Thursday
January 8th
Starting at 5pm
An informative evening, where Keenan will walk us through the process of farming oysters in Islip, NY plus how to shuck them. You will learn where they are raised and their role in a healthy ecosystem. Be prepared to wow your family, friends or romantic interest with a special treat from the sea. We will also discuss appropriate side dishes, condiments, and plating technique.
Plus, samples and Q&A.
Space is limited. Please RSVP.
Tuesday, Dec. 16th from 4-6pm
Join your friends, family, and neighbors for an enchanting evening of socializing while enjoying the sounds of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker plus the scrumptious cookies and sweets. Costumes encouraged!
All Welcome!
On Thursday, October 30th at 5pm come to the library for an evening with artist, author and traveler Jonathan Otto. A longtime Vermont resident who has covered over 80 countries will share his stories of life’s transitions, travel, art and self-publishing among other things. Many of Jonathan’s pieces of art will be on display for the month of October, including pictures from his children’s book, Child of the Wild: Animal Families in Portraits and Poems, portraits from his train trip in India and Endangered Kin series of monkeys, apes and smaller primates at risk of extinction.
October 24-25, 2025
The library is having a HUGE fundraiser in the side yard tent. There will be a used book sale and new this year, a baked goodies silent auction. The sale and auction will go straight through opening at 5pm, Friday and ending on Sunday at 4pm, so bring your flashlight if you are shopping after dark! This is our big fundraisers of the year. Did you know we are an independent library with a portion of our budget coming from the towns of Winhall and Stratton.
The book sale will have a great selection of donated books and weeded titles from our collection. The book sale helps clear out books to make room for new books. The silent auction will feature a variety of baked goodies from cakes to boxes of biscotti and lasagnas. Participation is easy, you just fill out a bid form in the tent, get your number and start bidding. Be sure to stop back throughout the weekend so you don’t loose out on that tasty treat. Once the auction is over winners and chefs will be connected so they can coordinate a future date for delivery.
Tuesday, Sept. 23 @ 6pm
Do you listen to audiobooks?
Want to hear what other people are enjoying?
Share what you loved listening to lately?
Come to the mixer!
Similar to a book club in that books will be discussed but not so in depth. Share what you liked or didn’t like. It’s more of an in-person crowd-sourced rapid review of different books.
No club membership required.
Plus, browse the new books in the library!
Event Open to All!
Who do you know that loves audiobooks?
Tell them to come to the mixer!
Thursday, July 17th at noon
Come join friends and neighbors for a free picnic lunch in the side yard. The library will be hosting the July Third Thursday luncheon that is usually held at the Winhall Community Arts Center.
Plus we will be having a ribbon cutting to officially open our Little Free Library courtesy of a grant from the Stratton Foundation and the volunteers that painted and assemble the kit.
Saturday, May 24 from 9am to 12pm
Plan on purchasing your hanging basket from the library’s annual plant sale. A pre-order form with details will be available shortly, so we can all plan accordingly. Other plans will be available day of as well. There will also be a book sale. Books will be accepted between May 1-24. Assume any books left on the porch will be damaged by weather so please bring them in or package appropriately. And new this year, we will also be offering sweet baked treats and coffee!
Thursday, Jan. 16 starting at 5pm
DJ Joe Bell with music from The Women
Tuesday, Jan. 21 starting at 5pm
Yoga with Barb Lowes for Brain Longevity
Barbara Lowes has been practicing yoga her entire adult life. She is a Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher E-RYT500, YACEP, specializing in Power Yoga, Slow Yoga, Restorative, Yin, and Chair. She is also a practicing Reiki Master and a Certified Brain Longevity Specialist by the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation.
Barb was inspired to study the practice of Brain Longevity after her father passed away from Alzheimer’s. She uses this passion to teach others the empowering yoga strategies found in ancient wisdom teachings. These studies are proven to relieve tension and anxiety, improve mood, boost focus and concentration – plus build a strong memory to keep the brain active, powerful and healthy.
This style of practice promotes peace and quiet in the mind and body, preparing you for meditation. Our practice will end with a mind body meditation called Kirtan Kriya, also known as brain aerobics. Bring a yoga mat.
Thursday, Jan. 30 starting at 5pm
Joe Bennison Chef Demonstration
A Culinary Institute of America alumni who has called the Stratton area home. He has worked in many local restaurant kitchens. He will demonstrate the old Jamaica House special “Chicken Boursin” with Galliano Mushroom Sauce from back in the day!
Tuesday, Dec. 17th from 4-6pm
Join your friends, family, and neighbors for an enchanting night featuring Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, accompanied by delightful cookies and sweets. Costumes encouraged!
All Welcome!
Friday, October 25 starting at 6pm straight through to Sunday, October 27 at 4pm.
Help us rehome a TON of books. A great selection of donated books and weeded titles from our collection all under the tent in the side yard. Sale donations will go to the library and The Mountain School at Winhall.
Don’t forget your flashlight if you are shopping after dark! Yes, the sale goes through two nights!
Why are we weeding books out of our collection? To make room for all the new titles that continually arrive for our patrons.
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