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1171 Main Street
St. Johnsbury, VT, 05819
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Youth Events

Jun
27
12:30 PM12:30

Puppets and Pezzettino with Pizza and Italian Ice

Start with a slice of pizza and Italian ice—stay for…..

Color our WHOLE World… This PuppetKabob program starts by reading the book Pezzettino by Leo Lionni - a classic fable about the search for a “missing piece”. Kids will craft a little loop, and through continued exploration, create a unique “pezzettino” - a colorful and abstract chain puppet made of folded strips of paper that are connected to form a series of loops.

Ages 6-10.  Siblings welcome.

This event is free and ADA accessible.

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Jul
2
10:00 AM10:00

Sing-a-long with “Music Man” Ed Morgan on WEDNESDAY

Ed Morgan is better known simply as “The Music Man.”  For over 10 years he has delighted kids and grown ups alike with his interactive blend of original & traditional children’s songs.  Singing and dancing for kids ages 1-99!

Join the Children’s Library for a fun & festive sing-a-long with the Music Man. 

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

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

 

 

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Jul
8
1:00 PM13:00

Storyteller Simon Brooks & CLiF at the ST. J SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

Join the Athenaeum & Children's Literacy Foundation for an exciting Reading Celebration.  Simon Brooks will be our guest storyteller.  Each child in attendance will receive two FREE books.
This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.  Everyone welcome.

Sponsored by CLiF (Children's Literacy Foundation) and the Athenaeum.

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Jul
9
1:00 PM13:00

Bird Tales with Storyteller Michael Caduto

Performing with a cast of humorous characters and dramatic voices, popular author and master storyteller, Vermonter Michael Caduto immerses the audience in a participatory experience of stories about our feathered friends from around the world.

Where did the hermit thrush get its beautiful song? (North America) 

Who laid a golden egg that fell from the sky? (Czech Republic) 

What is the magic of the Pumpkin Seed Bird?(Martinique) 

How did Gluscabi outsmart the magnificent Wind Eagle? (North America) 

The ways and wisdom of birds comes to life through traditional tales, accompanied by music and a circle dance.

This is an event for the whole family.

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

Funded by a grant from the Vermont Department of Libraries. 

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Jul
30
3:45 PM15:45

Tween Book Club

Let’s Talk about Books.  Join us each month as we share our favorite reads.  This month’s read one of Liz Braswell's Disney Twisted Tales series.  Each reader will select a different book from the series to enjoy.  Pick up your copy of the book in the Children’s Library.  Tasty snacks and a lively  book discussion will be provided

For ages 10-14.

This event is free and ADA accessible.

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Aug
18
to Aug 20

Novel Engineering STEM Lab* Pre-registration required

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Novel Engineering STEM Lab*
     * Pre-registration required

August 18 and 20, 9 -11 am

Creative Minds & Moving Hands come together for Novel Engineering.

Join the Athenaeum and White Mountain Science, Inc, for two days of hands-on, project-based Stem programming.  Participants will enjoy a story, develop a way to solve a problem and construct with circuits and more. 

This event is for 3rd to 5th grade. Participants must attend both days, August 18 & 20 from 9-11 am. This event requires registration/limited availability. For registration & inquiries, contact Becky Hatfield, Youth Service Librarian by email:  bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org or by phone: 802-745-1391. 

These events are free to registered participants and ADA accessible.

Funded by the ECHO Connected Learning Grant.

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Jun
6
10:00 AM10:00

Sing-a-long with “Music Man” Ed Morgan

Ed Morgan is better known simply as “The Music Man.”  For over 10 years he has delighted kids and grown ups alike with his interactive blend of original & traditional children’s songs.  Singing and dancing for kids ages 1-99!

Join the Children’s Library for a fun & festive sing-a-long with the Music Man. 

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

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

 

 

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May
28
3:45 PM15:45

Tween Book Club

Let’s Talk about Books.  Join us each month as we share our favorite reads.  May's read is No More Dead Dogs by Gordan Korman.  Pick up your copy of the book in the Children’s Library. Tasty snacks and a lively book discussion will be provided. For ages 10-14.

This event is free and ADA accessible.

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May
5
10:15 AM10:15

Playtime Mixer

Monday at 10:15 am on May 5 and 19

Get energized with this 30 minute unstructured dance, play & creating in the Children’s Library. This is fun playtime for children & parents.

For ages birth to 6 years with caregiver.  Siblings welcome.

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May
3
10:30 AM10:30

Saturday Storytime

Join us at the Athenaeum for our new offering of Storytime on Saturdays at 10:30 am. 30 minutes of stories, songs, play, and a simple craft. For ages birth to five years old, siblings welcome.

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

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