Upcoming programs and events

 
Tea party and board games at the Care Center
Apr
22

Tea party and board games at the Care Center

Fun for all ages! Join us for an intergenerational afternoon of tea, treats, and games.

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Grupo de conversación/Spanish conversation group
Apr
26

Grupo de conversación/Spanish conversation group

Acompáñanos a conversar de manera informal acerca de diferentes tópicos. Está no es una clase, todos los niveles son bienvenidos, con enfoque en mantener una conversación fluida en español. Guiado por Marger Maldonado.

Join us for an informal conversation on a range of topics. This is not a class, and all levels are welcome; the focus will be to keep the conversation in Spanish flowing.  Guided by Marger Maldonado. 

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Apr
26

Bilingual (español/ingles) grupo de juego/Bilingual playgroup (Spanish/English)

Bilingual (español/ingles) grupo de juego para niños de todas las edades. Este grupo incluirá cuentos, canciones, actividades, y juego libre en ambos español e inglés.

This group will include stories, songs, activities and free play in both Spanish and English. For kids of all ages. Led by Marger Maldonado. 

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Andrew Wyeth: Beyond Realism
Apr
29

Andrew Wyeth: Beyond Realism

Andrew Wyeth: Beyond Realism a Lecture by Pippa Drew

Discover the haunting portraits and landscapes of Andrew Wyeth. Drawing from his deeply rooted life in Maine and Pennsylvania, Wyeth’s art transcends traditional realism to explore the complexities of human emotion and the natural world. Join local artist Pippa Drew to examine the legacy of this iconic American master.

Pippa Drew is a central Vermont artist with an MA from Dartmouth College who specializes in Art Talks that explore the creative process.

This art talk will take place at the Craftsbury Community Care Center. It is a collaboration between the Simpson Library and the Care Center, and is supported in part by a grant from the Pleasants Fund of the Greensboro United Church of Christ.

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Bird walk with Dave Brown
May
3

Bird walk with Dave Brown

Join us for our annual bird walk with Dave Brown. We will meet again this year at the Stoners’ woodlot on Hanks Hill Road. Bring binoculars, or you can borrow some from the library. Terrain can be muddy and uneven, please be prepared.

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Old-time music jam session
May
6

Old-time music jam session

Old-time music, also known as Appalachian string band music, is traditionally played on the fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass. Tunes are learned by ear and are ideal for community participation. The music is the sort that one would naturally hear at a square dance or a contra dance.

Acoustic musicians of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. The session is free and open to the public. Listeners are encouraged to attend as well.

The East Craftsbury old-time jam session is supported by the Allen Hilles Fund. The session occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6 - 8pm.

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Travel adventure book group: Roughing It
May
7

Travel adventure book group: Roughing It

This month, the travel adventure book group accompanies Mark Twain on adventures in his book Roughing It, described by the author at the start: “This book is merely a personal narrative, and not a pretentious history or philosophical dissertation. It is a record of several years of variegated vagabondizing, and its object is rather to help the resting reader while away an idle hour than afflict him with metaphysics, or goad him with science.” Books available at the Simpson Library.

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Old Fashioned Barn Dance and Silent Auction
May
16

Old Fashioned Barn Dance and Silent Auction

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, May 16, 6 to 10 pm Dave Rowell is hosting a benefit Barn Dance and Silent Auction at his Brassknocker Farm Barn in East Craftsbury. Funds raised at the event will go to support three local non-profit organizations: the Craftsbury Chamber Players, the Craftsbury Public Library, and the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library. 

This year’s dance features The Radio Rangers for great dance music, and a large silent auction. There will be delicious food for sale, and Blackbird Bistro is returning to provide the cash bar. Due to licensing and insurance restrictions BYOB is not allowed. 

 

Tickets to the Barn Dance are a suggested donation of $10- $20, children 10 years old and under free. Tickets can be bought in advance or at the door. You can purchase tickets in advance here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-fashioned-barn-dance-tickets-1983388181442?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Old-time music jam session
May
20

Old-time music jam session

Old-time music, also known as Appalachian string band music, is traditionally played on the fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass. Tunes are learned by ear and are ideal for community participation. The music is the sort that one would naturally hear at a square dance or a contra dance.

Acoustic musicians of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. The session is free and open to the public. Listeners are encouraged to attend as well.

The East Craftsbury old-time jam session is supported by the Allen Hilles Fund. The session occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6 - 8pm.

