Mystery Book Group
This informal group will meet the second Wednesday of each month to chat about a mystery novel—ranging from cozy to gritty.
Contact alex@carpentercarse.org with any questions or to reserve a copy of the book (as available).
Library Trustee Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting in the main library.
Community Art Project, Drop-In
Join us for a tile-making workshop and have your art be part of our community mural. Each participant with make a colorful tile to add to the larger mural. The Who We Are project is described in detail here.
Music and Movement Storytime
Carpenter-Carse is offering a new interactive early childhood program featuring instrument exploration, songs, fingerplays, dance and movement, and stories! Babies toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers can join us every Friday morning for moving, grooving, and fun! Like all library programs, this program is free and open to everyone. No registration required.
Saturday Family Playtime
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the library community room every Saturday morning for play time and socializing. Coffee and tea will be provided for adults, and families can browse for books afterwards. Library staff will provide a rotating selection of activities and play themes. No registration required.
Hands and Needles
Gather for a morning of creativity and conversation! Bring whatever project you are working on — quilting, knitting, embroidery, etc.
The program will meet in the library’s community room, though may meet outside if weather allows. No registration required.
Reach out to alex@carpentercarse.org with any questions.
Senior Meetup
Do you remember rotary phones? Cigarette smoke in diners? Bike riding without helmets? The Ed Sullivan Show? 8-Track Tapes? Then this meetup is for you. Come gather and talk, schmooze and kvetch, share and laugh with other seniors. Coffee and tea will be provided. No registration required.
Weekly Storytime
Join the fun and learning on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM for picture books, songs, movement, and rhymes that are designed to promote early language, fine motor, and pre-literacy skills in a friendly environment! Each week we will finish up Storytime with snacks, coffee for the adults, a simple craft or sensory activity, and book browsing. Storytime is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschool/kindergarten aged children and their caregivers, and no registration is required.
Read To A Dog
If you’d like to practice your reading skills, drop in at the library every other Tuesday after school to read to Ivy the Bassett Hound, a certified therapy dog. There’s no need to sign up, just head to the Children’s library and pick out a favorite book to share with Ivy!
All Ages Comedy Open Mic Night
Join us for a family friendly, all ages version of the local comedy open mic nights that have been taking Hinesburg by storm. Share a story. Tell a joke. Make faces. Sing a silly song (acoustic only).
Sign-ups: 6:00 PM · Show: 6:30–8 PMish, 3-10 minute slots depending on your material and attendance. Who should come? First timers · Newbies · Veterans. Performing is NOT required. All experience levels · All identities · All ages
No registration required in advance. Email alex@carpentercarse.org with questions.
A Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted
“We The People” are invited to this presentation to learn the history of printing The American Revolution, and to engage in a conversation around an old printing press, pull a broadside, and imagine what The Next Revolution could be.
When the handwritten Declaration of Independence was delivered to the local print shop the evening of July 4, 1776, it was “mass produced” on the printing press overnight. But only after it was entirely set by hand, one l-e-t-t-e-r at a time and locked up in a press bed to be pulled by hand, one copy at a time. Similar to the deliberate and intentional methodologies which the earlier revolutionaries employed to foment and print their Revolution of 1776, are those utilized contemporarily at A Revolutionary Press, the print shop in New Haven, Vermont.
At this presentation you will learn that the mission statement of A Revolutionary Press, inspired by the Declaration of Independence, directs us in our efforts to bring about an entirely distinct Revolution for the present and the future, as we listen to, and print some of today’s lesser known radical and revolutionary visionaries. Everyone at this event will have the opportunity to print one of these pieces to help imagine that next Revolution. No registration required. Email alex@carpentercarse.org with questions.
This is a Vermont Humanities program hosted by Carpenter-Carse Library. (Supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the NEH or Vermont Humanities.)
Music and Movement Storytime
Carpenter-Carse is offering a new interactive early childhood program featuring instrument exploration, songs, fingerplays, dance and movement, and stories! Babies toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers can join us every Friday morning for moving, grooving, and fun! Like all library programs, this program is free and open to everyone. No registration required.
