Past Events

  • Maureen Johnson: Truly Devious

    Burlington

    Saturday, September 22 at 1:00 pm to at 3:00 pm

    Join us for a book signing and meet and greet with Maureen Johnson.

    ABOUT THE BOOK:  New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson weaves a delicate tale of murder and mystery in the first book of a striking new series, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and E. Lockhart.

    Ellingham Academy is a famous private school in Vermont for the brightest thinkers, inventors, and artists. It was founded by Albert Ellingham, an early twentieth century tycoon, who wanted to make a wonderful place full of riddles, twisting pathways, and gardens. “A place,” he said, “...

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  • John Churchman: Alpaca Lunch

    Rutland

    Saturday, September 22 at 11:00 am

    Join John Churchman for a story time and book signing featuring the newest Sweet Pea & Friends book, Alpaca Lunch!

    ABOUT THE BOOK:  A fourth book by the authors of the media sensation and instant New York Times bestseller The SheepOver, featuring an adventurous young alpaca who discovers new foods growing around the farm. 
    Poppy the alpaca is excited to discover new plants, fruits, and vegetables growing around Moonrise Farm. She tries dandelions in the spring, strawberries in the summer, pumpkins in the...

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  • Robert Broder: Paul and His Ukulele

    Burlington

    Saturday, September 22 at 11:00 am

    Join us for a story time with Robert Broder!

    ABOUT THE BOOK:  Not all who wander are lost, sometimes they’re just searching for a new song.
    Paul was given a present. “A guitar?” said Paul. “It’s a ukulele.” said his parents. Paul loved his ukulele and spent all his time crafting his own song. As he got older, Paul knew it was time to head out in search of something new. When his travels took him to one small town, the unexpected happened. But from unexpected circumstances can come new friendships and new experiences. And maybe that new song he’s been looking for.

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  • Story Time: Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

    Essex

    Saturday, September 22 at 11:00 am

    Join us for a story time - and to decorate buckets and add glass beads to take home!

  • Laurie Forest: The Iron Flower *Book Launch*

    Burlington

    Thursday, September 20 at 7:00 pm

    Join Laurie Forest to celebrate the launch of The Iron Flower! Laurie will be bringing blue flower cupcakes, and blue flower tattoos for anyone wearing blue! (While supplies last.)

    ABOUT THE BOOK:  In this magical sequel to The Black Witch, Elloren Gardner must embrace a power she never knew she had to hold back the dark forces sweeping across Erthia.

    Elloren Gardner and her friends were only seeking to right a few wrongs when they rescued a Selkie and freed a military dragon. The last thing they expected was to be thrust into a realm-wide...

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  • Thea Lewis: Wicked Vermont

    Rutland

    Thursday, September 20 at 6:30 pm

    Join Thea Lewis for a talk on new book, Wicked Vermont.

    ABOUT THE BOOK:  Vermont is a picturesque landscape, but the idyllic setting hides a sometimes dark and desperate past. H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer, may have been the University of Vermont's deadliest student. A Burlington resident made an empire partly by carrying contraband goods to and from Canada. The first United States president subject to a birther movement wasn't 44, but a much lower number. A Burlington schoolboy ran away with the circus and became an international sensation under the big top. Author Thea...

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  • Story Time: Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

    Essex

    Wednesday, September 19 at 10:00 am

    Join us for a story time - and to decorate buckets and add glass beads to take home!

  • Erin Rounds: Charlotte's Bones (Chester Fall Festival)

    Chester

    Sunday, September 16 at 12:00 pm to at 2:00 pm

    Join us for a meet and greet and book signing with author Erin Rounds, featuring her new book, Charlotte's Bones!

    ABOUT THE BOOK:  Many thousands of years ago, when a sheet of ice up to a mile thick began to let go of the land, the Atlantic Ocean flooded great valleys that had been scooped out by glaciers, and the salty waves of an inland sea lapped the green hills of Vermont. Into this arm of the sea swam Charlotte. Her milky, smooth, muscled body sliced slowly through the water like scissors through silk. Like a chirping canary, her voice echoed...

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  • Pat Goudey O'Brien & Lisa Halvorsen: Backroads & Byways of Vermont

    Rutland

    Saturday, September 15 at 12:00 pm to at 2:00 pm

    Join Pat Goudey O'Brien and Lisa Halvorsen for a meet and greet and book signing at Phoenix! Backroads & Byways of Vermont is an all new guide to the scenic routes of our state.

    ABOUT THE BOOK:  Vermont is bigger than it looks. This may be one of the country’s smallest states but the more you drive here, the more beauty you uncover. While drives do include popular resort towns, the focus is on getting away from tourist hubs. This brand-new first edition suggests drives through covered bridges to high roads with unexpected vistas, to waterfalls and swimming holes, to...

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  • Story Time: The Dot

    Essex

    Saturday, September 15 at 11:00 am

    Join us for a story time - and to celebrate International Dot Day by making pompom decorations!

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