During World War II, 563 Destroyer Escorts battled Nazi U-boats on the Atlantic protecting convoys of men and material. In the Pacific they stood in line to defend naval task forces from Japanese submarines and Kamikaze air attacks. Today, only one of these ships remains afloat in the United States, the USS SLATER. Moored on…
Make & Take’s for April are ready for pick up on Saturday, March 27, from 9-1. Included in the kit are Doughnut Seeds, Coloring Sheets for Spring and Exploding Easter Eggs! We’ll have them available until we run out! So stop by early this Saturday!
Come pick up a Valentine puzzle to decorate and an envelope to gift it to someone special! Take & Makes will be outside on the table in front of the library from 9-1 this Saturday, February 13th. All ages are welcome to participate.
We’ve got Valentine’s Day projects for you! A box to collect all your Valentine’s, a jigsaw puzzle Valentine you can send to someone, and a set of love birds! Bags will be available for pick up on Saturday, February 13th, from 9-1 until we run out!
We’re celebrating International Lego Day next Thursday, January 28! Pull out your Legos and build your best creation. Send the library a photo along with a description of what you built. The top ten creations will win a brand new Lego Games book! If you don’t have Legos, let us know and we’ll be happy…
Have you ever wondered what happens at the library after we close for the night? Would you like to find out? Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library on Friday, January 15th, before we close at 5:30pm. We’ll set up some games and fun for them and take pictures of all their adventures. We…
Pick up candy, freshly popped popcorn and a movie…compliments of the Sherburne Memorial Library. Choose a movie from our catalog or let us choose one for you that you likely haven’t seen! Enjoy the movie and return it before the week is up. Pick up is available at 5:30 on Friday, January 15th or 22nd …
Take & Make Craft bags will be available this Saturday for kids and adults on the front porch of the library. The kid’s bag includes two ornament crafts and the adult bag has 5 different Christmas Cards that you can put together. All will be available starting at 10am and will be first come, first…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
A Celebration of Vermont’s Public Libraries September 21, 2019, 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 their favorite…
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…
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 fans, join us after the library closes on Tuesday, July 30 to celebrate the newest book from the series – Book 13, The Poison Jungle!
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
