Week of Events
Bounce and Read with Ms. Tricia
Bounce and Read with Ms. Tricia
Birth - 5 Years with Adult Click here to Pre-register, masks required.
“Nice dummy, partner—but what do I do now?”
“Nice dummy, partner—but what do I do now?”
A next level class in playing bridge with Cynthia Watters. Using "Planning The Play of a Bridge Hand" as a guide, Cynthia Watters will lead participants over 6 weeks on steps to improve your game. A reasonable knowledge of bridge is required. Ilsley Public Library will have multiple copes of the book available for check…
Youth Media Lab
Youth Media Lab
A drop-in program that teaches participants how to film, edit and produce videos, as well as explore other areas of digital media. This program is for children in Grades 4-6.
Tome Talk
Tome Talk
Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have, Tatiana Schlossberg Join Renee and fellow community members for a discussion of the current month’s title. We read everything from fiction, youth and teen, non-fiction, essays and more. New members are always welcome. Contact Renee or 388-4095 for more information. At this time, we are planning…
Challenges Bring Opportunities-The evolution of Policing at a Time of Social Change and Conflict
Challenges Bring Opportunities-The evolution of Policing at a Time of Social Change and Conflict
Tom Hanley, Middlebury Police Chief We’ll look at the evolution of policing from the 1950-‘s to the present time- how this evolution is driven by social conditions and conflict but always seems to be a step behind. The challenges of today- homelessness and the migration of homeless into our community; the challenges of dealing with…
College Financial Planning
College Financial Planning
The average cost to attend a U.S. 4-year college rose more than 2x the rate of inflation since 1985. Saving early, investing, and tax benefits can help you meet your family's future educational needs. Join financial advisor Katie Bensel to learn how to plan ahead. Katie is a Certified College Financial Consultant (CCFC). She will take you through…
MVP Medicare Help
MVP Medicare Help
Kathryn will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding Medicare, including signing up for the first time.
Otter Creek Poets
Otter Creek Poets
For over 15 years a group of local poets have met in the library to discuss their work. This is a workshop so the emphasis is on helping each other to improve the effectiveness of the work. Interests and techniques vary widely. The longevity of this workshop testifies to the courtesy shown by participants and…
Drop-In Bridge
MCCFC
MCCFC
"Our Town" (2003) Discussion vis Zoom or Ilsley Library (Depending on COVID conditions) 6:30-7:30 PM It’s been said that 365 days a year, Thornton Wilder’s play Our Town is being performed somewhere in the United States. Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire is far from perfect, still it’s a place that we seem to long for. Maybe…
Cribbage
Cribbage
Drop-in to IPL for an open game of cribbage. Group meets weekly No Experience required. Long-time player, Will Smith, will teach novice players. Call Will with questions, 802-282-8906
French Conversation Group
French Conversation Group
Join a local community of French speakers for a lively morning of conversation. All are welcome to drop in and practice French.