Past Events
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Saturday, July 14 at 1:00 pm
Join us for a reading and booksigning with Nessa Flax, author of the new book Voices in the Hills. This event is a wonderful opportunity to explore Vermont's culture and values. As Bernie Sanders put it, "Any reader...will understand more about Vermont-who lives here, and what our values are, and why we love our state-after spending
some time with Nessa’s writing."Nessa Flax, author of Voices in the Hills, though born a ‘flatlander’ has fully immersed herself in life in the North Country. She lives, loves, breathes and writes about it, in fact, she has become one of the locals. Nessa’s column, ‘Rambling Reflections’ has run for over 10 years in the local paper Journal Opinion, pithily capturing the essence of her surroundings...
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Wednesday, July 11 at 6:00 pm
All skill levels welcome. See you there!
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Sunday, July 01 at 5:31 pm
Please note: In order to have an even bigger and better Waldo Party on July 31st, Phoenix Books Essex and Phoenix Books Burlington Waldo-hunters will both be celebrating at Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank Street!
Where's Waldo? In Essex, Williston, and Jericho, of course. He's turning twenty-five this year, and to celebrate, the famous fellow in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting twenty different local businesses all through the month of July. Those who spot him can win prizes, including buttons, books, and more. From Phoenix Books Essex to Kaleidoscope Yarns in Essex, from Snowflake Chocolate...
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Sunday, July 01 at 4:50 pm
MoreWhere's Waldo? In Burlington, of course. He's turning twenty-five this year, and to celebrate, the famous fellow in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting twenty different local businesses all through the month of July. Those who spot him can win prizes, including buttons, books, and more. From Phoenix Books Burlington at 191 Bank Street to Outdoor Gear Exchange at 37 Church Street, from Global Pathways at 126 Church Street to Homeport at 52 Church Street, Waldo figures are showing up in public areas of local establishments. Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find Waldo in Burlington!” search list with the names of all the businesses, and collect... -
Saturday, June 30 at 1:00 pm
Join Evelyn Geer and the Lepine sisters to learn about the stories behind Evelyn's new book, The Lepine Girls of Mud City: Embracing Vermont. Books will be available for purchase and to have signed. You can also meet Evelyn and the Lepine sisters on June 23rd at Phoenix Books Essex.
The Lepines’ story began in Quebec, from where Maurice and Imelda immigrated to Vermont during the Great Depression. The family farmed, lived off the rich Vermont landscape and instilled a love for it in their daughters, Gert, Jeanette and Therese. As adults, “the Girls” taught school, traveled the world and worked for President Johnson but never forgot their roots. All three returned to Mount Sterling Farm, raising their famed Jersey cows and embodying Vermont’s agricultural tradition. Their story...
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Thursday, June 28 at 6:00 pm
Come join us at Phoenix Books and Cafe to explore several different wines from the renowned wine growing regions of New Zealand, including bright, crisp Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough and smoky Pinot Noir from the South Island. Kelly will be our guide during this event, and we will sample local breads and cheeses that pair well with each wine. We can't wait to discover the world of wine with you!
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Wednesday, June 27 at 6:30 pm
Author M. D. Usher brings this classic tale alive for you through a participatory reading at the Library. Books will be available for purchase. Wednesday, June 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Ages 7 & up.
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Saturday, June 23 at 7:00 pm
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Richard Russo - the Pulitzer-prize winning author of Empire Falls - and his daughter Kate Russo will speak about their new book, Interventions, at Phoenix Books Burlington on Saturday, June 23rd at 7:00 pm. Richard Russo has been an
unabashed supporter of independent bookstores and recently spoke at BookExpo America on “Why Indies Matter,”
which is also the name of the American Booksellers Association's newly launched video
campaign that captures unscripted testimonials about
independent bookstores from authors, customers, and indie supporters
around the country. "I don't want independent... -
Saturday, June 23 at 1:00 pm
Join Evelyn Geer and the Lepine sisters to learn about the stories behind Evelyn's new book, The Lepine Girls of Mud City: Embracing Vermont. Books will be available for purchase and to have signed. You can also meet Evelyn and the Lepine sisters on June 30th at Phoenix Books Burlington.
The Lepines’ story began in Quebec, from where Maurice and Imelda immigrated to Vermont during the Great Depression. The family farmed, lived off the rich Vermont landscape and instilled a love for it in their daughters, Gert, Jeanette and Therese. As adults, “the Girls” taught school, traveled the world and worked for President Johnson but never forgot their roots. All three returned to Mount Sterling Farm, raising their famed Jersey cows and embodying Vermont’s agricultural tradition. Their...
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Thursday, June 21 at 7:00 pm
Join us for a poetry reading with W. S. Di Piero!
W. S. Di Piero, winner of the 2012 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, is the author of ten books of poetry; the most recent is Nitro Nights (Copper Canyon, 2011). His poems have appeared frequently in Poetry, The New Yorker, and Threepenny Review, and he has written for The New York Times Magazine, The New York Times Book Review, The New Republic, and other periodicals. He’s a well-known essayist on art, literature, culture, and personal experience. The latest of his five essay collections contains his recent art writings: When Can I See You Again? (Pressed Wafer...
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