Upcoming Events
July Programs at the Library
July 2026 Summer Programs
Programs are free and open to all. Unless otherwise noted, events take place at Greensboro Free Library.
Please check our website for updates, schedule changes, and additional events.
Kids & Families
Thursday, July 2 at 10:00 AM
Eat Like a Brontosaurus
Explore herbivore salads with lots of fun tools like peelers, scissors, and salad spinners with Reeve from CAE.
Saturday, July 4 at 9:00 AM
GFL Annual Book Sale Fundraiser
Browse great used books, support the library, and stop by for some cotton candy.
Tuesday, July 7 at 10:00 AM
Gotta Find ’Em All! A Paleontological and Pokémon-Inspired Choose-Your-Own-Adventure
With Middlebury College.
Thursday, July 9 at 10:00 AM
Dinosaur Storytime
Local paleontologist Alison Stegner will share stories, crafts, and activities in a storytime for young kids and their families.
Tuesday, July 14 at 10:00 AM
Clay Tablet Making
Join local artist Emma Podolin to explore making our own clay tablets, inspired by the earliest libraries. Please pre-register at greensborokids@gmail.com.
Thursday, July 16 at 10:00 AM
Storytelling and Book Giveaway
CLiF storytelling event at the park in Greensboro Bend. Join us at the 4 Seasons of Early Learning Preschool in case of rain. Every child is invited to choose two free, new books to keep.
Tuesday, July 21 at 10:00 AM
Mystery Artifacts
Join the Vermont Historical Society to investigate how museums help share the past.
Thursday, July 23 at 10:00 AM
Heidi Wilson Singing Workshop
All ages singing workshop with local songcrafter Heidi Wilson.
Tuesday, July 28 at 10:00 AM
Primitive Painting
Explore art with natural materials.
Thursday, July 30 at 10:00 AM
Very Hungry Caterpillar Puppet Show
With Sarah Speltzer.
Adult Programs
Thursday, July 2 at 4:00 PM
The Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted
A Vermont Humanities program with John Vincent of Revolutionary Press.
Tuesday, July 7 at 5:30 PM
Spanish Conversation
Join Spanish teacher Anna Kehler every Tuesday evening to practice speaking in Spanish. All levels welcome.
Wednesday, July 8 at 4:00 PM
Author Talk: Tim Breen
Tim Breen will discuss his book The American Revolution on Trial: A New Nation Confronts the Burden of Independence.
Thursday, July 9 at 11:00 AM
Death Cafe
An open and welcoming conversation about topics surrounding death.
Tuesday, July 14 at 2:00 PM
Painting Workshop
Painting Outside the Lines with local artist Nancy Riege. Ages 12 to adult. Registration required. Please email info@greensborofreelibrary.org to register.
Wednesday, July 29 at 7:00 PM
Author Talk: Jodi Lew-Smith
Join Jodi to learn about her book Asa James, a work of historical fiction set in Vermont.
Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 PM
GFL Book Club Discussion
Our informal book club meets in person at the library every last Thursday of the month.
More Programs Coming Soon
Additional summer programs may be added for August. Please check our website for the latest schedule, updates, and newly added events.
Greensboro Free Library
53 Wilson Street, Greensboro, VT 05841
802-533-2531
greensborofreelibrary.org
Spanish Conversation Group
Spanish Conversation Group
Every Tuesday at 5:30 pm
Greensboro Free Library
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Spanish conversation group with Anna Kehler.
This is an informal space for anyone interested in practicing or learning Spanish, whether you are just starting out, brushing up after years away, or already comfortable speaking. All levels are welcome.
The group is low pressure, conversational, and easy to drop into whenever you can. Come listen, speak, ask questions, and learn alongside others in a friendly community setting.
No registration required.
Questions:
info@greensborofreelibrary.org
annakehler@gmail.com
Local Author Talk with Timothy Breen
Author Talk with T.H. Breen
Wednesday, July 8 at 4:00 PM
Join us at the Greensboro Free Library for a talk with local author and historian T.H. Breen on his recent book, The American Revolution on Trial: A New Nation Confronts the Burden of Independence.
