Our Senior Volunteers Meet on Tuesdays at 1pm
We would not be able to offer the great programs and decorations without our amazing senior volunteers. They come in on Tuesdays and tackle just about anything we give them. They cut and paste, play with yarn, make a mess, and have a great time. Our seniors helped with our summer decor this year, so…
Summer Kick-off Wednesday, June 25th
Our summer kick off celebration will be held on Wednesday, June 25, at 1pm. Games, fun, bounce house, and water features abound! Registration isn’t required, just come, splash, and have a great time!
Touch-A-Truck June 7 from 10-12
Join us for snacks and fun with trucks from KPD, KFD, GMP, Killington Auto, Town Garage, Regional Ambulance, Dead River and Killington Resort.
April Puzzle Challenge
Our April Puzzle Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, and begins at 10am. We have space for four teams of three. Teams will try to be the first to solve two separate puzzles: one easy 100 piece and one slightly harder 500 piece. The first team to finish both puzzles wins $100 cash! To…
Stories in the Cloud
Our storyline is back with some new features! We’ll be updating stories in March for St. Patrick’s Day and you’ll be able to hear the audio of the March Board of Trustees Meeting if you’re interested in what happens behind the scenes at the library. We’ll also be updating as we get new information for…
Laser Jewelry Part 3!
We have a laser workshop scheduled for Saturday, March 22nd, at 10am. We have 12 spots available, so sign up by sending an email to sherburnememorial@gmail.com. The fee for this workshop is $25. It is a fundraiser for the upcoming Vermont Fairy Tale Festival. It only takes a few minutes to learn to print out…
Needle Punch for Beginners
We have a needle punch class for beginners scheduled for Saturday, March 15th, at 10am. The library will provide kits for up to 7 participants. We will show you how to do the craft and then you can start your own and finish either here at library or take it home. There is no charge…
Ladies & Lasers Part 2!
We had such a great time for our first program, we’ve added another! This one is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, at 6pm. We can’t take more than 12 folks, and 6 spots are already reserved. Please call the library at 422-9765 or send an email to sherburnememorial@gmail.com to reserve your spot before they’re all…
Ladies & Lasers Night! January 30!
The library is hosting a Ladies & Laser Night on Thursday, January 30, at 6pm. This is a fundraiser for the annual Vermont Fairy Tale Festival and the fee to participate is $25. Tickets are available at the library. We will offer a quick tutorial on what the laser printer can do, provide drinks and…
Major Movie Event January 3 & 7 at noon!
The library will be showing Wicked on Friday, January 3, and Tuesday, January 7, at noon both days. We are excited to offer two showing to our patrons and if anyone is interested in an evening showing, please let us know at the library and we’ll see what we can do!
Fall Jig Saw Puzzle Challenge!
Our Fall Jig Saw Puzzle Challenge is scheduled for Sunday, November 17, at 10:30 am. To make it a bit more fair, we are signing up individual people and will organize teams on the morning of the challenge. If 9 people sign up, we’ll have 3 teams of 3, etc. To sign up, send an…
Adult Storytime!
Thursday, November 14, at 1pm, the library will host another fun adult storytime! Books, stories, music, and generally what we do for the kids on Fridays, just with a more adult theme. We’ll be talking about Native Americans and everyone who joins us will receive a special gift from a current member of the Four…
Geocaching at the Library!
What is geocaching and how does it work? The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with…
Vedic Astrology with Alex Lemesciuc
Vedic Astrology is the study and belief that the celestial bodies, stars and planets influence our lives. It is based on sacred scriptures from ancient India, called Vedas, that date back to 1500 BCE. Luckily, we have a patron who is learning about this type of astrology and is willing to share some of her…
After School Programming
Our afterschool programming will begin in October and will remain on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:30. A full schedule for the month of October will be available to pick up at the circulation desk soon. This gives our Youth Librarian and students a change to get back on a regular schedule and settle…
Final Puzzle Challenge of the Summer!
Our final puzzle challenge of the summer is scheduled for Sunday, August 11, at 10:15. We will only be able to accept four teams for this last challenge and you will need to sign up in advance by calling the library at 422-9765. The puzzle will be a 750 piece puzzle and an array of…
Dial-a-Story is Back with some new features!
