Basic First Aid Registration
Saturday, February 28, 1pm
Be ready to help. Be ready to save a life.
Come to a free 2.5 hour first aid training hosted by the Orwell Free Library and Middlebury Regional EMS. You’ll learn CPR, how to use an AED, how to recognize a stroke, and how to control serious bleeding.
Registration required.
History Club registration, grades 4-6
History Club is back! This year, the club includes a field trip to a village landmark, 3 guest presenters, and ends with participants curating a museum exhibit for the community.
Tuesdays after school – 4pm
March 3 – April 7
Orwell Historical Society Museum
Upcoming Book Discussions
February: Green Mountain Farm, by Elliot Merrick
March: The Light Pirate *VT Reads book by Lily Brooks-Dalton.
The March discussion is with the Benson book group and may meet at a different time and place.
April: Coexisting With AI by Kay Firth-Butterfield
Kay will join us for the discussion of her new book!
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Library Renovation Planning
Orwell Free Library and Ethan M. and Eliza T. Wright Memorial Library boards are working to update our building and operations to ensure our library operates sustainably, is accessible to all, and serves our communities current and future needs.
Our vision list (below) includes an ADA accessible bathroom and thresholds, historically restored windows and front door system, parking area book return, more patron space within the current footprint and more.
May 2025 update
The library boards are working with an architectural firm to create a plan for our space that considers the needs on the list below. The WMLB & OFL are currently discussing the second iteration of concept drawings.
Adopt-an-Author program