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Jun
28

For the love of books: Vermont author and illustrator book talk

 Four of Vermont’s beloved authors and illustrators, Katherine Paterson, Mary Azarian, Grace Worcester and Natalie Kinsey, will come together in East Craftsbury for an informal conversation about their five favorite books. 

This is a fundraiser for the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library. Donations for the library will be taken at the door.  There will also be a collection of items for the Hardwick Area Food Pantry. 

About the authors/illustrators: 

Katherine Paterson---Author of more than 40 books, including 18 novels for children, Vice-President of the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance, the 2010-2011 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature; she has received the National Book Award, the Hans Christian Anderson Award, the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, and she was named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress.

Mary Azarian---Woodcut artist and children's book illustrator, she has illustrated more than 50 books, and has won the Caldecott Medal for children's book illustration.

Grace Worcester-----Director of Youth Services for Vermont Department of Libraries for 28 years, working with Vermont’s 183 public libraries, she served as an advocate for children's literacy.  Now she is an artist.

Natalie Kinsey----Author of more than 20 books for children.  Natalie works in schools to help students find their own family stories.


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Jun
28

For the love of books: Vermont author and illustrator book talk

Four of Vermont’s beloved authors and illustrators, Katherine Paterson, Mary Azarian, Grace Worcester and Natalie Kinsey, are coming together in East Craftsbury for an informal conversation about their five favorite books. 

This is a fundraiser for the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library. Donations for the library will be taken at the door, and a basket raffle including signed works by the authors/illustrators will take place.  There will also be a collection of items for the Hardwick Area Food Pantry. 

About the authors/illustrators: 

Katherine Paterson---Author of more than 40 books, including 18 novels for children. Vice-President of the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance, and the 2010-2011 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, she has received the National Book Award, the Newbury Medal, the Hans Christian Anderson Award, the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, and was named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress.

Mary Azarian---Woodcut artist and children's book illustrator, she has illustrated more than 50 books, and has won the Caldecott Medal for children's book illustration.

Grace Worcester-----Director of Youth Services for Vermont Department of Libraries for 28 years, working with Vermont’s 183 public libraries, she served as an advocate for children's literacy.  Now she is an artist.

Natalie Kinsey----Author of more than 20 books for children.  Natalie works in schools to help students find their own family stories.


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Knitting class with Lise Roussell
Apr
18

Knitting class with Lise Roussell

For beginners and experienced knitters alike, you can learn how to knit, fine tune your skills, or finish that unfinished project with certified knitting instructor, Lise Roussell.

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Old-time music jam session
Apr
15

Old-time music jam session

Old-time music, also known as Appalachian string band music, is traditionally played on the fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass. Tunes are learned by ear and are ideal for community participation. The music is the sort that one would naturally hear at a square dance or a contra dance.

Acoustic musicians of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. The session is free and open to the public. Listeners are encouraged to attend as well.

The East Craftsbury old-time jam session is supported by the Allen Hilles Fund. The session occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6 - 8pm.

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Apr
12

Bilingual (español/ingles) grupo de juego/Bilingual playgroup (Spanish/English)

Bilingual (español/ingles) grupo de juego para niños de todas las edades. Este grupo incluirá cuentos, canciones, actividades, y juego libre en ambos español e inglés.

This group will include stories, songs, activities and free play in both Spanish and English. For kids of all ages. Led by Marger Maldonado. 

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Grupo de conversación/Spanish conversation group
Apr
12

Grupo de conversación/Spanish conversation group

Acompáñanos a conversar de manera informal acerca de diferentes tópicos. Está no es una clase, todos los niveles son bienvenidos, con enfoque en mantener una conversación fluida en español. Guiado por Marger Maldonado.

Join us for an informal conversation on a range of topics. This is not a class, and all levels are welcome; the focus will be to keep the conversation in Spanish flowing.  Guided by Marger Maldonado. 

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Knitting class with Lise Roussell
Apr
11

Knitting class with Lise Roussell

For beginners and experienced knitters alike, you can learn how to knit, fine tune your skills, or finish that unfinished project with certified knitting instructor, Lise Roussell.

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Knitting class with Lise Roussell
Apr
4

Knitting class with Lise Roussell

For beginners and experienced knitters alike, you can learn how to knit, fine tune your skills, or finish that unfinished project with certified knitting instructor, Lise Roussell.

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Old-time jam session
Apr
1

Old-time jam session

Old-time music, also known as Appalachian string band music, is traditionally played on the fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass. Tunes are learned by ear and are ideal for community participation. The music is the sort that one would naturally hear at a square dance or a contra dance.

