Programs

We work to offer programs and events for all ages and interests throughout the year.

Story Time for babies-preschoolers happens every Friday except during the months June, August, and December.

Teen Advisory happens each month. Check the list below for the specific date. For an easier to view calendar, visit our Events List & Calendar page.

Interested in offering a talk or program? Call us!

Accessibility: Our library has an accessible ramp but our doorways and bathroom are not set up to be 100% friendly to those with different needs. Please call the library if you need more information.

See our program list below.

Upcoming Events

Location	When	Summary	Description
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 21, 2026 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am	All Ears with Doss	Read to Doss the therapy dog. Great for early and reluctant readers - or those that are looking for a furry friend to pet.
	July 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm	Tech Help, drop-in	Drop in any time between 1pm and 2pm to get help with your device and computer. Our tech help person will walk you through each challenge and teach as they go. These tech help sessions are funded by the American Libraries Association Transforming Communities Grant.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm	Orwell Macros	Explore the smallest aquatic creatures from our waterways with librarian Heather. Hunt through muck to find each macro-invertebrate then use a projecting microscope to view your discoveries.
	July 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm	Orwell Historical Society Meeting
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm	Stop Motion Animation Club for grades 5 and up	Create stop motion animation movies and eat snacks! This weekly club is for rising 5th graders and up (tweens and teens). Bring your own device or use one of ours. No need to attend all 4 events, come when you can! These events are sponsored by Vermont Department of Libraries.
	July 23, 2026 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am	Orwell Community Learning Garden	Gardening in Orwell, Vermont is not for the faint of heart! Come help with the upkeep of our community garden and learn from Vermont Master Gardener's as you work. All produce is free to take. This garden is a project of Vermont Master Gardeners, Orwell Free Library and Orwell Village School.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 24, 2026 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am	Coffee Hour @ OFL	Join us every Friday for coffee, tea, and good community.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 24, 2026 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am	Story Time for tots and preschoolers	Stories, songs, and movement every story time at OFL! Help encourage a love of books and early literacy skills each week with your child. Be prepared to read and play outside!
	July 25, 2026 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am	Tech Help, drop-in	Drop in any time between 10am and 11am to get help with your device and computer. Our tech help person will walk you through each challenge and teach as they go. These tech help sessions are funded by the American Libraries Association Transforming Communities Grant.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 25, 2026 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am	All Ears with Doss	Read to Doss the therapy dog. Great for early and reluctant readers - or those that are looking for a furry friend to pet.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm	Listen. From Edison to MP3
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 28, 2026	Tie-Dye Party	Kids will learn basic tie-dye techniques and create their own vibrant, one-of-a-kind t-shirt to take home. Bring your creativity and something white to dye.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm	Fiber Crafter's Meetup	All fiber interests and abilities welcome. Come and share your Knit, crochet, rug hooking, embroidery, or any other fiber craft with us. Happy to teach knit or crochet if you need help.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm	Stop Motion Animation Club for grades 5 and up	Create stop motion animation movies and eat snacks! This weekly club is for rising 5th graders and up (tweens and teens). Bring your own device or use one of ours. No need to attend all 4 events, come when you can! These events are sponsored by Vermont Department of Libraries.
	July 30, 2026 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am	Orwell Community Learning Garden	Gardening in Orwell, Vermont is not for the faint of heart! Come help with the upkeep of our community garden and learn from Vermont Master Gardener's as you work. All produce is free to take. This garden is a project of Vermont Master Gardeners, Orwell Free Library and Orwell Village School.
Orwell Free Library	July 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm	Book Discussion	Monthly conversation about the book of the month. Find copies at the library.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 31, 2026 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am	Coffee Hour @ OFL	Join us every Friday for coffee, tea, and good community.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 31, 2026 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am	Story Time for tots and preschoolers	DIG! Stories, songs, movement and a craft are featured during our summer story time events. Help encourage a love of books and early literacy skills each week with your child. Be prepared to read and play outside!
Orwell Free Library	August 1, 2026 at 10:00 am – 10:45 am	Music with Anna	Immerse your little ones (ages 3-6) in the joy of music with early childhood music educator, Anna Laufenberg! Through hands-on instrument exploration, interactive sing-alongs, and creative movement, cultivate a love for music while fostering creativity. This free monthly program is created for children ages 3-6. Families with multi-aged children are welcome to participate.
