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'Playing Fields' User Submitted
Tue., Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m.
The Whole Fam
The Flynn presents an outdoor welcome-back multimedia party for students, families and neighbors, featuring live music, theater and illuminated 12-foot-tall dancing horses. 802-863-5966
The Flynn presents an outdoor welcome-back multimedia party for students, families and neighbors, featuring live music, theater and illuminated 12-foot-tall dancing horses. 802-863-5966
Homeschool Computer Club
Second Tuesday of every month, 11:30 a.m.
Elementary
Home students learn everything from basic tech techniques to graphic design in this monthly class. 802-244-7036
Home students learn everything from basic tech techniques to graphic design in this monthly class. 802-244-7036
Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Continues through Sept. 28
Preschool
Energetic youngsters join Miss Meliss on the lawn for stories, songs and lots of silliness. 802-223-3338
Energetic youngsters join Miss Meliss on the lawn for stories, songs and lots of silliness. 802-223-3338
Outside Afterschool
Mondays-Fridays, 2:45-4:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 29
Elementary
Undeterred by the library's repairs, librarians lead students in games and art every weekday at the School St. picnic tables. 802-223-3338
Undeterred by the library's repairs, librarians lead students in games and art every weekday at the School St. picnic tables. 802-223-3338
Playgroup & Family Support User Submitted
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers, Preschool
Families with children under age 5 play and connect with others in the community. 802-655-6424
Families with children under age 5 play and connect with others in the community. 802-655-6424
Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m.
Preschool
Little ones enjoy a cozy session of reading, rhyming and singing. Birth through age 5. 802-878-4918
Little ones enjoy a cozy session of reading, rhyming and singing. Birth through age 5. 802-878-4918
Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Preschool
Youth librarian Carrie leads little tykes in stories and songs centered on a new theme every week. Birth through age 5. 802-362-2607
Youth librarian Carrie leads little tykes in stories and songs centered on a new theme every week. Birth through age 5. 802-362-2607
Homeschool Book Group
Wed., Sept. 13, 1-2 p.m.
Teens
Home learners ages 10 through 15 start the school year off with an outdoor meeting. Rain date September 20. 802-223-3338
Home learners ages 10 through 15 start the school year off with an outdoor meeting. Rain date September 20. 802-223-3338
Afterschool: STEAM
Wed., Sept. 13, 2-3 p.m.
Elementary
Little engineers and artists gather for some afternoon excitement building trebuchets. 802-878-4918
Little engineers and artists gather for some afternoon excitement building trebuchets. 802-878-4918
'Playing Fields' User Submitted
Wed., Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m.
The Whole Fam
The Flynn presents an outdoor welcome-back multimedia party for students, families and neighbors, featuring live music, theater and illuminated 12-foot-tall dancing horses. 802-863-5966
The Flynn presents an outdoor welcome-back multimedia party for students, families and neighbors, featuring live music, theater and illuminated 12-foot-tall dancing horses. 802-863-5966
Stories with Shannon User Submitted
Wed., Sept. 13, 11 a.m., Mon., Sept. 18, 11 a.m., Wed., Sept. 20, 11 a.m., Mon., Sept. 25, 11 a.m. and Wed., Sept. 27, 11 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Ages 2 to 5 gather in the library's youth section for story time, songs and fun. No preregistration needed. 802-863-3403
Ages 2 to 5 gather in the library's youth section for story time, songs and fun. No preregistration needed. 802-863-3403
Lego Fun
Wed., Sept. 13, 2:30-4:30 p.m. and Wed., Sept. 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Elementary
Budding architects and engineers use their imaginations to build creations with the classic blocks to display in the library. Children under 8 must bring a caregiver. 802-878-6956
Budding architects and engineers use their imaginations to build creations with the classic blocks to display in the library. Children under 8 must bring a caregiver. 802-878-6956
Chess Club
Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 27
Elementary
Youngsters of all skill levels get one-on-one lessons at the School St. picnic tables. 802-223-3338
Youngsters of all skill levels get one-on-one lessons at the School St. picnic tables. 802-223-3338
Lego Challenge Club
Second Wednesday of every month, 3-4 p.m.
