Stowe Free Library

Stowe Free Library Kids Summer Reading Programs and Events

All children and young adults are invited to join a “Be Creative” or “Express Yourself @your library” summer reading program. Sponsored by the Vermont Department of Libraries, these programs encourage reading over the summer in a noncompetitive format. For children not yet reading on their own, there is a Read-to-Me program with stickers; school-age kids can record what they read in a reading log; young adults can use a log or can join our online reading program. Earn a tshirt, an ice cream cone, a book, or lots of other fun prizes for reading! Registration for these reading programs will begin on June 1st.

There are lots of fun events for kids of all ages going on at the library this summer as well. Please stop by to pick up a schedule or print one off this website (schedule to follow). Starting with a kick-off event on June 23 at 6pm with storyteller Tom Stamp and musician Rik Palieri, followed by Storytimes, a Magic Show, a Teddy Bear Sleepover, Teen Movie Nights, a Manga Drawing Class, and much much more, you won’t want to miss out on all the fun at the Stowe Free Library.

Be Creative @ your Library Summer Events for Children 

Tues. June 23, 6 pm – A kick-off family event with storyteller Tom Stamp and musician Rik Palieri. Outside unless it’s raining. Bring a picnic. Ben &Jerry’s ice cream served.

Fri. June 26, 10:30 am – Story time with a Vt. Lake Monsters baseball player.Ages 4 & up. A free ticket to a ballgame will be given to each child.

Wed. July 1, 10:30 – Magic Show with Tom Joyce called “If a farmer could do magic”! Ages 4 & up.

Mondays, July 6, 13 & 20, 10-10:30 – Family Storytimes

Thursdays, July 9, 16, & 23, 10:30 am – "Be Creative" crafts and games with Sally Dain. Balloon animals, kaleidiscopes, and more. For school age children - ages 6 & up.

Thursday, July 23, 6-6:30 pm – Teddy Bear Sleepover! Bring your teddy bear or other stuffed animal to this Evening Storytime. Tuck him in for the night and pick him up the next day.

Thursday, Aug. 6, 6-6:30 – Evening Story Hour with Jane Napier. Music and stories for preschoolers.

Summer Events for Teens at the Stowe Free Library

June 16, 17, & 18 – Free Manga drawing class held at the Helen Day Art Center from 2-4 pm, followed by a Japanese Anime anime film showing at the library from 4-6 pm. (pizza!) You may sign up for one or both events.

July 14, 15, & 16 -- Free Bead Jewelry-making class at HDAC from 2-4 pm.

July 7, 21, August 4 – Teen Movie Night Tuesdays, 5-7 pm Pizza and cider served. Call the library for movie listings.

Call 253-6145 for more info or email info@stowelibrary.org.