802-683-3683 is the phone number for great children’s stories, our new hours, the summer concert schedule, and even the audio from the Board of Trustees meeting on July 9, 2024. Simply call the number and choose what you’d like to hear! We hope to keep stories changed out monthly as well as using the system…
Library Hours are Changing July 1, 2024
Current Library hours are: Monday & Friday 10-5:30 Tuesday & Thursday 11:30-5:30 Wednesday 9-6, Saturday 9-1 Our new hours will be Monday – Friday 10:30-5:30 Saturday 9-1
Reiki Program Thursday, June 13, at 1pm
Local resident, Kelly McDermott-Burns has been practicing Reiki since 2004 and teaching since 2006. Educating the public about the benefits of Reiki is a major focus of Kelly’s work for both humans and animals. In this program Kelly will explain the healing benefits of Reiki to relieve stress, balance energy and bring focus. The practice…
Another Great Puzzle Challenge!
This SUNDAY, April 21, at 11am. The library will host another great puzzle challenge. Sign up by emailing sherburnememorial@gmail.com with a team of 2 or 3 folks. Each team will get the same puzzle along with a variety of snacks to distract you! The first team to finish their puzzle wins a cash prize! For…
Eclipse Watch
The eclipse taking place on Monday, April 8, is being celebrated at the library. We’re showing a short documentary about eclipses and why they happen at 1pm. After that, we’ll venture outside to see what we can see. We’re hoping the predicted clouds and rain will move out of the forecast. We’ll have eclipse cookies…
Paint Vermont at The Library on the Spring Equinox!
Tuesday, March 19 at noon we will paint a stunning Vermont scene from a photograph. Local journalist Victoria Gaither published her photograph “Chasing the Sunrise” in the Mountain Times and Lauren Teton of Arty Party Vermont found it compelling and enjoyable to paint, so she will teach her students at the library to copy the scene…
Eclipse Glasses!
The library has glasses for the April 8th eclipse. We are happy to hand them out at the circulation desk on a first come, first served basis. To make sure that we have enough for everyone, we’re asking that you take no more than 4 pair for your family. We will begin handing them out…
Introducing Mango Languages!
For those looking to learn a new language, the library will be introducing Mango Languages. You can sign up with your library card number through the website and learn just about any language from Armenian to Yiddish! More information will be shared as we get things set up, but we’ll be up and ready to…
The Magic of Watercolor with Maurie Harrington
The library hosted a class on watercolor with Maurie on February 1 and there has been some interest for folks to continue learning the technique. Maurie has graciously agreed to continue on Thursdays from 11:30-1pm here at the library. She will charge a fee of $35 for each session that can be paid directly to…
Library Volunteers
Each Tuesday from 1-3pm, we have volunteers that come to the library to help us get ready for the summer reading program. This year the theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” We will be building planes, trains, hot air balloons, and all sorts of contraptions that take us on amazing adventures. We’ll also be…
Monday Movie Matinees
The library shows a movie each Monday afternoon at 1pm. You will find a list of the current movies under the Adults and Seniors drop down menu. Popcorn is always provided. Feel free to bring a drink if you like. If Monday isn’t a good day for you and there is a specific movie you’d…
New Display Celebrates SVFD
Saturday, February 10th at 11 am the library will host a reception to honor the history of the Sherburne Volunteer Fire Department. The event will feature a Zoom visit with Pres Smith and will showcase the sign he carved for the department along with some great photos from years gone by. Refreshments will be provided…
Another Great Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge!
Teams of 3 or more can sign up by emailing the library at sherburnememorial@gmail.com or calling 422-9765. The challenge is set for Saturday, February 17th at 10am. Each team will receive the same puzzle and the first team to complete the puzzle wins! Snacks and refreshments will be provided to try and distract teams from…
The 2025 Vermont Fairy Tale Festival
2025 Vendor Form Saturday, September 20 from 10am-4pm, join us for the Vermont Fairy Tale Festival. We’ll list tales as soon as libraries sign up to participate. Vendors will be listed here this year as well. If you’d like to participate, contact the library at 422-9765 or send us an email: sherburnememorial@gmail.com Libraries and Tales…
Touch-a-Truck! 2025
A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Casella, Killington Auto, Killington Town Garage, Killington Police Department, Killington Fire Department, Mark Fiore, Green Mountain Power, Regional Ambulance, Dead River and the Vermont Forestry Service for bringing their truck and our honored guest, Smokey the Bear! Also, thanks to all those who came out in support of…
Movie Matinees in November
We will be hosting two showings of “Fried Green Tomatoes” in November. Come and enjoy Fanny Flagg’s timeless story of Ruth and Idgie set in the small town of Whistle Stop, Alabama. Flagg has a new novel out that continues the lives of the characters in the original and we will preview that book at…
Halloween Fun Fest!
