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Athenaeum News

Vermont Attraction Passes

Scott Davis

Looking for something to do this summer?
Check out these day passes to various Vermont attractions:

·  Vermont State Parks - Free

·  Vermont State Historic Sites - Free

·  ECHO Center - Discounted Admission

·  Old Stone House Museum and Historic Village - Free

·  Vermont Historical Society - Free

·  Craftsbury Chamber Players - Free

For more information or to check out a pass, visit the front circulation desk. 

Value Line Digital Financial Services from the Athenaeum

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Thanks to a generous donor, the Athenaeum now offers Value Line Digital Financial Services.

Value Line Financial Services - Value Line has been in business since 1931, providing financial research and analysis of 3,400 large, mid & small cap stocks using its proprietary ranking systems. Sorting by “Timeliness” lets you know which company’s stock might be worth buying now. Also download individual analyst reports of the companies you might be interested in following.

LInks:

  • Go to Value Line HERE. Use your library card number to log in. Please do not share your library card information or Value Line login with others.

  • Click HERE to go to Value Line’s YouTube series “One Stock to Buy Now.” Just watching one of these videos in which Value Line Analysts use the site to justify a stock they recommend not only gives the person a stock recommendation, but also shows them  some great tips & tricks.

Value Line and other digital services offered by the Athenaeum available HERE.

Vermont Reads: The Migrant Journey

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Vermont Humanities is sponsoring a series of events to celebrate and promote Vermont Reads. This year focuses on the lives of migrant workers. 

This exhibit shows the lives of migrant Mexican workers on Vermont Dairy Farms. Sponsored by Vermont Humanities. Show runs through February.

Wednesday, January 18, 7 pm
Vermont Humanities scholar Dr. Alan Berolzheimer facilitates this discussion of this Vermont Reads book. 

Wednesday, January 25, 6 pm: Cesar Chavez
Wednesday, February 22, 6 pm: Who is Dayani Cristal
Films are free and open to the public 

Wednesday, February 1, 7 pm
This presentation explores Migrant Justice organizers from Vermont’s immigrant dairy farmer community.

 Tuesday, February 28, 1:30 PM
Join us for a read aloud and discussion about migrant workers.
For ages 6-10. 

These Vermont Reads events are sponsored by Vermont Humanities, St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, Cobleigh Public Library, Migrant Justice, and Catamount Arts.

 

Holiday Books at Secondhand Prose

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Secondhand Prose just received a donation of hundreds of mint-condition holiday-themed books! Come check them out for yourself or your holiday gift-giving! Open Monday-Saturday, 11 am-3 pm at 1222 Main Street, St. Johnsbury!

Brick Math Education Kits

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Brick Math
Teaching Math Using LEGO® Bricks*

Looking for a fun, hands-on way to teach math to your kids?  The Children’s Library has a collection of educational books and brick sets for loan to families, teachers and tutors. 

Topics include: Counting/Cardinality, Addition, Subtraction, Fractions, Measurements, Multiplication & Division. 

Brick Sets can only be borrowed with a Brick Math Educational Book Set.

*Acquisitions made possible through a donation from Brigantine Media.

Want more information?
Contact Becky Hatfield, Youth Service Librarian by email:  bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org or by phone: 802-745-1391.

Stories and Songs from the Suffragists. Friday, November 18, 7 pm

Scott Davis

Singer and historian Linda Radtke, in period garb and “Votes for Women” sash, celebrates the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment, specifically highlighting the decades-long persistence of Vermonters. Radtke’s engaging presentation, accompanied by pianist Cameron Steinmetz, highlights Vermonters’ efforts as they lobbied for total enfranchisement.

 Linda Radtke, a classically trained singer, was a Vermont high school teacher for thirty-one years and now produces the VPR Choral Hour on Vermont Public.

 This event is sponsored by Vermont Humanities. It is ADA accessible and free to the public.

Playaway Launchpad: Reading Tablets for Kids

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New Playaway Launchpads are now available to checkout!

No Download Time · No Wifi Needed

Check Out & Practice Reading Skills

Launchpads are pre-loaded tablets designed for kids. Each age-specific tablet has

games, stories and activities to help build reading skills.

Want more information?

Contact Becky Hatfield, Youth Service Librarian by email: bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org or by phone: 802-745-1391.

Storytime Backpacks!

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BOOKS, SONGS, FINGERPLAYS & MORE!

Our Bags are Packed and Ready to Read!

Visit the Children’s Library to check out one of our Storytime backpacks. All kits include 6 thematic books, activity guides and a manipulative toy. For ages birth to five.

Themes include: Emotions; Transportation; Fantasy; Pets; Garden; Family; Mindfulness; Food; Zoo; Space; Diversity; Inclusion.

Contact Becky Hatfield, Youth Service Librarian by email: bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org or by phone: 802-745-1391.

CALL FOR PIES! Pie Sale Sat., Oct. 1

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Friends of the Athenaeum Pie Sale!

Saturday, October 1, 9 am. All pies $15 each.

Donate a pie and help with our most delectable fundraiser.

All monies raised will be donated to the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Youth Services and Adult programs.

Sign up at the front desk, email awestfisher@stjathenaeum.org, or call 802-745-1392.

Thanks for your help!