Solomon Wright Public Library

Solomon Wright Public Library Volunteer-staffed library in SW VT serving the community of Pownal. Open and welcoming to all! Volunteer-staffed library in the southwestern corner of VT.

The building opened in 1965. Online catalog went "live" in December 2010 as a gift for the town's 250th anniversary of being a chartered town in Vermont.

Families are invited to join us for "Yoga Together"with Melisa Clark. Yoga classes are scheduled for Wednesday, June 3,1...
05/27/2026

Families are invited to join us for "Yoga Together"with Melisa Clark. Yoga classes are scheduled for Wednesday, June 3,10, 17; 10:15-11:00am.

Families are invited to join us for this fabulous event on May 22nd at 10am in SWPL's "Lucy Room". We will meet VT autho...
05/17/2026

Families are invited to join us for this fabulous event on May 22nd at 10am in SWPL's "Lucy Room". We will meet VT author, Stephen Swinburne & he will share stories & songs with us! Each child can choose 2 free books to take home! The event is funded by a CLiF Early Literacy Grant.

We have one more yoga class in the May series coming up on Wednesday, 5/20. The good news is that we will be offering ad...
05/15/2026

We have one more yoga class in the May series coming up on Wednesday, 5/20. The good news is that we will be offering adult yoga again for three more weeks, starting on June 3rd! Register by emailing or calling Emily at [email protected] or 802-823-5400.

We had a great time last Tuesday hearing about the Green Mountain Race Track from the people who were there. There is so...
05/11/2026

We had a great time last Tuesday hearing about the Green Mountain Race Track from the people who were there. There is so much incredible history in Pownal. Thanks to Damien McCaffery from the Bennington Museum for organizing the event and facilitating some very interesting conversations and discussions!

We will share the video from CAT-TV when it is posted for those who couldn't make it to the event.

Need a Mother's Day card for the special Mom, Grandmother, Auntie or older friend? Make a card at SWPL in the Community ...
05/08/2026

Need a Mother's Day card for the special Mom, Grandmother, Auntie or older friend? Make a card at SWPL in the Community Room! We are open Saturday from 10am-12 noon!

Join us at the library and share your stories! Free and open to all
05/04/2026

Join us at the library and share your stories! Free and open to all

We are looking forward to Tuesday night's event at the library featuring the Green Mountain Race Track. Stop by and shar...
05/04/2026

We are looking forward to Tuesday night's event at the library featuring the Green Mountain Race Track. Stop by and share your stories, and enjoy light refreshments and conversation! Free and open to all.

Got a story about the Green Mountain Race Track? Wanna hear some good ones? Join us Solomon Wright Public Library for an evening of stories about days and nights at the Pownal track. Special guest speakers and light refreshments! Questions? Contact Damien McCaffery at [email protected]...

Families are invited to join us for this fabulous event on May 22nd at 10am in SWPL's "Lucy Room". We will meet VT autho...
05/01/2026

Families are invited to join us for this fabulous event on May 22nd at 10am in SWPL's "Lucy Room". We will meet VT author, Stephen Swinburne! He will share stories & songs with us. Each child can choose 2 free books to take home! The event is funded by a CLiF Early Literacy Grant.

We are ready for spring! There are green up bags for Saturday, and a small seed swap to take or leave what you need for ...
04/27/2026

We are ready for spring! There are green up bags for Saturday, and a small seed swap to take or leave what you need for your garden.

Check out these FUN BACKPACKS filled with books and learning based toys, puppets & sensory/art activities. Two different...
04/23/2026

Check out these FUN BACKPACKS filled with books and learning based toys, puppets & sensory/art activities. Two different themes to choose from: Pets and Emotions. Books & materials funded by a CLiF Early Literacy Grant.

Address

97 Main Street
Pownal, VT
05261

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+18028235400

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