Get a copy of ‘The Light Pirate’ as part of Vermont Reads
The Vermont Reads series begins with a kickoff on Thursday, Oct. 2. Stop by the Charlotte Library to get…
American Civil War: ‘Is any thing worth it? This fearful sacrifice …’
Have you ever read Erik Larson? I’m a fan and have read, over the years, most of his books….
Your library card could be golden if you sign up this month
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. You can win a Golden Library Card worth six free audiobooks. This September…
Charlotte Library has a bike-repair station thanks to Rotary
Thanks to a gift from the Charlotte-Shelburne-Hinesburg Rotary, the library now hosts a bike-repair station, complete with bike pump….
During dog days of summer, send photo of your favorite dog
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the dog days of summer end on Aug. 11. Whether or not this brings…
Volunteers made Friends of Charlotte Library book sale a success
Many thanks to all who donated books and puzzles for the annual book sale on July 13. Also, thanks…
Summer’s here: light and beachy, and un-light and un-beachy
Yesterday I returned home after a week in Nantucket. I don’t know quite what it is about the island…
Celebrate summer at the Friends of the Library book sale
(This has been corrected with a change of the date for the cooking book club discussion of Hetty Lui…
‘My Favorite Tree in Charlotte’ surpasses expectations
‘My Favorite Tree’By Nikki Helzer The tree with roots that run deepThe tree I look up to when days…
Library preparing for Friends of Library book sale
Fourteen people gathered at the Charlotte Library on Saturday, May 31, to explore the art of indigo dyeing. Toby…
Library one of 300 chosen for small, rural libraries grant
The Charlotte Library has been selected as one of 300 libraries to participate in the third round of three…
Rainy spring means gardeners look for volunteer help
Despite the rainy start, spring is in the air and the gardens at the library are bursting with new…
Earth Month extending into May with at least three events
From surprise snow storms to sunny daffodil days, Earth Month was full of surprises. The month of April was…
Before April is over, there are still Earth Month events
There are still more April experiences to celebrate the Earth. Coming up this week: Programs for kids Monthly baby…
A month with many varied ways of celebrating the Earth
(The time for the Birder’s-eye view of Easter Island talk has been corrected here. Hank Kaestner’s talk will be…
Travel back to the future or forward to the past at library map exhibit
If you would like a glimpse into a time when old Route 7, or Ethan Allen Highway, headed north…
Nardozzi sharing gardening tips as part of Earth Month
The library is one of many town organizations that is putting on events celebrating our planet as Charlotte engages…
Even with snow on ground, library prepares for spring
The library is getting ready for spring with these events: Programs for kids Ramadan craftRamadan depends on the lunar…
Valentine’s Day, also Douglass Day celebrates Black history
Friday, Feb. 14, was not only Valentine’s Day, but also Douglass Day. Although Douglass never knew his birth date,…
Blueberries, a missing child, a Supreme Court justice
It’s been a while since my last article, and because I read a lot, books have been accumulating like…