FFL Book Club: The Patron Saint of Liars

Event Date
-
Category
Location

April 10th, 6:30pm-8pm   

Join other readers in this monthly online book discussion. Please register with Barbara Shatara at bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov for meeting info and how to obtain the book.  

About This Month's Book: 

The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett

FFL Book Club: The Other Name

Event Date
-
Category
Location

March 13th, 6:30pm-8pm   

Join other readers in this monthly online book discussion. Please register with Barbara Shatara at bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov for meeting info and how to obtain the book.  

About This Month's Book: 

The Other Name: Septology I by Jon Fosse

WINNER OF THE 2023 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE

FFL Book Club: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store

Event Date
-
Category
Location

February 14th, 6:30pm-8pm   

Join other readers in this monthly online book discussion. Please register with Barbara Shatara at bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov for meeting info and how to obtain the book.  

About This Month's Book: 

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

The Poetry Experience

Event Date
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Category
Location

Looking for a fun space to be creative and share poetry?

Check out this local writing/sharing circle (held every 2nd and 4th Saturday).  The Poetry Experience is hosted by Rajnii Eddins!

Please spread the word and feel free to invite poets, writers, teachers, emcees, creative people and arts enthusiasts of all ages!!!!

Black is Beautiful Film Series: The Beauty of Blackness

Event Date
-
Category
Location

This month's film is The Beauty of Blackness

Eunice Johnson launches Fashion Fair, the first national cosmetics company that focuses entirely on Black women; Fashion Fair stages its comeback as a black-owned business in a new era defined by massive cultural shifts and increased competition.

Italian Conversation Group

Event Date
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Category
Location

Esercitati a parlare italiano!  Practice speaking the Italian language and meet others learning and native speakers.  This group is best for those who can speak Italian in basic sentences, at a minimum.

 

ELL Class Winter Party: English for Beginners and Intermediate students

Event Date
-
Category
Location

Winter Party for ELL class

Beginning English-language learners can practice written and spoken English with a certified TOEFL instructor.

FREE.  Please Register for classes by emailing Barbara Shatara at bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov

Opening Reception: Finding Hope Within

Event Date
-
Category
Location
Finding Hope Within  
January 1-February 28, 2024 
Opening Reception: January 6, 2024, 2:30-5:30pm 
Fletcher Room 
 

Finding Hope Within features art that has emerged through the carceral system in Vermont. The work featured in this exhibition includes drawings, mixed media, poetry and narrative writing by incarcerated artists at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington