if they could be future friends. We’ll consider a current hot topic in Vermont politics\, exploring more just ways to resolve our differences.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/the-pursuit-of-happiness-a-revolution-in-self-renewal-discussion-series-with-meg-mott/2026-07-02/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20251212T220914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T191552Z
UID:10006550-1783036800-1783209599@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Library Closed for 4th of July
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/library-closed-for-4th-of-july/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T163000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260319T174442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T174442Z
UID:10006657-1783351800-1783355400@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Summer Reading Program - Dino Man
DESCRIPTION:How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made? \nAccompanied by giant inflatable dinosaurs\, Dinoman brings his fun and informative show to the Main Reading Room of the library. Fun for all ages.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/summer-reading-program-dino-man/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260311T160119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T160119Z
UID:10006634-1783522800-1783526400@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-3/2026-07-08/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260401T190959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T192733Z
UID:10006662-1783526400-1783530000@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Summer Reading Program - Among Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/among-dinosaurs-southern-vermont-museum-of-natural-history/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260611T182215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T182215Z
UID:10006693-1783621800-1783627200@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Pursuit of Happiness: A revolution in self-renewal\,  discussion series with Meg Mott
DESCRIPTION:The Pursuit of Happiness: A revolution in self-renewal\nA discussion series with Meg Mott\nThursdays in July at Putney Public Library\n“Don’t you know that you are free?\nWell\, at least in your mind if you want to be” Sylvester Stone \nJoin Meg Mott\, Putney resident and Constitution Wrangler\, for a series of evening discussions on the virtues outlined in Vermont’s Constitution. This series is supported in part by a grant from Vermont Humanities\, in partnership with the Vermont 250th Commission. Discussions will take place Thursdays in July: July 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 23rd at 6:30pm.\nAfter twenty years of teaching political theory and constitutional law to Marlboro College undergraduates\, Meg Mott has taken her love of argument to the general public. In the past\, she has facilitated the Debating Our Rights series on the first ten amendments to the Constitution at Putney Public Library. \nMeg says:\nThe Declaration of Independence lists three unalienable rights: Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness. The third unalienable right was understood as the effort to improve one’s character through life-long learning and fearless self-examination. There was no reason to elucidate the meaning of the Pursuit of Happiness in the federal Constitution because the states were already on it.\nVermont’s Constitution focuses on five civic virtues: Justice\, Moderation\, Temperance\, Industry\, and Frugality. Each of the virtues provides a path to a strong inner life\, less reactive to events we can’t control. Each of the discussions in this series will focus on a path to inner strength. Don’t worry if you miss a session. All paths eventually meet at the summit. \nJuly 2: How Suffering Can Lead to Happiness\nThe first session focuses on some of the moral philosophers who extolled the pursuit of happiness\, such as Cicero and Epictetus\, John Adams and Frederick Douglass. How did they travel the path from despair to hope\, from enslavement to freedom?  \nJuly 9: Take it Light\nModeration and Temperance are two virtues that focus on self-restraint. With moderation\, we practice reducing our annoyance at annoying people. With temperance\, we practice reducing consumption in order to move more lightly upon the earth.  We’ll consider who benefits from our current excesses and what other responses might be available in the moment. \nJuly 16: Laboring for the Common Good\nIndustry and Frugality are two virtues that focus on how we use our labor. Do we work to excess\, frantically trying to complete an immoderate list? Are we spending money we don’t have in an effort to feel more in control? We’ll spend some time imagining a new way to understand our work in this world. How might we liberate ourselves from the anxieties of this anxious age? \nJuly 23: A Moral and Just Imagination\nBeloved by protest movements\, but sometimes lacking in the protesters themselves\, justice means approaching your political enemies as if they could be future friends. We’ll consider a current hot topic in Vermont politics\, exploring more just ways to resolve our differences.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/the-pursuit-of-happiness-a-revolution-in-self-renewal-discussion-series-with-meg-mott/2026-07-09/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260420T192631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T192631Z
UID:10006666-1783958400-1783962000@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Summer Reading Program - Erupting Volcanoes & Hatching Dinosaur Eggs
DESCRIPTION:Learn about what lies beneath the earth’s crust as we erupt our own volcano and watch the lava spew out!\nUsing the same chemistry we used to erupt the volcano we will slowly hatch our dinosaur eggs to reveal what is inside!
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/summer-reading-program-erupting-volcanoes-hatching-dinosaur-eggs/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260311T160119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T160119Z
UID:10006635-1784127600-1784131200@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-3/2026-07-15/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260401T191057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T152205Z
UID:10006663-1784131200-1784134800@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Summer Reading Program - Annual Sidewalk Chalk Party
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to Putney‘s annual sidewalk chalk party! Make art\, make friends\, make connections. Enjoy snow cones and LIFE SIZED dinosaur art!
