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Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-6 pm
Wednesdays 10-12 pm
Practice reading with a library buddy!
Share a love of reading
Develop literacy skills
Improve reading comprehension
Build reading confidence
Register in advance for a 30-45-minute 1-on-1 reading time.
Contact Becky Hatfield at 802-745-1391 or bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org to sign up.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-6 pm
Wednesdays 10-12 pm
Practice reading with a library buddy!
Share a love of reading
Develop literacy skills
Improve reading comprehension
Build reading confidence
Register in advance for a 30-45-minute 1-on-1 reading time.
Contact Becky Hatfield at 802-745-1391 or bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org to sign up.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-6 pm
Wednesdays 10-12 pm
Practice reading with a library buddy!
Share a love of reading
Develop literacy skills
Improve reading comprehension
Build reading confidence
Register in advance for a 30-45-minute 1-on-1 reading time.
Contact Becky Hatfield at 802-745-1391 or bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org to sign up.
Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
What happens when you combine a puppet with a balloon? Join us in the Children’s Library for a fun afternoon of games, stories and a block building challenge.
Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
Countries Around the World: Holiday Customs and Traditions
Students should choose a country they would like to research, not the United States, please.
Choose some facts that you would like to share about that country.
Display suggestions include, but not limited to: country flag, country map, landmarks, products, foods, language, famous people, landmarks, etc.
Include information about that country’s holiday customs and traditions.
Use your imagination with your display. If you plan to use technology, it should be battery operated, since access to electricity is limited.
Display space measures 36” W X 30” D, approximately.
Space is limited to 20 participants
To register go HERE.
OR
Contact: Becky Hatfield, Youth Services Librarian, at 802-745-1391 or
You are invited to attend the Homeschool Geography Fair. Come browse the country displays. Discover holiday traditions of the different countries represented. Everyone welcome!
Join our Teen Advisory Board!
Ages 13-18. Meetings first Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm.
· Plan and participate in library programs.
· Suggest books and movies for purchases.
· Enjoy snacks.
· Earn volunteer service hours.
For more information contact Becky Hatfield at 802-748-1391 or bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org
Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
Start off your Victorian Holiday with a special reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s Polar Express in the Gallery, followed by family crafts in the Children’s Library.
Don’t stress, come play! Take a break from exams and reports with a little play time. Indulge your inner child with a little finger paint, playdoh, games and more. Snacks will be provided. Ages 12-18.
Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
Join Buddy for a special interactive movie experience. Are you ready to blow bubbles, fly paper airplanes, and sing along with the movie? Bring your friends, family, and holiday spirit, and we’ll supply the marshmallows and fun!
Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
Celebrate Make a Cutout Snowflake Day at the Children’s Library! We’ll have a fun hour of making paper snowflakes, playing snowflake games and reading the story Snowflake Bentley. Ages 5-12.
Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
Join our Teen Advisory Board!
Ages 13-18. Meetings first Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm.
· Plan and participate in library programs.
· Suggest books and movies for purchases.
· Enjoy snacks.
· Earn volunteer service hours.
For more information contact Becky Hatfield at 802-748-1391 or bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org
Join our Teen Advisory Board!
Ages 13-18. Meetings first Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm.
· Plan and participate in library programs.
· Suggest books and movies for purchases.
· Enjoy snacks.
· Earn volunteer service hours.
For more information contact Becky Hatfield at 802-748-1391 or bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org
Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
· Share in a book discussion
· Create a dynamic art piece
· Sample book themed treats
Meet us in the Children’s Library for Katherine Paterson’s book Bread and Roses, too. For ages 10-14.
Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
Winnie the Pooh is celebrating National Animal Shelter Appreciation week by having a sleepover for his stuffed animal friends! Drop off your stuffed animal off by 5:30 pm Friday, Nov. 9 to party with Pooh! Pick up at 10:30 am Saturday, Nov. 10. Come enjoy stories and hear about night time activities! Bring a donation for the Kingdom Animal Shelter for cats.
Take a break after school and learn ways to bend, fold and tuck paper into fun works of art. Join us in the Children’s Library as we celebrate World Origami Days with some paper folding and stories. For ages 7-12.
Carve a Jack-O-Lantern and bring it to the Athenaeum October 27—31. Prize Categories: Children-14 years; 15 years-Adult. Come Trick or Treating from 4-7 pm on Halloween night and vote for your favorite Jack-O-Lantern!
Bring your friends, families, and inner playful monsters to kick off the Halloween season with a family-friendly movie and popcorn.
Songs and activities to delight children and adults. Each child will receive a free book.
Parents, caregivers, and childcare centers with small children are encouraged to attend.
Enjoy stories about Latin American cultures and people.
Taste some Latin flavors.
For ages 5-12
Who would win a battle of rock, paper, scissor…and block?
Join us in the Children’s Library for a fun afternoon of games, stories and a block building challenge.
You are invited to attend a Daycare and Preschool Appreciation event. Drop in any time during these hours and enjoy crafts, and kid friendly refreshments. A free book for each daycare/preschool aged child. There will be a special storytime at 6 pm. Parents can sign up for a new library card. Bring a photo ID with a current address. If the ID does not have a current address, bring a piece of mail with the correct address.
To sign up, email Adele West-Fisher at awestfisher@stjathenaeum.org
Open to all 2nd-8th graders. Sign up at awestfisher@stjathenaeum.org
Do you like to write poetry or do you have favorite poems you like to read? Then Junior Jam is for you!
Bring your family and friends and get to read in the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum main Art Gallery! Arrive between 6:00—6:20 p.m. to enjoy pizza and cookies. Poetry readings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Gallery.
Elementary and Middle School students who would like to be on the program, please contact Adele West-Fisher, Youth Services Librarian, at awestfisher@stjathenaeum.org.
There will be an open mic time at the end of the program for students that get inspired at the Jam!
At The Catamount Outback, 107 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury
Sign up by 7 pm to perform your poetry. Judges for the event will be picked from the audience. Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board, St. Johnsbury Athenaeum.
Students who have read 5 or more Dorothy’s List Award books are invited to attend the Ice Cream Celebration! One topping per each book read! Sign up with Youth Services to attend; email Adele West-Fisher at awestfisher@stjathenaeum.org
During the months of April and May the Athenaeum will be offering a Storytime featuring the Red Clover Award books, along with other favorites. The activity will consist of a story, themed craft, and a snack.
Sign up is preferred, but not required.
Come listen to some of your favorite Dr. Seuss stories read by members of the Teen Advisory Board in the Gallery and enjoy Dr. Seuss themed crafts in the Children's Library. Kid friendly snacks provided. Drop in anytime between 5:00 & 7:00 PM. Stories and crafts will run continuously.
Come celebrate with us! Make your sweetie and friends something or just something for yourself. An assortment of crafting supplies will be available to let your creativity flow. Iris folding, card making, and paper art, the list goes on and on. See you on Valentine's Day!
Ewa Seiler is back to share a Polish Folktale about Pan Twardowski. She will discuss history and customs as it related to the world during the 14th century. A related craft and refreshments will follow the presentation.
