Stowe Free Library - New Stuff For Kids and Teens

Children enjoy the Vermont Institute of Natural Science

Julie Pickett — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:20:45 -0400

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

Julie Pickett — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:12:56 -0400

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

Julie Pickett — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:29:59 -0400

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

Julie Pickett — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:31:27 -0400

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.

A couple of new titles in audio

Megan Carder — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:45:30 -0400

Two new ones in popular fiction

The Lion, by Nelson DeMille

The Bourne Objective, by Eric Van Lustbader

Enjoy!

Henna Class at Library

Julie Pickett — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:04:34 -0400

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

Julie Pickett — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:57:36 -0400

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

Julie Pickett — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:46:03 -0400

It's that time of year again...

Reminder: Library Closed on Tuesday, 5/25

Stephanie Chase — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:24:12 -0400

Please remember that the Library will be closed on Tuesday, May 25 in order for the staff to attend the Vermont Library Conference. We will reopen at 9:30am for our usual hours on Wednesday, May 26.

Book return bins are available at the front and rear doors; if you need to access your account, please visit http://catalog.stowelibrary.org and log in using your library card number and your last name.

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

Julie Pickett — Sat, 08 May 2010 15:11:23 -0400

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.