Upcoming Events
Author Talk - Michael Freed-Thall
Join us at the Mary Blood Library for a talk by author Michael Freed-Thall. He will share about the process and background of his new award-winning book The Queen of New York. Food and refreshments will be provided.
About the Novel:
Set between 1881 and 1960, The Queen of New York follows two generations of Jewish women whose lives intersect with some of the defining social justice movements of modern America—from Eastern European pogroms and the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire to women’s suffrage, labor organizing, an:d the Civil Rights Movement. At its heart, The Queen of New York is a literary coming-of-age novel and a multigenerational story of resistance, courage, identity, and forbidden love.
The Queen of New York was a Silver Medal winner of the 2026 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) in LGBTQ+ Fiction.
Savvy Seniors - Dave Richardson
You may know Dave Richardson from behind the counter at the Brownsville Butcher & Pantry. Or perhaps you've purchased flowers from him and his wife, Renee at Branch & Thorn Flower Farm. Well, Dave is also a folk singer/songwriter/musician with 25 years of experience sharing songs and creating community through music.
Dave will join us on October 8th to tell us about the virtual weekly Morning Sing program he leads through DHMC's Aging Resource Center, which began as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Six years later, it's still going strong.
Please feel free to join us for this informative and FUN discussion!
Writer's Group
A local group of writers who meet twice monthly. New members are always welcome.
Hamilton
Join us at the library for a screening of Hamilton. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Writer's Group
A local group of writers who meet twice monthly. New members are always welcome.
Writer's Group
A local group of writers who meet twice monthly. New members are always welcome.
Books in the Woods
Have you read any good books that have inspired you about the outdoors, nature, or the climate? Join folks from the Mary Blood Library and the Mt. Ascutney Interpreter for a hike to a woodsy spot to share a book you've read or hear about what others have read! This could be anything from a non-fiction book, a memoir, a fantasy novel, a gardening book, or a thriller that takes place in the woods.
A few suggestions: A Walk in the Woods; How to Love a Forest; The Last Child in the Woods; The Hike; The Snow Child; Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures; Prodigal Summer; Serviceberry; Migrations; The Trail; Wild Ideas; Grandma Gatewood’s Walk; The Overstory; The God of the Woods; The Hidden Life of Trees. And there are so many others!
Location: Mt. Ascutney State Park. (Drive the toll road to the top.) You do not need to pay the toll; just let them know you are with the library program.
Savvy Seniors - Herb Ferris
Herb Ferris will share his passion for Buddhism, how this interest developed and the incredible path chosen to honor it. Herb was active for many years at the Shambhala Center in White River Junction. Please feel free to join us for this most interesting and inspirational talk.
Reading/West Windsor Movie Night
Join us for a free outdoor movie at Puddledock Park (next to the Reading Library) at dusk. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Bathroom available inside the library.
We’ll be showing the movie Honey I Shrunk the Kids (rated PG).
Free popcorn for all!
In the event of rain, the movie will be shown inside the library.
Writer's Group
A local group of writers who meet twice monthly. New members are always welcome.
Savvy Seniors Social Gathering
A monthly social gathering for seniors. Everyone is welcome!
Savvy Seniors - Caregiving Support
Carla Kamel will be with us to discuss the possibility of starting a caregiver support group for our Reading/West Windsor Aging in Place community. Carla is the Community Care Coordinator for the Thompson Senior Center in Woodstock where they offer a caregiver support group once a month. Come join us for detailed information regarding such a group and the benefits possible.
Writer's Group
A local group of writers who meet twice monthly. New members are always welcome.
Board of Trustees Meeting
All Library Board meetings are open to the public. For Board meeting agendas and minutes, please visit the Town website.
Paint the Colors of Summer - Class
Join us for a nature-themed watercolor & sketching workshop with Gael Clauson & Patti Warren. Class is free and materials are provided.
For young adults and adults. No experience needed.
Session limited to 12 people. Please visit or call the library during open hours to reserve your spot.
802-484-7205
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Summer Story Time
Join us for stories and activities and to play with friends. Open to all ages. This year's theme is "Unearth a Story!" This summer we will be exploring fossils, dinosaurs, archeology, history, and more through books, art, and activities. Story times and activities will take place every Saturday at 10 am throughout the summer.
Summer Story Time
Join us for stories and activities and to play with friends. Open to all ages. This year's theme is "Unearth a Story!" This summer we will be exploring fossils, dinosaurs, archeology, history, and more through books, art, and activities. Story times and activities will take place every Saturday at 10 am throughout the summer.
