Solomon Wright Public Library

09/04/2026

If you live in Pownal, you definitely know Bill Botzow. He is showing paintings and sculptures at the library during September and October. Stop by on Saturday from 10:30 am to noon to meet the artist, or stop in anytime we're open to see the show! Bill Botzow Bill Botzow Sculpture

09/04/2026

Want to help your child thrive? Succeed in school? Have fun learning and exploring? Bring your family to Solomon Wright Public Library & sign up for FREE library cards! This card entitles you to check out books, Yotos, early literacy backpacks, & kits from the toy library. Have fun with hands-on activities for kids in the children's space and meet other families & play & learn together!

09/02/2026

We decided that September isn't too early for some pumpkin pie spice....so stop in and grab a bag for your fall baking and cooking! And, we have a selection of sweet and savory recipes tagged in cookbooks that are ready to be checked out alongside the spice.

08/31/2026

We had a great last block party of the summer! Thank you to Bennington Community Café and The Bike Hub for their help and enthusiasm for the event, and for the great food and bike obstacle course!
We'd like to say a huge thank you to Faith Church VT who helped make these events possible this summer. You all are the best collaborators and stellar people!

08/28/2026

We have special guests Bennington Community Café and The Bike Hub joining us and Faith Church VT from 6 pm to 8 pm, for our last block party of the summer! Free food! A bike obstacle course! Giant Connect 4! Free and all are welcome!

Reminder that we’re grilling at the last Pownal Block Party of the summer this evening!

Stop by Solomon Wright Public Library from 6-8pm for a cookout meal, lawn games, a bike obstacle course, and art activities.

Entirely free and all are welcome! ✨

08/25/2026

Fall Chess Tournament for kids in grades K-8. Sunday, September 20th, 2-4pm FREE! PRIZES!
Please pre-register by emailing: [email protected] or call (802) 823-5400.

08/25/2026

Solomon Wright Public Library is once again offering afterschool chess classes for children in grades, K-8. September 9, 16, 23, 30, 3:30-4:30pm. Classes taught by Trevor Plizga. Please pre-register by emailing [email protected] or call (802) 823-5400.

08/21/2026

We are introducing our new courtesy bikes from The Bike Hub! Stop by during library open hours to borrow a bike and helmet, and take one of these beauties for a ride!

08/19/2026

We have a couple of NEW fall classes for adults coming up in September!

- Curious about meditation? Deborah Lewis will be doing an intro to her upcoming series on meditation on September 2nd. Drop in between 10 am and 11 am with any questions for her. The four-week series begins on September 9th, from 10 am to 11:30 am.

- Gentle Yoga with Melisa Clark will be beginning on September 9th, from 9 am to 10 am. It's a four-week series - come for one class or four.

Please register for either or both classes by emailing [email protected] or calling 802-823-5400!

08/14/2026

We have a couple more spots in our Checkmates Chess program for kids (4th grade & up), Chess enhances memory, improves focus, deepens planning, boosts creativity and builds resilience. Chess is a great way to get your kids ready for school AND it's FUN! To register: email: [email protected]. Classes are FREE thanks to a grant from VT Humanities.