Fall Schedule

September 6	10:00	Children's Author, Susan Milord
September 20	11:00	Yoga for Kids, with Vanessa Waxman
October 4	10:00	Valley Quest with Andrea Herrington

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September 6 - Local Author Susan Milord

Susan Milord, who lives in Norwich, VT, will be at the library on September 6 to talk about what goes into writing and illustrating a children's book, and to help children share this experience.

She is the author of Love That Baby, Three About Thurston, and Willa the Wonderful. She is also the author of several children's books that focus on arts and crafts, nature, folk tales and cultures from around the world. Her books have won several awards from professional organizations as well as being included on several parent recommendation lists.

June 14 - Spanish For Kids

The first of a series of three Spanish Storytimes was held on Saturday, June 14. Jen Kern and Andrea Herrington offered music, stories, puppets, and word games along with a hearty snack. The next two Spanish Storytimes will be July 12 and August 9 (second Saturdays).

May 3 - Mothers' Day Aprons

A group of happy kids showed up on a drizzly Saturday morning and worked with Pamela Mainville to produce Mothers' Day gifts.  Each child decorated an apron with their own handprint in bright colors along with other original artwork.  Lynn Roy had prepared cookie dough and the kids also cut out and baked cookies in the shape of their hands.  And of course there were snacks.  A great time was had by all.  Thank you Pamela and Lynn.

April 5 - Making Birdhouses

Richard Lougborough prepared a whole bunch of kits for making birdhouses and led the children (with help of parents) through the steps to assemble them. Thank you Richard!

February 2 - VINS presentation on owls

Twenty-four children and a lot of parents crowded into the library for an interest presentation on owls.  We got to listen in on their exciting adventure through culture, history and science. The program ended with a live encounter with an owl.  This program was supported by a grant from the Wellborn Ecology Fund.

January 5 - Author / illustrator Katherine Bailey Katherine Bailey, from Lyme, NH, visited the library and read from her book Katy Cares for the Animals.  Several children and parents were on hand and all had a great time. Katherine grew up on a farm learning to do all the farm chores.  Then she graduated from Castleton State College and became a school teacher.  Now she lives with her husband, Morton Bailey, on a farm much like the one she describes in her book.