Breen will explore a central question from the early years of the American Revolution: how does a new country demonstrate to the world that it is prepared to uphold the rule of law? During the winter of 1778, in the midst of revolution, a dramatic trial forced an American community to confront the full implications of independence from Great Britain and reconsider the cultural and political values of a struggling new nation.
T.H. Breen is the author of more than ten books and has taught at Northwestern University, Yale, and Caltech. He has also held distinguished appointments at Oxford University, Cambridge University, and the Library of Congress.
This program is free and open to the public.
July Art Exhibition & Painting Workshop
Painting Outside the Lines
July Art Exhibition & Painting Workshop
This July art exhibition at the Greensboro Free Library will feature expressive paintings and selected pottery. Visitors are invited to stop in throughout the month of July during regular library hours to slow down, look closely, and enjoy the work.
A free accompanying Painting Workshop will be held on Tuesday, July 14 at 2:00 PM. Participants will explore color, paper, and water in a relaxed and welcoming setting. No prior art experience is needed.
Come explore and paint in ways you may never have tried before. Set aside self-criticism and expectations as we have fun with color, paper, and water.
Registration is required for the workshop. Suggested for ages 12 to adult.
To register, email info@greensborofreelibrary.org.
Spanish Conversation Group
Spanish Conversation Group
Every Tuesday at 5:30 pm
Greensboro Free Library
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Spanish conversation group with Anna Kehler.
This is an informal space for anyone interested in practicing or learning Spanish, whether you are just starting out, brushing up after years away, or already comfortable speaking. All levels are welcome.
The group is low pressure, conversational, and easy to drop into whenever you can. Come listen, speak, ask questions, and learn alongside others in a friendly community setting.
No registration required.
Questions:
info@greensborofreelibrary.org
annakehler@gmail.com
The Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted
A Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted
A Vermont Humanities Program with John Vincent of A Revolutionary Press
Thursday, July 2 at 4:00 PM
Greensboro Free Library
“We The People” are invited to the Greensboro Free Library for A Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted, a hands-on Vermont Humanities presentation with John Vincent, letterpress printer and director of A Revolutionary Press in New Haven, Vermont.
This program explores the history of printing during the American Revolution and the powerful role printed materials played in sharing ideas, shaping public conversation, and helping movements take root. When the handwritten Declaration of Independence was delivered to a local print shop on the evening of July 4, 1776, it had to be set by hand, one letter at a time, locked into the press, and printed one copy at a time.
John Vincent brings this history to life through conversation, demonstration, and an old printing press. At A Revolutionary Press, Vincent continues to use deliberate, hands-on letterpress methods to share the words of radical and visionary thinkers, connecting the work of early American printers with questions that still matter today.
Participants will have the opportunity to gather around the press, learn about the process of letterpress printing, and try their hand at pulling a broadside. Attendees may be able to bring home a printed piece from the event.
Together, we will reflect on how printed words helped shape the Revolution of 1776 and imagine what “The Next Revolution” could mean for the present and future.
This program is free and open to the public.
The Bees of Vermont
The Bees of Vermont
Join Spencer Hardy of the Vermont Center for Ecostudies for an engaging program on the fascinating world of Vermont’s native bees. Vermont is home to roughly 350 species of wild bees, each with its own role in our local ecosystems.
This program will explore the natural history, identification, and conservation of Vermont’s bees, as well as their relationship with the European honey bee, the only honey-producing bee species in the United States.
Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of these important pollinators and small actions we can all take to make our communities more bee friendly.
Spanish Conversation Group
Spanish Conversation Group
Every Tuesday at 5:30 pm
Greensboro Free Library
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Spanish conversation group with Anna Kehler.
This is an informal space for anyone interested in practicing or learning Spanish, whether you are just starting out, brushing up after years away, or already comfortable speaking. All levels are welcome.
The group is low pressure, conversational, and easy to drop into whenever you can. Come listen, speak, ask questions, and learn alongside others in a friendly community setting.
No registration required.
