• Drop-in Sewing Studio for Teens

    Aldrich Public Library 6 Washington St, Barre, VT, United States

    Learn how to sew a patch on your clothing, mend and repair your backpacks, gear and winter garb and learn how to sew a straight stitch on a sewing machine. This drop-in workshops is for middle and high school youth who want to understand the basics of hand-stitching and clothing repair. All materials provided. 

    Free
  • Merino Wool, Cotton Flannel, Pink Silk: A Hands-on Exploration of the Fibers in Charity & Sylvia

    Aldrich Public Library 6 Washington St, Barre, VT, United States

    More sheep than people? Silkworms in Vermont? Join artist Pamela Wilson for an in-depth exploration of the Vermont fibers that feature in Charity and Sylvia’s work as rural tailors. We’ll explore the textile trends and innovations that feature in the book and Pamela will bring a variety of spinning and weaving tools to explore.

    Free
  • Meet a Sewing Machine & Costume Stitching Clinic!

    Aldrich Public Library 6 Washington St, Barre, VT, United States

    Join sewing instructor Eliza West to learn how to use a sewing machine! Feel free to bring your own machine, or just watch as Eliza explains the fundamentals of machine sewing. Stick around afterwards for a Halloween costume clinic with Eliza and Pam Wilson. Brainstorm ideas, get advice, or work on a sewing project!

    Free
  • Summerland: Charity and Sylvia Listening Party

    The Phoenix 5 Stowe Street, Waterbury, United States

    Love, music, art, business…how do they all fit together? How is music created around a unique story? What does a commission look like? Join us for a listening party as we dive into a world premiere from the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s opening concert of the 2026-27 season.

    Free
  • Strange Bedfellows: How Religious Liberties Have Aligned with Nondiscrimination Policies and Can Again

    Waterbury Public Library 28 N Main St, Waterbury, VT, United States

    The First Amendment protects the free exercise of religion. The Fourteenth Amendment affords all persons equal protection under the law. What happens when those two rights collide, as happened in the in the Masterpiece Cake case? Must protections for religious liberties come at the expense of non-discrimination statutes?