Irish Language class for beginners.

Irish Language conversation for intermediate speakers with music. 

For centuries, and all across the globe, people have been picking up a needle and thread to “make do and mend” and fix what is fixable. Simply using a needle and thread and your own two hands, patching, patching, darning, and mending are accessible, creative, and satisfying crafts that allow you to keep your favorite items wearable while also adding a personal creative touch. In this free workshop we will find the joy of repair together and gather around the table to learn the basics of mending and collaborate to fix some of your favorite torn clothing.

Learn to draw dragons and other fantasy art with Science Fiction and Fantasy artist, James Beihl.    Develop a love and appreciation for fantasy art, and the process of imaginative  picture making. James Beihl will demonstrate how to paint a dragon and walk students through the process of how to create a sketch for their own fantasy scene. 

Registration is required and can be done here. 

Want to help tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist?  In just 3 hours, the collaborative Climate Fresk workshop will teach you the fundamental science behind climate change and empower you to take action.

Registration required and limited to 8 participants. Ages 17+

Contact Kate Belluche at kbelluche@burlingtonvt.gov for more information.

The Lake Champlain Memory Café offers an inviting space and time for those living with dementia – and their care partners/families, to gather together, socialize, and to enjoy a program at the Library. The Café is a partnership between FFL, the Center on Aging at The University of Vermont, Age Well, and Champlain College.