Happy Spring 2022!
Join us for a
Special Pop-Up Program
this Saturday!
Drag Queen Story Hour
Wilder Memorial Library
Saturday, May 21
1:30 p.m.
~ in the garden ~
All ages welcome
| Emoji Nightmare reading to Kellogg-Hubbard Library patrons in Montpelier during Drag Queen Story Hour. |
| Drag Queen Story Hour Date: Saturday, May 21 Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Wilder Memorial Library 24 Lawrence Hill Road, Weston, VT All ages welcome. Story Hour will take place outside ~ in the garden behind the library. Please bring a blanket to sit on. |
| Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont’s favorite performers, are bringing Drag Queen Story Hour to Weston! The queens will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. Drag Queen Story Hour (“DQSH”) is just what it sounds like — drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Drag Queen Story Hour captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. DQSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco. DQSH events occur regularly in SF, NY, and LA. For more information on DQSH, visit DragQueenStoryHour.org. |
Wilder Memorial Library’s First Annual
Valentine Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library was a great success last February 2022 and the animals had fun night at the library!
Stay tuned for Spring Events and Craft Kits – coming soon!
We have many new and noteworthy books at the library. Stop by to “check them out.”
Looking for something fun to Read, Listen and Watch this Spring?
Hoopla! Read, Listen & Watch with your Library Card – Free!
This Spring’s 2022 Featured Book / Videos from:
Storyline Online
The Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter, read by Rose Byrne
Remember To Dream, Ebere, Written by: Cynthia Erivo Illustrated by: Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, Read by: Cynthia Erivo
As Fast As Words Could Fly, Written by Pamela M. Tuck, Illustrated by Eric Velasquez, Read by Dule Hill
“A very beautiful story, this one really touched my heart! ” (C. Mix)
The Kiss That Missed, written & illustrated by David Melling, read by Karan Brar
And in case you missed our special holiday event last Winter…
| Dedicated to our dear friend Mimi Neff {Please watch the film until the end to see our special dedication} With a special thank you to Susan Haefner for directing, filming, and editing this project |
Steve Swinburne, one of our favorite local Children’s Books Authors, from South Londonderry, Vt., reads from 3 of his animal books for Earth Day, 2020. We’ll keep this one up for awhile, as everyday, should be Earth Day!
Fun and Educational Resources for Kids and All Ages!
AMKK presents: Botanical Animation – The Story of Flowers
Four Science Vermont
VINS, ECHO, Fairbanks, and Montshire have developed this partnership to offer inter-institutional support, guidance, coordination, and strategic development of STEM experiences for Vermonters in this time of crisis. Each of us are drawing from its unique collections, areas of educational focus, and talents in engagement to provide a robust offering of learning experiences. Four Science Vermont
Students Can Respond to Daily Writing Prompts, Inspired by The New York Times, at Home for Free!
Vermont Institute of Natural Science – VINS At Home Education Resources
Vins Youtube Channel also contains many educational videos from staff.
Maple Sugaring Storytime from the Joslin Memorial Library, in Waitsfield, Vermont! Posted 03/31/20
Montshire Museum of Science https://www.montshire.org/
Instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, to help kids continue dreaming, learning for free via Audible. All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Virtual Field Trips
Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators SCBWI, Directory for Remote Learning Resources (over 300 resources from children’s book writers, illustrators & organizations) SCBWI, Directory for Remote Learning Resources
Go Comics! www.gocomics.com
Dani Duck – Fun For Kids! www.daniduck.com/home-fun-for-kids
Favorite Authors Host Story Time Online
Kate Messner, Read, Wonder and Learn!
Kids can Watch Astronauts Read Stories From Space
NASA has a treat for you! Their entire collection of images, sounds, and videos are available and publicly searchable online. It’s 140,000 photos and other resources available for you to see, or even download and use it any way you like.
Discover Smithsonian’s Learning Lab
Lots of Animal Fun from the San Diego Zoo
Actor Josh Gad Reads Books to Kids Online Nightly!
Hey Wizarding Fans! Look at the treasure Jessica found!
Daniel Radcliffe reads the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone/Sorcerer’s Stone, as part of Harry Potter At Home. Look out for more special video readings in the upcoming weeks. Click on the link below!
1st chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone/Sorcerer’s Stone
Wizarding World Harry Potter At Home
Cultural Resources for All Ages!
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, 1965
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Read by Barbara Lloyd
15 Broadway Plays and Musicals To Watch On Stage From Home
Explore National Parks via 360 Degree Virtual Tours
The Metropolitan Museum of Art https://www.metmuseum.org/
Tour 12 Famous Museums Around the World https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Tour Six Beautiful Italian Museums from Home
Take Ivy League Courses Online – Free!
Here are a few more of our favorite videos from Storyline Online – enjoy!
The Empty Pot, Written & Illustrated by Demi, read by Rami Malek
Guji Guji, Written & Illustrated by Chih-Yaun Chen, Read by Robert Guillaume
How I Learned Geography, written & Illustrated by Uri Schulevitz, read by Ed O’Neill
Please Please the Bees, by Gerald Kelley, read by Rashida Jones
Catching the Moon, written by Crystal Hubbard, illustrated by Randy DuBurk, read by Kevin Costner and Jillian Estell
Lotus and Feather, written by Ji-li Jiang, Illustrated by Julie Downing, read by Michelle Yeoh
Me and My Cat?, by Satoshi Kitamura, read by Elijah Wood
Library Lion, by Michelle Knudsen, Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, read by Mindy Sterling
And there’s More!
https://www.storylineonline.net/ The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Readers include Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, James Earl Jones, Betty White and dozens more.
We hope you enjoy these stories and that you will check back with us for new information, resources and more storytelling!
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