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Homeschool Computer Club
Second Tuesday of every month, 11:30 a.m.
Elementary
Home students learn everything from basic tech techniques to graphic design in this monthly class. 802-244-7036
Home students learn everything from basic tech techniques to graphic design in this monthly class. 802-244-7036
Lego Challenge Club
Second Wednesday of every month, 3-4 p.m.
Elementary
Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 6 through 8. 802-244-7036
Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 6 through 8. 802-244-7036
Queer Reads
First Wednesday of every month, 6-7 p.m.
Teens
LGBTQIA+ and allied youth get together each month to read and discuss ideas around gender, sexuality and identity. 802-244-7036
LGBTQIA+ and allied youth get together each month to read and discuss ideas around gender, sexuality and identity. 802-244-7036
Teen Hangout
First and Third Wednesday of every month, 3-6 p.m.
Teens
Middle and high schoolers make friends at a no-pressure meetup. 802-244-7036
Middle and high schoolers make friends at a no-pressure meetup. 802-244-7036
Preschool Story Time
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Preschool
Games, activities, stories and songs engage 3- through 5-year-olds. 802-244-7036
Games, activities, stories and songs engage 3- through 5-year-olds. 802-244-7036
Lego Challenge Club
Fourth Wednesday of every month, 3-4 p.m.
Elementary
Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 9 through 11. 802-244-7036
Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 9 through 11. 802-244-7036
Gender Creative Kids
Second Sunday of every month, 2-4 p.m.
Various locations statewide
Various locations statewide, Various locations statewide
Barre/Montpelier
Elementary
Trans and gender-nonconforming kiddos under 13 and their families build community and make new friends at this joyful monthly gathering. Locations vary; contact organizer for info. 802-865-9677
Trans and gender-nonconforming kiddos under 13 and their families build community and make new friends at this joyful monthly gathering. Locations vary; contact organizer for info. 802-865-9677
Young Tradition Festival User Submitted
Fri., May 10, Sat., May 11 and Sun., May 12
The Whole Fam
Vermont's young up-and-coming musicians and dancers get their time in the spotlight at a three-day celebration of intergenerational arts education. See vtfolklife.org for full schedule. 802-388-4964
Vermont's young up-and-coming musicians and dancers get their time in the spotlight at a three-day celebration of intergenerational arts education. See vtfolklife.org for full schedule. 802-388-4964
Middle School Makers
Thu., May 2, 4-5 p.m.
Teens
Teens in grades 5 through 8 master homemade waffles. 802-846-4140
Teens in grades 5 through 8 master homemade waffles. 802-846-4140
Build a Kinetic Sculpture for the Bike Path
Tue., April 30, 4-5:30 p.m.
Teens
Middle and high school students take part in a community project to create a permanent installation through painting, assembling and decorating. 802-846-4140
Middle and high school students take part in a community project to create a permanent installation through painting, assembling and decorating. 802-846-4140
Free Play Art User Submitted
Tue., April 30, 3-4 p.m.
Elementary
Creative kids make paintings to take home. Ages 8 and up, or 6 and up with and adult helper. ADA accessible. 802-846-4140
Creative kids make paintings to take home. Ages 8 and up, or 6 and up with and adult helper. ADA accessible. 802-846-4140
Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race for Kids! User Submitted
Thu., April 25, 1-3 p.m.
Elementary
Teams of one to three race to put together 150-piece puzzles to win a prize. ADA accessible. Ages 4 and up. 802-999-8166
Teams of one to three race to put together 150-piece puzzles to win a prize. ADA accessible. Ages 4 and up. 802-999-8166
Babytime User Submitted
Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Caregivers and infants from birth through age 1 gather to explore board books and toys. 802-846-4140
Caregivers and infants from birth through age 1 gather to explore board books and toys. 802-846-4140
Toddlertime
Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Continues through April 30
Infants/Toddlers
Lively tykes gather for short stories, familiar songs, rhymes and fingerplays. 802-846-4140
Lively tykes gather for short stories, familiar songs, rhymes and fingerplays. 802-846-4140
Vacation Craftytown User Submitted
Tue., April 23, 1-2:30 p.m. and Wed., April 24, 1-2:30 p.m.
Elementary
From painting and printmaking to collage and sculpture, creative kids explore different projects and mediums. Ages 8 and up, or ages 6 and up with an adult helper. ADA accessible. 802-846-4140
From painting and printmaking to collage and sculpture, creative kids explore different projects and mediums. Ages 8 and up, or ages 6 and up with an adult helper. ADA accessible. 802-846-4140
Teen Stomp Rockets User Submitted
Sat., April 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Teens
Aspiring astronauts ages 13 through 18 design and test foot-powered missiles. ADA accessible. 802-846-4140
Aspiring astronauts ages 13 through 18 design and test foot-powered missiles. ADA accessible. 802-846-4140
Queen City Ghostwalk Fright by Flashlight
Fri., Oct. 18, 6-7 p.m.
$18-25; preregister.
The Whole Fam
Adventurers become experts in vintage ghost hunting techniques. Ages 8 and up. 802-324-5467
Adventurers become experts in vintage ghost hunting techniques. Ages 8 and up. 802-324-5467
Indie Bookstore Day: Milagro Amaya Turner
Sat., April 27, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Whole Fam
The author of Siber Sled Dogs brings the titular husky puppies themselves to an all-ages reading. 802-872-7111
The author of Siber Sled Dogs brings the titular husky puppies themselves to an all-ages reading. 802-872-7111
Story Time With Beth
Mondays, 10 a.m.
Elementary
A bookseller and librarian extraordinaire reads two picture books on a different theme each week. 802-649-1114
A bookseller and librarian extraordinaire reads two picture books on a different theme each week. 802-649-1114
Wee Ones Play Time User Submitted
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Caregivers bring kiddos 3 and younger to a new sensory learning experience each week. 802-888-3853
Caregivers bring kiddos 3 and younger to a new sensory learning experience each week. 802-888-3853
Open Barn Day User Submitted
Fri., April 26, 3-6 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Families take self-guided tours of resident horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, ducks and turkeys. 502-303-6115
Families take self-guided tours of resident horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, ducks and turkeys. 502-303-6115
Toddler Story Time at the Sanctuary User Submitted
Fri., April 19, 10:30-11 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Farm-themed stories and meetings with rescued farm creatures delight little ones. 502-303-6115
Farm-themed stories and meetings with rescued farm creatures delight little ones. 502-303-6115
Tim Jennings: Words & Music User Submitted
Sat., April 27, 1 p.m.
The Whole Fam
The legendary local folk storyteller delivers an evening of kid-friendly tales and music. Live stream available. 802-229-0492
The legendary local folk storyteller delivers an evening of kid-friendly tales and music. Live stream available. 802-229-0492
'Merrily We Roll Along'
Fri., April 26, 7 p.m., Sat., April 27, 7 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 1 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Lebanon High School’s Wet Paint Players present Stephen Sondheim’s tear-jerking tale of friendship, art and resentment, told backwards. 603-448-0400
Lebanon High School’s Wet Paint Players present Stephen Sondheim’s tear-jerking tale of friendship, art and resentment, told backwards. 603-448-0400
Story Time
Fridays, 11 a.m.
Preschool
Preschoolers take part in tales, tunes and playtime. 802-785-4361
Preschoolers take part in tales, tunes and playtime. 802-785-4361
Literacy at the Laundromat User Submitted
Third Thursday of every month, 3-4 p.m. Continues through May 16
Infants/Toddlers
Becca and Julie from Fletcher Free Library read stories to little ones and hand out library cards. Free laundry for participants. 802-863-3403
Becca and Julie from Fletcher Free Library read stories to little ones and hand out library cards. Free laundry for participants. 802-863-3403
Homeschool Family Meet-Up User Submitted
Third Tuesday of every month, 12-2 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Kids who learn at home and their caregivers bond over crafts and games. 802-223-3338
Kids who learn at home and their caregivers bond over crafts and games. 802-223-3338
Weee!! Dance Party
Second Saturday of every month, 2-3 p.m.
Preschool
Little ones and their caregivers express themselves through movement at this free-wheeling DJ bash. 802-533-2000
Little ones and their caregivers express themselves through movement at this free-wheeling DJ bash. 802-533-2000
Kids Fest User Submitted
Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Whole Fam
A day of fun, fitness and food combines the New American Safety Festival and Healthy Kids Day. 802-862-9622
A day of fun, fitness and food combines the New American Safety Festival and Healthy Kids Day. 802-862-9622
Stories With Geoff User Submitted
Saturdays, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Little patrons of the library's new location enjoy a morning of stories and songs. 802-863-3403
Little patrons of the library's new location enjoy a morning of stories and songs. 802-863-3403
Spotlight Events
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Adventure Dinner Frenchie Four-Course Feast @ Ellison Estate Tasting Room
- Fri., April 19, 5-7 & 7:30-9:30 p.m. $85; preregister.
'Diaspora: Hair or There' @ Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center
- Fri., April 19, 6-10 p.m. $20 -35.
High Summer, Japhy Ryder @ Zenbarn
- Fri., April 19, 7 p.m. $10
UVM Lane Series: Ron Artis II & The Truth @ University of Vermont Recital Hall
- Fri., April 19, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6.50-39.50.
40th Anniversary Poetry Reading @ Vermont Studio Center
- Fri., April 19, 8-9 p.m. Free.
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