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Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
Excited about picture books? Join us in the Children’s Library weekly as we read and discuss the different 2018-2019 Red Clover books, Each week will include a book-related activity and snacks. For ages 5 & up.
Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
Excited about picture books? Join us in the Children’s Library weekly as we read and discuss the different 2018-2019 Red Clover books, Each week will include a book-related activity and snacks. For ages 5 & up.
Your favorite building blocks are back! Join us in the Children’s Library for a reading of A House that Once Was by Julie Fogliano and a construction challenge.
Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
First Saturday of the Month starting January 5, 10:30 am
Stories, Finger plays, Bounce Songs & More. Join us in the Children’s Library for our Lapsit Storytime. Ages birth to 2 years old. Older Siblings welcome.
Excited about picture books? Join us in the Children’s Library weekly as we read and discuss the different 2018-2019 Red Clover books, Each week will include a book-related activity and snacks. For ages 5 & up.
Aspiring writers join us for a cumulative creative writing series, hosted by Lassitier Williams.
· Learn basic story development techniques
· Discover ways to inspire creativity
· Share your writing
· Meet other young writers
Bring your creative mind, we’ll supply the paper and pencils. For ages 13-15. Limited space, registration required. To sign up, contact Becky Hatfield: bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org or 802-745-1391.
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!
Excited about picture books? Join us in the Children’s Library weekly as we read and discuss the different 2018-2019 Red Clover books, Each week will include a book-related activity and snacks. For ages 5 & up.
Bring your creativity to the Children’s Library for our afternoon Valentine’s Day craft event. Ages 5-12.
Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
Excited about picture books? Join us in the Children’s Library weekly as we read and discuss the different 2018-2019 Red Clover books, Each week will include a book-related activity and snacks. For ages 5 & up.
Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
Excited about picture books? Join us in the Children’s Library weekly as we read and discuss the different 2018-2019 Red Clover books, Each week will include a book-related activity and snacks. For ages 5 & up.
Join us in the Children’s Library for a reading of Ellen Levine’s book Henry’s Freedom Box : A True Story from the Underground Railroad and a building block challenge.
Excited about picture books? Join us in the Children’s Library weekly as we read and discuss the different 2018-2019 Red Clover books, Each week will include a book-related activity and snacks. For ages 5 & up.
Excited about picture books? Join us in the Children’s Library weekly as we read and discuss the different 2018-2019 Red Clover books, Each week will include a book-related activity and snacks. For ages 5 & up.
Every Friday at 10:30 am (except February 15). 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
Excited about picture books? Join us in the Children’s Library weekly as we read and discuss the different 2018-2019 Red Clover books, Each week will include a book-related activity and snacks. For ages 5 & up.
First Saturday of the Month starting January 5, 10:30 am
Stories, Finger plays, Bounce Songs & More. Join us in the Children’s Library for our Lapsit Storytime. Ages birth to 2 years old. Older Siblings welcome.
Every Friday at 10:30 am. For children from birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, songs, snacks. Everyone welcome!
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 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!
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.
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.
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
You are invited to attend the Homeschool Geography Fair. Come browse the country displays. Discover holiday traditions of the different countries represented. 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
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!
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!
· 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.