We’ve got something amazing planned for Halloween this year in Killington! Starting at the Sherburne Library at 5pm on the 31st, come join the costume parade and contest! Prizes awarded for most original, best use of mask, and most believable. We’ll help families sit physically distant to watch the costume parade by setting up the…
New For Families this Fall
Send us an email to sherburnememorial@gmail.com and we’ll happily choose 4-5 great books for your child on any theme or subject. Just let us know the age of your child or children and Miss Kate will pull some great reads for you to pick up on Curbside Service Days. She will call or email to…
Trivia Night
Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 pm the library will be hosting a Trivia Night. Whether we will be inside or outside depends on the weather and the size of the crowd. It would be most helpful if you plan to attend if you could let us know, either by phone (422-9765) or by sending an…
Open By Appointment Starting July 21
The library will be open by appointment beginning July 21 and will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-4. We will still be open for curbside service for those who are not yet comfortable being in the building. Masks will be required to enter and you have a choice of two types of appointments: a…
Reopening Update
Curbside service will continue for the remainder of the summer season. We are currently waiting for protective equipment to arrive (hands free hand sanitizer, shields, etc) and as soon as we are able to safely reopen for both staff and patrons, we will slowly phase in being open to the public a few days each…
Summer Programming
Beginning the second week of June, journals will be available for all ages. On Saturday of each week, we will put out a new packet of colorful graphics and writing prompts to help you fill your pages. By the end of the summer, you’ll have a beautiful keepsake! To participate, all you need to do…
Curbside Service begins May 19
The library will begin curbside service the week of May 18. If you would like to place items on reserve for pick up, you’ll need your barcode number to log in to the library catalog. Once there, patrons can place up to two book titles and/or two movie/audio titles on hold for pick up. We…
Community “Drive By” Easter Egg Hunt
We’ve looked forward to Spring these many months and with all upcoming holiday activities cancelled due to the pandemic, it’s a hard time for kids. While we are not trying to promote anything other than social distancing, we do know that families sometimes pile in the car to take a drive and get some well…
Coronavirus Outbreak
Along with the state Department of Libraries, we are following the state Dept. of Health advisories. If the outbreak gets severe in Vermont, we expect they will mandate closings of public buildings. Until such time (if it happens), we are doing what we can in keeping with recommendations for public buildings: We are disinfecting all…
Wednesday Movie Matinee for Kids
Wednesday, March 4, starting at 3:45 we’ll be showing Abominable. Movie plot: Three teenagers must help a Yeti return to his family while avoiding a wealthy man and a zoologist who want him for their own needs. The movie came out in September 2019 and is rated PG. Snacks provided.
Group Sing!
A recent medical study says: Choral Singing relieves stress, boosts confidence, strengthens the immune system, improves breathing, alleviates chronic pain and improves overall health. Wow. Join us on Saturday, January 25, at 10am for an hour of singing some of the greatest songs from the 50’s and 60’s. Words provided. Come sing, laugh, and improve…
Family Christmas Portrait Opportunity
The library is offering the perfect Christmas themed backdrop for family portraits on three different occasions in December. On Saturday, December 14th, from 9-1pm Santa will be here to take photos with the family or just spend a few minutes with the kids. If that date doesn’t work, the library will be open on Sunday,…
Sherburne Library Interactive Movie Event (SLIME)
On Tuesday, November 26, at 1pm join us for our first of many Interactive Movie Events. The movie chosen is free to the public. If you’d like to participate in the antics during the movie, we’ll have bags of themed objects that go along with the plot of the film available for $5 each. It…
Holiday Bazaar
The library will be participating in the Greater Killington Women’s Club Holiday Bazaar scheduled for Friday, November 8, from 4:30-7:30 at The Summit Lodge in Killington. Paper Trees, Farmhouse Book Stacks, Ornaments, Library Bears, and Holiday décor will be sold to benefit the library. We hope you get a chance to stop by and do…
New at the Library!
