MiniBury

Brought to you by the Addison Independent

  • Home
  • About MiniBury
  • Archives
  • The Addison Independent
  • Sign up for the newsletter
  • Events Calendar
  • Summer Camp Guide 2022*
  • Stuff To Do

Books by mail still bring joy — 4 years in

08.03.2018 By: Megan James

Toddler Joni and a new book.

When my oldest daughter, Joni, was a baby, I heard a rumor that sounded too good to be true: She could be getting books in the mail every month until she turns 5 — for free. All we had to do was sign up.

We did, and Joni has been getting books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which is sponsored locally by Addison County Readers, for the last four years. There is no cost to families, thanks to ACR, which raises money to cover the cost of each child ($30 per year).

It has been such a joy. First, for the books themselves. Her favorites now are The Mine-O-Saur (we laugh because it reminds us of Joni’s 16-month-old sister, Frankie, who has recently started roaring her favorite word “mine” around the house). Gingerbread Man Loose on the Firetruck (so much fun to read aloud), and Pup and Bear (a beautiful story about love and family).

The other joy is simple: Joni loves finding something just for her in the mailbox. And now that she’s old enough to recognize her name on the address label, the books are even more special.

I haven’t signed up Frankie yet because … well… she’s my second kid and… you know how it is. I also worried we’d end up with two copies of all the same books. But never fear! It turns out while there is some overlap, the books are typically different year to year.

This Saturday, Addison County Readers will have a booth at the Middlebury Farmers’ Market’s Youth Vendor Day. Stop by, get to know the folks behind the free books, and sign up your kids!

Related Posts

  • Sign Up To Get Free Books In The Mail

    Every year a group of early literacy advocates called Addison County Readers sets up tables…

  • BOOKS WANTED

    Now that school is out, and you're looking forward to summer, Addison County Readers (ACR)…

  • FREE BOOKS

    In celebration of Read Is Fundamental’s 50th anniversary, RIF has partnered with ustyme to give the…

Megan James

Upcoming Events

Jun
29
Wed
9:15 am Drop-In Storytime With Miss Tricia @ Ilsley Library
Drop-In Storytime With Miss Tricia @ Ilsley Library
Jun 29 @ 9:15 am – 10:00 am
Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers enjoy stories and songs with Miss Tricia!
9:30 am Vergennes Playgroup @ Vergennes Congregational Church
Vergennes Playgroup @ Vergennes Congregational Church
Jun 29 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Addison County Parent Child Center and Evergreen Preschool are excited to announce they will be starting their playgroup again. Come join the fun every Wednesday for the month of May at the Vergennes Congregational Church.
9:30 am Virtual Mama Group @ Zoom
Virtual Mama Group @ Zoom
Jun 29 @ 9:30 am
Meet other mamas in this virtual gathering led by Middlebury mom Angela Scavo. Email Angela for the meeting link.
11:00 am Singalong With Linda Bassick @ Vergennes City Green
Singalong With Linda Bassick @ Vergennes City Green
Jun 29 @ 11:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers gather on the green for a singalong!
3:30 pm D&D @ Ilsley @ Ilsley Library
D&D @ Ilsley @ Ilsley Library
Jun 29 @ 3:30 pm
We’ve got dungeons! We’ve got dragons! We’ve got shiny dice! On Wednesdays, any and all middle schoolers can come beat the villain (or your DM)! Participants will create characters, paint a minifigure to act as [...]
7:00 pm Bristol Band Music in the Park @ Bristol Town Green
Bristol Band Music in the Park @ Bristol Town Green
Jun 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Bristol Band, which has been making music since 1870, plays under the gazebo on the green. Special events include: June 22: BBQ July 13: First Baptist Church brownie sundaes August 3: St. Ambrose BBQ
9:30 pm Stargazing Open House @ Mittelman Observatory
Stargazing Open House @ Mittelman Observatory
Jun 29 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
The college telescopes are open to the public for stargazing, weather permitting. Observatory open house nights are free and open to the public. However, these events will take place only if the sky is expected [...]
Jun
30
Thu
10:00 am Little Fishes Storytime @ Platt ... @ Platt Memorial Library
Little Fishes Storytime @ Platt ... @ Platt Memorial Library
Jun 30 @ 10:00 am
Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy stories and activities.
10:30 am Bixby Storytime @ Vergennes City Green
Bixby Storytime @ Vergennes City Green
Jun 30 @ 10:30 am
Join the Children’s Librarian outdoors by the gazebo on the city green for stories, songs, and rhymes. This program is designed for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. Kids of all ages are welcome!
10:30 am Bristol Storytime @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Bristol Storytime @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Jun 30 @ 10:30 am
Find Marita, her ukulele and friends at the library for stories, songs, and activities.
View Calendar
Add
  • Add to Timely Calendar
  • Add to Google
  • Add to Outlook
  • Add to Apple Calendar
  • Add to other calendar
  • Export to XML

Helpful Websites

  • Addison Central School District
  • Addison County Readers
  • Addison County WIC page
  • Addison Independent
  • Addison Northwest School District
  • Bristol Recreation Department
  • Building Bright Futures
  • Experience Middlebury
  • Find and Go Seek
  • Ilsley Public Library
  • Junebug
  • Kids VT
  • Let's Grow Kids
  • Mary Johnson Children's Center
  • Memorial Sports Center (Ice Rink)
  • Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT)
  • Middlebury College Events
  • Middlebury Community Music Center
  • Middlebury Parks and Recreation
  • Middlebury Weather
  • Mount Abraham Unified School District
  • National Association of Education of Young Children
  • Rikert Nordic Center
  • Simon Says
  • Snow Bowl
  • VT Dept. of Health
  • WIC Health

Copyright © 2022 · Modern Blogger Pro Theme By, Pretty Darn Cute Design