All ages. December 1st through January 1st.  Come to Constitution Park and get some exercise while enjoying the famous book about cheeky snowmen.  Each page will be posted to a sign and you can enjoy the book at your leisure.  You can also sign up to receive a snowman goodie bag, complete with a craft, hot chocolate and a special snowman surprise!  We have 100 goodie bags so supplies are limited.

The StoryWalk® project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition (VBPC) and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.

Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd at 3:45 pm.  Ages 6-10. This program is fully booked.  Each month, we’ll put the spotlight on a different artist and create projects in that artist’s style.  Children’s Librarian Erin will introduce the artist of the month, show examples of the artist’s work, and guide participants through different projects each week.  December’s artist of the month is Van Gogh.  Materials needed:  crayons, watercolor paint set, tissue paper, glue, markers, construction paper, paint pad.  Watercolor paint set and paint pad can be picked up during browsing hours in the children’s room for those registered.

Ages 0-3.  Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd.  Registration required.  Links will be sent out Wednesdays at 10:00am.  It’s storytime on demand!  Join Children’s Librarian, Erin, for baby and toddler storytime with songs, stories and flannel board rhymes.  The link will be active for several months, so you can watch it according to your child’s schedule.

Click here to register

Ages 5-7.  Thursday, December 3rd, 10th, & 17th. Register online to receive a Youtube Link.  Each storytime will include an email with instructions for a related craft or activity you can do at home to keep the fun going.  You will be registering for all dates in December but we understand if you cannot make them all. Registration emails will be collected the day before the program.

December 3 – Chickens on Parade
December 10 – Robot Storytime
December 17 – Going to the Zoo

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Grades 3-5. Friday, December 4th at 3:45 pm. December trivia is all about Picture Books! Do you remember The Hungry Caterpillar? The Cat in the Hat? Llama Llama Red Pajama? Put your knowledge to the test! After the game, help Linnea decide the trivia challenge for January. Participants will need another computer set to this webpage or smart device with the Kahoot! app to participate in the trivia game. This app is free to download on Android and iOS. *The game PIN will be given during the program*

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Week of December 7th. Ages 3 and up. Get ready for winter by building your own snowman. This guy won’t melt! Want to read a silly snowman story. Try out our StoryWalk in Constitution park.

Take home craft kits will be available for pick-up in the Children’s Room lobby on a first come, first serve basis  during browsing hours . No appointment necessary.

Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd at 3:45 pm.  Ages 6-10.  Each month, we’ll put the spotlight on a different artist and create projects in that artist’s style.  Children’s Librarian Erin will introduce the artist of the month, show examples of the artist’s work, and guide participants through different projects each week.  December’s artist of the month is Van Gogh.  Materials needed:  crayons, watercolor paint set, tissue paper, glue, markers, construction paper, paint pad.  Watercolor paint set and paint pad can be picked up during browsing hours in the children’s room for those registered.

Click here to register to receive a Zoom link

Please note, you are registering for all sessions but we understand if you are unable to make all of the programs.

Ages 0-3.  Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd.  Registration required.  Links will be sent out Wednesdays at 10:00am.  It’s storytime on demand!  Join Children’s Librarian, Erin, for baby and toddler storytime with songs, stories and flannel board rhymes.  The link will be active for several months, so you can watch it according to your child’s schedule.

Click here to register

Ages 5-7.  Thursday, December 3rd, 10th, & 17th. Register online to receive a Youtube Link.  Each storytime will include an email with instructions for a related craft or activity you can do at home to keep the fun going.  You will be registering for all dates in December but we understand if you cannot make them all. Registration emails will be collected the day before the program.

December 3 – Chickens on Parade
December 10 – Robot Storytime
December 17 – Going to the Zoo

Click here to register

Week of December 14th. Ages 3 and up. Slip and slide with these silly ice skates.  One kit per child limit. Materials needed at home: tape or glue.