Saturday Family Playtime
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the library community room every Saturday morning for play time and socializing. Coffee and tea will be provided for adults, and families can browse for books afterwards. Library staff will provide a rotating selection of activities and play themes. No registration required.
Hands and Needles
Gather for a morning of creativity and conversation! Bring whatever project you are working on — quilting, knitting, embroidery, etc.
The program will meet in the library’s community room, though may meet outside if weather allows. No registration required.
Reach out to alex@carpentercarse.org with any questions.
Senior Meetup
Do you remember rotary phones? Cigarette smoke in diners? Bike riding without helmets? The Ed Sullivan Show? 8-Track Tapes? Then this meetup is for you. Come gather and talk, schmooze and kvetch, share and laugh with other seniors. Coffee and tea will be provided. No registration required.
Weekly Storytime
Join the fun and learning on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM for picture books, songs, movement, and rhymes that are designed to promote early language, fine motor, and pre-literacy skills in a friendly environment! Each week we will finish up Storytime with snacks, coffee for the adults, a simple craft or sensory activity, and book browsing. Storytime is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschool/kindergarten aged children and their caregivers, and no registration is required.
Make CUPCAKES AND EXCAVATE MINI ARCHEOLOGY SITES with CCL Librarians!
In one of our favorite programs of the Summer, CCL’s own Judy Curtis will assist participants in making their very own dinosaur themed cupcakes! Then kids will join CCL staff in excavating their own authentic dig sites, featuring real artifacts provided by our friends at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. All ages; Registration required. This is a drop-off program, and caregivers are welcome to stay and enjoy the Program and assist young participants.
The Underwater Archaeology of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain
In the years running up to the current 250th commemorations of 1776, the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum has focused its research activities on the American Revolution. This presentation will share information on a number of previous, recent, and current research efforts focused on the Revolutionary War in general, and the Battle of Valcour Bay (October 1776) and its aftermath in particular. Archaeological excavations at Valcour Bay, Arnold’s Bay, and recent documentation and research efforts on the gunboat Spitfire will be discussed. The combination of historical research and archaeological evidence leads to a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the pivotal events that took place on Lake Champlain in 1776. No registration required. Email alex@carpentercarse.org with questions.
This is a Vermont Humanities program hosted by Carpenter-Carse Library. (Supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the NEH or Vermont Humanities.)
Music and Movement Storytime
Carpenter-Carse is offering a new interactive early childhood program featuring instrument exploration, songs, fingerplays, dance and movement, and stories! Babies toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers can join us every Friday morning for moving, grooving, and fun! Like all library programs, this program is free and open to everyone. No registration required.
America’s 250th Trivia Night
Join us to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an American history trivia contest. Refreshments provided and there will be a prize for the winning team! Registration required, one family per team please. Email jen@carpentercarse.org or stop by the circulation desk to register.
Saturday Family Playtime
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the library community room every Saturday morning for play time and socializing. Coffee and tea will be provided for adults, and families can browse for books afterwards. Library staff will provide a rotating selection of activities and play themes. No registration required.
Drag Story Hour
Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. Stick around for craft time, book browsing, and hanging out with friends.
Hands and Needles
Gather for a morning of creativity and conversation! Bring whatever project you are working on — quilting, knitting, embroidery, etc.
The program will meet in the library’s community room, though may meet outside if weather allows. No registration required.
Reach out to alex@carpentercarse.org with any questions.
Senior Meetup
Do you remember rotary phones? Cigarette smoke in diners? Bike riding without helmets? The Ed Sullivan Show? 8-Track Tapes? Then this meetup is for you. Come gather and talk, schmooze and kvetch, share and laugh with other seniors. Coffee and tea will be provided. No registration required.
Weekly Storytime
Join the fun and learning on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM for picture books, songs, movement, and rhymes that are designed to promote early language, fine motor, and pre-literacy skills in a friendly environment! Each week we will finish up Storytime with snacks, coffee for the adults, a simple craft or sensory activity, and book browsing. Storytime is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschool/kindergarten aged children and their caregivers, and no registration is required.
