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.

Personalize your Thanksgiving table with homemade napkin rings! A fun craft for the whole family, we will make napkin rings out of paper towel rolls, felt, beads, and ribbons. Feel free to bring any buttons, acorns, or other trinkets to glue onto your napkin rings. No need to sign up, just drop on by!

Elia the trained therapy dog will be joining us once a month to meet with patrons of all ages. Engaging with a therapy dog has been shown to have many physical and emotional benefits. Stop by to visit with Elia and bring some calm and relaxation to your day, she’d love to meet you! No registration required, but email Alex with questions.

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.

The library will be closed in observance of the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

The library will be closed in observance of the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

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.

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.

CVU history and government teacher Tyler Alexander will be discussing his newly published book If I Can Get Home This Fall: A Story of Love, Loss, and a Cause in the Civil War. The book includes a timeless collection of elegantly written letters by a Vermont soldier (who served in the 6th VT Infantry and later became an officer in a Black regiment-the 19th US Colored Troops) to his wife throughout the course of four terribly long years. The Pulitzer-Prize winning historian James McPherson said, "These are some of the best and most moving of the thousands of Civil War letters I have encountered." These letters-and other source material from the time-tell us much about what Vermonters thought about national identity, race, and the meaning of democracy. Coupled with harrowing accounts of combat at places like Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Petersburg it’s a heart-wrenching love story of a young man and woman from northern Vermont who dreamed of a post-war life together. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. No registration required but email alex@carpentercarse.org with any questions. 

Get ready for the holidays with our after-school programing! Happening every Wednesday from November 19th to December 17th; the first session will focus on creating a countdown calendar full of treats to track the days till your holiday of choice and each consecutive session will be spent crafting handmade gifts for loved ones. Grades K-4th.To sign up contact jen@carpentercarse.org or see the circulation desk.

Join us for a festive Intro to Zentangle® class led by Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) Jamie Proctor-Brassard. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll discover the calming and meditative art of Zentangle—an easy-to-learn drawing method that transforms simple, structured patterns into beautiful works of art. No prior experience or artistic skill is needed—just an open mind and a willingness to slow down, explore, and let your creativity flow. Inspired by the joy and coziness of the holiday season, this class will feature winter-themed tangles and designs perfect for cards, ornaments, or mindful moments amidst the bustle. You’ll learn the foundational Zentangle method step-by-step, using pen and paper to create intricate, one-of-a-kind patterns while finding peace in the process. Leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and ready to carry a bit of creative calm into your holiday season. Registration is required and space is limited. Please email alex@carpentercarse.org to register. 

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. D&D Club is currently full - if your child is interested in joining the wait list, please contact jen@carpentercarse.

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 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.

Season's Readings!
Get a head start on your holiday shopping—or treat yourself! Browse a huge selection of books for adults, teens, and kids. All books $5 or less and for $25 fill a tote with books. And don't forget to stop by the bake sale for a homemade treat!
Looking for unique gifts for book lovers?
Grab a Carpenter-Carse canvas tote for $15.00.
Or "Adopt an Author" and be first to read their newest release.
Every purchase supports the Carpenter-Carse Library.

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.

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).

Get ready for the holidays with our after-school programing! Happening every Wednesday from November 19th to December 17th; the first session will focus on creating a countdown calendar full of treats to track the days till your holiday of choice and each consecutive session will be spent crafting handmade gifts for loved ones. Grades K-4th. To sign up contact jen@carpentercarse.org or see the circulation desk.

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. D&D Club is currently full - if your child is interested in joining the wait list, please contact jen@carpentercarse.

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.

With Funding from the Vermont Space Grant Consortium, Carpenter-Carse Library is offering a series of monthly after-school programs for students in Kindergarten through grade 4 during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year. Educator and Mathematical Sciences Director for The Vermont Governor's Institute, Linda Segovia Wise has created a program called “STEM Explorers” that is designed to offer STEM enrichment in a fun and engaging environment. In this playful and curiosity-driven program, students will explore real-world challenges and creative problem solving through different themes. Our goal is for students to discover how STEM is part of everyday life and to give them an opportunity to build confidence in collaborative problem-solving and creative thinking. Contact jen@carpentercarse.org to sign up for one or all four monthly programs.

Session 4: Unplugged Coding - Human Robots Friday, December 12th 3:00-4:15 Who needs a screen to code? This unplugged coding session introduces students to the building blocks of computer science through fun and active games. Students will write step-by-step instructions (“code”) for a “human robot” to follow and complete silly obstacle courses or dance moves. Along the way, they'll learn about algorithms, loops, debugging, and teamwork! Skills: Sequencing, logical thinking, collaboration. Big Idea: Coding is just giving clear directions- anyone can learn it!

Join us for festive fun and holiday trivia. Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided, you bring your competitive holiday spirit! There will be a prize for the winning team. Email alex@carpentercarse.org or stop by the library to register your team.

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.

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.

Get ready for the holidays with our after-school programing! Happening every Wednesday from November 19th to December 17th; the first session will focus on creating a countdown calendar full of treats to track the days till your holiday of choice and each consecutive session will be spent crafting handmade gifts for loved ones. Grades K-4th. To sign up contact jen@carpentercarse.org or see the circulation desk.

As the day winds down, come and soften into stillness with yoga instructor Peggy Dippen. This hour of gentle yoga invites you to calm the body and quiet the mind through slow, restorative postures and steady, mindful breath. Together we’ll release the tension of the day, open space for ease, and prepare the body and spirit for a peaceful night’s sleep. All levels are welcome—no prior experience needed. Please bring a yoga mat, a pillow or bolster, and a blanket to create supportive shapes that invite deep rest and relaxation. Registration is required and space is limited. Please email alex@carpentercarse.org to register. 

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. D&D Club is currently full - if your child is interested in joining the wait list, please contact jen@carpentercarse.

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!

Everyone is invited to this special holiday event where we’ll celebrate the return of the sun by gathering around the CCL indoor “campfire” for heart warming holiday tales, music and song, hot cider and cookies, and friends! No need to sign up, just bring your winter cheer and (if possible) some cookies to share!

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.

Deck the halls of your home with sweet smelling ornaments made from oranges and cloves! This is a fun craft for the whole family and we will provide all the materials. No need to sign up, just drop on by!

Elia the trained therapy dog will be joining us once a month to meet with patrons of all ages. Engaging with a therapy dog has been shown to have many physical and emotional benefits. Stop by to visit with Elia and bring some calm and relaxation to your day, she’d love to meet you! No registration required, but email Alex with questions.

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.

The library will be closing early at 1pm today. Happy Holidays!

The library will be closed in observance of Christmas. Happy Holidays!

The library will be closed today in observance of Christmas. Happy Holidays!

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.

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.

The library will be closed in celebration of the holiday. Happy New Year!

The library will be closed in celebration of the holiday. Happy New Year!