The library is a place for people to gather, socialize and learn.
Community groups regularly use our space for meetings, classes and sharing.
Meetings at the library are always open to the public and welcome new members and visitors.
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Ongoing Programs
Classic Film Club
Summer 2026 - Middlebury Classic Film Club
- July 28, 2026 @ 1:00pm
- Morocco (1930) - Dir. Josef von Sternberg
- August 11, 2026 @ 1:00pm
For both of these summer 2026 viewings, the club will meet at Eastview at Middlebury's (100 EastView Terrace) community room for the film and discussion!
Click here for an archive of previous Middlebury Classic Film Club showings.
Weekday Symposium
Fall 2026
Community Room @ Ilsley Public Library
"Weekday Symposium" is a community lecture series featuring local experts on a variety of subjects. All lectures are free and open to the public. Come learn with us!
- Thursday, September 17 @ 6:30pm
- Tuesday, October 20 @ 6:30pm
- Tuesday, November 17 @6:30pm
Click here to learn more about the Fall 2026 series!
Otter Creek Poets
Thursdays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting at Sarah Partridge Library for the duration of construction.
431 East Main St., East Middlebury
WELCOME TO THE OTTER CREEK POETS! For over 20 years a group of poets has met weekly in the library to discuss our work together. Currently we hold “hybrid” meetings, for both in-person attendees and others online through Zoom. The workshop’s emphasis is to help each other improve the effectiveness of their new and revised work. Sharing your writing is rewarding, but isn’t always easy. The Otter Creek Poets know how to be supportive of both the poet and the poem. Writers and aspiring writers of all ages and levels of experience are welcome, as are poems in all forms and styles. The workshop is free to all. For more information, and for the Zoom link required to log-in, contact David Weinstock by email at david.weinstock@gmail.com, or by phone and text at 802-989-4314.
Tome Talk
3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:00pm
Beginning again in September 2026!
The September book is now available for pick up at Mini-Ilsley.
Join Jennifer 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 Jennifer or 388-4095 for more information.
Click here to see the 2026-2027 session dates.
True Crime Podcast Club
September 2026: September 3 @ 6:00pm
Conference Room @ Ilsley Public Library (75 Main St.)
Join fellow sleuths to discuss True Crime Podcasts. Each month there is a different case up for discussion. We are a lively and curious group who like to solve the mystery.
Listen to the podcast on your own before the discussion. This program is for participants 18+. Listen to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts or ask Chris for assistance. Check the events calendar or the newsletter for the current month's podcast.
Craft Workshops
String Art!
Join Adult Programming Librarian Jennifer at Mini-Ilsley to create a beautiful piece of string art! There will be two sessions of this workshop held in the NBM Meeting Room at 30 Main Street:
- Saturday, July 25 - 1:00-3:30pm
- Thursday, July 30 - 6:00-8:30pm
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer: jennifer.johnson@ilsleypubliclibrary.org
Cribbage
Fridays @ 1:00 - 3:00PM
Meet at front of Mini Ilsley
Join fellow cribbage players for a weekly game. Eric McFerrin is on hand to teach beginners. All skill levels welcome.
Tai Chi
Coming soon!