Take home craft kits will be available for pick-up in the Children’s Room lobby on a first come, first serve basis  during browsing hours . No appointment necessary.

Ages 3-6.  Monday, December 14th at 3:30 pm (weather permitting). We’re heading to Constitution Park again to read the best snowman tales, do an icy experiment and grab a take home craft.  Please bring a blanket to sit on with your child, sit six feet apart from others, and don’t forget your face masks!  Temperatures of 40 or below will cancel the program.

Please register here

Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd at 3:45 pm.  Ages 6-10.  Each month, we’ll put the spotlight on a different artist and create projects in that artist’s style.  Children’s Librarian Erin will introduce the artist of the month, show examples of the artist’s work, and guide participants through different projects each week.  December’s artist of the month is Van Gogh.  Materials needed:  crayons, watercolor paint set, tissue paper, glue, markers, construction paper, paint pad.  Watercolor paint set and paint pad can be picked up during browsing hours in the children’s room for those registered.

Click here to register to receive a Zoom link

**Please note, you are registering for all sessions but we understand if you are unable to make all of the programs**

Ages 0-3.  Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd.  Registration required.  Links will be sent out Wednesdays at 10:00am.  It’s storytime on demand!  Join Children’s Librarian, Erin, for baby and toddler storytime with songs, stories and flannel board rhymes.  The link will be active for several months, so you can watch it according to your child’s schedule.

Click here to register

Ages 5-7.  Thursday, December 3rd, 10th, & 17th. Register online to receive a Youtube Link.  Each storytime will include an email with instructions for a related craft or activity you can do at home to keep the fun going.  You will be registering for all dates in December but we understand if you cannot make them all. Registration emails will be collected the day before the program.

December 3 – Chickens on Parade
December 10 – Robot Storytime
December 17 – Going to the Zoo

Click here to register

Week of December 21st. Ages 3 and up. Brr! It’s getting chilly out. Make some hot chocolate! One kit per child limit.  Materials needed at home: crayons, scissors, and glue.

Take home craft kits will be available for pick-up in the Children’s Room lobby on a first come, first serve basis  during browsing hours . No appointment necessary.

Grades 3-5.  Friday, December 18th at 3:45 pm.  Register online to receive a Zoom invitation.  Love graphic novels? Join the club. Our title for December will be announced November 24th. You will be able to check out a digital copy on Hoopla with your library card.

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Ages 5 and up.  Monday, December 21st at 3:45 pm. This program is fully booked. If you love LEGOs, this is the club for you!  Join Ms. Erin for a monthly themed challenge, and show off your building skills.  All participants must use LEGOs from their own home collection to complete the challenge.   Show us your creativity!   This month’s theme is RESCUE VEHICLES.

Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd at 3:45 pm.  Ages 6-10.  Each month, we’ll put the spotlight on a different artist and create projects in that artist’s style.  Children’s Librarian Erin will introduce the artist of the month, show examples of the artist’s work, and guide participants through different projects each week.  December’s artist of the month is Van Gogh.  Materials needed:  crayons, watercolor paint set, tissue paper, glue, markers, construction paper, paint pad.  Watercolor paint set and paint pad can be picked up during browsing hours in the children’s room for those registered.

Click here to register to receive a Zoom link

Please note, you are registering for all sessions but we understand if you are unable to make all of the programs.

Ages 0-3.  Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd.  Registration required.  Links will be sent out Wednesdays at 10:00am.  It’s storytime on demand!  Join Children’s Librarian, Erin, for baby and toddler storytime with songs, stories and flannel board rhymes.  The link will be active for several months, so you can watch it according to your child’s schedule.

Click here to register

Week of December 28th. Ages 3 and up. Pick up a Magic Wand kit and make your own just in time to make New Year wishes. One kit per child limit.  Materials needed at home: scissors *markers optional*

Take home craft kits will be available for pick-up in the Children’s Room lobby on a first come, first serve basis  during browsing hours . No appointment necessary.