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Discover the tiny aquatic creatures living in local waterways with librarian Heather. Search through stream muck for macroinvertebrates, then view your finds under a projecting microscope.
Discover the tiny aquatic creatures living in local waterways with librarian Heather. Search through stream muck for macroinvertebrates, then view your finds under a projecting microscope.
Kids do an owl-themed craft and/or dissect an owl pellet with local birding expert Sue Wetmore.
Enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment all week long! Taiko drumming is a marvel to hear, see and feel. Burlington Taiko has played hundreds of performances including at the 100th running of the Boston Marathon, and Burlington’s First Night. Taiko combines movement, rhythm, voice, and the efficient and graceful movement of chi, or “energy,” from player to […]
Parents, caregivers, nannies or anyone supporting kids can join Stern Center Literacy Coach Elizabeth Keenan for a summer strategy session. Hands-on activities, conversation, and real-life examples. Bring your kid and learn together or come gather pro-tips to bring back home. This session will be focused on supporting children in Pre-K through 3rd grade (4-8 years […]
Learn the basics of macramé while creating your own plant hanger to take home.
The Bristol Town Band is back for its 156th year of weekly evening concerts. Each Wednesday from June 17 to Aug. 26 the Town Green will be filled with music and events. Bring a picnic and chair to enjoy the music with family and friends. We welcome new members. Call 802-281-2315 for more information about […]
Calling all kiddos ages 0-5 and their adults! Footprints — everyone has one and everyone leaves one. Do you love animals and other creatures that make footprints? If so, then this is the storytime for you! This is a fun, low-stress storytime for preschoolers, toddlers and their grownups that is held before the library is […]
Enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment all week long! This lively storytelling show playfully reimagines—and twists—Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe. The show takes audiences on a vibrant journey that celebrates freedom and calls for respect for all living beings. This show, presented in English with a touch of French, will delight young audiences (suggested for ages 5 and […]
Beat the heat for a summer storytelling and book giveaway event! The Platt Memorial Library is pleased to welcome storyteller Doug Wilhelm to the library. FREE books for every kid who attends this program, brought to us through a generous grant from the Children’s Literacy Foundation.
Pick up free fresh vegetables and connect with local social service agencies offering information and resources.
Enjoy stories, songs, and fun at this weekly story hour for infants through preschoolers. During the summer, older siblings are welcome to join the fun, making it a great activity for the whole family.
Join the library each week for stories, songs, movement, and a craft designed to encourage early literacy and a love of reading. Weather permitting, families should be prepared to read and play outside.