Upcoming Events

Schedule of Events

Book Club Friday, June 19th at 4:30 PM: This month’s book is The Keepers of the House by Shirley Ann Grau

“When the Bicycle Came to Vermont” Saturday, June 20th at 1 PM: Presentation by Luis Vivanco, UVM Professor of Anthropology Joint program of the Waterford Historical Society. Refreshments provided by Eddie’s Bakery. In this lecture, UVM professor Luis Vivanco explores the fascinating early history of the bicycle in Vermont, a new invention that generated widespread curiosity when it arrived here in the 1880s. During the 1890s, enthusiasm exploded statewide as bicycles became safer, women took to the wheel, roads improved, and retailers developed novel advertising techniques to draw in buyers. By 1920, popular interest in bicycles had waned, but it had not just been a fad: the bicycle was tied to important changes in industrial production, consumerism, new road policies and regulations, gender relations, and new cultural ideas about auto-mobility and effortless speed.

Waterford Historical Society Wednesday, June 24th at 6:30 PM: Public meeting to discuss historical society business.

Switchel Workshop Saturday, June 27th at 10 AM: Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop making switchel—a refreshing traditional drink sometimes called “haymaker’s punch.” In this casual session, we’ll mix up simple ingredients like ginger, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and water to create a tangy, lightly sweet drink that’s been enjoyed for generations. Come learn a little history, experiment with flavors, and make your own switchel to taste. It’s easy, lively, and a great way to explore a bit of old-fashioned food culture together. No experience needed—just curiosity and a taste for something new! Please email the library to RSVP davieslibraryvt@gmail.com Donations are welcome to support the library.

Summer Reading Program Monday, July 13th at 10 AM: Join us for our first summer reading event! The theme this year is Unearth a Story! Get your reading logs and listen to a story, do an activity, and have snack.

Thresholds: The Poetry of Transitions Thursday, July 16th at 6:30 PM: Beth Kanell’s poetry collection THRESHOLDS speaks to the power of big changes in our lives, marriages, in health, and in caring about community. She explores poetry (her own and others) and provides a short demonstration for readers and listeners to find some of their own poetic view in life.

Summer Reading Program Monday, July 20th at 10 AM: Join us for our second summer reading event! The theme this year is Unearth a Story! Listen to a story, do an activity, and have snack.

Waterford’s Revolutionary War Veterans Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 PM: We will mark our nation’s 250th birthday by providing a book on Waterford veteran’s of the American Revolution. Copies of the book will be on hand. Nola Forbes and Beth Kanell will give a short talk on the veterans, their battles, and where their remains lie today.

Summer Reading Program Monday, July 27th at 10 AM: Join us for our final summer reading event! Turn in your reading logs and listen to a story, do an activity, and have snack.

1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN IS AN ONGOING PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY

Did you know that reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to boost his or her brain power? The simple and enjoyable act of sharing books helps your child learn pre-reading skills such as understanding the sounds letters make, developing a bigger vocabulary, and building background knowledge—all important skills that help prepare your child for learning to read and entering kindergarten. Register: Click on this form https://forms.gle/DQmKG3Bf4BFQ93XR7 and fill it out OR send us an email at davieslibraryvt@gmail.com. Pick up program materials at the library.