Pre-Order "RIVERS, PONDS, OCEANS, AND BEYOND" tees!With artwork by Valley kids! Sorry! The ordering window has closed. We'll be in touch if you placed a shirt order when they arrive. |
SUmmer Reading challengeStop by the library to pick up reading task and book review forms - fill out 8 (or fewer for children younger than 8) and turn them in for a free book and cree-mee gift certificate!
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EVENTS LISTClick here to see all our summer events in one place, or stop by the library to pick up a printed copy
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Events:
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SHADOOW PUPPET CREATION STATIONWednesday, July 6th, 4-5:30 pm
Artisan's Gallery Porch Stop by before the Round Up to make your own underwater-themed shadow puppets. |
PUNCH AND JUDY PUPPET SHOWSaturday, July 9th, 4:00 pm
Warren Town Hall Lawn Join Modern Times Theater of Hardwick for an outdoor puppet show for all ages. |
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PENGUIN JOURNEY AUTHOR STORYTIMESaturday, July 16th, 10:30 am
Bridge Street River Spot Author Angela Kunkel hosts a special storytime for her acclaimed picture book Penguin Journey. |
READING river mini-muralTuesday and Thursday, July 19th and 21st, 3-5 PM
Moretown Library at Town Hall Join artist Nicole Melone and help us create a river scene on our bookcases! All are welcome to attend, children younger than 12 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. |
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SOUTHERN VERMONT NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMSaturday, July 23rd, 2 pm
Moretown Library Meet a variety of native Vermont animal species and learn about their amazing adaptations. |
Musical MunchkinsSaturday, July 30th, 10:30 am
Moretown Library Miss Andrea leads ocean-themed music and movement activities. |
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PONDS OF POSSIBILITIESSunday, July 31st, 10:00 am
Big Picture Pond Our 5th annual ponding adventure! Discover underwater life in this hands-on exploration for all ages. |
FIELD INSECT EXPLORATIONWednesday, August 3rd, 3:00 pm
Knoll Farm Learn about the amazing critters in your own backyard as we look investigate the critters that live in the meadows at Knoll Farm! |
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Family (outdoor) movie nightFriday, August 5th
6:30 pm doors open, 7:30 pm screening Couple's Field rain or shine - we're covered "My Garden of a Thousand Bees" is a wildlife cinematographer's backyard quarantine project turned PBS documentary. This hour-long pollinator special will give you renewed appreciation for the hardest workers in your own backyard. Bring your own dinner and join us early for picnicking and yard games, courtesy of Moretown Library. We'll have a few chairs, but we recommend bringing your own folding chair or comfy cushion/blanket for sitting. Free information about pollinators and wildflower seed packets will also be distributed. Part of the #PlantWildflowers initiative. |
Funding for these events comes in part from the VT Department of Libraries
and our Friends organizations.
and our Friends organizations.
ONGOING PROGRAMS:
Storywalks®Month of July Chase Brook Trail Read as you walk the enchanted Chase Brook section of the Mad River Path, right across from Fayston Elementary School. If you feel so inspired when you've reached the end, add a creation to the fairy village. Check out Gem from July 18th-28th. Next title TBA! ___ After July 2nd Warren Path Celebrate the newly installed permanent story walk along the Mad River Path behind the Warren Elementary School! Join Warren Library for the ribbon cutting ceremony July 2nd at 3pm. Special thanks to the Mad River Path Association and the Fayston Conservation Commission |
STorytimes
Joslin Memorial Library (register here) Mondays, 10 am ___ Warren Public Library Wednesdays, 10:30 am ___ Moretown Library's storytime is taking its summer break. Back in September! |