Solomon Wright Public Library

08/31/2026

We had a great last block party of the summer! Thank you to Bennington Community Café and The Bike Hub for their help and enthusiasm for the event, and for the great food and bike obstacle course!
We'd like to say a huge thank you to Faith Church VT who helped make these events possible this summer. You all are the best collaborators and stellar people!

08/28/2026

We have special guests Bennington Community Café and The Bike Hub joining us and Faith Church VT from 6 pm to 8 pm, for our last block party of the summer! Free food! A bike obstacle course! Giant Connect 4! Free and all are welcome!

Reminder that we’re grilling at the last Pownal Block Party of the summer this evening!

Stop by Solomon Wright Public Library from 6-8pm for a cookout meal, lawn games, a bike obstacle course, and art activities.

Entirely free and all are welcome! ✨

08/25/2026

Fall Chess Tournament for kids in grades K-8. Sunday, September 20th, 2-4pm FREE! PRIZES!
Please pre-register by emailing: [email protected] or call (802) 823-5400.

08/25/2026

Solomon Wright Public Library is once again offering afterschool chess classes for children in grades, K-8. September 9, 16, 23, 30, 3:30-4:30pm. Classes taught by Trevor Plizga. Please pre-register by emailing [email protected] or call (802) 823-5400.

08/21/2026

We are introducing our new courtesy bikes from The Bike Hub! Stop by during library open hours to borrow a bike and helmet, and take one of these beauties for a ride!

08/19/2026

We have a couple of NEW fall classes for adults coming up in September!

- Curious about meditation? Deborah Lewis will be doing an intro to her upcoming series on meditation on September 2nd. Drop in between 10 am and 11 am with any questions for her. The four-week series begins on September 9th, from 10 am to 11:30 am.

- Gentle Yoga with Melisa Clark will be beginning on September 9th, from 9 am to 10 am. It's a four-week series - come for one class or four.

Please register for either or both classes by emailing [email protected] or calling 802-823-5400!

08/14/2026

We have a couple more spots in our Checkmates Chess program for kids (4th grade & up), Chess enhances memory, improves focus, deepens planning, boosts creativity and builds resilience. Chess is a great way to get your kids ready for school AND it's FUN! To register: email: [email protected]. Classes are FREE thanks to a grant from VT Humanities.

08/12/2026

We would love to see teens tomorrow for a craft night at the library! Lots of fun activities, pizza and a sweet treat! ACT Bennington

08/10/2026

Have you been into the library lately? We have lots of NEW things going on - a listening station for kids, a satellite coral reef, and adorable mini tote bags for sale!

08/08/2026

Summer Readers: Come into the SWPL for a free book & certificate! While you're there, check out the new books & stuff in our Library of Things!