Acoustic musicians of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. The session is free and open to the public. Listeners are encouraged to attend as well.

The East Craftsbury old-time jam session is supported by the Allen Hilles Fund. The session occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6 - 8pm.

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Bilingual (español/ingles) grupo de juego/Bilingual playgroup (Spanish/English)
Mar
29

Bilingual (español/ingles) grupo de juego/Bilingual playgroup (Spanish/English)

Bilingual (español/ingles) grupo de juego para niños de todas las edades. Este grupo incluirá cuentos, canciones, actividades, y juego libre en ambos español e inglés.

This group will include stories, songs, activities and free play in both Spanish and English. For kids of all ages. Led by Marger Maldonado. 

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Grupo de conversación/Spanish conversation group
Mar
29

Grupo de conversación/Spanish conversation group

Acompáñanos a conversar de manera informal acerca de diferentes tópicos. Está no es una clase, todos los niveles son bienvenidos, con enfoque en mantener una conversación fluida en español. Guiado por Marger Maldonado.

Join us for an informal conversation on a range of topics. This is not a class, and all levels are welcome; the focus will be to keep the conversation in Spanish flowing.  Guided by Marger Maldonado. 

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Travel adventure Book Group: Travels in a Thin Country by Sara Wheeler
Mar
26

Travel adventure Book Group: Travels in a Thin Country by Sara Wheeler

This month the travel adventure book group journeys to Chile with this book by Sara Wheeler. Come for the discussion, the visiting, and the tea! Books available at the Simpson Library.

From the back of the book: “Squeezed between a vast ocean and the longest mountain range on earth, Chile is 2,600 miles long and never more than 110 miles wide- not a country that lends itself to maps, as Sara Wheeler discovered when she traveled alone from the top to the bottom, from the driest desert in the world to the sepulchral wastes of Antarctica. Eloquent, astute, nimble with history and deftly amusing, Travels in a Thin Country established Sara Wheeler as one of the very best travel writers in the world.”

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Mar
25

Stories for all ages with Karl Stein

Local storyteller Karl Stein will share stories for all ages at the Craftsbury Community Care Center. Karl’s stories include tales from China, tales from his family’s history and a magical journey from a magical world.

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Old-time jam session
Mar
18

Old-time jam session

Old-time music, also known as Appalachian string band music, is traditionally played on the fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass. Tunes are learned by ear and are ideal for community participation. The music is the sort that one would naturally hear at a square dance or a contra dance.

Acoustic musicians of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. The session is free and open to the public. Listeners are encouraged to attend as well.

The East Craftsbury old-time jam session is supported by the Allen Hilles Fund. The session occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6 - 8pm.

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Bilingual (español/ingles) grupo de juego/Bilingual playgroup (Spanish/English)
Mar
15

Bilingual (español/ingles) grupo de juego/Bilingual playgroup (Spanish/English)

Bilingual (español/ingles) grupo de juego para niños de todas las edades. Este grupo incluirá cuentos, canciones, actividades, y juego libre en ambos español e inglés.

This group will include stories, songs, activities and free play in both Spanish and English. For kids of all ages. Led by Marger Maldonado. 

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Grupo de conversación/Spanish conversation group
Mar
15

Grupo de conversación/Spanish conversation group

Acompáñanos a conversar de manera informal acerca de diferentes tópicos. Está no es una clase, todos los niveles son bienvenidos, con enfoque en mantener una conversación fluida en español. Guiado por Marger Maldonado.

Join us for an informal conversation on a range of topics. This is not a class, and all levels are welcome; the focus will be to keep the conversation in Spanish flowing.  Guided by Marger Maldonado. 

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Poetry & Pie at the Care Center
Mar
14

Poetry & Pie at the Care Center

Bring a poem or a pie to share, or just come to listen. Very informal, always enjoyable. This will take place at the Craftsbury Community Care Center.

We are dedicating this Poetry & Pie to local poet Peggy Sapphire, who died February 7, 2026.



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Old-time jam session
Mar
4

Old-time jam session

Old-time music, also known as Appalachian string band music, is traditionally played on the fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass. Tunes are learned by ear and are ideal for community participation. The music is the sort that one would naturally hear at a square dance or a contra dance.

Acoustic musicians of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. The session is free and open to the public. Listeners are encouraged to attend as well.

The East Craftsbury old-time jam session is supported by the Allen Hilles Fund. The session occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6 - 8pm.

