The Mad River Valley Community Calendar is The Valley’s most comprehensive events calendar. All are invited to submit their event here:
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Art & Conversations of Freedom (ACF) is a 3-hour participatory experience for teens to adults. This free workshop is offered by the MRV Libraries and is supported in part by Vermont Humanities. In ACF, we examine the ideas of freedom, power, and agency through: -Pointed conversation in an agreed-upon open dialogue -Applied Theater -Art-making ACF […]
In this free workshop hosted by the Warren Public Library, Sandra Grant will teach you the basics of pulling a loop of wool or yarn up through rug warp backing. We provide all the materials including a hook, cut wool, and a geometric design. This will be a simple starter design to get you familiar […]
As the American colonies fought to free themselves from the British two hundred and fifty years ago, one fifth of that population — the enslaved African-American population — undertook their own struggle for liberty. Their stories of ingenuity and heroism speak to us, two and a half centuries later, of how precious the birthright of […]
In our busy lives, making time to weave can be a challenge. Projects that can be woven in short periods of time will be explored and demonstrated. Using a simple frame loom and other “unique weaving frames” you will create a piece which expresses a thought, memory, idea or inspiration. Basic tapestry and weaving techniques […]
Come join a conversation with National Geographic Explorer and author, Rachael Zoe Miller, about her book, Decision-Making in the Age of Plastics. Rachael will walk you through a chapter of her choose-your-own-adventure-style guide to making informed decisions that are best for you and your family’s health, the environment and your budget. Be ready to share […]
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a discussion of the historical fiction novel “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. This novel explores the life of Belle da Costa Greene, personal librarian to J.P. Morgan. Register at https://forms.gle/TrD4oJGtmRNBXUGQ6
The Mountain Gardeners will present well-known author, speaker, and expert gardener Kerry Mendez (live via Zoom) at our next meeting on March 10, 2026, beginning at 12:00 pm, at the Warren Library Basement. Mendez will speak about Gardening Simplified: Plants and Design Solutions for Time-Pressed and Maturing Gardeners. She incorporates humor, abundant excitement, knowledge, and […]
Discussion of the nonfiction book “Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar. Copies of the book are available to check out from the library and read in advance. Register at warrenlibrary.com.
In this kickoff to Black History Month, Warren resident Cherri Sherman shares moving experiences, photos, and documents from her five-day, interfaith tour on The Civil Rights Trail including stops in Birmingham, Selma, Montgomery, and Atlanta. In these cities, the tour group visited multiple historic sites and learned from first person accounts by Black Americans who […]
This month the Warren Public Library Cookbook Club is mixing up mocktail recipes from “The Art of Mixology: Mocktails” by Parragon Books. We’ll display the book at the library for you to browse and choose a beverage to prepare. Snacks and appetizers — store-bought or homemade — are also welcome. Register at the library or […]
Join Nancy Silberkleit, Co-CEO of Archie Comic Publications, for a conversation about Archie Comics, creativity, literacy, and the use of comics in education. The Archie Comics line of comic books is one of the most successful, longest-running brands in the history of the comic industry. Archie Comics have sold over 5 billion comics and are […]
The Warren Public Library cordially invites wine and book enthusiasts ages 21+ to their final 125th anniversary event of the year. Sample wines from around the world in an educational tasting led by Jack Garvin of The Local Wine & Beer shop. Enjoy appetizers while browsing the Friends of the Warren Library book sale. As […]
Award winning paintings, skillfully crafted ceramics, stunning stained glass, greeting cards, photography, ornaments and so much more. In addition to viewing outstanding art, guests will be treated to complementary holiday refreshments and the pleasure of watching Guild artists at work. Artists will have work for sale for early holiday shoppers looking for that one-of-a-kind gift.
Award winning paintings, skillfully crafted ceramics, stunning stained glass, greeting cards, photography, ornaments and so much more. In addition to viewing outstanding art, guests will be treated to complementary holiday refreshments and the pleasure of watching Guild artists at work. Artists will have work for sale for early holiday shoppers looking for that one-of-a-kind gift.
Award winning paintings, skillfully crafted ceramics, stunning stained glass, greeting cards, photography, ornaments and so much more. In addition to viewing outstanding art, guests will be treated to complementary holiday refreshments and the pleasure of watching Guild artists at work. Artists will have work for sale for early holiday shoppers looking for that one-of-a-kind gift.
Award winning paintings, skillfully crafted ceramics, stunning stained glass, greeting cards, photography, ornaments and so much more. In addition to viewing outstanding art, guests will be treated to complementary holiday refreshments and the pleasure of watching Guild artists at work. Artists will have work for sale for early holiday shoppers looking for that one-of-a-kind gift.
