Hildene Reads! Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment Thursday, February 12th 7:00 - 8:30 pm In honor of President Lincoln’s birthday, join Hildene staff for a discussion of 3-time Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize winner Allen Guelzo’s timely and riveting “Our Ancient Faith.” Guelzo examines Lincoln’s deep commitment to democracy –- a portrait that […]
FebFest: A Winter Celebration Saturday, February 14 | All Day Fireworks, torchlight parade, and live music! Ring in the night with sparks, music, and winter wonder! Join us as we light up the sky with a dazzling fireworks show and our legendary torchlight parade. Dance the night away with live music by KALE before and after […]
Second Saturdays at Manchester Community Library: Owls! Feb 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center, VT 05255, USA MFFC field educators provide seasonally themed environmental science learning and facilitate exciting and hands-on nature-based activities for kids ages 6+
Pullman Porters: Unsung Heroes Sunday, February 15th 2:00 - 3:30 PM In honor of Black History Month and the 100th anniversary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Union, Hildene is offering an immersive program on the Pullman porters, followed by a guided tour of its 1903 Pullman railcar, Sunbeam. Join Hildene educator Lisa Maggio to learn about the critical […]
Live Music: Bravely Sunday, February 15 | 3:30pm–5:30pm Wild Boar Tavern
Golden Hour Farm Hike Feb 17, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 Rte 315, Pawlet, VT 05761, USA Wander with a MFFC Field Educator through the working farm and surrounding woodlands during the evening golden hour, encountering the breathtaking views to the east and west along the way.
Are you an expert knitter? Can only knit and purl? Or want to learn from scratch? Join the Dorset Knitters at 5pm every Tuesday! Snacks (finger foods) and beverages are pot-luck style! Email: dorsetvillagelibrary@gmail.com if you have questions…or if you’re interested in Loom Knitting!
Story Time | Wednesdays at 10AM Join us in the Children’s Room* every Wednesday at 10am for stories, songs and play! Even the littlest kiddos learn at Story Time! No registration. *Please note this room is only accessible by stair, we have no elevator.
Winter Tracking Webinars Feb 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM Virtual Tracking Learning Series: Winter is a wonderful time to explore how wildlife use the landscape. Join us for a collaborative wildlife tracking learning series that offers multiple opportunities to observe animal movement, behavior, and habitat use in the woods over the coming months.
The Ninety-Pound Rucksack Challenge Wednesday, February 18 | 7:00pm–9:00pm Climb to Glory: Honoring the Roots of American Skiing On February 18, 2026, Bromley Mountain will welcome skiers and riders to take part in the Ninety-Pound Rucksack Challenge. The event pays tribute to the 10th Mountain Division, their historic climb of Riva Ridge during World War II, […]
Game Night | Thursday, February 19th at 6PM Join us for game night at Dorset Library! Call the library or visit us online at dorsetvillagelibrary.org to see what we’re playing this month. Registration is appreciated, call 802-867-5774. This program is in collaboration with Hike Dorset.
Horror Movie Club | Friday, February 20th at 6PM Participants vote on the movie about 1-2 weeks ahead of movie night. If you are interested, please email the library and we will add you to the list: director@dorsetvillagelibrary.org