The Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library

06/06/2026

New month, new books, including quite the selection of YA titles. Stop by the library and check out these titles and more!

06/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who thinks of the library when donating books, puzzles, and other materials. We truly appreciate your generosity and your desire to support the library and our community!

Before bringing donations, please call the library to check whether we are currently able to accept them. We also ask that donations not be left outside the building, as weather and other conditions can quickly damage materials.

A reminder that we do accept puzzles, but they must be in their original boxes.

Unfortunately, materials that do not meet our donation guidelines cannot be added to our collection or sold, and the cost of disposing of those items falls on the library.

Thank you for helping us make the best use of our limited staff time and resources while keeping donations in good condition for future readers and puzzle enthusiasts!

06/04/2026

Our latest Pages for Pizza submission from Piper, woohoo! Congrats! Pages for Pizza is an ongoing program open to all who are 17 or younger. Stop by the library to pick up your reading log to complete, once you read 450 minutes (or more), bring it back and get your certificate for 2 free slices of Ramuntos Pizza Arlington, VT!

05/30/2026

A huge thank you to Lea Davison and The Bike Hub for visiting the library and providing free bike tune-ups for local kids! 🚲

Participants not only learned about keeping their bikes in great shape, but also had the opportunity to ask Lea questions about her experiences as an Olympic mountain biker. It was inspiring to hear about her journey, dedication, and love of cycling. And a big thanks to Lea for visiting the high school the day before to share her documentary and answer questions.

We are grateful to Lea and the Bennington Bike Hub for sharing their time, expertise, and enthusiasm with our community. Thank you for helping young riders gain confidence, learn new skills, and have fun on two wheels!

05/26/2026

Check it out, Seven Days’ family publication Kids VT just launched the 2026 Good Citizen Challenge for K-8 students, and the first activity on the list is .... visit the library! Start the challenge to earn stars and enter for your chance to win a trip to Washington!

Bonus: Earn a second star by participating in your library's summer reading program, sign up starts Saturday, June 20th.

Learn more about your community, Vermont and the world by doing the Good Citizen Challenge! Download the scorecard and complete activities.

05/16/2026

Check out the VT Kid Governor Screen-Free Challenge, which takes place May 18-25. Click the link for details and some fun screen-free activities:

Rumano is a Kid Governor Cabinet member, and her platform, Vermont Strong: Inside and Out, is about helping kids take care of themselves and each other. Read below to learn about her Screen-Free Ch…

05/14/2026

We were so happy to have K-5 visit the library today to learn about this year's Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story, and all about what the library has to offer! We're also grateful for the partnerships and having them so close, to be able to connect, share, and grow. Hope to have all of these enthusiastic, capable learners back soon! Thank you again, Arlington Memorial High School & Fisher Elementary for visiting us today!

05/06/2026

Check out what is coming up this May at The Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library!

Kyrra shares a preview of upcoming events and activities happening this May at the Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library. The overview highlights a range of programs designed for community members of…

05/06/2026