Wardsboro Public Library

08/26/2026

The Wardsboro Library will be CLOSED this Saturday, August 26 for work on the building.

Come in tomorrow 2-7 if you want something to read over the weekend!

08/19/2026

Big Day Tomorrow!

From 3pm-4pm, the Library will host the Vermont Museum of Natural History for AMONG DINOSAURS, a presentation about prehistorical mammals, ancient ocean invertebrates, fossils and more! You'll also get to meet some of the Museum's animal ambassadors.

Then, stick around for our COMMUNITY COOKOUT at 5pm. The Library will be grilling up and serving burgers and hot dogs under the big tent. We'll also have ICE CREAM for all to celebrate this summer's readers and award prizes for Most Bingo Sheets and Most Reading. All bingo sheets and reading logs are due by 5pm.

Bring a dish to share or just come get a burger, play some lawn games, and enjoy the company of your neighbors!

08/15/2026

Join us next Thursday, August 20 at 3pm for a presentation on prehistoric life with the Vermont Museum of Natural History.

Stay afterwards for our Community Cookout and Summer Reading Ice Cream Party starting at 5pm. Free hot dogs, ice cream, and books for all! Bring a dish to share or just bring yourself.

08/12/2026

Join us next Thursday, August 20 5-6:30pm for our final Community Cookout of the summer! The Library will be providing hotdogs and combining this event with our End of Summer Ice Cream Party to award our Summer Readers. If you'd like, you can bring a dish to share. Or just show up for hot dogs, ice cream, lawn games, and a free book!

Summer Reading participants have 1 week to keep working on Bingo Sheets and Reading Logs before turning them in at the Library before 5pm Thursday, August 20 in order to qualify for prizes for the Most Bingo Sheets completed and Most Reading.

See you there!

07/30/2026

Join local artist Jane May Jones for a presentation on the Benefits of Sketchbook Journaling next Wednesday, August 5 at 10:30am.

Jane will discuss her experiences journaliing this way and bring along 20 years worth of sketchbooks to display.

There is no requirement to register for this presentation, just come with an open mind and an artist's heart!

07/16/2026

While the air quality has improved since yesterday, not everyone is having fun being outside today.

We're still holding our monthly Community Cookout today at 5pm, but we will be setting up tables inside to eat. We have the grill set up on the back lawn for anyone who would like to use it (the Library will be providing hotdogs!) and a couple small tents and tables for those who do want to be outside, but offering an air conditioned inside space as well.

Stop by and see your neighbors, have a bite, and maybe check out a book!

07/03/2026

We're closed tomorrow for the 4th of July but you can still see us at the parade!

Watch for the Library float with volunteers and trustees dressed up as characters from one of our most popular children's books.

Visit the Library Book Sale for an amazing selection of used and like-new books, audiobooks, and DVDs. As always, every kids gets a free book!

Make sure you get a ticket for our annual duck race for a chance to win 50% of the proceeds. The ducks race in the Wardsboro Brook at 1pm.

See you there!

07/02/2026

There are still a few more open spots in our Watercolor Class next Wednesday, July 8.

Local artist Jane May Jones will lead a workshop teaching different watercolor techniques to create a painting similar to the one shown. No experience is necessary and all materials (and snacks!) are provided.

RSVPs are required. Visit the link below to sign up.
https://www.wardsboropubliclibrary.org/event-details/watercolor-and-collage-class-4

07/01/2026

It's hot out there and getting hotter!

Don't forget that your local library is a great resource on days like this. Come in to sit in the air conditioning, get a cold cup of water, use the free WIFI, and browse our collection of books and magazines or check out the VINS live eagle cam on the big screen.

Or come help us finish our community puzzle! We've been working on this very beautiful, very tricky one since January and maybe this is the week it gets completed!

The Library is open Tues and Wed 10-5, Thur 2-7 and Sat 10-2. We will be closed this Saturday for the 4th of July but you can see us in the parade, at the Library Book Sale, or selling tickets for the 11th annual Duck Race!

06/23/2026

New Summer Art Classes at the Library!

Join local artist Jane May Jones for Watercolor Workshops at the Library. Participants will paint an original watercolor similar to those shown in one session. No experience is needed and all materials are provided.

These classes are free and available to all (under 12 must be accompanied by an adult) but space is limited and an RSVP is required.

Use the links below to sign up.

July 8: https://www.wardsboropubliclibrary.org/event-details/watercolor-and-collage-class-4

August 12: https://www.wardsboropubliclibrary.org/event-details/watercolor-class-3

Create your own watercolor painting with Vermont artist Jane May Jones. RSVP Required