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/annual-sidewalk-chalk-party/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260611T182215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T182215Z
UID:10006694-1784226600-1784232000@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Pursuit of Happiness: A revolution in self-renewal\,  discussion series with Meg Mott
DESCRIPTION:The Pursuit of Happiness: A revolution in self-renewal\nA discussion series with Meg Mott\nThursdays in July at Putney Public Library\n“Don’t you know that you are free?\nWell\, at least in your mind if you want to be” Sylvester Stone \nJoin Meg Mott\, Putney resident and Constitution Wrangler\, for a series of evening discussions on the virtues outlined in Vermont’s Constitution. This series is supported in part by a grant from Vermont Humanities\, in partnership with the Vermont 250th Commission. Discussions will take place Thursdays in July: July 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 23rd at 6:30pm.\nAfter twenty years of teaching political theory and constitutional law to Marlboro College undergraduates\, Meg Mott has taken her love of argument to the general public. In the past\, she has facilitated the Debating Our Rights series on the first ten amendments to the Constitution at Putney Public Library. \nMeg says:\nThe Declaration of Independence lists three unalienable rights: Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness. The third unalienable right was understood as the effort to improve one’s character through life-long learning and fearless self-examination. There was no reason to elucidate the meaning of the Pursuit of Happiness in the federal Constitution because the states were already on it.\nVermont’s Constitution focuses on five civic virtues: Justice\, Moderation\, Temperance\, Industry\, and Frugality. Each of the virtues provides a path to a strong inner life\, less reactive to events we can’t control. Each of the discussions in this series will focus on a path to inner strength. Don’t worry if you miss a session. All paths eventually meet at the summit. \nJuly 2: How Suffering Can Lead to Happiness\nThe first session focuses on some of the moral philosophers who extolled the pursuit of happiness\, such as Cicero and Epictetus\, John Adams and Frederick Douglass. How did they travel the path from despair to hope\, from enslavement to freedom?  \nJuly 9: Take it Light\nModeration and Temperance are two virtues that focus on self-restraint. With moderation\, we practice reducing our annoyance at annoying people. With temperance\, we practice reducing consumption in order to move more lightly upon the earth.  We’ll consider who benefits from our current excesses and what other responses might be available in the moment. \nJuly 16: Laboring for the Common Good\nIndustry and Frugality are two virtues that focus on how we use our labor. Do we work to excess\, frantically trying to complete an immoderate list? Are we spending money we don’t have in an effort to feel more in control? We’ll spend some time imagining a new way to understand our work in this world. How might we liberate ourselves from the anxieties of this anxious age? \nJuly 23: A Moral and Just Imagination\nBeloved by protest movements\, but sometimes lacking in the protesters themselves\, justice means approaching your political enemies as if they could be future friends. We’ll consider a current hot topic in Vermont politics\, exploring more just ways to resolve our differences.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/the-pursuit-of-happiness-a-revolution-in-self-renewal-discussion-series-with-meg-mott/2026-07-16/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260420T192900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T192900Z
UID:10006667-1784563200-1784566800@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Summer Reading Program - Let's talk about treasure buried at the dump!
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that there is really no ‘away’ for some many things we throw in the trash?\nWe 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!
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/summer-reading-program-lets-talk-about-treasure-buried-at-the-dump/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165309
CREATED:20260609T213931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T214108Z
UID:10006685-1784572200-1784579400@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Once Upon a Page Fantasy Fiction Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Take a look at the latest newsletter for this month’s book choice!
