Live Event
December 7
Vermont Reads 2026 Author Presentation
Join us for this special presentation from Tillie Walden about the creation of graphic novel Charity and Sylvia.
Live Event
January 20
Strange Bedfellows: How Religious Liberties Have Aligned with Nondiscrimination Policies and Can Again
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?
Hybrid Event
February 19
Vermont Reads Facilitated Discussion: Blake Memorial Library
Join us for a book discussion of this year’s Vermont Reads selection, Charity & Sylvia. This discussion will be facilitated by Suzanne Brown, in person and on zoom. All are welcome!
Live Event
March 23
Picturing Language: An Introduction to the Magic of Comics
Comics are a powerful and often misunderstood storytelling language—one that is immersive, visually rich, and accessible across age groups and reading levels. From preschool classrooms to graduate seminars, comics have a unique ability to engage learners, including those who struggle with reading or communicate best through visual narratives.
Live Event
March 30
Pins and Pies, Linens and Lamps: Imagining the World of Charity & Sylvia
The publication of Tillie Walden’s recent graphic novel Charity & Sylvia–and its selection as the 2026 “Vermont Reads”–was a wonderful impetus for the Henry Sheldon Museum to rethink how we might feature the story of Charity Bryant and Sylvia Drake in the museum galleries.
Live Event
April 13
Strange Bedfellows: How Religious Liberties Have Aligned with Nondiscrimination Policies and Can Again
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?
Live Event
April 19
Vermont Reads Facilitated Discussion: Springfield Town Library
Join us for a book discussion of this year’s Vermont Reads selection, Charity & Sylvia. All are welcome!
Live Event
May 11
Drawing from History
Join award-winning cartoonist Marek Bennett for a behind-the-scenes look at comics & graphic novels drawn from historical primary sources.
Live Event
June 10
Stories from the Vermont Queer Archives
Objects such as banners, T-shirts, and buttons in the Vermont Queer Archives at the Pride Center of Vermont reflect currents and changes in the lives of Vermont’s LGBTQ+ community. Meg Tamulonis, volunteer curator of the Archives, discusses how these objects mark various milestones, from Pride events to legal rulings, and considers why some parts of the queer community aren’t well-represented in the Archives.