Past Events
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Monday, July 10 at 10:00 am
Where’s Waldo? In Essex, of course! The iconic children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting local businesses throughout our community this July. Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses and the Shop Local movement in our community.
Beginning July 7th through July 29th, stop into Phoenix Books Essex to pick up a copy of the Find Waldo Stamp Card to get started!
How it works:
1. Spot Waldo at any of the businesses listed on the Stamp Card and collect a store stamp (or signature).
2. Find Waldo’s glasses at Phoenix...
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Saturday, July 01 at 10:00 am
Where’s Waldo? In Rutland, of course! The iconic children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting local businesses throughout our community this July. Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses and the Shop Local movement in our community.
Beginning July 1st though July 29th, stop into Phoenix Books Rutland to pick up a copy of the Find Waldo Stamp Card to get started!
How it works:
1. Spot Waldo at any of the businesses listed on the Stamp Card and collect a store stamp (or signature).
2. Find Waldo’s glasses at...
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Presented by Onion River Press
Thursday, June 29 at 7:00 pm
Please join Onion River Press and Phoenix Books for an evening with Janvier Nsengiyumva to celebrate the release of his memoir, Eyes Guided by God. Janvier will be in conversation with Vermont poet and educator, Rajnii Eddins.
A child of Burundian immigrants, Janvier was born and raised in the harsh reality of Tanzanian refugee camps. This stark yet moving autobiography tells of his memories of that time, from his birth and growing up in the camps with his brothers and sisters, to his early years in the United States.
Recalling the memories of his family and...
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Thursday, June 29 at 7:00 pm
Please join us for a National Poetry Month celebration!
Virtually appear to read and/or to listen. Those interested in reading can sign up at the beginning of the meeting, via the Zoom Chat Box feature.
ABOUT THE EVENT HOST: Bianca Amira Zanella is a cis queer Vermont-based performance poet, artist, and advocate living on traditionally Abenaki land. She is the Poet-in-Residence at Phoenix Books Rutland, hosting an international monthly open mic. Her poems have most recently appeared in The Artful Mind, The Rutland Herald, The Mountain Troubadour, and The Reverie. Their...
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Wednesday, June 28 at 6:00 pm
Join Lt. Governor David Zuckerman and guests at Phoenix Books in Burlington to hear excerpts from some books that have been the subject of bans and participate in a discussion about the importance of free speech, inclusion, democracy, and open dialogue.
Around the country, we have seen the proliferation of book challenges and bans by school districts and local governments. These bans often target books that feature LGBTQ+ characters; talk about gender and sexuality; highlight racial disparities; or talk about difficult issues such as substance abuse and cases of police violence. Students, teachers, and curious minds should be able to access materials that spark critical thinking, cover difficult topics, and appeal to diverse interests without fear of government interference....
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Tuesday, June 27 at 7:00 pm
"A Stolen Child is literary crime at its most complex and satisfying. It’s a masterful police procedural, with a killer twist that turns all our expectations upside-down.
I loved this book.” — Flynn Berry
Join us on Zoom for an evening with Vermont author Sarah Stewart Taylor, known for her atmospheric portrayal of an American...
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at Phoenix Books Rutland
Sunday, June 25 at 2:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of poetry hosted by Phoenix Books Rutland’s own Bianca Amira Zanella. Come to read, come to listen, or come for both! Those interested in reading can sign up at the door.
ABOUT THE EVENT HOST: Bianca Amira Zanella is a cis queer Vermont-based performance poet, artist, and advocate living on traditionally Abenaki land. She is the Poet-in-Residence at Phoenix Books Rutland, hosting an international monthly open mic. Her poems have most recently appeared in The Artful Mind, The Rutland Herald, The Mountain Troubadour, and The Reverie. Their...
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Thursday, June 22 at 6:30 pm
Please join us at Phoenix Books as we welcome critically acclaimed author Stephen P. Kiernan back to Rutland to celebrate the release of his latest novel, The Glass Chateau. Stephen will be in conversation with Harry McEnerny, actor, director, longtime professor at Castleton University.
About the book: One month after the end of World War II, amid the jubilation in the streets of France, there are throngs of people stunned by the recovery work ahead....
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Book Launch Celebration
Monday, June 19 at 7:00 pm
Please join us at AO Glass in downtown Burlington as we celebrate the release of The Glass Chateau with critically acclaimed author Stephen P. Kiernan. This very special launch event is happening in the glass factory where research for The Glass Chateau took place. Refreshments available, glass giveaways during the event.
About the book: One month after the end of World War II, amid the jubilation in the streets of France, there are throngs of people stunned by the recovery work ahead. Every bridge, road, and rail...
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A Father's Search for His Son, Two-Tour Marine Veteran of the Iraq War
Wednesday, June 14 at 7:00 pm
Please join us as we welcome author Patrick Smithwick to Phoenix Books Burlington for a discussion of his powerful new book, War's Over, Come Home: A Father's Search for His Son, Two-Tour Marine Veteran of the Iraq War.
"No one who cares about today’s veterans should miss this splendid book." ...
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