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/once-upon-a-page-fantasy-fiction-book-group-3/2026-07-20/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165310
CREATED:20260311T160119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T160119Z
UID:10006636-1784732400-1784736000@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-3/2026-07-22/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165310
CREATED:20260420T193020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T193020Z
UID:10006668-1784736000-1784739600@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Summer Reading Program - Dirt Cups with the Brattleboro Food Coop
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/summer-reading-program-dirt-cups-with-the-brattleboro-food-coop/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165310
CREATED:20260611T182215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T182215Z
UID:10006695-1784831400-1784836800@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Pursuit of Happiness: A revolution in self-renewal\,  discussion series with Meg Mott
DESCRIPTION:The Pursuit of Happiness: A revolution in self-renewal\nA discussion series with Meg Mott\nThursdays in July at Putney Public Library\n“Don’t you know that you are free?\nWell\, at least in your mind if you want to be” Sylvester Stone \nJoin Meg Mott\, Putney resident and Constitution Wrangler\, for a series of evening discussions on the virtues outlined in Vermont’s Constitution. This series is supported in part by a grant from Vermont Humanities\, in partnership with the Vermont 250th Commission. Discussions will take place Thursdays in July: July 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 23rd at 6:30pm.\nAfter twenty years of teaching political theory and constitutional law to Marlboro College undergraduates\, Meg Mott has taken her love of argument to the general public. In the past\, she has facilitated the Debating Our Rights series on the first ten amendments to the Constitution at Putney Public Library. \nMeg says:\nThe Declaration of Independence lists three unalienable rights: Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness. The third unalienable right was understood as the effort to improve one’s character through life-long learning and fearless self-examination. There was no reason to elucidate the meaning of the Pursuit of Happiness in the federal Constitution because the states were already on it.\nVermont’s Constitution focuses on five civic virtues: Justice\, Moderation\, Temperance\, Industry\, and Frugality. Each of the virtues provides a path to a strong inner life\, less reactive to events we can’t control. Each of the discussions in this series will focus on a path to inner strength. Don’t worry if you miss a session. All paths eventually meet at the summit. \nJuly 2: How Suffering Can Lead to Happiness\nThe first session focuses on some of the moral philosophers who extolled the pursuit of happiness\, such as Cicero and Epictetus\, John Adams and Frederick Douglass. How did they travel the path from despair to hope\, from enslavement to freedom?  \nJuly 9: Take it Light\nModeration and Temperance are two virtues that focus on self-restraint. With moderation\, we practice reducing our annoyance at annoying people. With temperance\, we practice reducing consumption in order to move more lightly upon the earth.  We’ll consider who benefits from our current excesses and what other responses might be available in the moment. \nJuly 16: Laboring for the Common Good\nIndustry and Frugality are two virtues that focus on how we use our labor. Do we work to excess\, frantically trying to complete an immoderate list? Are we spending money we don’t have in an effort to feel more in control? We’ll spend some time imagining a new way to understand our work in this world. How might we liberate ourselves from the anxieties of this anxious age? \nJuly 23: A Moral and Just Imagination\nBeloved by protest movements\, but sometimes lacking in the protesters themselves\, justice means approaching your political enemies as if they could be future friends. We’ll consider a current hot topic in Vermont politics\, exploring more just ways to resolve our differences.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/the-pursuit-of-happiness-a-revolution-in-self-renewal-discussion-series-with-meg-mott/2026-07-23/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165310
CREATED:20260601T181119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T181219Z
UID:10006680-1785168000-1785171600@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Summer Reading Program - Junior Fossil Hunters
DESCRIPTION:Join Susan Hessey to learn about treasures that can be found as people dig beneath the surface of the earth.\nMake a 3D model from real fossils of a plant or an animal. Pretend to be a paleontologist as you dig into something surprising …and tasty!
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/junior-fossil-hunters/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165310
CREATED:20260311T160119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T160119Z
UID:10006637-1785337200-1785340800@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-3/2026-07-29/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165310
CREATED:20260604T161901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T182246Z
UID:10006682-1785340800-1785344400@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Summer Reading Program - Author Visit\, Book giveaway & Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Meet Steve Swinburne\, acclaimed  Vermont children’s book author and nature writer who has written over 40 books including Big Truck Super Wash. Steve will share stories and songs. Pick two free books to take home!\nCelebrate the end of Summer Reading with an ice cream social!
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/summer-reading-program-clif-storyteller-book-giveaway-ice-cream-social/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165310
CREATED:20260611T182215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T182215Z
UID:10006696-1785436200-1785441600@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Pursuit of Happiness: A revolution in self-renewal\,  discussion series with Meg Mott