Our new check in/check out system allows us to send email reminders that your items are due, that your card is about to expire or that you have overdue materials that need to be returned. Next time you come to the library, we will double check to make sure we have a way to reach…
Vermont Fairy Tale Festival
A Celebration of Vermont’s Public Libraries September 17, 2022 from 10-4, Killington VT Greetings from your festival hosts! The Sherburne Memorial Library is happy to host the festival again this year. All of our events are outside this year and we are thrilled to have some fabulous Vermont Public Libraries that have volunteered to showcase…
Perseid Meteor Shower Party!
The Perseid’s will peak this year around 11pm on Monday, August 12. We try every year to have an event around the peak, but we normally get either clouded or rained out. This year it looks like we may have both! The Persied’s will continue to show off shooting stars through most of August, so…
Skype With Author Katherine Paterson
Our book group is reading two of the many titles written by world renowned children’s author Katherine Paterson. Katherine is a long time Vermont resident and even though she is in the process of debuting yet another amazing children’s book this September, she has agreed to stop for a moment and Skype with our book…
Wings of Fire book release party
Wings of Fire fans, join us after the library closes on Tuesday, July 30 to celebrate the newest book from the series – Book 13, The Poison Jungle!
Chat with author Sejal Bandani
A former attorney, Sejal Badani left the law to pursue writing full time. She was an ABC/Disney Writing Fellowship and CBS Writing Fellowship Finalist. When not writing, she loves reading, biking along the ocean, traveling and trying to teach her teacup Morkie not to hide socks under the bed (so far she has been completely…
.5K Dash for Donuts!
Our Second Annual .5K Dash for Donuts is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, at 11 am. Tickets are available on the Vermont Fairy Tale Festival Facebook page or here at the library. Last year, over 50 participants dashed from the library to the recreation department and enjoyed donut stations on the way as well as…
Skype With Author Amy Stewart!
Our book group is currently reading “Girl Waits With Gun” by Amy Stewart and she had gracious agreed to skype with the book group on Thursday, June 6th at 1pm here in the meeting room. The book group will meet at their regular time on May 29 to discuss the novel and gather questions they…
Once in a Blue Moon Brunch
The library is hosting a “Once in a Blue Moon Brunch” on Saturday, May 18th at 10:30 am. There actually is a Blue Moon that evening, but as is usual, we in Vermont may be too cloudy to enjoy it. So why not celebrate it anyway? Tickets are $15 for one or $25 for a…
Mystery Night at the Library
Mystery Night at the Library is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from 6-8 pm. This event is similar to last year’s mystery event with a simplified game and the same fabulous sweet and savory treats that are paired with a variety of wines for you to sample. Come, bring a friend, and see if you…
Sip & Spell
Join us at The Summit Lodge in Killington for our second annual Sip & Spell: A Spelling Bee for Adults. The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 9. The Summit will offer a Pasta Bar beginning at 5pm and the Spelling Bee will begin at 7pm. The bar will be open all evening. To participate…
Snowshoeing
Ever wondered if snowshoeing is the right sport for you? Before you invest in a new pair, come try on a pair for size at the library! We have snowshoes for checkout to patrons who have an up to date account at the library. We have two pair of adult snowshoes and 6 pair of…
Monday Movies at 1pm
Our movie list has just been updated on this website. You’ll find the full list under the Events Tab at the top of the page and then clicking on “Happenings for Adults.” We have upgraded the technology in the meeting room with a brand new 90 inch flat screen and can now play blue-ray, DVD,…
Fairy Tale Festival September 2019
The planning committee for the September 2019 Fairy Tale Festival meets on October 17th at the library at 6pm. Anyone in the community is welcome to join us in planning another spectacular festival for families for fall 2019!
Vermont Fairy Tale Festival & Vermont Viking Invasion
Vermont Fairy Tale Festival & Vermont Viking Invasion Below, you will find a description of the festival we hosted last fall. This year, we are planning the Vermont Viking Invasion and it will be held September 21-23, with the 22nd being open to the public from 10-6pm free of charge. You’ll see authentic Viking encampments…