Community potluck and art unveiling
Join us for a celebration of community, creativity, and America’s 250th anniversary! We will kick off the event by unveiling the community art project lead by Terry Zigmund followed by live music, a pot luck, and a visit from The Scoop ice cream truck.
Dino Puppet Show
Participants will spend this session working with puppeteer Peg Jarvis to create a puppet show based on a popular dinosaur picture book. Students will then perform their show for friends and family at the end of the session! Kindergarten - 5th grade; Registration required. This is a drop-off program, and caregivers are invited to stay.
Summer Reading - Maritime Museum
The maritime museum is coming to CCL! Join us for a hands-on program where we will learn about underwater archeology then put our newfound knowledge to use to uncover shipwrecks in Lake Champlain. Ages 8-14; Registration required. This is a drop-off program, and caregivers are invited to stay.
From Dinosaurs to Birds: An Exploration Through Art with the Birds of Vermont Museum
Birds are modern day dinosaurs! In this program, we will learn about different types of birds and how they evolved from dinosaurs. Then, we will make and paint our own birds out of air dry clay. Kindergarten - 5th grade; Registration required. This is a drop-off program, and caregivers are invited to stay.
Weekly Storytime
Join the fun and learning on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM for picture books, songs, movement, and rhymes that are designed to promote early language, fine motor, and pre-literacy skills in a friendly environment! Each week we will finish up Storytime with snacks, coffee for the adults, a simple craft or sensory activity, and book browsing. Storytime is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschool/kindergarten aged children and their caregivers, and no registration is required.
Senior Meetup
Do you remember rotary phones? Cigarette smoke in diners? Bike riding without helmets? The Ed Sullivan Show? 8-Track Tapes? Then this meetup is for you. Come gather and talk, schmooze and kvetch, share and laugh with other seniors. Coffee and tea will be provided. No registration required.
Hands and Needles
Gather for a morning of creativity and conversation! Bring whatever project you are working on — quilting, knitting, embroidery, etc.
The program will meet in the library’s community room, though may meet outside if weather allows. No registration required.
Reach out to alex@carpentercarse.org with any questions.
Saturday Family Playtime
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the library community room every Saturday morning for play time and socializing. Coffee and tea will be provided for adults, and families can browse for books afterwards. Library staff will provide a rotating selection of activities and play themes. No registration required.
Music and Movement Storytime
Carpenter-Carse is offering a new interactive early childhood program featuring instrument exploration, songs, fingerplays, dance and movement, and stories! Babies toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers can join us every Friday morning for moving, grooving, and fun! Like all library programs, this program is free and open to everyone. No registration required.
Folk Jam: Live Music With SongFarmers of Hinesburg
Do you play an acoustic instrument or just love to sing along to old time, blues, country, and folk music? Come join the SongFarmers during their monthly gathering and participate in this wonderful live music offering. Listeners also welcome. Free and open to the public in the library’s community room, or outdoors as weather allows.
No registration required. Contact alex@carpentercarse.org with any questions.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
This will be our last D&D Club of the school year! Plan to bring a treat to share as we celebrate another great semester with Josh and Devin!
Reminisce & Connect: A Community Series for Creative Reflection
This 4-part workshop for adults 60+ offers a welcoming space to pause, connect, and celebrate the richness of our lives. Presented by local community doula and author, Francesca Arnoldy.
Together, we’ll take time to reflect on the memorable moments, people, places, and sources of joy that have shaped who we are—through gentle conversation, thoughtful writing, and creative activities.
While the themes we cover may be heartfelt, the atmosphere will be supportive and enjoyable!
You can expect:
*Guided conversations to spark memories and insights
*Reflective writing to capture what matters most
*Multi-media collaging for creative expression
No writing or artistic background needed—just a bit of curiosity and openness. You’ll leave with a meaningful keepsake along with a renewed sense of connection to your life stories.
Wednesdays, May 13th - June 3rd from 6:30-8pm
There is no fee but spots are limited. Email alex@carpentercarse.org or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
Let’s reflect, create, and share in the enjoyment of reminiscing together!
