By Liz DiMarco Weinmann As many of us look forward to a happier 2022, Covid is still ruling our world, and we are facing the most sunlight-challenged months of the year. No wonder many of us want to hunker down […]
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Rutland Free Library now open
RUTLAND — The Rutland Free Library is open with our regular hours. Masks are required. We continue to suggest patrons use curbside/concierge service, where users can call or email ahead and have their materials ready to pick up at the […]
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Stock up at the December Friends of the Library book sale
Friday, Dec. 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—The Rutland Free Library is hosting its December Friends of the Library book sale on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7. The public is welcome to browse thousands of organized, gently used books, CDs DVDs, and puzzles for […]
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Middlebury professor explores how Greeks began recording history
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND— Middlebury College professor Jane Chaplin will discuss how historical writing rose from the influence of two individuals in a talk at Rutland Free Library on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Her talk, “The Invention of History,” is […]
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Middlebury professor considers the fragility of the Constitution
Wednesday, May 2, 7 p.m.–RUTLAND—Middlebury College Professor Emeritus Eric Davis will consider the U.S. Constitution’s importance and vulnerability in today’s world in a talk at Rutland Free Library on May 2 at 7 p.m. His talk, “A Republic, If You Can Keep It,” is […]
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Library’s Fox Room reopens with champagne gala
By Julia Purdy RUTLAND—After months of closure for repairs and upgrades, the Nella Grimm Fox Room at the Rutland Free Library reopened Thursday, April 19, with speeches, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle, canapés, a champagne toast, and over 200 […]
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Library ceiling collapse raises issue of payment
RUTLAND—The Rutland Free Library’s main public meeting space, the Nella Grimm Fox Room, is closed to all public use until further notice, according to a new release Friday, Aug. 25. A portion of the ceiling collapsed on Wednesday, Aug. 16, […]
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CCV job hunt helper offers career services at Rutland Free Library
RUTLAND—Through Dec. 19, Community College of Vermont (CCV) job hunt helper Darrell Hughes will be available at the Rutland Free Library for six hours a week to offer career services to library patrons and job seekers. Job hunt helpers can […]
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Women network at meeting
Thursday, Aug. 4 at 5:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Help celebrate an exciting year at the Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter. Join for the Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter annual meeting on Thursday, Aug. 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the […]
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UVM professor discusses success of “The Shawshank Redemption”
Wednesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND —UVM professor Tony Magistrale will discuss how literature is adapted to film, particularly with the popular movie “The Shawshank Redemption,” in a talk at Rutland Free Library on June 1 at 7 p.m. […]