On Tuesday, November 11th, at the lower level of Warren Public Library, the Mountain Gardeners will hold a paper white garden planting session open to the public. The gathering will begin with a social mixer with snacks at 12:00 pm, followed by a short meeting and then the planting. The cost is $5.00 and registrants […]
All are welcome to join Financial Planner Kasandra Reid from Greenhill Financial Partners for an inclusive conversation about the strengths and challenges that shape the dynamic landscape for women investors. Walk away with actionable steps to move forward – whether you’re just getting started or already on your journey we want to help empower you. […]
Join the MRV Libraries, Friends of the Mad River, and psychotherapist Maia Kiley for a conversation around eco-anxiety and resilience. We will unpack the common experience of climate distress, which people experience as a range of emotions in response to news about climate change. Through information, discussion, and group exercises we will increase our understanding […]
Open to the public, the Mountain Gardeners presents Charlie Nardozzi on October 14th, at 1 pm at the Warren Library (lower level). Doors will be open at 12:45 pm. Nardozzi will be speaking about “pests” in our gardens. Not only informative and entertaining, Charlie is a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio, and television personality. […]
Discussion of Shirley Jackson’s classic gothic novel The Haunting of Hill House. First published in 1959, this eerie haunted house tale has inspired multiple films and a Netflix series. Copies of the book are available at the library; register at warrenlibrary.com.
Julie Frieder and friends are cycling through Maine and Vermont, stopping at indie bookstores to share stories about epic family adventure. After spending 13 months on the road with her family, Julie wrote “Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel”—a book born from the real experience of figuring out how to pull up stakes […]
The Warren Public Library continues a year of 125th anniversary celebrations with an ice cream social for the whole family featuring special guests Elephant and Piggie from the Mo Willems book series. The festivities kick off at 1:00 pm with an Elephant and Piggie storytime and photo opportunities. Afterwards, guests of all ages are invited […]
The Art & Conversations of Freedom workshop provides space to explore our relationship with the idea of freedom through conversation, theater-based activities, and artistic creation. Inspired by Robin D.G. Kelley’s concept of ‘freedom dreaming’, all we need is love and our imagination to create environments that exist beyond our current reality. he workshop is led […]
This June the Warren Public Library cookbook club will be cooking recipes from RecipeTin Eats. The book “RecipeTin Eats: Dinner” by Nagi Maehashi is on display at the library for participants to browse and choose a recipe to prepare at home and share at the club potluck. Recipes may also be chosen from the RecipeTin […]
Join the Warren Public Library and the Friends of the Mad River for a discussion of Porter Fox’s “The Last Winter: The Scientists, Adventurers, Journeymen, and Mavericks Trying to Save the World.” This nonfiction adventure recounts the author’s travels along the Northern Hemisphere’s snow line along while profiling the climate change experts and activists working […]
In honor of the release of Ina Garten’s new memoir, this month’s Warren Public Library cookbook club will highlight recipes from Ina’s books. Choose any Ina Garten recipe to prepare and bring to the library for a potluck dinner. Several of her cookbooks are on display at the library to browse. Register online at warrenlibrary.com […]
The Warren Public Library September book discussion features the 1938 book “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier. This classic work of Gothic fiction centers on the experiences of the unnamed narrator, a young woman who has recently married a wealthy widower only to find their marriage overshadowed by the memories of his late wife, Rebecca. Copies […]
Join the Warren Public Library to make decorative dahlia-shaped wreaths using discarded book pages. All materials will be provided. This workshop is most suitable for ages 13-adult. The workshop is free, but please register in advance at warrenlibrary.com.
The Warren Library’s September featured cookbook is Amrikan: 125 Recipes from the Indian American Diaspora by Khushbu Shah. Amrikan has been praised by Epicurious as one of the best new cookbooks this summer and Amazon has named it one of the best food/cooking books of 2024 so far! Choose any recipe from the cookbook to […]
The Warren Public Library’s September book discussion will center on the book The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America by Elizabeth Letts. The true story of a woman who rode her horse across the U.S. in the 1950s, this story touches on themes […]
Join Miss Andrea of Musical Munchkins for a Fall Jamboree music program geared for babies, toddlers and preschoolers with singing, movement, props, puppets, drums and shakers. Miss Andrea was a preschool music teacher for 25 years in New York and 5 years in Vermont and now lives in the Mad River Valley where she offers […]
Would you like to learn more about all the different critters that live together in the deep? We’ll visit a local pond with our nets and magnifiers to explore the curious life beneath the water. This outdoor family program is suitable for all ages. Part of the MRV Libraries “All Together Now” summer learning program.