These workshops are made possible by a generous grant from the Vermont Arts Council.
Community Art Project, Drop-In
Join us for a tile-making workshop and have your art be part of our community mural. Each participant with make a colorful tile to add to the larger mural. The Who We Are project is described in detail here.
Read To A Dog
If you’d like to practice your reading skills, drop in at the library every other Tuesday after school to read to Ivy the Bassett Hound, a certified therapy dog. There’s no need to sign up, just head to the Children’s library and pick out a favorite book to share with Ivy!
Weekly Storytime
Join the fun and learning on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM for picture books, songs, movement, and rhymes that are designed to promote early language, fine motor, and pre-literacy skills in a friendly environment! Each week we will finish up Storytime with snacks, coffee for the adults, a simple craft or sensory activity, and book browsing. Storytime is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschool/kindergarten aged children and their caregivers, and no registration is required.
Closed for Library Conference
The library will be closed today so that our staff can attend the Vermont Library Association Conference.
Carpenter–Carse Library Trustee Celebration & Reunion
Carpenter–Carse Library trustees (past and present), volunteers, and community members are warmly invited to celebrate and honor Katherine Kjelleren for her extraordinary service to the library.
Katherine served as a Carpenter–Carse Library Trustee for more than 25 years, generously donating countless volunteer hours and helping to shape the library as a vital community resource.
We’ll gather in the Children's Garden and Community Room, where light refreshments will be served. During the celebration, we’ll share a special donation to the Library of Things, inspired by Katherine’s love of winter sports.
Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the formerly rented C-Space and learn more about upcoming library expansion plans aimed at creating additional community space.
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating Katherine’s legacy and the future of the Carpenter–Carse Library.
RSVP via email to Aimee Frost, aimeehfrost@gmail.com.
Music and Movement Storytime
Carpenter-Carse is offering a new interactive early childhood program featuring instrument exploration, songs, fingerplays, dance and movement, and stories! Babies toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers can join us every Friday morning for moving, grooving, and fun! Like all library programs, this program is free and open to everyone. No registration required.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Each week library volunteers work with students in grades 4-8 in learning the basics of Dungeons and Dragons, including character creation, understanding game mechanics, and how to work together to create and play in their own campaigns. This session is currently full, but check back in about D&D next Fall!
Reminisce & Connect: A Community Series for Creative Reflection
This 4-part workshop for adults 60+ offers a welcoming space to pause, connect, and celebrate the richness of our lives. Presented by local community doula and author, Francesca Arnoldy.
Together, we’ll take time to reflect on the memorable moments, people, places, and sources of joy that have shaped who we are—through gentle conversation, thoughtful writing, and creative activities.
While the themes we cover may be heartfelt, the atmosphere will be supportive and enjoyable!
You can expect:
*Guided conversations to spark memories and insights
*Reflective writing to capture what matters most
*Multi-media collaging for creative expression
No writing or artistic background needed—just a bit of curiosity and openness. You’ll leave with a meaningful keepsake along with a renewed sense of connection to your life stories.
Wednesdays, May 13th - June 3rd from 6:30-8pm
There is no fee but spots are limited. Email alex@carpentercarse.org or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
Let’s reflect, create, and share in the enjoyment of reminiscing together!
These workshops are made possible by a generous grant from the Vermont Arts Council.
Afterschool Garden Crafts
Join us for our May after-school programming where we will create fun and functional art for your garden, backyard, or any outdoor space! Projects include making sun catchers, bug hotels, and more! Please email jen@carpentercarse.org or see the circulation desk to sign up.
“When the Trees Came Back” with Author Robert Mello
Although long recognized as the “Green Mountain State,” Vermont’s hillsides were once nearly completely bare. By the 1880s, unsustainable logging and farming practices had decimated its once-dense forests, with enormous environmental consequences. Local author Robert Mello’s new book, When the Trees Came Back: The Great Battle to Save Vermont’s Forests, tells the story of how a group of dedicated advocates, citizens, and lawmakers turned the tide at the dawn of the 20th century. Join us as he explains how their efforts contributed to the remarkable recovery of Vermont’s forests and provides lessons for protecting our forests in an uncertain future. No registration required. Contact alex@carpentercarse.org with any questions.
