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Orwell Free Library |
August 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm |
Book Discussion |
Monthly conversation about the book of the month. Find copies at the library. August: Midnight Library by Matt Haig |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
August 28, 2026 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Coffee Hour @ OFL |
Join us every Friday for coffee, tea, and good community. |
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September 1, 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. |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
September 2, 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 |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
September 4, 2026 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Coffee Hour @ OFL |
Join us every Friday for coffee, tea, and good community. |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
September 4, 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! |
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Orwell Free Library |
September 5, 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. |
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Orwell Free Library |
September 5, 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. |
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Orwell Free Library |
September 5, 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. |
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Orwell Free Library |
September 5, 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. |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
September 5, 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. |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
September 8, 2026 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Fiber Crafters Meet-up |
All fiber interests and abilities welcome. |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
September 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Acoustic Jam Open Mic |
Unplugged open mic. All levels welcome. |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
September 11, 2026 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Coffee Hour @ OFL |
Join us every Friday for coffee, tea, and good community. |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
September 11, 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! |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
September 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Teen Advisory Group |
TAG members help by choosing library events, picking books for the shelves, and volunteering throughout the year . Meetings are always fun and food is always served. Join us monthly. Teens in grades 7-12 encouraged to participate. |
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September 12, 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. |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
September 12, 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. |
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September 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Orwell Food & Farm Fest |
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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! |
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September 15, 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. |
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September 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Orwell Historical Society Meeting |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
September 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Vermont School Houses |
Charlie Farrell created the Vermont Schoolhouse Project in 2006 to document all of Vermont’s Schoolhouses. This presentation will outline the history of Vermont education, highlighting Orwell’s schoolhouses. Charlie will also share Vermont facts and trivia like how two future U.S. Presidents taught school in the basement of a Congregational Church in Pownal. |
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September 17, 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. |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
September 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. |
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September 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Fiber Crafter's Meetup |
Now virtual! All fiber interests and abilities welcome. Come and share your Knit, crochet, rug hooking, embroidery, or any other fiber craft with us. Meet via zoom using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83416122450 |
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Orwell Free Library |
September 24, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm |
Book Discussion |
Monthly conversation about the book of the month. Find copies at the library. Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
September 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Listen. From Edison to MP3 |
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September 26, 2026 at 9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Harvest Sale |
Pumpkins, gourds, flower arrangements, used books, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches and more for sale to benefit the library. This annual fundraiser is a great way to support OFL and see neighbors and friends. Join us! |
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September 26, 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. |
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Orwell Free Library |
September 30, 2026 at 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
History of Poor Farms in Vermont with author Jodi Lew-Smith |
The true story behind the award-winning new novel involving life on a Vermont Poor Farm. Jodi Lew-Smith will tell the story of poor farms in VT that inspired her new novel, Asa James. |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
October 10, 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. |
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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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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
October 28, 2026 at 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm |
Patagonia Travelogue |
Jenn Barber shares her experience traveling through Patagonia. Come live vicariously through her travels! |
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Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA |
October 31, 2026 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am |
All Ears with Doss Spooky reads! |
Read to Doss the therapy dog. Great for early and reluctant readers - or those that are looking for a furry friend to pet. |
