Programs & Events

Gallery

This is an invitation for you to come see the latest exhibit at the Greensboro Free Library. It is views of Caspian Lake done by local residents in a variety of media. They are done in acrylic on canvas board and wood, colored pencil, a paper collage, oil on canvas, pastels, photographs, a photo montage, prints, stained glass mosaic, watercolor, and woodblock print.

Local Vermont Landscapes

Sue Tester

Sue is a life long Vermonter and a retired elementary teacher of 35 years who has loved taking photographs since she was gifted a Kodak Pocket Instamatic camera back in high school.

Most of her scenes are of local Vermont Landscapes and the occasional wildlife capture when she was lucky enough to come across them.

Along with landscapes, flowers and birds are also a favorite. She and her husband Bill have a tree farm in Barton and are fortunate enough to have Bobolinks that come back every year; she often spends time watching, photographing and listening to them out in the fiels.

Here are some on display at the Library:

Exhibits have been done by local craftsmen. Several are available for either a donation to the library or for a fee.

Many thanks to the owners who have given them to the library for showing in the gallery so you can enjoy the views of Caspian.

Programs & Events
Programming for Children

Greensboro Free Library Storytime – Ages 0-5 Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and people!  All are welcome to this free event.	Thur 10:30 AM
Homeschool Group – Ages 6+ Join our multi age homeschool group and engage in stories, games, conversation and crafts. Network with other homeschool families and check out books and resources to support your homeschool journey. Feel free to contact youth librarian Emily Purdy at [email protected] to find out what exact programming looks like.	Fri 10:00 AM
Lakeview Art School Show Reception Come view the beautiful, whimsical artwork of our local elementary school students in the gallery for the month of May. Come to the reception on May 9th both to see the artwork and enjoy cookies. We hope to offer an after school art class for elementary students on Tuesdays in May and June – contact Emily for an update	Tues May 9th 4:30 7:30
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!
Red Clover Chronicle! Youth are invited to write for the year round Red Clover Chronicle! A youth newspaper hosted by the Greensboro Free Library. Draw pictures, write articles, jokes, calendar items, book reviews, nature observations, etc. Please submit (nothing larger than 8 1/2″ X 7″ or a half page of legal sized paper) to the library by the first of any given month. There is an envelope hanging on a clipboard in the makerspace to gather submissions. Contact Daniela Dimarco at  [email protected] or Megan Hall at [email protected] with questions.

Programming for Adults

Support Your Child’s Learning at Home with Becky Rupp Join Becky Rupp, author of “Home Learning Year by Year” as she discusses great resources for enriching your child’s learning and her experiences (both pros and cons) with homeschooling her children through high school. Activities will be provided for children.	Fri April 28th 10:30 AM
Wolf Peaches, Poisoned Peas, and Madame Pompadour’s Underwear: The Surprising History of Common Garden Vegetables with Rebecca Rupp Common garden vegetables have long and fascinating histories. Science and history writer Rebecca Rupp will discuss the stories behind many of our favorites, among them the much-maligned tomato and potato, the (mostly) popular pumpkin, and Vermont’s dynamic duo of kale and Gilfeather turnip. Find out why a lot of us don’t like beets, how a 17th-century pirate named the bell pepper, how carrots won the Trojan War, and how George Washington was nearly assassinated with a plate of poisoned peas. Come early for a backyard potluck and chat with Rebecca from 11:30-12:45. Sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council	Fri April 28th 1:00 PM
Book Discussion – “All the Pretty Horses” by Cormac McCarthy The story “of young John Grady Cole, the last of a long line of Texas ranchers. Across the border Mexico — beautiful and desolate, rugged and cruelly civilized. With two companions, he sets off on an idyllic, sometimes comic adventure, to a place where dreams are paid for in blood.” Find the Zoom link our website calendar at http://www.greensborofreelibrary.org or meet at the library.	ZOOM or at the Library Thur May 4th 7:00 PM
“Maximizing the Harvest: Grow Great Organic Produce on a Small Scale” Doug Wolcik and Kayleigh Boyle of Breadseed Farm in Craftsbury will share insights and strategies for improving the results of your labors in the garden. This talk is hosted by the Greensboro Community Garden Group. Contact Liz Steel ([email protected]) for the Zoom link.	ZOOM Thur May 11th 5:00 PM
Bird Walk with John Schweizer Everyone is welcome to join us early on Mother’s Day Sunday for a walk with life-long birder John Schweizer.  John will have binoculars to loan and the library will provide birding guides for this walk to find spring birds near Caspian, leaving from the library.	Library Sun May 14th 7:00 AM
Book Discussion – “The Ride of Her LIfe: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America” by Elizabeth Letts The #1 New York Times best-selling author of “The perfect horse” and “The eighty-dollar champion” presents the triumphant true story of 63-year-old Maine farmer Annie Wilkins who, in 1954, rode her horse across America, fulfilling her dying wish to see the Pacific Ocean. — Baker & Taylor Find the Zoom link our website calendar at http://www.greensborofreelibrary.org or meet at the library.	ZOOM or at the Library Thur May 25th 7:00 PM
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 [email protected] 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!