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Art Gallery
We’re proud to showcase local creativity right here at the library! Our gallery features a rotating lineup of artists from Greensboro and the surrounding communities, with new exhibits each month. You’ll find all kinds of work—from painting and photography to fiber arts and more.
Most pieces are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds helping to support the library. It’s a great way to celebrate the arts and support both local artists and our community space.
Interested in sharing your work? We’d love to hear from you—just reach out!
Color Our World: A Community Photo Exhibition
This August, the Greensboro Free Library is proud to host Color Our World, an exhibition of photographs submitted by local residents of all ages.
From backyard discoveries to sweeping Vermont views, these images reflect the unique ways we see and celebrate our world. Each photo is a small window into our shared landscape, offering beauty, humor, and heart.
On display at the library throughout the month of August.
📅 Community Gathering & Exhibit Reception
Join us during the Caspian Arts Art Fest
🗓 Saturday, August 16 | 11am–1pm
Stop by to meet the photographers, enjoy refreshments, and connect with neighbors as we celebrate creativity and community.
Programs & Events
Programming for Children
Everyone is welcome to these free programs at the library – both children & adults
| Ongoing programs: Makerspace-crafts, games, Legos, dress up Backyard-large tent, sandbox, play kitchen, boat, garden Storywalks along the Willey Beach Trail Collaborative scavenger hunt between 6 libraries-Come get your passport! DIY adventure programming & kits | |
| After-school Program We will walk from the Lakeview after school and anyone else (ie. homeschool or a different school) is welcome to meet us at the library around 3 pm. Snacks, crafts, activities, games, Legos, stories and play time. Please pre-register by contacting me at greensborokids@gmail.com . | Tues 3:30-5 PM |
| Preschool Story Hour – Ages 0-6 Enjoy stories, songs, crafts! | Thur 10:30-11:30 AM |
| Homeschool Group – Ages 6-12 Join our multi age homeschool group and engage in stories, games, conversation and crafts. We will enjoy themed stories throughout the school year, participate in some field trips and service projects, and play. Contact youth librarian Emily Purdy at greensborokids@gmail.com with questions or ideas. | Fri 10:30-11:30 AM |
| Makerspace! As always, come in and explore our Makerspace any time the library is open. There are arts and crafts supplies and ideas, dress up, blocks, legos, snapcircuits, turing tumble, and more! We also have many activity kits to check out including new kits for learning about earthquakes, volcanoes, the solar system and other science topics. | |
Contact Youth Librarian Emily Purdy with questions or ideas: greensborokids@gmail.com or the GFL at 802-533-2531
Programming for Adults
| Informal Spanish Conversation Hour with Anna Kehler All levels welcome! Questions? Contact annakehler@gmail.com | Tues 5:30-6:30PM |
| Death Café The Death Café is a welcoming space to gather, share, and reflect on all aspects of death while celebrating life. There is usually tea and cake, and everyone is invited to listen or participate in the conversation. The next café will be held on Thursday, March 13th, at 11 a.m. at GFL. This month’s facilitator, Mariel Hess, will guide the discussion in a thoughtful and respectful space. | Thursday Sept 11 11:00 AM Every 2nd Thurs of the Month |
| Drop-in Craft Circle Bring your handiwork, sip some tea and enjoy good company. More info at greensboroassistant@gmail.com | Fri Sept 26 10:30 AM Last Friday of Month 10:30 AM |
| September Book Club – “The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life” by David Brooks Brooks explores the four commitments that define a life of meaning and purpose. Our personal fulfillment depends on how well we choose and execute these commitments. Brooks looks at a range of people who have lived joyous, committed lives and gathers their wisdom on how to choose a partner, how to pick a vacation, how to live out a philosophy, and how we begin to integrate our commitments into one overriding purpose. Join us for this month’s discussion. Email greensboroassistand@gmail.com to learn more or to join the Book Club mailing list. | Thurs Sept 25th 2:00 PM Library |
| Invasive Plants in Greensboro View the invasive plants that are in Greensboro. Learn what species are likely to cause economic or environmental harm or to harm human health. See how to identify them and more importantly how to control them in this presentation from William Marlier available here https://greensborofreelibrary.org/invasives-presentation-fall-2023/ | |
| Lending Library – Long Term Laptops Several laptops are available to be loaned out for a period of 3 months with renewals often accepted. Ask at the front desk or email greensborofree@gmail.com for more information. Consider it for your homeschooler or business. | |
| Free Vegetables! Vegetables are available for everyone on Thursdays and while supplies last with thanks to local farmers, volunteers, and Salvation Farms. Stay healthy and fed! |
Upstairs Book Sale
The Book Sale is open (upstairs in the library) whenever the library is open.