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Just a reminder that the library will be closed on Friday, June 19th and will reopen on Saturday, June 20th from 10-1.
06/18/2026

Just a reminder that the library will be closed on Friday, June 19th and will reopen on Saturday, June 20th from 10-1.

Today at 9:30am!
06/13/2026

Today at 9:30am!

The Pursuit of Happiness: A revolution in self-renewalA discussion series with Meg MottThursdays in July at Putney Publi...
06/11/2026

The Pursuit of Happiness: A revolution in self-renewal
A discussion series with Meg Mott
Thursdays in July at Putney Public Library

“Don't you know that you are free?
Well, at least in your mind if you want to be” Sylvester Stone

Join Meg Mott, Putney resident and Constitution Wrangler, for a series of evening discussions on the virtues outlined in Vermont’s Constitution. This series is supported in part by a grant from Vermont Humanities, in partnership with the Vermont 250th Commission. Discussions will take place Thursdays in July: July 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd at 6:30pm.

After twenty years of teaching political theory and constitutional law to Marlboro College undergraduates, Meg Mott has taken her love of argument to the general public. In the past, she has facilitated the Debating Our Rights series on the first ten amendments to the Constitution at Putney Public Library.

Meg says:

The Declaration of Independence lists three unalienable rights: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. The third unalienable right was understood as the effort to improve one’s character through life-long learning and fearless self-examination. There was no reason to elucidate the meaning of the Pursuit of Happiness in the federal Constitution because the states were already on it.

Vermont’s Constitution focuses on five civic virtues: Justice, Moderation, Temperance, Industry, and Frugality. Each of the virtues provides a path to a strong inner life, less reactive to events we can’t control. Each of the discussions in this series will focus on a path to inner strength. Don’t worry if you miss a session. All paths eventually meet at the summit.

July 2: How Suffering Can Lead to Happiness

The first session focuses on some of the moral philosophers who extolled the pursuit of happiness, such as Cicero and Epictetus, John Adams and Frederick Douglass. How did they travel the path from despair to hope, from enslavement to freedom?

July 9: Take it Light

Moderation and Temperance are two virtues that focus on self-restraint. With moderation, we practice reducing our annoyance at annoying people. With temperance, we practice reducing consumption in order to move more lightly upon the earth. We’ll consider who benefits from our current excesses and what other responses might be available in the moment.

July 16: Laboring for the Common Good

Industry and Frugality are two virtues that focus on how we use our labor. Do we work to excess, frantically trying to complete an immoderate list? Are we spending money we don’t have in an effort to feel more in control? We’ll spend some time imagining a new way to understand our work in this world. How might we liberate ourselves from the anxieties of this anxious age?

July 23: A Moral and Just Imagination

Beloved by protest movements, but sometimes lacking in the protesters themselves, justice means approaching your political enemies as if they could be future friends. We’ll consider a current hot topic in Vermont politics, exploring more just ways to resolve our differences.

Putney Library is located at 55 Main Street in Putney, VT. These talks are free and open to the public.

Identifying Local Wildflowers with Rich GrumbineTuesday, June 30th at 6:30pm at Putney Public LibraryUsing Rich’s book “...
06/11/2026

Identifying Local Wildflowers with Rich Grumbine

Tuesday, June 30th at 6:30pm at Putney Public Library

Using Rich’s book “A Guide to the Wildflowers of Putney, VT”, come explore and learn a process for identifying the amazing seasonal wildflowers of our town. We will learn some basic wildflower anatomical terminology and apply that knowledge to work together to identify some “mystery” flowers collected by Rich in advance of the program. This program will be inside. If time permits, we may take a quick stroll around the library grounds to see what wildflowers are blooming.

Rich is a recently retired Landmark College biology professor. He has written three guides to local plant identification.

Putney Public Library is located at 55 Main St. Putney, VT. This event is free and open to the public.

TONIGHT! Get your tickets now!Putney Library and Scott Farm partner for Crêpe Night fundraiser!Wednesday, June 10th at S...
06/10/2026

TONIGHT! Get your tickets now!

Putney Library and Scott Farm partner for Crêpe Night fundraiser!
Wednesday, June 10th at Scott Farm 5:30-7:30pm
***Event held at Scott Farm***

Putney Library and Scott Farm are partnering for a delicious, fun-filled, and scenic Crêpe Night on Wednesday, June 10th! Crêpe Nights are family-friendly gatherings, held regularly at Scott Farm (707 Kipling Rd., Dummerston, Vt) during the summer months. They are times to celebrate the harvest, good simple food, and community in a stunning setting – picnic style. The Early Risers, library enthusiasts Ashley Storrow and Putnam Smith, will provide music during the event. Outdoor and indoor tables and chairs are provided as well as a sprawling grassy hillside ripe for picnic blankets, folding lawn chairs, and bare feet.

The event runs from 5:30-7:30pm and tickets are $25 for adults or $12 for children under 12. Each ticket comes with a savory supper crêpe (galette), sweet dessert crêpe, and side salad. Drinks are available for purchase.

Putney Public Library’s fundraising pays for all of the library’s events and the museum and parks pass lending program! Support the library while enjoying a beautiful Vermont evening.

