Closed for Thanksgiving
The library will be closed in observance of the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!
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.
If I Can Get Home This Fall - A Book Discussion with Tyler Alexander
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.
Intro to Zentangle® - Holiday Edition
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.
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.
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.
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).
Holiday Trivia Night
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.
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.
Gentle Yoga for Restful Evenings
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.
Winter Solstice Gathering and Storytelling Event
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!
Family Drop-in Craft Session - Make a Pomander
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!
Meet Elia the Therapy Dog
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.
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.
Closing Early for Christmas
The library will be closing early at 1pm today. Happy Holidays!
Closed for Christmas
The library will be closed in observance of Christmas. Happy Holidays!
Closed for Christmas
The library will be closed today in observance of Christmas. Happy Holidays!
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.
Closed for New Year's Eve
The library will be closed in celebration of the holiday. Happy New Year!
Closed for New Year's Day
The library will be closed in celebration of the holiday. Happy New Year!
Closed for Thanksgiving
The library will be closed in observance of the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!
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.
Meet Elia the Therapy Dog
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.
DIY Zen Gardens
Find your Zen with a homemade miniature Zen garden. We’ll provide all the supplies to make your own mini tabletop Zen garden to help keep you centered throughout the busy holiday season. Registration is required and spots are limited. Email alex@carpentercarse.org or stop by the library to register.
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.
Friends of Carpenter-Carse Informational Meeting
Linda Segovia Wise and Jennica Stetler will provide information about the Friends of Carpenter-Carse Library.
Join us to learn more about:
What the Friends organization is and does
What other Friends groups have accomplished
How you might contribute your skills and interests (for example, serving as our treasurer)
The board’s thoughts on where we should focus our efforts
We would love for you to join us, contribute your ideas, and help us make a meaningful impact in our library community.
RSVP HERE->
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).
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.
Puzzle Race
Do you love puzzles? Then put together a team of up to 6 people and join us for a Puzzle Race. The team that can assemble their 500 piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest will win a prize! Registration is required and spots are limited. Email alex@carpentercarse.org or stop by the library to register.
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.
Advocating for Gender Equality with Author Doris Sumner
Local author Doris Sumner spent 36 years in the VT Army National Guard and served as the Adjutant General’s State Equal Opportunity and Diversity Manager. Join us as she discusses her memoir, Life at Camp: Combating the Sexism We Tolerate, how to navigate institutional culture, challenge sexism, and how we can strive to create positive change. No registration required but email alex@carpentercarse.org with any questions.
CANCELED This Week - Senior Meetup
We are very excited to be upgrading the library’s front doors with ADA compliant push buttons on Nov. 3rd. Visitors will need to use the Community Room entrance to access the library during this time, so we will not be holding any programs in the Community Room on Nov 3rd.
Reach out to jill@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.
CANCELED This Week - Hands and Needles
We are very excited to be upgrading the library’s front doors with ADA compliant push buttons on Nov. 3rd. Visitors will need to use the Community Room entrance to access the library during this time, so we will not be holding any programs in the Community Room on Nov 3rd.
Reach out to jill@carpentercarse.org with any 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.
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.
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.
Library Fundraiser Concert
Local musicians John Penoyar and Jody Albright will share their talents in a fun filled evening of music and light refreshments in support of CCL. Admission is a suggested $10 donation at the door. We’ll also be collecting non-perishable food items for the HCRC Food Shelf. Contact alex@carpentercarse.org with any questions.
CLOSED for INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY
The library will be closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
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).
Parents and Caregivers Mindfulness Workshop
Caregivers, parents and those who work with children can benefit from centering and awareness-building practices. This workshop features opportunities for quiet and calm through guided meditation and discussion, as well as inclusive support for all families. Take some time to practice managing stress and exploring mindfulness as a tool for self-care in a caring and reflective space. Participants will have the opportunity to share strengths, joys, challenges, and vulnerabilities, and connect with others in caregiving roles to support one another’s well-being. This workshop is led by Jennifer Decker, who is versed in supporting parents, and has lived experience of neurodivergence, and of complex caregiving roles across the lifespan. Registration is required, please email alex@carpentercarse.org or stop by the library to register.
Banned Books Read-In
Celebrate Banned Books Week with us. Stop by and hang out in the “Banned Books Cafe” (the Community Room) to protest censorship and learn about how you can fight back. Stay and read for a while, peruse banned books, enjoy a snack, and write a postcard to our representatives voicing your concern over book bans. Participants will receive a FREE audiobook courtesy of Libro.fm. No registration required but email 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.
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.
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.
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.