Every Wednesday of this six-week program we will listen to an award winning picture book, have a snack while discussing the book, and then make a craft that’s related to the theme of the book! This program is for grades K-4, and parents can register their child by emailing jen@carpentercarse.org or visiting the circulation desk.

Each week library volunteers will be working 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 Fall session, which meets every Thursday that school is in session, please contact jen@carpentercarse.org

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.

Carpenter-Carse’s weekly interactive early childhood program featuring instrument exploration, songs, finger plays, dance and movement, and stories is back!  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, but ask about joining the email list for young families if you want to receive weekly emails about these events.

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the library community room every Saturday morning for play time and socializing. Library staff will provide a rotating selection of activities and play themes. No registration required.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for refreshments and a facilitated discussion of the 2026 Vermont Reads selection, Charity & Sylvia. There’s so much to explore and discuss in this wonderful and unique book. Pick up your free copy at the library. Registration required, email alex@carpentercarse.org or stop by the circulation desk to register.

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).

Every Wednesday of this six-week program we will listen to an award winning picture book, have a snack while discussing the book, and then make a craft that’s related to the theme of the book! This program is for grades K-4, and parents can register their child by emailing jen@carpentercarse.org or visiting the circulation desk.

Each week library volunteers will be working 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 Fall session, which meets every Thursday that school is in session, please contact jen@carpentercarse.org

Carpenter-Carse’s weekly interactive early childhood program featuring instrument exploration, songs, finger plays, dance and movement, and stories is back!  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, but ask about joining the email list for young families if you want to receive weekly emails about these events.

Join us for the kids’ version of comedy open mic night! Share a story. Tell a joke. Make faces. Sing a silly song (acoustic only), and participate in fun group activities!

Who should come? First timers · Newbies · Veterans. Performing is NOT required. All experience levels · All identities

No registration required in advance. Email Jen@carpentercarse.org with questions.

Peg Jarvis will guide you through creating your own 4x4" mini canvas using acrylic paints. Perfect for gift giving or holiday decorating. Registration required, email alex@carpentercarse.org or stop by the circulation desk to register. 

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.

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.

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.

If you like reading (or listening to audiobooks) and talking about books, this could be the after school club for you! We are meeting once a month throughout the school year to get together and discuss a book that has been nominated for a youth book award, have an after-school snack, and make a simple craft or recipe. Contact jen@carpentercarse.org to sign up, and after registering, parents can contact the front office at HCS to arrange bus transportation to the library.

Every Wednesday of this six-week program we will listen to an award winning picture book, have a snack while discussing the book, and then make a craft that’s related to the theme of the book! This program is for grades K-4, and parents can register their child by emailing jen@carpentercarse.org or visiting the circulation desk.

Put together a team and test your knowledge of all things late 90s and early 2000s. The winning team will win a prize! Join us for snacks, music, and fun. Registration required, email alex@carpentercarse.org or stop by the circulation desk to register. 

Each week library volunteers will be working 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 Fall session, which meets every Thursday that school is in session, please contact jen@carpentercarse.org

Carpenter-Carse’s weekly interactive early childhood program featuring instrument exploration, songs, finger plays, dance and movement, and stories is back!  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, but ask about joining the email list for young families if you want to receive weekly emails about these events.

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the library community room every Saturday morning for play time and socializing. Library staff will provide a rotating selection of activities and play themes. No registration required.

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.

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.

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.

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the library community room every Saturday morning for play time and socializing. Library staff will provide a rotating selection of activities and play themes. No registration required.

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.

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.

Join librarians in making festive calendars that will help you count down to a winter holiday celebrated by your family.

This workshop is for children in grades K-4, and we ask each participant to bring a bag of small candies (around the size of Hershey’ kisses) that will be used by the entire group in making our candy calendars!

To register, email jen@carpentercarse.org or visit the circulation desk.

Calling All Young Artists! Carpenter-Carse Youth Craft Fair: December 12th at 10:00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.

We are holding a holiday market for kids to sell their own hand-made creations on Saturday, December 12th. If you like crafting and want to reserve a spot in the market to sell your creations, stop by the circulation desk or email jen@carpentercarse.org

 It’s an after school LEGO Party! Students in grades K-4 are invited to sign up for this pop-up LEGO Club with a holiday theme. Participants have the choice to work on their own or with others on holiday/snow-themed challenges or their own creations. To reserve a spot for your child for this event, please call us at 482-2878, email jen@carpentercarse.org, or visit the circulation desk. We hope you can join us for LEGOs, friends, and holiday fun!