Questions:
info@greensborofreelibrary.org
annakehler@gmail.com
Death Cafe
An open, respectful space for conversation about death and dying.
All are welcome. Conversation is informal and participant-led.
Spanish Conversation Group
Spanish Conversation Group
Every Tuesday at 5:30 pm
Greensboro Free Library
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Spanish conversation group with Anna Kehler.
This is an informal space for anyone interested in practicing or learning Spanish, whether you are just starting out, brushing up after years away, or already comfortable speaking. All levels are welcome.
The group is low pressure, conversational, and easy to drop into whenever you can. Come listen, speak, ask questions, and learn alongside others in a friendly community setting.
No registration required.
Questions:
info@greensborofreelibrary.org
annakehler@gmail.com
Vermont Sampler Stories
Vermont Sampler Stories
Vermont Sampler Stories
Thursday, May 28
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Greensboro Free Library
Join us for an evening with Michele Pagán exploring the history and stories behind 19th century Vermont schoolgirl samplers.
These pieces of needlework offer a fascinating glimpse into early female education, family life, local history, and the values that shaped communities in Vermont. Michele’s presentation draws from her research into the Revolutionary War ancestors of the girls who created these samplers and the broader cultural history surrounding them.
Michele Pagán is a textile conservator and researcher based in East Dorset, Vermont. Her work focuses on preserving and studying historic textiles, and she currently serves as Special Projects Coordinator for the Vermont Sampler Initiative.
This program is sponsored by Vermont Humanities and is free and open to the public.
Questions:
director@greensborofreelibrary.org
802-533-2531
Bird Walk – Bear Glen Trails
Bird Walk – Bear Glen Trails
Saturday, May 24
7:00 AM
Join us for a spring bird walk and spend a quiet morning observing and learning about the birds in our area.
These walks are open to all and welcome a range of experience levels. Whether you are new to birding or have been at it for years, it is a good opportunity to slow down, listen, and spend time outdoors together. Families are welcome. Participants should be comfortable walking at a relaxed pace and able to stay fairly quiet during observation.
This walk will be led by JoAnn Hanowski of Vermont Audubon and will take place at Bear Glen Trails.
Date: Saturday, May 24
Meeting Location: Meet at the end of Collier Road
Time: 7:00 AM
Please register at the library, call 802-533-2531, or email greensborofree@gmail.com
Floral Art Workshop - Marger Cecilia Villamizar
Ikebana-Inspired Upcycled Floral Art Workshop
Thursday, May 21 at 5:00 pm
Greensboro Free Library
Join exhibiting artist Marger Cecilia Villamizar for a hands-on workshop exploring Ikebana-inspired floral art using foraged, natural, and upcycled materials.
Ikebana is a Japanese style of flower arranging that emphasizes simplicity, balance, natural forms, and thoughtful placement. This workshop will take a flexible and creative approach, using branches, leaves, flowers, and found materials to create unique arrangements with intention and care.
Marger will provide a variety of materials for participants to work with and bring home. Participants are also encouraged to bring some of their own materials if they would like, such as branches, dried plants, flowers, seed pods, fabric, or other natural objects.
This workshop is connected to Marger’s month-long exhibition currently on view at the library through June 2.
Registration is required. Space is limited to 10 participants.
To register, please complete the form below or contact the library:
director@greensborofreelibrary.org
802-533-2531
Bird Walk – Bathtub Rock / Porter Brook
Bird Walk – Bathtub Rock / Porter Brook
Saturday, May 17
7:00 AM
Join us for a spring bird walk and spend a quiet morning observing and learning about the birds in our area.
These walks are open to all and welcome a range of experience levels. Whether you are new to birding or have been at it for years, it is a good opportunity to slow down, listen, and spend time outdoors together. Families are welcome. Participants should be comfortable walking at a relaxed pace and able to stay fairly quiet during observation.
This walk will be led by Chris Steel and will take place at Bathtub Rock / Porter Brook.
Date: Saturday, May 17
Location: Meet at the Highland Lodge
Time: 7:00 AM
Please register at the library, call 802-533-2531, or email greensborofree@gmail.com
Death Cafe
An open, respectful space for conversation about death and dying.