Summer Story Time
Join us for stories and activities and to play with friends. Open to all ages. This year's theme is "Unearth a Story!" This summer we will be exploring fossils, dinosaurs, archeology, history, and more through books, art, and activities. Story times and activities will take place every Saturday at 10 am throughout the summer.
Writer's Group
A local group of writers who meet twice monthly. New members are always welcome.
Books in the Woods
Have you read any good books that have inspired you about the outdoors, nature, or the climate? Join folks from the Mary Blood Library and the Mt. Ascutney Interpreter for a hike to a woodsy spot to share a book you've read or hear about what others have read! This could be anything from a non-fiction book, a memoir, a fantasy novel, a gardening book, or a thriller that takes place in the woods.
A few suggestions: A Walk in the Woods; How to Love a Forest; The Last Child in the Woods; The Hike; The Snow Child; Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures; Prodigal Summer; Serviceberry; Migrations; The Trail; Wild Ideas; Grandma Gatewood’s Walk; The Overstory; The God of the Woods; The Hidden Life of Trees. And there are so many others! We’ll have the “books in the woods” outing on July 18th, so you have time for a good read. Enjoy!
If it rains we will reschedule for a later date.
Summer Story Time
Join us for stories and activities and to play with friends. Open to all ages. This year's theme is "Unearth a Story!" This summer we will be exploring fossils, dinosaurs, archeology, history, and more through books, art, and activities. Story times and activities will take place every Saturday at 10 am throughout the summer.
Mystery Artifacts: How Museums Help Share the Past
Join the Vermont Historical Society to investigate how museums help share the past!
The program includes a read aloud of Paul Fleishman's The Matchbox Diary and a close-looking activity with artifacts from the museum collection.
All participating youth will receive a free family pass to continue their exploration at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.
(Recommended for grades K-3 but all are welcome.)
Summer Story Time
Join us for stories and activities and to play with friends. Open to all ages. This year's theme is "Unearth a Story!" This summer we will be exploring fossils, dinosaurs, archeology, history, and more through books, art, and activities. Story times and activities will take place every Saturday at 10 am throughout the summer.
Savvy Seniors: StoryWorth
Jo Keiller will speak to us about StoryWorth, a program that sends prompts to spark your memories, then publishes your written words in a hardbound book as a memoir for your future generations.
Writer's Group
A local group of writers who meet twice monthly. New members are always welcome.
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Smart, silly, and endlessly fun, this high-energy musical brings the beloved songs of TV’s Schoolhouse Rock to life.
From “Conjunction Junction” to “I’m Just a Bill,” these unforgettable tunes turn grammar, math, history, and science into joyful storytelling. The show bursts with humor and invites audiences of all generations to laugh and rediscover just how fun learning can be.
This free, touring production will be performed by artists in Weston’s Young Company at community partner venues throughout Southern Vermont.
Hosted at the West Windsor Town Hall.
Box Office Phone: 802-824-5288
Box Office Email: tickets@westontheater.org
Summer Story Time
Join us for stories and activities and to play with friends. Open to all ages.
This year's theme is "Unearth a Story!" This summer we will be exploring fossils, dinosaurs, archeology, history, and more through books, art, and activities. Story times and activities will take place every Saturday at 10 am throughout the summer.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Brunch!
Join us for stories, activities, and brunch foods as we kick off a summer of reading. This year's theme is "Unearth a Story!" This summer we will be exploring fossils, dinosaurs, archeology, history, and more through books, art, and activities. Story times and activities will take place every Saturday at 10 am throughout the summer.
Writer's Group
A local group of writers who meet twice monthly. New members are always welcome.
A Dramatic Constitution: A Vermont Humanities Program
While the United States Constitution is small in size, it is large enough to support our most dramatic disagreements. Beginning with the clash between slave states and free states, we have staged all of our controversies on the Articles and Amendments. Even during the Civil War, the Constitution held.
Once again we are divided on the merits of the Constitution: can it redeem us or is it a convenient cloak for white supremacy? Neither a divine document nor a tool of elites, the Constitution might also be seen as an invitation to develop the habits of civic friendship.
This Program is Supported by the Vermont Humanities Council.
The Library's 125th Anniversary Reception
Our little library is turning 125 years old! Join us to share food, meet some of the Library Trustees, and learn about what has changed at the library in the last 125 years, and the last handful of years. At 6:30, Professor Meg Mott will give her presentation on the Constitution, as we reflect on the country’s 250 year history.