Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of America's most influential artistic icons. Most famous for his groundbreaking "Combines"—painting and sculpture hybrids that often incorporated everyday objects—American artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) created within a range of mediums, including collage, performance, photography, and printmaking. But a connective tissue through it all was his fascination with flight. The Ascent of Rauschenberg explores the flight motif across his work, spanning birds, insects, aviation, spaceflight, sensory experiences, and metaphors for his own life. More than 150 images reveal the vibrant scope of his work,...

Meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m, Town Office Building Lobby. Contact us at 802-257-0150 to join and get a book! In October, we will discuss James by Percival Everett. A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view • In development as a feature film to be produced by Steven SpielbergKIRKUS PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • A Best Book of the Year: The New York Times Book Review, LA Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Economist, TIME, and more."Genius"—The Atlantic • "A masterpiece that will help redefine one of the classics of American literature, while...

The FIRST LEGO League Challenge is the core competitive division of the FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL), designed for students ages 9–14, It’s a STEM-focused program that blends building, coding, research, and presentation to solve real-world problems. We have room for a few more team members. Join us! There will be 12 bi-weekly sessions and our last meeting is expected to be Friday, March 5 at 4 p.m. There is a one-time $20 fee for supplies. Participation is limited. Signup by calling 802-275-0150. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact VernonFreeLibrary@comcast.net or call Gail Zachariah at 802-257-0150. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Come have a playdate at the library! Join us for a weekly drop-in social and play program for children 5 and under and their grown-ups. Children will get a chance to play and socialize with others their age. Adults can play with the kids and network and trade stories and tips with other adults. Moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters, caregivers – all are welcome! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact VernonFreeLibrary@comcast.net or call Gail Zachariah at 802-257-0150. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Calling all Adults and Kids! Come join us for a fun relaxed weekly craft using a variety of materials each week! Bring your own creative project to work on or use our supplies to create something new. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact VernonFreeLibrary@comcast.net or call Gail Zachariah at 802-257-0150. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Pokémon Club is a 45-minute program for grades K-5th grade.Join fellow Pokémon fanatics for a monthly Pokémon meet-up. We'll learn about the trading card game, show off our cards, and draw our favorite characters.All experience levels welcome! Don't have Pokémon cards of your own, or want to try some new ones out? The library has plenty of extras here!Come with friends or make new ones!Registration is not required. Pokémon Club aims to be inclusive and welcoming to all young players, regardless of their skill level or familiarity with Pokémon. Pokémon Club is not intended to be competitive. It will be a space exclusively for casual play and learning. Trading Pokémon cards is not part of this program. Vernon Free Library...

Come have a playdate at the library! Join us for a weekly drop-in social and play program for children 5 and under and their grown-ups. Children will get a chance to play and socialize with others their age. Adults can play with the kids and network and trade stories and tips with other adults. Moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters, caregivers – all are welcome! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact VernonFreeLibrary@comcast.net or call Gail Zachariah at 802-257-0150. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Calling all Adults and Kids! Come join us for a fun relaxed weekly craft using a variety of materials each week! Bring your own creative project to work on or use our supplies to create something new. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact VernonFreeLibrary@comcast.net or call Gail Zachariah at 802-257-0150. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

The FIRST LEGO League Challenge is the core competitive division of the FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL), designed for students ages 9–14, It’s a STEM-focused program that blends building, coding, research, and presentation to solve real-world problems. There will be 12 bi-weekly sessions and our last meeting is expected to be Friday, March 5 at 4 p.m.

Come have a playdate at the library! Join us for a weekly drop-in social and play program for children 5 and under and their grown-ups. Children will get a chance to play and socialize with others their age. Adults can play with the kids and network and trade stories and tips with other adults. Moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters, caregivers – all are welcome! Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact VernonFreeLibrary@comcast.net or call Gail Zachariah at 802-257-0150. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

Calling all Adults and Kids! Come join us for a fun relaxed weekly craft using a variety of materials each week! Bring your own creative project to work on or use our supplies to create something new. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact VernonFreeLibrary@comcast.net or call Gail Zachariah at 802-257-0150. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.