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!
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 Lotus Flower Lantern Workshop
Join us to create your own lotus lantern, symbols of purity and resilience in Korea. We’ll also watch a short cultural film about Korea. Presented by the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. Registration required. Email alex@carpentercarse.org or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
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. If you would like to join our D&D Winter session, please contact jen@carpentercarse.
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.
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.
Springtime Craft: Painting pots and planting seeds
Join us for an afternoon or gardening and crafting! In this program, we will paint flower pots and plant some seeds. Kids of all ages are welcome to this program, however we ask that anyone younger than 2nd grade be accompanied by an adult. Please email jen@carpentercarse.org or see the circulation desk to sign up.
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.
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).
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.
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 6:30-7:30pm
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.
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.
Virtual Birding Workshop
Join Audubon Vermont and your local library for a workshop all about your local birds. Learn tips for identifying birds, explore birding-related tools, get suggestions for local places to look for birds, and ask all of your bird questions. This program is free to participate in. You can access the workshop through participating libraries or from home by registering here https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-vt/event/928095/.
Carpenter-Carse will be hosting a screening in the Community Room. No registration required but email alex@carpentercarse.org with 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Library Trustee Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting in the main library.
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. If you would like to join our D&D Winter session, please contact jen@carpentercarse.
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!
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.
Closed for Memorial Day
The library will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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. If you would like to join our D&D Winter session, please contact jen@carpentercarse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After school Puppy Party
Sign up to hear a story about pet adoption, have a puppy themed snack, and choose your own puppy stuffy to take home. Every participant can also make a new collar for their puppy and decorate a pet carrier! This program is designed as a drop off event for kids in Kindergarten to 4th grade. This is also a great program to join if you are going into Kindergarten next year and want to test out after school programs with a parent! Please email jen@carpentercarse.org or see the circulation desk to sign up.
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.
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity Info Session
Join us to learn more about Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity’s upcoming homes in Hinesburg. Construction begins on this project this spring. Learn more about the program and details of the application process. Volunteers are also needed for this project so we’ll share volunteer opportunities as well. No registration required. Contact alex@carpentercarse.org with any questions.
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. If you would like to join our D&D Winter session, please contact jen@carpentercarse.
Decision-Making in the Age of Plastics
Come join a conversation with National Geographic Explorer and author, Rachael Zoe Miller, about her book, Decision-Making in the Age of Plastics. Rachael will walk you through a chapter of her choose-your-own-adventure-style guide to making informed decisions that are best for you and your family's health, the environment and your budget. Be ready to share your own purchasing priorities, concerns and successes in an open, constructive dialogue. No registration required. Contact alex@carpentercarse.org with any questions.
Community Art Project, After-School Session
Join us for a tile-making workshop and have your art be part of our community mural. The Who We Are project is described in detail here. Space is limited in this session, and if you can’t make it, there are several other drop-in sessions planned. This session is suitable for children in second grade and older. Please contact Jen to register.
Fighting Food Waste
Join Kat Moody from CSWD for an eye-opening look into reducing food waste. We’ll begin with a screening of Eating Trash, a documentary that explores the global issue of food waste and the surprising solutions already underway.
After the film, stick around for a short, practical presentation on how you can take action locally. Learn the ways to cut food waste at home, discover how local Vermont businesses and restaurants are creatively repurposing food scraps, and explore community-driven food recovery efforts like gleaning, food shelves, and food pantries. 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.
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.
Greek Mythology Escape Room
Do you have what it takes to escape from Mount Olympus? Register your group or as an individual for a time slot in our escape room.
4 - 5 pm
5:30 - 6:30 pm
7 - 8 pm
All ages. Space is limited. To register email alex@carpentercarse.org.
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.
Earth Day Craft
Celebrate Earth Day by making wildflower seed bombs! Drop in at the library anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 to craft these compact clumps of wildflower seeds that can be tossed into a bare patch of soil when the warms up over the next few weeks. This event is for all ages, and there’s no need to sign up.
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.
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.
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!
Library Trustee Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting in the main library.
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.
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. If you would like to join our D&D Winter session, please contact jen@carpentercarse.