May 15 — Poetry Reading and Discussion. A Vermont Reads Event. Vermont's Poet Laureate Sydney Lea will read and discuss poetry. Refreshments provided. Hosted by the Quechee Library.

Wilder Club and Library, 78 Norwich Ave, 5:30 pm. Kate Schaal, (802) 695-6341 or (802) 295-1232.

May 17 — Alfred Hitchcock and the Art of Suspense. Hitchcock famously said “Some films are slices of life; mine are slices of cake.” His career spanned forty years and many film eras. Film expert Rick Winston will discuss the evolution of Hitchcock’s craft, exploring his favorite themes, his relationship with his collaborators, and his wry sense of humour no matter how grisly the subject matter. By drawing on twelve film clips, starting with his 1925 silent The Lodger and continuing through to his Hollywood classics such as Notorious and Rear Window, Winston will illuminate the arc of Hitchcock’s brilliant career.

Ascutney, Weathersfield Proctor Library, 5181 Route 5, 7:30 pm. Nancy Tusinski, (802) 674 -2863.