Moore Free Library

Robert L. Crowell Gallery Reception
2026-01-24 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
The Crowell Gallery will be exhibiting the Robert L. Crowell Art Collection January 6th through the 30th. There will be a public reception hosted by the Board of Directors on January 24, 2026 from 1pm – 2:30pm. All are welcome.

The Collection is a body of work procured during the late 1990’s when Mr. Crowell toured southern Vermont with his wife Muriel, visiting studious and galleries of some of Vermont’s most celebrated artists.
Robert L. Crowell, former head of the Thomas Y. Crowell Company (Now part of Harper/Collins), was the grandson of the company’s founder, Thomas Y. Crowell, who began publishing books in 1876 and was the first American publisher of Tolstoy and Gogol. Bob Crowell served as a trustee of the Moore Free Library from 1976 to 2001 and was President of the Board for five of those years. As the library’s primary benefactor, he funded scholarship programs, literacy awards and library renovations. Bob passed away June 29, 1002, in Florida.

Artists Represented: Marcy Hermansader, Wolf Kahn, Mallory Lake, Emily Mason, Jules Olitski, Susan Osgood, Roger Sandes, Harry Saxman, Deidre Scherer, Johnny Swing, James Urbaska, Clare Adams, Eric Aho, Janet Fish, Michaela Harlow and James Florschutz

Wool Crafters - January 30
2026-01-30 10:30 - 12:00
Wool Crafters meet every Friday at 10:30.
Contact the library to be added to the email list at moorefreelibrary@gmail.com

February Book Group
2026-02-02 10:30 - 11:30
The Book group will be joining on February 2nd to discuss “A Dangerous Fortune” by Ken Follett.
A Synopsis from Goodreads:

“In 1866, tragedy strikes at the exclusive Windfield School. A young student drowns in a mysterious accident involving a small circle of boys. The drowning and its aftermath initiates a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many lives.
From the exclusive men’s club and brothels that cater to every dark desire of London’s upper classes to the dazzling ballrooms and mahogany-paneled suites of the manipulators of the world’s wealth, Ken Follett conjures up a stunning array of contrasts. This breathtaking novel portrays a family splintered by lust, bound by a shared legacy… men and women swept toward a perilous climax where greed, fed by the shocking truth of a boy’s death, must be stopped, or not just one man’s dreams, but those of a nation, will die…”

For more information contact Deb Barry: debriverside@gmail.com

Technology Help at the MFL
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-23 17:00 - 18:00
Need basic tech help or to practice your technology skills? We can help you at the library.
Here is how it works: We will be offering one-to-one tech help with basic computer or mobile device questions. The appts will be for 30 min scheduled by a phone call to the library. 802-365-7948. The service will be offered the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
(thanks to the Friends of the MFL for funding the project and Cameron Misnick for providing the service.)

Learn to Knit or Crochet
2026-02-27 10:30 - 12:00
Learn to Knit or Crochet
This workshop is offered by the library’s Wool Crafters group. Each Participant will start a project and go home with supplies and instructions to finish the project. The age range is 8 yrs. and older. Supplies will be provided. Please call the library to RSVP 802-365-7948

Julia Duke Quilts in the Crowell Art Gallery
2026-03-03
The Crowell Art Gallery March exhibit features “A Return to Quilts”, featuring a new assembly of quilts by local artist and craftswoman Julia Duke. Beginning March 3rd and running through March 28th the walls of the gallery will be hung with colorful design and fanciful figures, highlighting the popularity of combining function and artistic expression.

Speaking from her studio in Brookline Vermont, “While making this particular collection of quilts, I’ve been keenly aware of fabric patterns and designs. Using fabric as a color palette is a given in quilt-making. And yet, each piece of fabric has its own unique combination of shapes and images and colors that a fabric designer has created. For me, each quilt has a mood based on its colors and what evolves from combining different fabrics. Spending time handling and seeing different fabrics together while making quilts – the cutting, sewing, ironing, arranging and rearranging, gives me joy!” There are an estimated 11 million active quilters in North America and the proportion of new quilters is up from 11% to 18%.

An artist reception will be held at the Crowell on March 7th, 1 – 2:30. Come join us for this popular and colorful exhibit, the gallery is located in the rear of The Moore Free Library, 23 West Street in Newfane, Vermont. Library & Gallery Hours: Tues 1-5, Weds 1-5, Thurs 1-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-1

Wool Crafters
2026-03-06 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-27 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-24 10:30 - 12:00 and 1 more date

Reception - Julia Duke Quilts in the Crowell Art Gallery
2026-03-07 13:00 - 14:30

Seed Swap at the MFL
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday Seed Swap
March 21, 10am -noon
Spend a morning dreaming of sprouts, soil and summer’s bounty.
Did you know that seeds were one of the first commodities valued and traded? Now, as home growers we still collect and exchange seeds for many reasons ranging from cultivating rare, heirloom varieties to basic thrift. A simple swap of seeds with a neighbor perpetuates biodiversity, too. It is an act of giving and a great way to talk about plants and food with neighbors and friends old and new.
Bring your labeled seeds to share and take seeds home from others who have brought to share! You do not need to bring seeds to participate.
You may drop off seeds earlier in the week!
See you at the swap, Danny, Fiona and Joan

State Representative Emily Long Office Hours
2026-03-21 10:30 - 12:00
Join State Representative Emily Long for her Office Hours at the MFL. Saturday, March 21, 10:30 to 12:00. All are welcome.

Cribbage at MFL
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00

Children's Art Show
2026-04-02 13:00 - 17:00
From April 2 to April 27th, the Moore Free library celebrates Kids Month with an exhibit from our local grade schools. This year’s exhibit is inspired by ocean-themed Red Clover book nominees “Ursula Upsidedown” and “Whale Song”. Reception April 3rd from 3-5 pm.

Children's Art Reception
2026-04-03 15:00 - 16:30

MFL Book Club
2026-04-06 10:30 - 12:00
The book club meets the 1st Monday of the month at the library. For April, they will read “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon. For more information contact Deb Barry, debsriverside@gmail.com.

State Representative Emily Long Office Hours
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:00
Join State Representative Emily Long for her Office Hours at the MFL. Saturday, April 18, 10:30 to 12:00. All are welcome.

Cribbage
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00

Family Yoga in the Crowell Art Gallery
2026-04-20 10:00 - 23:30
Join us for Family Yoga at the MFL in the library’s gallery – current exhibit is the ocean experience with student art from Wardsboro, Dover, Townshend and Newbrook elementary schools.
We will play with a yoga story about the magical creatures of the deep blue sea, the life that lives in the ocean waters. We’ll put on our invisible scuba masks and jump off our boat with a giant splash! Let’s discover the swaying seaweed, a grumpy crab, colorful jellyfish, and so much more.
We’ll paint the ocean colors and stick on ocean creature stickers.
Come to family yoga for a swimmingly fun time.

World Tai Chi Day
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:00