DESCRIPTION:The Pursuit of Happiness: A revolution in self-renewal\nA discussion series with Meg Mott\nThursdays in July at Putney Public Library\n“Don’t you know that you are free?\nWell\, at least in your mind if you want to be” Sylvester Stone \nJoin Meg Mott\, Putney resident and Constitution Wrangler\, for a series of evening discussions on the virtues outlined in Vermont’s Constitution. This series is supported in part by a grant from Vermont Humanities\, in partnership with the Vermont 250th Commission. Discussions will take place Thursdays in July: July 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 23rd at 6:30pm.\nAfter twenty years of teaching political theory and constitutional law to Marlboro College undergraduates\, Meg Mott has taken her love of argument to the general public. In the past\, she has facilitated the Debating Our Rights series on the first ten amendments to the Constitution at Putney Public Library. \nMeg says:\nThe Declaration of Independence lists three unalienable rights: Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness. The third unalienable right was understood as the effort to improve one’s character through life-long learning and fearless self-examination. There was no reason to elucidate the meaning of the Pursuit of Happiness in the federal Constitution because the states were already on it.\nVermont’s Constitution focuses on five civic virtues: Justice\, Moderation\, Temperance\, Industry\, and Frugality. Each of the virtues provides a path to a strong inner life\, less reactive to events we can’t control. Each of the discussions in this series will focus on a path to inner strength. Don’t worry if you miss a session. All paths eventually meet at the summit. \nJuly 2: How Suffering Can Lead to Happiness\nThe first session focuses on some of the moral philosophers who extolled the pursuit of happiness\, such as Cicero and Epictetus\, John Adams and Frederick Douglass. How did they travel the path from despair to hope\, from enslavement to freedom?  \nJuly 9: Take it Light\nModeration and Temperance are two virtues that focus on self-restraint. With moderation\, we practice reducing our annoyance at annoying people. With temperance\, we practice reducing consumption in order to move more lightly upon the earth.  We’ll consider who benefits from our current excesses and what other responses might be available in the moment. \nJuly 16: Laboring for the Common Good\nIndustry and Frugality are two virtues that focus on how we use our labor. Do we work to excess\, frantically trying to complete an immoderate list? Are we spending money we don’t have in an effort to feel more in control? We’ll spend some time imagining a new way to understand our work in this world. How might we liberate ourselves from the anxieties of this anxious age? \nJuly 23: A Moral and Just Imagination\nBeloved by protest movements\, but sometimes lacking in the protesters themselves\, justice means approaching your political enemies as if they could be future friends. We’ll consider a current hot topic in Vermont politics\, exploring more just ways to resolve our differences.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/the-pursuit-of-happiness-a-revolution-in-self-renewal-discussion-series-with-meg-mott/2026-07-30/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165310
CREATED:20260311T160119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T160119Z
UID:10006638-1785942000-1785945600@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-3/2026-08-05/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165310
CREATED:20260611T182215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T182215Z
UID:10006697-1786041000-1786046400@putneylibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Pursuit of Happiness: A revolution in self-renewal\,  discussion series with Meg Mott
DESCRIPTION:The Pursuit of Happiness: A revolution in self-renewal\nA discussion series with Meg Mott\nThursdays in July at Putney Public Library\n“Don’t you know that you are free?\nWell\, at least in your mind if you want to be” Sylvester Stone \nJoin Meg Mott\, Putney resident and Constitution Wrangler\, for a series of evening discussions on the virtues outlined in Vermont’s Constitution. This series is supported in part by a grant from Vermont Humanities\, in partnership with the Vermont 250th Commission. Discussions will take place Thursdays in July: July 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 23rd at 6:30pm.\nAfter twenty years of teaching political theory and constitutional law to Marlboro College undergraduates\, Meg Mott has taken her love of argument to the general public. In the past\, she has facilitated the Debating Our Rights series on the first ten amendments to the Constitution at Putney Public Library. \nMeg says:\nThe Declaration of Independence lists three unalienable rights: Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness. The third unalienable right was understood as the effort to improve one’s character through life-long learning and fearless self-examination. There was no reason to elucidate the meaning of the Pursuit of Happiness in the federal Constitution because the states were already on it.\nVermont’s Constitution focuses on five civic virtues: Justice\, Moderation\, Temperance\, Industry\, and Frugality. Each of the virtues provides a path to a strong inner life\, less reactive to events we can’t control. Each of the discussions in this series will focus on a path to inner strength. Don’t worry if you miss a session. All paths eventually meet at the summit. \nJuly 2: How Suffering Can Lead to Happiness\nThe first session focuses on some of the moral philosophers who extolled the pursuit of happiness\, such as Cicero and Epictetus\, John Adams and Frederick Douglass. How did they travel the path from despair to hope\, from enslavement to freedom?  \nJuly 9: Take it Light\nModeration and Temperance are two virtues that focus on self-restraint. With moderation\, we practice reducing our annoyance at annoying people. With temperance\, we practice reducing consumption in order to move more lightly upon the earth.  We’ll consider who benefits from our current excesses and what other responses might be available in the moment. \nJuly 16: Laboring for the Common Good\nIndustry and Frugality are two virtues that focus on how we use our labor. Do we work to excess\, frantically trying to complete an immoderate list? Are we spending money we don’t have in an effort to feel more in control? We’ll spend some time imagining a new way to understand our work in this world. How might we liberate ourselves from the anxieties of this anxious age? \nJuly 23: A Moral and Just Imagination\nBeloved by protest movements\, but sometimes lacking in the protesters themselves\, justice means approaching your political enemies as if they could be future friends. We’ll consider a current hot topic in Vermont politics\, exploring more just ways to resolve our differences.
URL:http://putneylibrary.org/event/the-pursuit-of-happiness-a-revolution-in-self-renewal-discussion-series-with-meg-mott/2026-08-06/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165310
CREATED:20260311T160119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T160119Z
UID:10006639-1786546800-1786550400@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-3/2026-08-12/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR