I want to pay tribute to a local program that helps make reading a very special, daily event for many families with young children: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Since 2007, Addison County Readers has worked with the Imagination Library to send more than 150,000 books to Addison County’s newest little residents. I recently learned that […]
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If your kids are anything like mine, they never pass up an opportunity to bring home more books. We’re lucky to have not just one, but two Little Free Libraries in our Middlebury neighborhood, which we routinely visit. Thanks to Middlebury College student Julia Sinton, Addison County Readers and Page One Literacy, Addison County now
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Ilsley Library opened its new outside pickup service today! Children’s Librarian Tricia Allen reports that “a good portion of the children’s item requests that I pulled from our shelves yesterday for our first day of book pickup were titles having to do with race, inequality, and activism.” We asked Tricia and her fellow children’s librarian
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Every Tuesday, the children’s section of the Ilsley Library plays host to a storytime for babies and toddlers. If you arrive early enough, you might find Youth Services Librarian Tricia Allen setting up the soft pillows and board books for storytime – don’t be afraid to ask if you can help! Pretty soon the room
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If a picture paints a thousand words, than a picture by Jason Chin paints a million. Jason Chin is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed books Gravity, Island: A Story of the Galapagos, Redwoods and Coral Reefs and he illustrated Water is Water, by Miranda Paul. He lives in Vermont with his wife, also
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November is all about giving thanks and giving back. Between now and the end of the year non-profit organizations send out fundraising requests, encouraging adults to reach for their checkbooks. But what about kids? While there are lots of volunteer opportunities for adults, finding ways for children to participate can be more tricky, which is why we love
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Have you heard of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library or Addison County Readers? If not, we’re about to let you in on one of the best kept secrets around! Children (birth to five years) who are registered for this wonderful program receive a FREE children’s book in the mail each month that is theirs to keep. Addison
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In celebration of Read Is Fundamental’s 50th anniversary, RIF has partnered with ustyme to give the gift of a billion free e-books to the communities they serve. All families across the nation can access 50 classic e-books absolutely free, without advertising or fees of any kind. Children can read e-books of their choosing independently, side-by-side with a
#tbt to our two favorite widgets! Have you seen these two fascinating spots on our website? You’ll find them on the far right hand side, about half way down our home page. Follow the links to learn about what new parenting and children’s books are available at Ilsley Library.
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