Rutland Free Library

10/19/2026

It's the inaugural VT Library Day. Drop in to your local Vermont library day & say hello ... get a card, borrow a book, download free knowledge!

10/13/2026

The Freedom to Read book club's November pick is Fahrenheit 451! The November meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 2 in the Fox Room at the Rutland Free Library.

Doors open at 5:30PM - Conversation starts at 6:00pm

Need a copy? Head down to Phoenix Books to buy a copy or stop by the RFL circulation desk to get a copy to loan (no library card needed!)

We hope to see you there!

10/09/2026

It's been a busy week for the Freedom to Read Book Club. Thank you to those who joined us on Monday night for our discussion of Daddy's Roommate. Our next meeting will be on November 2nd to talk about Fahrenheit 451.

What a great turnout last night at Banned Book trivia!! Thank you Speakeasy Cafe for hosting us!

And finally, a HUGE thank you to our sponsors who have made all of this possible.

Phoenix Books Rutland
The Friends of the Rutland Free Library
Solsaa Building
Meub Associates
VT Humanities

10/06/2026

📚 It's Banned Books Week! 📚

Everyone deserves the freedom to read. Learn more about Banned Books Week at ALA.org, then stop by the Rutland Free Library and check out something great.

10/05/2026

It's Oct. 4-10. Celebrate your freedom at , with our first book club Monday night at 6 PM. It's the start of a free first Mondays series through May 2027.

10/02/2026

Think you know your banned books from your bestsellers? The Freedom to Read book club will be joining the Speakeasy Cafe for a night of trivia, friendly competition, and community.

📅 When: October 8 @ 6pm
📍 Where: Speakeasy Cafe
🎟️ Cost: $5

09/28/2026

Join the Freedom to Read Book Club for a community conversation about this picture book, which shares a simple message: families are built on love.

📖 October Pick: Daddy's Roommate by Michael Willhoite

Come share your thoughts, hear from your neighbors, and be part of the discussion.

📅 Monday, October 5
🕕 Doors open @ 6:00 PM
📍 Rutland Free Library, Fox Room

All ages are welcome, so bring a friend, bring your kids, or come solo. Copies are available at the RFL circulation desk.

09/26/2026

Big BIG thanks to & for installing our new no-pay phone in the lobby this AM. Offering a phone for folks needing to make a call is now just one more service offered at Rutland Free Library. Don't let the coin slot fool you ... there's no charge. For now it's outgoing calls only ... .

09/23/2026