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Community sing with Heidi Wilson
Feb
28

Community sing with Heidi Wilson

Join with your neighbors in song- seasonal songs, heartening songs, healing songs- accessible harmonies led by Heidi Wilson. All ages and voices are welcome! This community sing will take place at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church. It is a free community event, sponsored by the Simpson Library and supported by a grant from the Allen Hilles Fund.

You can learn more about Heidi here: https://www.heidiannwilson.com/

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Knitting class with Lise Roussell
Feb
28

Knitting class with Lise Roussell

For beginners and experienced knitters alike, you can learn how to knit, fine tune your skills, or finish that unfinished project with certified knitting instructor, Lise Roussell.

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Travel adventure book group: The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen
Feb
26

Travel adventure book group: The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen

This month, travel to the Himalayas in this classic story of pilgrimage. Books available at the Simpson Library. Discussion (with tea:) to be held at the Library.

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Feb
22

East Craftsbury Sledding Party

Stop by for some cocoa and sledding fun! There will be a packed path along Whetstone Brook to the sledding hill starting at the mailboxes on Whetstone Brook Road. Parking available ar the Simpson Library, at 57 Whetstone Brook Road (the gray house on the left), or in the Brassknocker Farm barnyard. We’ll have a fire going and sleds to share if you don’t have one.

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Knitting class with Lise Roussell
Feb
21

Knitting class with Lise Roussell

For beginners and experienced knitters alike, you can learn how to knit, fine tune your skills, or finish that unfinished project with certified knitting instructor, Lise Roussell.

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Old-time jam session
Feb
18

Old-time jam session

Old-time music, also known as Appalachian string band music, is traditionally played on the fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass. Tunes are learned by ear and are ideal for community participation. The music is the sort that one would naturally hear at a square dance or a contra dance.

Acoustic musicians of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. The session is free and open to the public. Listeners are encouraged to attend as well.

The East Craftsbury old-time jam session is supported by the Allen Hilles Fund. The session occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6 - 8pm.

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Knitting class with Lise Roussell
Feb
14

Knitting class with Lise Roussell

For beginners and experienced knitters alike, you can learn how to knit, fine tune your skills, or finish that unfinished project with certified knitting instructor, Lise Roussell. This week the class will be held at the Craftsbury Community Care Center due to the temporary Library closure.

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Knitting class with Lise Roussell
Feb
7

Knitting class with Lise Roussell

For beginners and experienced knitters alike, you can learn how to knit, fine tune your skills, or finish that unfinished project with certified knitting instructor, Lise Roussell. This week the class will be held at the Craftsbury Community Care Center due to the temporary Library closure.

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Old-time jam session
Feb
4

Old-time jam session

Old-time music, also known as Appalachian string band music, is traditionally played on the fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass. Tunes are learned by ear and are ideal for community participation. The music is the sort that one would naturally hear at a square dance or a contra dance.

Acoustic musicians of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. The session is free and open to the public. Listeners are encouraged to attend as well.

The East Craftsbury old-time jam session is supported by the Allen Hilles Fund. The session occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6 - 8pm. It is hosted by the Simpson Library, and will take place at the Care Center during the temporary Library closure.

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Knitting class with Lise Roussell
Jan
31

Knitting class with Lise Roussell

For beginners and experienced knitters alike, you can learn how to knit, fine tune your skills, or finish that unfinished project with certified knitting instructor, Lise Roussell.

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Knitting Class with Lise Roussell at the Care Center
Jan
31

Knitting Class with Lise Roussell at the Care Center

For beginners and experienced knitters alike, you can learn how to knit, fine tune your skills, or finish that unfinished project with certified knitting instructor, Lise Roussell. This week the class will be held at the Craftsbury Community Care Center due to the temporary Library closure.

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Travel adventure book group
Jan
29

Travel adventure book group

This month, the travel adventure book group will be discussing The Places In Between by Rory Stewart. The group will meet in the resident kitchen at the Craftsbury Community Care Center.

Books are available at the library; please email to arrange for pickup during the library closure.

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Old-time jam session
Jan
21

Old-time jam session

Old-time music, also known as Appalachian string band music, is traditionally played on the fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass. Tunes are learned by ear and are ideal for community participation. The music is the sort that one would naturally hear at a square dance or a contra dance.

Acoustic musicians of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. The session is free and open to the public. Listeners are encouraged to attend as well.

The East Craftsbury old-time jam session is supported by the Allen Hilles Fund. The session occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6 - 8pm. It is hosted by the Simpson Library, and will take place at the Care Center during the temporary Library closure.

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