




Shelf Love
Come discuss your favorite Fair Reads!
Mark your calendar for the next Shelf Love at the Tunbridge Public Library on Friday, September 26 at 6pm.
Pick-Your-Own Fair Reads: Fiction or nonfiction; books about fairs, carnivals, festivals, circuses... you name it!
Here's an early announcement for our next group pick since it is coming up fast on the first Friday in October:
October 3: Historic Haunts - The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon. We'll let you know when copies are available at the library.
In the meantime, see you at the Fair!

DIY Hobby Horse
Come decorate, name, and ride your very own hobby horse with Whitney!
8 years old and up
10 slots available so sign up soon to reserve your spot!



Community Collage Day!
All ages are encouraged to attend this AMAZING event with local artist Heather!

Pam Steiner Collective Trauma Discussion
Come listen and discuss local author Pam Steiner’s relevant book

Decorate A Hula-Hoop
Come tape up a hula hoop and learn some tricks! This event is for teenager and adults only! All participants will get to take home their hoop ~ Please RSVP October 20th ~ so we have enough supplies

Orange County Parent Child Center OUTREACH DAY
Tunbridge Library will be traveling to OCPCC for a morning of story time fun!

Adult Craft Night- DIY Book Challenge Chart
Come create a unique book chart in the company of others while setting a school year reading challenge for yourself!
BYOB


Knitting Wellness
Come gather your sheep for this special knitting event! The sheep are going to the fair!
All levels and abilities are welcome at this knitting group!

Flower Finger Painting Mural Night!
Get ready to make a mess (and a masterpiece!)
Join us on July 10th from 5-7pm for a splash of color and creativity as we dive into finger painting fun! We are bringing three giant flower murals to life for the Summer Art Show, and we need your hands- literally!
Tip: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little artsy- paint will fly, and that’s half the fun!


Community Art Show
Bring your artwork- big or small- to the library the summer and share your creativity with the community! The exhibit will grow throughout the season, highlighting local talent. Enjoy food, drinks, and an inspiring display of artistry.


Fort Night!
What happens when trio of women who love to spread the joy of literacy come together and write a grant to The Children’s Literacy Foundation? You get an awesome event like FORT NIGHT! This is the final installment of three different CLiF sponsorships that we have come up with to help kids and families become life long readers.
TONIGHT! 5-7pm. If you KNOW you are coming let us know for a pizza count!
Come build forts & read by flashlight in them! This sweet family event is open to all who like to build, read and eat pizza! Free books, flyers on summer reading, and information from our amazing reading interventionist!

Teen/Tween Night Magic Draft
Join Russell for a Magic the Gathering Draft! RSVP to reserve a space

Libraries Transforming Communities Open House
Take a tour of the new spaces, collections and programs created by the American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities Grant. There will for muffins, coffee and tea available.


ADHD Educational Series Part 6
Come join Meg Hopkins of “Same, Same, Different Brain” lead the group through tips and tricks on managing ADHD. No diagnosis necessary!

Shelf Love
February 14 at 6pm!
Copies of the book are available behind the library desk!

Teen Yoga Series
Preteens and teens, join Lauren for an hour of stretching, journaling, breathing and meditation to recharge and reset before the week.
Feb 8
March 9
April 13

Genealogy Workshop
Join Bob Dunkle, Drew Bartley & Elaine Howe for a morning of family research! Bring your own device if you have one!

ADHD Educational Series
Meg Hopkins of Same, Same Different Brain will present Executive Function: Activation - how our brains organize, prioritize & get to work!

Sunday Series
All Talks at 2pm
January 19th Winter Memories
February 2nd Poetry Reading with Ina Anderson
February 23rd Where Do We Go From Here Shirley Jefferson
March 2nd Sustainable Forestry Kate Forrer
March 16th Preserving Vermont’s Cemetaries

Community Concert
Come join us for our second annual community concert! This amazing event is for anyone who loves music. All abilities and ages welcome. Each musician will be given time to play 1-2 songs each. The event will be followed with treats and drinks!
Click Here to sign up to play music with us!


Homeschool Day
Come hang out with Rudi by the river! Lunch is from 12-1pm. Pack your own food!

Mindfulness Yoga ~
First Sundays of the Month
October 6th Affirmations for Caregivers
November 3rd - Mindful Movement
December 1st - Breathing Through it
January 5th - Mantras and Mandalas Please email tunbridge.director@gmail.com to reserve a space!

Qigong with Catherine Freese
This workshop series is included as part of an American Library Association grant opportunity to create a welcoming atmosphere for people who are neurodivergent. Qigong can be a powerful tool for neurodivergent individuals (though we encourage all interested to attend), offering a way to connect with the body and find peace in a world that may not always accommodate their needs.
Third Sundays 4-4:45pm
October 20
November 17
December 15
January 19


Lantern Walk
Find peace and community through this reverent activity. We will gather at the library from 4-5:45 to create lanterns, enjoy tea, snacks and stories. At 5:45 participants will walk down to the fairgrounds for a quiet lap around the track led by the music of singer Eve Ermer and Penny whistle by Nan Frost. You are welcome to just join for the walk if you already have a lantern you would like to use.

Homeschool Photo Day
Homeschoolers far and wide are invited to get a school photo done by Sarah Porter!

Project Prose
Come craft and discuss Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk. Join Kyle DesChamps, Wilderness Survival educator and EMT to explore essential and improvised elements of a personal First Aid Kit, and practice crafting necessary tools for camping or survival with only a knife. CLICK HERE to sign up!

Guitar lessons With Sam!
Saturdays at 10am
September 21
September 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2