Happy Spring!

Snacks for Kids & Teens at the Library – Starting in May!

Starting May 1st, the library will have snacks available for kids and teens every day!

All day and every day that we’re open, kids and teens of all ages are invited to raid the library’s stash of snacks.  

Stopping by the library after The Little School and feeling hungry? Hopping off the Flood Brook or BBA school bus and need a snack?  Walking by the Town Green and feeling snack-y?

Kids and Teens are invited to stop by the library to fill their bellies ANYTIME — whenever we’re open! 

Story Time this Spring!

~ Join us for Story Time at the Library ~

1st and 3rd Thursdays in May & June:

Thursday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. 
Thursday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Knitting Workshop for Kids!

We’re so excited to offer a special knitting workshop series for kids taught by Shari Birdoff.  

Class 1:  Make Your Own Knitting Needles
Sunday, May 5
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 5 – 10 years old

Description: Bead, sand and polish your own set of knitting needles. Learn how to hold and move knitting needles and yarn, and make a simple magic knot to begin casting on.
Space is limited.
RSVP to reserve your spot.

Class 2: Knit a Snail Band 
Saturday, May 11
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 5 – 10 years old

Description: Make a sleepy snail band   Roll one up to sleep or unroll them for all kinds of pretend play,  They can be dog leashes, belts, crowns, tied to sticks for fishing, and so much more.  This simple handmade toy fosters a child’s creativity.  Children will learn to cast on and knit in garter stitch to create a 1 foot snail band.  
Space is limited.
RSVP to reserve your spot.

Class 3: Knit a Farm Animal
Saturday, May 18
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 5 – 10 years old

Description: Make a beloved farm animal such as a chick, cockerel or hen.  Children must know how to cast on and knit in garter stitch before this class.  Children will learn how to cast off, sew, and stuff their animal. 
Space is limited.
RSVP to reserve your spot.

Shari Birdoff has over 20 years of teaching experience in New York City public schools. Shari came to knitting as a parent of a daughter who attended the Steiner School in Manhattan. There she attended many Waldorf workshops in doll making, knitting and sewing, and learning the importance of natural play toys for developing children.

Shari has found the repetitive, rhythmic nature of knitting to help children with focus, patience and regulating emotions.

In this 3 series workshop, Shari shares her personal practice of knitting as a means for artistic expression and embracing nature while using the hands in a meaningful way. 

Shari resides in Andover with her husband David Caplan and her Lab, Jellybean.

Raptor Road Trip with VINS

Sunday, June 30
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Meet 3 Live Birds of Prey at the Library

If you had wings like a hawk, where would you fly?

Birds of prey are found all over the world, in all kinds of environments—so why don’t we follow them!

Join us on an imagined journey across the United States, and encounter some resident raptors in their ecosystems.

We’ll learn about the habitat needs of each species, as well as their range and behavior in the wild. Who knows whoooo we’ll encounter?

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY for Teens & Adults!

Would you like to serve as a volunteer at this program?  Send an email to Jessica & Chris, if you’d like to volunteer. 

Drop in Spring Crafts in our Children’s Library! 

Stop by and have fun making heart warming cards & gifts for friends & family!

Stay tuned for new Spring & Summer Programs to Come!

Looking for something fun to Read, Listen and Watch to keep you warm this Spring?

We have many new and noteworthy books and movies at the library.  Stop by to “check them out.”

Hoopla!

Read, Listen & Watch with your Library Card – Free!

New Featured Book / Videos from:

Storyline Online

Hanukkah in Alaska, by Barbara Brown, read by Molly Ephraim

Memoirs of an Elf, by Devin Scillian, read by Sutton Foster

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

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/

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, 1965

We hope you enjoy these stories and that you will check back with us for new information, resources and more storytelling!