Westminster Institute and Butterfield Library

08/20/2026

It's not every day that a sitting senator pops in to your library without prior notice!

So imagine our surprise and delight when U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders popped in for a quick hello and tour of the building this afternoon. (Our librarian was a little too starstruck to ask for a photo, apologies!)

It was really nice to meet you Senator Sanders! Thanks for stopping in. 😄

08/11/2026

Hot off the presses: the latest Butterfield Library dispatch! Read it here:

Photography, seeds, telescope, and more!

08/06/2026

The Perseids meteor shower is considered the best of the year according to NASA — and it's happening next week!

Are you prepared to take it all in? With your library card, you can borrow our NT114CF telescope for two whole weeks! Stop by the library — or call, email, or leave a comment — to learn more.

Read more about the Perseids shower here: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/meteors-meteorites/perseids/

07/20/2026

The 3rd Tuesday of the month is tomorrow, and you know what that means! It's time for Bring Your Own Book Club!

Come and chat with your neighbors about whatever you've been reading lately. All welcome — it's a good (and friendly!) group!

The fun starts at 5pm.

07/06/2026

Need to print (or scan or copy) something? No problem! Head over to the library and we'll get you sorted.

07/02/2026

Have a great weekend, everyone! See you again on Monday!

07/02/2026

Please visit us today (we're open Thursdays from 1 - 6) if you need relief from the heat.

We have A/C running on both the main floor of the library and the children's room! Stay safe.

06/11/2026

Very excited about this event!! =) Will we see you there?

BETTER OFF READ: an evening with Imogen Binnie and Torrey Peters
Friday, June 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Brattleboro Museum & Art Center

Join us for a sparkling evening of trans literature and conversation! In partnership with Everyone’s Books and Brooks Memorial Library, Out in the Open is thrilled to host award-winning authors Imogen Binnie and Torrey Peters at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. There will be desserts, discussion, books for sale, and more.

This program is supported by a Brattleboro Town Arts Fund grant. FREE and open to all!

06/04/2026

New new new in!

05/23/2026

Please note! The Butterfield Library will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We look forward to seeing you again on Tuesday starting at 3pm.

Have a great weekend!