<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Friends of the Fletcher Free Library]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fletcher Friends]]></description><link>https://www.fletcherfriends.org/events-news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:03:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.fletcherfriends.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Mascoma Bank Mini Golf - Thank You!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to give a huge shout out to all the sponsors, community members, and volunteers who helped to make the Mascoma Bank Library Mini Golf  fundraising event a success. Because of your efforts, the Friends raised $24,000  to support library programming for all members of our community. We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you! 2026 Mini Golf Sponsors Title Sponsor Mascoma Bank Hole Sponsors Bluehouse Group Burlington Lead Program Burlington Telecom Burlington Water Resources Chira...]]></description><link>https://www.fletcherfriends.org/post/mascoma-bank-mini-golf-thank-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dbc49a8614fb4128b11bbb</guid><category><![CDATA[Current/Upcoming]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:16:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75bb27_0b54e459e8f24187a0c3d8acc87a1e66~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fletcherfriends</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photographing Hope in a Fractured World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday, April 30th | 5:30 - 6:30PM ― Join us for an inspiring talk by acclaimed National Geographic photographer, filmmaker, and writer Ami Vitale . Through powerful images and storytelling, Vitale explores how stories from the front lines of conflict, climate change, and  conservation can foster empathy, connection, and hope across cultures. ​ Thursday, April 30th | 5:30 - 6:30PM Fletcher Free Library Main Reading Room 235 College St., Burlington, VT Free and open to the public! ...]]></description><link>https://www.fletcherfriends.org/post/through-the-lens-of-empathy-photographing-hope-in-a-fractured-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dbaf507a982ab8952cc8bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Current/Upcoming]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:45:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75bb27_b8a74c55662147848e13773ccebec171~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_511,h_654,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fletcherfriends</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Book Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday, April 29th to Sunday, May 3rd ― Mark your calendars for the Friends of the Fletcher Free Library’s Spring Book Sale . The five-day sale will feature a collection of 6,000 fiction , nonfiction , and children’s b ooks —all for $2 each —plus a limited collection of  CDs  and DVDs . ​​ Wednesday, ​April 29th to Sunday, May 3rd (see below for specific times) Fletcher Free Library Main Branch Community Room (located in basement) 235 College St., Burlington, VT Wednesday, April 29th |...]]></description><link>https://www.fletcherfriends.org/post/spring-book-sale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dbae45515c02011a11742c</guid><category><![CDATA[Current/Upcoming]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:41:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75bb27_b46c5ca157a64706952a23405f53ff6b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fletcherfriends</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Answering to Us: Why Democracy Demands Accountability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday, April 29th | 6:00PM ― Join us for a discussion with Minh Ly , an assistant professor of political science at the University of Vermont, about his research and teaching focus on the rights and responsibilities of democratic citizenship, democratic theory, economic justice, global justice, and civic education.  Professor Josiah Ober, former chair of political science at Stanford, writes: " Answering to Us  is a wide-ranging and profound exploration of the fundamental value of...]]></description><link>https://www.fletcherfriends.org/post/civic-reads-fletcher-free-library</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dbac9b75afb0779a74c4a1</guid><category><![CDATA[Current/Upcoming]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:37:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75bb27_2666fff4f2494ee8968a99caeb298347~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_410,h_619,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fletcherfriends</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[April's Special Topic: Poetry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Love poetry? In recognition of April as National Poetry Month, the Friends' special collection bookstall (located next to the Fletcher Free Library Main Branch circulation desk) will focus on quality used poetry books and books about poets. Encourage your inner poet and check out our selection!]]></description><link>https://www.fletcherfriends.org/post/april-s-special-topic-poetry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dbab1f7a982ab8952cc0b9</guid><category><![CDATA[Current/Upcoming]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:26:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75bb27_d89a2fa6db6c4c62a24751d2b91c0310~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fletcherfriends</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>