Weekly Storytime
Join the fun and learning on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM for picture books, songs, movement, and rhymes that are designed to promote early language, fine motor, and pre-literacy skills in a friendly environment! Each week we will finish up Storytime with snacks, coffee for the adults, a simple craft or sensory activity, and book browsing. Storytime is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschool/kindergarten aged children and their caregivers, and no registration is required.
Closed for Memorial Day
The library will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.
Saturday Family Playtime
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the library community room every Saturday morning for play time and socializing. Coffee and tea will be provided for adults, and families can browse for books afterwards. Library staff will provide a rotating selection of activities and play themes. No registration required.
Music and Movement Storytime
Carpenter-Carse is offering a new interactive early childhood program featuring instrument exploration, songs, fingerplays, dance and movement, and stories! Babies toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers can join us every Friday morning for moving, grooving, and fun! Like all library programs, this program is free and open to everyone. No registration required.
Middle School Book Club
We invite middle school students who are interested in reading and discussing all kinds of books (chapter books, memoirs, graphic novels) that are generally geared toward students in grades 6-8. Students will receive each month’s book from the library then meet on the third Thursday of the month to engage in a fun discussion, eat snacks, hang out with friends, and decide what to read next! Email jen@carpentercarse.org to reserve your spot and receive all the necessary info to get started in this monthly club!
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Each week library volunteers work with students in grades 4-8 in learning the basics of Dungeons and Dragons, including character creation, understanding game mechanics, and how to work together to create and play in their own campaigns. This session is currently full.
Reminisce & Connect: A Community Series for Creative Reflection
This 4-part workshop for adults 60+ offers a welcoming space to pause, connect, and celebrate the richness of our lives. Presented by local community doula and author, Francesca Arnoldy.
Together, we’ll take time to reflect on the memorable moments, people, places, and sources of joy that have shaped who we are—through gentle conversation, thoughtful writing, and creative activities.
While the themes we cover may be heartfelt, the atmosphere will be supportive and enjoyable!
You can expect:
*Guided conversations to spark memories and insights
*Reflective writing to capture what matters most
*Multi-media collaging for creative expression
No writing or artistic background needed—just a bit of curiosity and openness. You’ll leave with a meaningful keepsake along with a renewed sense of connection to your life stories.
Wednesdays, May 13th - June 3rd from 6:30-8pm
There is no fee but spots are limited. Email alex@carpentercarse.org or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
Let’s reflect, create, and share in the enjoyment of reminiscing together!
These workshops are made possible by a generous grant from the Vermont Arts Council.
Afterschool Garden Crafts
Join us for our May after-school programming where we will create fun and functional art for your garden, backyard, or any outdoor space! Projects include making sun catchers, bug hotels, and more! Please email jen@carpentercarse.org or see the circulation desk to sign up.
Korean Traditional Knot Workshop
Join us to make a bracelet or keyring using traditional Korean knotting techniques. We’ll also learn how traditional Korean decorative knots are used in clothing, accessories, and daily life in Korea. Presented by the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. Registration required. Email alex@carpentercarse.org or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
Read To A Dog
If you’d like to practice your reading skills, drop in at the library every other Tuesday after school to read to Ivy the Bassett Hound, a certified therapy dog. There’s no need to sign up, just head to the Children’s library and pick out a favorite book to share with Ivy!
Weekly Storytime
Join the fun and learning on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM for picture books, songs, movement, and rhymes that are designed to promote early language, fine motor, and pre-literacy skills in a friendly environment! Each week we will finish up Storytime with snacks, coffee for the adults, a simple craft or sensory activity, and book browsing. Storytime is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschool/kindergarten aged children and their caregivers, and no registration is required.
Senior Meetup
Do you remember rotary phones? Cigarette smoke in diners? Bike riding without helmets? The Ed Sullivan Show? 8-Track Tapes? Then this meetup is for you. Come gather and talk, schmooze and kvetch, share and laugh with other seniors. Coffee and tea will be provided. No registration required.