Events
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Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Our regularly scheduled poetics continue these subsequent Wednesdays as we gather to lend our voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold reading aloud through whole books for the first half hour, then sharing works in progress, poetic reflections, and beloved bits of verse for the second. Always, we end with take-home writing prompt. Drop-ins…
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String Pull Paintings: Oddly Satisfying Art
Ready to make something weirdly satisfying and seriously cool? Come try your hand at string pull painting, an artsy mix of paint, string, and a little chaos. Create bold, colorful designs with mesmerizing results (and zero pressure to be “good” at art). It’s fun, it’s messy in the best way, and your final piece will…
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Canceled Playback Theatre Practice Troupe
Continue to rehearse with this group of thespians, movers and artists in a bi-weekly practice of a unique improv form. Culminates in a big performance in August. Drop-ins welcome.
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Choose Your Own Adventure Writing Group
We continue our big creative writing collaborative exercise, piecing together segments and writing new ones building up to the creation of a choose-your-own adventure style novela. Participants will collect copies of the book by summer's end. Drop-in's welcome!
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Thursday Morning Story Time
Experience the magic of music and storytelling at our weekly musical story time! Join us for an adventure where stories come to life with the power of music. Liz Buchanan will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. No advance registration is necessary.
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Summer Slime Sesh
You know what this summer needs? More SLIME! Spend a cool afternoon concocting sea-themed glops, beach-themed oozes, and classic green slimes to suit the season. To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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July Poetry Salon & Open Mic: Dispatches from the Noontime Poetry Society
This month we're giving our Poetry Salon over to the library's Noontime Poetry Society. Here what that illustrious group of patron creatives has been cooking up during their midday sessions and then stick around after to share poetic works of your own during this evening's open mic portion.
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Drive-in Movie for Kids!
Join us for our second annual Drive-in Movie! Recommended for ages 2-7, build your own, one-of-a-kind cardboard box car, complete with wheels, safety belts, and working headlights! Then "drive" it on over to watch a short cartoon on the big screen and have snacks delivered right to your automobile! To register, please call the library…
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Ask a Master Gardener
Join UVM Extension Master Gardeners (EMGs) and local volunteers in the library and town campus gardens this summer. Learn about sustainable garden practices, native plantings, and discuss the garden and landscape issues you're facing. We'll work in and tour the gardens with a specific focus each meeting. EMGs are dedicated to sharing science-based best practices…
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Read to a Dog
Celebrate the joy of reading with Taffy, our certified therapy dog! Join our Read to a Dog program to enhance literacy skills in the delightful company of this furry friend. Taffy provides a supportive and nonjudgmental environment, making reading a rewarding experience for emerging readers. Boost confidence and fluency with Taffy by your side. Space…