Elementary
Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 6 through 8. 802-244-7036
Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 6 through 8. 802-244-7036
Imagination Station User Submitted
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Continues through Sept. 28
The Whole Fam
Giant Jenga, Hula-Hoops and jump ropes entertain shoppers of all ages in between stops. 802-863-1648
Giant Jenga, Hula-Hoops and jump ropes entertain shoppers of all ages in between stops. 802-863-1648
Babytime User Submitted
Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m. Continues through Oct. 4
Infants/Toddlers
Librarians bring out books, rhymes and songs specially selected for young ones. Pre-walkers and younger. 802-863-3403
Librarians bring out books, rhymes and songs specially selected for young ones. Pre-walkers and younger. 802-863-3403
STEAM Space User Submitted
Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m.
Elementary
Kids explore science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Ages 5 through 11. 802-863-3403
Kids explore science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Ages 5 through 11. 802-863-3403
MCL Film Club
Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m.
Teens
Teen auteurs learn how to bring stories to life on camera. 802-362-2607
Teen auteurs learn how to bring stories to life on camera. 802-362-2607
The Hunt For Sunzilla, the Monster Sunflower User Submitted
Thu., Sept. 14, 5-6 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Growers earn prizes for the heaviest, largest diameter and tallest sunflower and for the largest zucchini. Kids 12 and younger compete in a sunflower seed-spitting contest. 802-244-7373
Growers earn prizes for the heaviest, largest diameter and tallest sunflower and for the largest zucchini. Kids 12 and younger compete in a sunflower seed-spitting contest. 802-244-7373
Teen Night: Food for Thought
Thu., Sept. 14, 5-6 p.m.
Teens
The Teen Advisory Board meets over pizza to brainstorm ideas for library programming. Ages 12 and up. 802-878-4918
The Teen Advisory Board meets over pizza to brainstorm ideas for library programming. Ages 12 and up. 802-878-4918
'Playing Fields' User Submitted
Thu., Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m.
The Whole Fam
The Flynn presents an outdoor welcome-back multimedia party for students, families and neighbors, featuring live music, theater and illuminated 12-foot-tall dancing horses. 802-863-5966
The Flynn presents an outdoor welcome-back multimedia party for students, families and neighbors, featuring live music, theater and illuminated 12-foot-tall dancing horses. 802-863-5966
Lego Time
Second and Fourth Thursday of every month, 3-4 p.m.
Elementary
Builders in kindergarten through fourth grade enjoy an afternoon of imagination and play. 802-878-4918
Builders in kindergarten through fourth grade enjoy an afternoon of imagination and play. 802-878-4918
Preschool Play & Read
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Preschool
Outdoor activities, stories and songs engage 3- and 4-year-olds. 802-244-7036
Outdoor activities, stories and songs engage 3- and 4-year-olds. 802-244-7036
Wee Ones Play Time User Submitted
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Caregivers bring kiddos 3 and younger to a new sensory learning experience each week. 802-888-3853
Caregivers bring kiddos 3 and younger to a new sensory learning experience each week. 802-888-3853
Preschool Music With Linda Bassick
Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m.
Preschool
The singer and storyteller extraordinaire leads little ones in indoor music and movement. Birth through age 5. 802-878-4918
The singer and storyteller extraordinaire leads little ones in indoor music and movement. Birth through age 5. 802-878-4918
Preschool Playtime
Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Preschool
Pre-K patrons play and socialize after music time. 802-878-4918
Pre-K patrons play and socialize after music time. 802-878-4918
Teen: Dungeons & Dragons
Fri., Sept. 15, 5-6 p.m. and Fri., Sept. 29, 5-6 p.m.
Teens
Local wizards and warlocks ages 12 and up play a collaborative game of magic and monsters. 802-878-4918
Local wizards and warlocks ages 12 and up play a collaborative game of magic and monsters. 802-878-4918
Sensory Friendly Fridays
Third Friday of every month, 8:30-10 a.m. Continues through Oct. 20
The Whole Fam
Folks of all ages with sensory processing differences have the museum to themselves, with adjusted lights and sounds and various adaptive resources available. 802-985-3346
Folks of all ages with sensory processing differences have the museum to themselves, with adjusted lights and sounds and various adaptive resources available. 802-985-3346
Story Time
Fridays, 11 a.m.
Preschool
Preschoolers take part in tales, tunes and playtime. 802-785-4361
Preschoolers take part in tales, tunes and playtime. 802-785-4361
Lego Builders User Submitted
Fridays, 3-4:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 17
Elementary
Each week, children ages 8 and older build, explore, create and participate in challenges. Children ages 6 to 8 are welcome with an adult. 802-846-4140
Each week, children ages 8 and older build, explore, create and participate in challenges. Children ages 6 to 8 are welcome with an adult. 802-846-4140
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