Vermont folklorist Jane Beck shares the story of the Turner family, a multi-generational saga spanning two centuries, played out across three continents. The saga was related to Jane Beck by Daisy Turner, a Grafton, VT resident born to freed slaves, who had listened to her father, Alec Turner, recount stories of the family past. Her […]

Copies of this book will be available at the library's desk. From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of almost six million people changed the face of America. Wilkerson compares this epic migration to the migrations of other peoples in history. She interviewed more than a thousand people, and gained access to new data and official […]

Come and knit, crochet, and craft the winter blues away! Beginners welcome! Bring your own project. 7pm.

Thursday, February 16th at 7pm—Write Action ReadOUT! Write Action’s writers will read the work of African American poets including Langston Huhges, Alice Walker, Audre Lorde, and more. Open discussion and reading after the presentation. Bring a favorite poem to share.

Thursday, February 23rd at 6:30 pm—Screening of the Documentary Film 13th: Filmmaker Ava DuVernay explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the fact that the nation's prisons are disproportionately filled with African-Americans. Snacks will be served.

“Green Burial and The Vermont Law” at Putney Public Library Green burial is an internment practice that seeks to minimize the negative impacts of burial while at the same time benefiting the environment. Many Vermonters are surprised to learn that green burial is not an option in Vermont. However, a new bill introduced at the state […]

“Green Burial and The Vermont Law” at Putney Public Library Green burial is an internment practice that seeks to minimize the negative impacts of burial while at the same time benefiting the environment. Many Vermonters are surprised to learn that green burial is not an option in Vermont. However, a new bill introduced at the state […]

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 on Sunday, February 26th between 1pm and 3pm to get assistance (or just company) in […]

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 on Sunday, February 26th between 1pm and 3pm to get assistance (or just company) in […]

Come and knit, crochet, and craft the winter blues away! Beginners welcome! Bring your own project. 7pm.

All ages book discussion of Brown Girl Dreaming, facilitated by Kristen Dawley of The Putney School. Snacks provided! Pick up a copy of Brown Girl Dreaming from the Putney Library.