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Children enjoy the Vermont Institute of Natural Science

Posted July 27th, 2010 by Julie Pickett
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Kristen from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science was at the library this Tuesday morning and taught an interested group of children lots of information about reptiles and amphibians. She brought with her a woods turtle, a beautiful spotted salamander, and a HUGE iguana.

Vermont Institute of Natural Science coming to library

Posted July 16th, 2010 by Julie Pickett
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The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will be holding a children's program at the library on Tuesday, July 27 at 10:30 am. Do you know the difference between a reptile and an amphibian? Come and learn about these Cold Blooded Critters. Children will explore the cultural and natural history of these two groups of animals and will discover why these "indicator species" play such a critical role in our environment. This live animal program includes a visit from a wood turtle, a snake, and a salamander.

Musical Story Time with Michael Kennedy

Posted July 7th, 2010 by Julie Pickett
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  Musician and storyteller Michael Kennedy will be presenting a special Story Time for kids of all ages next Wednesday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Stowe Free Library. Michael will be telling traditional tales from around the world as well as the funny, true story “Pigs Under the Post Office” which was written by his wife. Michael will also play a few tunes on his 150 year old English concertina, his guitar, and his special “singing” saw. All ages are welcome, young and old alike.

Hand in Hand Puppet Show at the library this morning

Posted July 7th, 2010 by Julie Pickett
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Janni Jacobs and Susan Rule of the Hand in Hand Puppet Theatre in Randolph, Vermont presented a fun, musical puppet show called "Birds, Beasts and Ballads" at the library today.

Henna Class at Library

Posted June 23rd, 2010 by Julie Pickett
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Parvin Pothiawala from Essex Jct, Vermont taught a beginning class in the art of henna (or mehndi) to a group of teens on Tuesday, June 22 at the library. Parvin uses only all-natural henna shipped directly to her from Mumbai. Natural henna is made from the leaves of the Lawsonia inermia plant, lemon juice, clove oil and water. Natural henna stains a rich, red brown.

Make a Splash Artwork

Posted June 18th, 2010 by Julie Pickett
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Students at the Stowe Elementary School loaned their fabulous ocean-themed artwork to the library as part of the Make-a-Splash Summer Reading Program theme. Upon entering the Children's Room, you will see beautiful painted fish hanging from the ceiling, ocean collage paintings on the wall, and a colorful mural wrapping around the Picture Book wall. Thank you to Jennifer Volansky, the Stowe Elementary School art teacher for her hard work and dedication to this project.

Summer Reading Program and events for Kids &Teens

Posted May 27th, 2010 by Julie Pickett
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It's that time of year again...

Children's Book Week, May 10-16, 2010

Posted May 8th, 2010 by Julie Pickett
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 Since 1919, Children's Book Week has been celebrated nationally in schools, libraries, bookstores, clubs, private homes -- any place where there are children and books. It all began with the idea that children's books can change lives. In 1913, Franklin K. Matthiews, the librarian of the Boy Scouts of America, began touring the country to promote higher standards in children's books.

Celebrate Mother's Day with a good book!

Posted May 4th, 2010 by Julie Pickett
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The library has many great books for children and young adults about real and fictional mothers, good and bad. The list below includes some favorite picture books and some titles for older readers. Set during the 60's civil rights movement, having a sick mother, facing motherhood at a young age, or having a mother who comes face-to-face with her own definition of beauty...these are a few of the subjects covered in these thought-provoking books.

Winner of Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award announced!

Posted April 14th, 2010 by Julie Pickett
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The 2009-2010 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award has been given to Suzanne Collins for her best-selling hit The Hunger Games. The DCF award is the oldest children's choice award in the country. Vermont children in grades 4-8 read from a list of thirty titles that have been selected by a commitee of librarians and educators. Children must read a minimum of five books in order to vote.

 

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