Tickets are limited and advanced purchase is required. Additional information and tickets are available at https://www.scottfarmvermont.com/crepe-night.

TONIGHT!Jessie Haas Presents on Her Historical Novel, Dearest BloodTuesday, June 9th at 6:30 pm at Putney LibraryJoin lo...
06/09/2026

TONIGHT!

Jessie Haas Presents on Her Historical Novel, Dearest Blood
Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30 pm at Putney Library
Join local author Jessie Haas as she presents on the process of researching and writing her latest novel, Dearest Blood: A Romance of the Revolution at Putney Public Library on Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30pm.
Dearest Blood is a biographical novel inspired by the true story of F***y Montresor, a young woman with a secret identity whose love and loyalties crossed both sides of the American Revolution. Set in Westminster (now Vermont) in 1775, the first section takes F***y through the turmoil that led to the Westminster Massacre. The novel resumes 1783 when F***y, now a dashing young widow, returns to Westminster hoping to recover her Tory stepfather’s confiscated land. Also on the hunt for that land is Vermont hero Ethan Allen.
Jessie Haas grew up in Westminster, VT, on a farm owned in 1775 by a militia-man who fought at Bunker Hill. Her writing career has been dominated by a love of horses and history. She sold her first book, Keeping Barney, a month before graduating from Wellesley College. Forty-one books later, she has award-winning picture books, poetry, novels, and nonfiction to her credit, including four books about Westminster. She is the president of the Westminster Historical Society, and an expert on the Westminster Massacre. She owns two Morgan mares, and continues to farm, garden, and ride on the home place.
Putney Public Library is located at 55 Main St. Putney, VT. This event is free and open to the public.

This coming week! Get your tickets today!Putney Library and Scott Farm partner for Crêpe Night fundraiser!Wednesday, Jun...
06/07/2026

This coming week! Get your tickets today!

Putney Library and Scott Farm partner for Crêpe Night fundraiser!
Wednesday, June 10th at Scott Farm 5:30-7:30pm
***Event held at Scott Farm***

Putney Library and Scott Farm are partnering for a delicious, fun-filled, and scenic Crêpe Night on Wednesday, June 10th! Crêpe Nights are family-friendly gatherings, held regularly at Scott Farm (707 Kipling Rd., Dummerston, Vt) during the summer months. They are times to celebrate the harvest, good simple food, and community in a stunning setting – picnic style. The Early Risers, library enthusiasts Ashley Storrow and Putnam Smith, will provide music during the event. Outdoor and indoor tables and chairs are provided as well as a sprawling grassy hillside ripe for picnic blankets, folding lawn chairs, and bare feet.

The event runs from 5:30-7:30pm and tickets are $25 for adults or $12 for children under 12. Each ticket comes with a savory supper crêpe (galette), sweet dessert crêpe, and side salad. Drinks are available for purchase.

Putney Public Library’s fundraising pays for all of the library’s events and the museum and parks pass lending program! Support the library while enjoying a beautiful Vermont evening.

Tickets are limited and advanced purchase is required. Additional information and tickets are available at https://www.scottfarmvermont.com/crepe-night.

This Week!Jessie Haas Presents on Her Historical Novel, Dearest BloodTuesday, June 9th at 6:30 pm at Putney LibraryJoin ...
06/07/2026

This Week!

Jessie Haas Presents on Her Historical Novel, Dearest Blood
Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30 pm at Putney Library
Join local author Jessie Haas as she presents on the process of researching and writing her latest novel, Dearest Blood: A Romance of the Revolution at Putney Public Library on Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30pm.
Dearest Blood is a biographical novel inspired by the true story of F***y Montresor, a young woman with a secret identity whose love and loyalties crossed both sides of the American Revolution. Set in Westminster (now Vermont) in 1775, the first section takes F***y through the turmoil that led to the Westminster Massacre. The novel resumes 1783 when F***y, now a dashing young widow, returns to Westminster hoping to recover her Tory stepfather’s confiscated land. Also on the hunt for that land is Vermont hero Ethan Allen.
Jessie Haas grew up in Westminster, VT, on a farm owned in 1775 by a militia-man who fought at Bunker Hill. Her writing career has been dominated by a love of horses and history. She sold her first book, Keeping Barney, a month before graduating from Wellesley College. Forty-one books later, she has award-winning picture books, poetry, novels, and nonfiction to her credit, including four books about Westminster. She is the president of the Westminster Historical Society, and an expert on the Westminster Massacre. She owns two Morgan mares, and continues to farm, garden, and ride on the home place.
Putney Public Library is located at 55 Main St. Putney, VT. This event is free and open to the public.

We're so excited to have The Early Risers, Ashley Storrow and Putnam Smith, perform at the Putney Library's Crepe Night ...
06/04/2026

We're so excited to have The Early Risers, Ashley Storrow and Putnam Smith, perform at the Putney Library's Crepe Night fundraiser at Scott Farm this coming Wednesday, June 10th.
It's looking like it's going to be a beautiful summer evening and we hope you can join us!
Get your tickets and all the delicious details here:
https://www.scottfarmvermont.com/crepe-night

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