Upcoming Events
This page includes information about events that are hosted or co-hosted by the Friends of the Fletcher Free Library. To browse programs and events hosted by the Fletcher Free Library, you can visit their Programs and Events page here.
Special Topics Shelves: Poetry
Throughout the Month of April
Love poetry? In recognition of April as National Poetry Month, the special collection bookstall (next to the library’s circulation desk) at the Fletcher Free Library will focus on quality used poetry books and books about poets.
Encourage your inner poet and check out our selection!
Civic Reads @ FFL=
Answering to Us: Why Democracy Demands Accountability with author Professor Minh Li
Wednesday, April 29th | 6:00 PM
Fletcher Free Library
235 College St., Burlington, VT
The Fletcher Free Library’s Civic Reads series presents a discussion of Answering to Us: Why Democracy Demands Accountability by Professor Minh Ly, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Vermont. 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 collective self-government and what it takes to have and keep it.”
Registration required. For more information, please visit: www.fletcherfree.org/CivicReads
Civic Reads is designed to bring our community into deeper conversation around the issues shaping Burlington's future, fostering dialogue, connection, and civic engagement. Join us to read, reflect, and imagine Burlington's future together.
Spring Book Sale
April 29th - May 3rd
Community Room
Fletcher Free Library Main Branch
Wednesday, April 29th | 3:00 to 7:30 PM
Thursday - Saturday, April 30th - May 2nd | 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday, May 3rd | Noon to 5:30 PM
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 books—all for $2 each—plus a limited collection of CDs and DVDs.
Photographing Hope
in a Fractured World
Thursday, April 30th | 5:30PM
Fletcher Free Library Main Reading Room
235 College St., Burlington, VT
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.
Free and open to the public! Registration required: https://fletcherfree.libcal.com/event/16101113.
Presented by the Friends of the Fletcher Free Library's Capital Committee, and our friends at Shelburne Farms. With additional support from Hotel Vermont, Burlington City Arts, & Juniper Bar and Restaurant. Enjoy 10% off food and drinks at Juniper Bar and Restaurant the night of the event.