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Gallery
This is an invitation for you to come see the latest exhibit at the Greensboro Free Library. It is views of Caspian Lake done by local residents in a variety of media. They are done in acrylic on canvas board and wood, colored pencil, a paper collage, oil on canvas, pastels, photographs, a photo montage, prints, stained glass mosaic, watercolor, and woodblock print.
Poetry Exhibit
Currently exhibiting is a poetry exhibit featuring Vermonter’s poems about Spring. Help us fill a branch with haiku-poem buds and flowers or send us your longer poem and we’ll print it for display.
Exhibits have been done by local craftsmen. Several are available for either a donation to the library or for a fee.
Many thanks to the owners who have given them to the library for showing in the gallery so you can enjoy the views of Caspian.
Programs & Events
Programming for Children
All welcome to these free events!
| After-school Program We will walk from the Lakeview after school and anyone else (ie. homeschool or a different school) is welcome to meet us at the library around 3 pm. Snacks, crafts, activities, games, Legos, stories and play time. Please pre-register by contacting me at [email protected] . | Tues 3-5 PM |
| Preschool Story Hour – Ages 0-6 Enjoy stories, songs, crafts! | Thur 10:30 AM |
| Homeschool Group – Ages 6-12 Join our multi age homeschool group and engage in stories, games, conversation and crafts. We will enjoy themed stories throughout the school year, participate in some field trips and service projects, and play. Contact youth librarian Emily Purdy at [email protected] with questions or ideas. | Fri 10:30 AM |
| Arts and Animals with Rob Mullen Wildlife artist Rob Mullen will join us to talk about his art and the animals and environments he has come to know. Kids are welcome to spend time making art with Rob in the Makerspace after the presentation. This is geared for youth ages 6-12 but everyone is welcome. You can see Rob’s work at https://www.paintnpaddlestudio.com/. | Friday April 26th at 10:30 |
| Makerspace! As always, come in and explore our Makerspace any time the library is open. There are arts and crafts supplies and ideas, dress up, blocks, legos, snapcircuits, turing tumble, and more! | |
| Red Clover Chronicle! Youth are invited to write for the year round Red Clover Chronicle! A youth newspaper hosted by the Greensboro Free Library. Draw pictures, write articles, jokes, calendar items, book reviews, nature observations, etc. Please submit (nothing larger than 8 1/2″ X 7″ or a half page of legal sized paper) to the library by the first of any given month. There is an envelope hanging on a clipboard in the makerspace to gather submissions. Contact Daniela Dimarco at [email protected] or Megan Hall at [email protected] with questions. |
Programming for Adults
| Spanish Conversation Hour with Anna Kehler Come practice your Spanish with Anna. | April 2nd & 9th 5:30 – 6:30 PM |
| Death Cafe with Sharon Putney Learn more about death and dying in this open conversation on topics about it. | Thursday April 11th 11:00 Am |
| Create a Living Will with Vermont Ethics Network You will get expert guidance on writing your own Advanced Directive for emergency and end-of-life care. There will be fillable forms & instructions to make the task easy. | Tuesday April 16th 11:00 AM |
| April Library Book Club – Frankenstein by Mary Shelley “At this challenge, Mary Shelley began work on the ‘ghost story’ that was to evolve into the most celebrated horror novel in literary history. Frankenstein was published the next year and become the rage of London. In the generations since, the story of Victor Frankenstein and the monster he created has been read by millions all over the world. It has inspired hundreds of imitations, but it has never been equaled for its masterful manipulation of the elements of horror and suspense.” — Amazon.com Email [email protected] to learn more or to be added to our book club e-mail list. Find the ZOOM link in our website calendar at www.greensborofree.org | April 25th at 1:00 PM or via ZOOM |
| 5-Minute 0-Waste DIY Class Learn quick recipes and techniques to save money and reduce plastic waste. Making detergents, bread, yogurt and self-care products will all the demonstrated. Contact the library if you have a recipe or technique to share, as we’d like share as many as possible. | Tuesday April 30th 5:00 PM Greensboro United Church Kitchen |
| Spring Bird Walks – 2024 Learn what birds have returned. Enjoy them in their natural habitats as you enjoy Greensboro. Join John Schweizer (Vermont Audubon) at the Library on May 19th at 7:00 AM. Walk down Church Lane, Lazy Lane and High Pines. Maybe you’ll see a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird. On May 26th at 7:00 AM, meet at The Highland Lodge to walk at Bathtub Rock Road and Porter Brook with Chris Steel (Greensboro Conservation Commission) and see if you see any Cedar Waxwings June 2nd, Joann Hanowski (Vermont Audubon) will take you down the Bear Glen Trails. Meet her at 7:00 AM at the end of Collier Road. For more information and loaner binoculars contact Paula Davison at the Greensboro Free Library either 802-533-2531 or [email protected] | May 19th 7:00 AM Greensboro Free Library May 26th Highland Lodge June 2nd End of Collier Road |
| Free Tax Preparation with AARP TAX-AIDE For taxpayers from Greensboro and Hardwick, call (802)441-3220 to make an appointment. IRS-Certified Volunteers will offer free tax preparation to all ages of low and middle income tax payers (with special attention to those 50+). You do not need to be an AARP member to use this service. This service is offered at the Greensboro Free Library for Federal Taxes, Vermont taxes, Renter Claim, Homestead Declaration and Property Tax Adjustment Claim. One of 5000+ AARP TAX-AIDE sites helping over 50 million taxpayers since 1968. It is a program of the AARP Foundation, offered in conjunction with the IRS. | Open Feb to Apr 15 at Greensboro Free Library |
| Invasive Plants in Greensboro View the invasive plants that are in Greensboro. Learn what species are likely to cause economic or environmental harm or to harm human health. See how to identify them and more importantly how to control them in this presentation from William Marlier available here https://greensborofreelibrary.org/invasives-presentation-fall-2023/ | |
| Lending Library – Long Term Laptops Several laptops are available to be loaned out for a period of 3 months with renewals often accepted. Ask at the front desk or email [email protected] for more information. Consider it for your homeschooler or business. | |
| Free Vegetables! Vegetables are available for everyone on Thursdays and while supplies last with thanks to local farmers, volunteers, and Salvation Farms. Stay healthy and fed! |
Upstairs Book Sale
The Book Sale is open (upstairs in the library) whenever the library is open.