The Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library

05/30/2026

A huge thank you to Lea Davison and The Bike Hub for visiting the library and providing free bike tune-ups for local kids! 🚲

Participants not only learned about keeping their bikes in great shape, but also had the opportunity to ask Lea questions about her experiences as an Olympic mountain biker. It was inspiring to hear about her journey, dedication, and love of cycling. And a big thanks to Lea for visiting the high school the day before to share her documentary and answer questions.

We are grateful to Lea and the Bennington Bike Hub for sharing their time, expertise, and enthusiasm with our community. Thank you for helping young riders gain confidence, learn new skills, and have fun on two wheels!

05/26/2026

Check it out, Seven Days’ family publication Kids VT just launched the 2026 Good Citizen Challenge for K-8 students, and the first activity on the list is .... visit the library! Start the challenge to earn stars and enter for your chance to win a trip to Washington!

Bonus: Earn a second star by participating in your library's summer reading program, sign up starts Saturday, June 20th.

Learn more about your community, Vermont and the world by doing the Good Citizen Challenge! Download the scorecard and complete activities.

05/16/2026

Check out the VT Kid Governor Screen-Free Challenge, which takes place May 18-25. Click the link for details and some fun screen-free activities:

Rumano is a Kid Governor Cabinet member, and her platform, Vermont Strong: Inside and Out, is about helping kids take care of themselves and each other. Read below to learn about her Screen-Free Ch…

05/14/2026

We were so happy to have K-5 visit the library today to learn about this year's Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story, and all about what the library has to offer! We're also grateful for the partnerships and having them so close, to be able to connect, share, and grow. Hope to have all of these enthusiastic, capable learners back soon! Thank you again, Arlington Memorial High School & Fisher Elementary for visiting us today!

05/06/2026

Check out what is coming up this May at The Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library!

Kyrra shares a preview of upcoming events and activities happening this May at the Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library. The overview highlights a range of programs designed for community members of…

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

Join us at the Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library for a week of fun and celebration!

🌷 Tulip Craft – Friday, May 8 at 3:30pm
Stop by to create a beautiful spring-inspired craft.

📚 30th Anniversary Celebration – Saturday, May 9, 10am–3pm
Help us celebrate 30 years in our current building!
• Welcome speeches & library history talk at 11am
• Cake and punch to follow
• Photo displays throughout the library
• Last chance to view the Early Canfield Artists Gallery Exhibit

🎟️ There’s still time to get your tickets for our Dinner & Silent Auction at West Mountain Inn on May 23 from 6–8pm. Don’t miss this special evening in support of the library!
Buy tickets here: https://mcmfl.betterworld.org/events/30-years-chapter-worth-celebrati

We hope to see you there!

05/05/2026

Everything from black holes, quantum teleportation, to bones and antlers was covered at the Science Fair held on April 12th at the Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library. Kids chose their topic and…

05/02/2026

Hooray, it's May! We've got plenty of new books to check out at the library along with upcoming programs and our 30th anniversary in this wonderful space. Come check it out!