Orwell Free Library	August 1, 2026 at 10:00 am – 10:45 am	Music with Anna	Immerse your little ones (ages 3-6) in the joy of music with early childhood music educator, Anna Laufenberg! Through hands-on instrument exploration, interactive sing-alongs, and creative movement, cultivate a love for music while fostering creativity. This free monthly program is created for children ages 3-6. Families with multi-aged children are welcome to participate.
Orwell Free Library	August 1, 2026 at 10:00 am – 10:45 am	Music with Anna	Immerse your little ones (ages 3-6) in the joy of music with early childhood music educator, Anna Laufenberg! Through hands-on instrument exploration, interactive sing-alongs, and creative movement, cultivate a love for music while fostering creativity. This free monthly program is created for children ages 3-6. Families with multi-aged children are welcome to participate.
Orwell Free Library	August 1, 2026 at 10:00 am – 10:45 am	Music with Anna	Immerse your little ones (ages 3-6) in the joy of music with early childhood music educator, Anna Laufenberg! Through hands-on instrument exploration, interactive sing-alongs, and creative movement, cultivate a love for music while fostering creativity. This free monthly program is created for children ages 3-6. Families with multi-aged children are welcome to participate.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	August 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm	All Ears with Doss	Read to Doss the therapy dog. Great for early and reluctant readers - or those that are looking for a furry friend to pet.
	August 4, 2026 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm	Tech Help, drop-in	Drop in any time between 1pm and 2pm to get help with your device and computer. Our tech help person will walk you through each challenge and teach as they go. These tech help sessions are funded by the American Libraries Association Transforming Communities Grant.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	August 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm	Orwell Artists Meeting	The Orwell Artist group strives to help local artists by sharing ideas on promotion, art techniques and giving friendly art critiques. If you would be interested in joining the group or would like to participate in some way, contact us at 802-948-2167 or message us through Facebook atwww.facebook.com/Orwellartists
	August 6, 2026 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am	Orwell Community Learning Garden	Gardening in Orwell, Vermont is not for the faint of heart! Come help with the upkeep of our community garden and learn from Vermont Master Gardener's as you work. All produce is free to take. This garden is a project of Vermont Master Gardeners, Orwell Free Library and Orwell Village School.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	August 7, 2026 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am	Coffee Hour @ OFL	Join us every Friday for coffee, tea, and good community.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	August 7, 2026 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am	Story Time for tots and preschoolers	Stories, songs, and movement every story time at OFL! Help encourage a love of books and early literacy skills each week with your child. Be prepared to read and play outside!
	August 8, 2026 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am	Tech Help, drop-in	Drop in any time between 10am and 11am to get help with your device and computer. Our tech help person will walk you through each challenge and teach as they go. These tech help sessions are funded by the American Libraries Association Transforming Communities Grant.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	August 11, 2026 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm	Fiber Crafters Meet-up	All fiber interests and abilities welcome.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	August 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm	Acoustic Jam Open Mic	Unplugged open mic. All levels welcome.
Check back for more information.	August 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Historical Society Presentations	Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/cqv-wzyb-fcm Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
	August 19, 2026 at 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm	Conversational French	Do you speak a little French? Do you wish you could speak more? Practice at the library! There is no teacher in this group, just encouraging peers at all fluency levels. Join us!
	August 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Orwell Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting	Agenda available under the About tab on the library website. No meeting in July and December.
	September 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Orwell Food & Farm Fest
	September 14, 2026 at 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm	Conversational French	Do you speak a little French? Do you wish you could speak more? Practice at the library! There is no teacher in this group, just encouraging peers at all fluency levels. Join us!
	September 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm	School House of VT
Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St, Shoreham, VT 05770, USA	October 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm	A Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted	“We The People” are invited to this presentation by John Vincent to learn the history of printing The American Revolution, and to engage in a conversation around an old printing press, pull a broadside, and imagine what The Next Revolution could be. At this presentation you will learn that the mission statement of A Revolutionary…

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