All are welcome. Conversation is informal and participant-led.
Art Exhibition - Marger Cecilia Villamizar
May Exhibition – Marger Cecilia Villamizar
On view May 7 – June 2
The Greensboro Free Library is pleased to present an exhibition of work by Marger Cecilia Villamizar.
Originally from the Venezuelan Andes and now based in Vermont, Marger’s work is inspired by mountains, plants, and the rhythms of the natural world. Drawing on nearly three decades as a floral designer, she creates botanical and Ikebana-inspired pieces using foraged and natural materials, including branches, plant cuttings, fabric, and paper.
The exhibition includes sculptural floral arrangements and wall-based work, along with a central installation, The Tree of Collective Intentions (El Árbol de las Intenciones Colectivas). This interactive piece invites visitors to pause, reflect, and contribute their own intentions as part of the display.
Some works will be available for purchase.
Workshop – May 21 at 5:00 pm
Marger will also offer a hands-on workshop, Ikebana-Inspired Upcycled Floral Art. Participants will create their own arrangements using locally sourced and foraged materials, with an emphasis on creativity, reuse, and connection to place.
Space is limited. To register, please fill out the form below or email director@greensborofreelibrary.org.
Library Clean-up Day
Library Clean-Up Day
Friday, May 1 at 12:00 pm
Join us for a bit of spring cleanup at the library.
We’ll spend some time freshening up both the outdoor spaces and inside the building. The main focus will be spreading mulch and weeding the garden, along with a few other small projects as time allows.
If you’re able to stop by, even for a short time, it would be a big help. No need to stay the whole time.
If you have them, feel free to bring:
Garden or lawn rakes
A wheelbarrow
Gloves
Warm clothes (It might be a bit chilly)
We’ll have a few snacks on hand, and you’re welcome to bring something to share if you’d like.
Thanks for helping us take care of the space.
Plant a Garden! At Wilson Farm
Join us at Wilson Farm to fill a garden flat with potting soil and plant a diverse array of plants to take home.
Morels & Spring Mycology
Morels and Spring Mycology with Annabelle Langlois
Thursday, April 23 at 5:00 PM:
Join Annabelle Langlois from Kingdom Fungi for an evening focused on spring mushroom hunting in Vermont. We will cover which species to look for this time of year, with a large portion of the program dedicated to morel hunting and recent findings about their diversity and ecology. In the upstairs meeting room of the Library. Free and open to all.
Sampler Circus Class for Youth
This April, the Greensboro Free Library is partnering with the New England Center for Circus Arts to bring a free circus sampler class to local youth during April break week.
Astronomy in Peacham!
Please note this program is at the Northern Skies Observatory in Peacham.
Astronomy Wednesdays at the Library
The Greensboro Free Library is excited to announce a new Astronomy series with Bobby Farlice Rubio for kids and families.
Death Cafe Movie Night
An open, respectful space for conversation about death and dying.
All are welcome. Conversation is informal and participant-led.
Astronomy Wednesdays at the Library
The Greensboro Free Library is excited to announce a new Astronomy series with Bobby Farlice Rubio for kids and families.
Community Comfort Food and Chili Dinner
This evening is both a fundraiser and a celebration of community. Proceeds support the library’s programs, collections, and services, helping us continue to serve readers, learners, and neighbors of all ages.
Postponed - Robotics for Kids and Families
Postponed - Please check back for updates.
Join us for an afternoon of hands on engineering fun with the St. Johnsbury Academy Robotics Club.
Death Cafe
An open, respectful space for conversation about death and dying.
All are welcome. Conversation is informal and participant-led.
Astronomy Wednesdays at the Library
The Greensboro Free Library is excited to announce a new Astronomy series with Bobby Farlice Rubio for kids and families.
Artist Talk with Mary Young
Join us for an afternoon reception and informal talk as Mary shares about her process and inspiration.
Scrabble History and Play
Join us to hear Stanley Parsons share stories about running a sawmill in Hardwick that was once the largest supplier of Scrabble pieces