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« on: April 17, 2017, 08:44:28 AM »
To register for any programs call 849-2420 or email libraryprograms@fwsu.org
Monday, April 17, 3-4pm: Lab Girls
This new club empowers young women to explore science through hands-on experiments and activities. For grades 6-12. This month students will look at their own DNA with a microbiologist. Must register.
Tuesday, April 18, 9:30-10:30am: Preschool Story Hour: Earth Day and Recycling
Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities for ages 0-6. No registration necessary for story hour.
Wednesday, April 19, 3-4pm: STEM club: Kids age 6+ will begin a series on “six simple machines”. Must pre-register.
Thursday, April 20, 3:15-4:15pm: READ to a DOG
Kids ages 5-10 can read a book of their choice to a fuzzy, friendly dog. Call to reserve a 15-minute slot.
Saturday, April 22, 9-11am: Tech Help
Get help with individual tech questions. You can ask any tech question and/or bring in a device with which you need help. You will be ably assisted by our techie, Josiah. Call to reserve a half hour time slot, or drop in.
Saturday, April 22, 10am-1pm: Art Bop
Libraries across Franklin County are hosting an Art Bop. Travel from library to library and see wonderful art displays, sales, and hands-on art activities. Our library will host several artists from right here in Fairfax, plus enjoy live bluegrass music by The King and Captain! This family friendly event will also include a kids’ art table.
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« on: April 10, 2017, 08:39:50 AM »
To register for any library programs, please call 849-2420 or email Nicole at libraryprograms@fwsu.org
Monday, April 10, 3-4pm: Crafternoon: Fairy Gardens
Kids 6+ will create miniature gardens using natural elements and live plants/seeds. Must register.
Tuesday, April 11, 9:30-10:30am: Preschool Story Hour: Music Special with Caitlin
Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities for ages 0-6. No registration necessary for story hour.
Wednesday, April 12, 3-4pm: Gigi Priebe Author Visit
Meet the author of the children’s series Henry Whiskers and have a chance to get your own autographed copy of her newest book (a chapter book for young reads). Plus make a mousey craft that ties in to the story and check out our very own mouse house in the library. No registration required.
Thursday April 13, 6:30-8pm: Non-Fiction Book Group discusses the Vermont Reads 2017 pick “Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Woodson. Free copies available at the library that you may keep! In this important book of prose, Woodson looks back at her childhood in America as a person of color and her journey to become a writer.
Saturday, April 15, 10:30-12:30: Post-Egg Hunt Fun
Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny, drink some cocoa and make a spring craft after the Egg Hunt in the Rec Park. No registration required.
Monday, April 17, 3-4pm: Lab Girls
This new club empowers young women to explore science through hands-on experiments and activities. For grades 6-12. This month students will look at their own DNA with a microbiologist. Must register.
Fairfax Community Library
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-2420
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« on: April 03, 2017, 09:51:08 AM »
Tuesday, April 4, 9:30-10:30am: Preschool Story Hour: Feelings
Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities for ages 0-6. No registration necessary for story hour.
Tuesday, April 4 and Wednesday, April 5, 3-4:30pm: Sewing Club I & II
Youth age 10+ will learn a variety of sewing skills with Karin Hernandez. Must register.
Tuesday, April 4, 6-8pm: Family Game Night
Join us for this fun monthly tabletop game event! Bring a favorite game or come and learn a new one. Drop in. All Ages.
Wednesday, April 5, 3-4pm: LEGO Club Ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.
Thursday, April 6, 3:15-4:15pm: READ to a DOG
Kids ages 5-10 can read a book of their choice to a fuzzy, friendly dog. Call to reserve a 15-minute slot.
Thursday, April 6, 6-7pm: PJ Story Hour
Kids age 0-6 listen to themed stories, followed by a craft and snack. Thanks to Building Bright Futures for this wonderful program.
Monday, April 10, 3-4pm: Crafternoon: Fairy Gardens
Kids 6+ will create miniature gardens using natural elements and live plants/seeds. Must register.
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« on: March 27, 2017, 10:56:22 AM »
Tuesday, March 28, 9:30-10:30am: Preschool Story Hour: Counting
Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities for ages 0-6. No registration necessary for story hour.
Wednesday, March 29, 3-4pm: STEM club: Kids age 6+ will begin a series on “six simple machines”. Must pre-register.
Thursday, March 30, 6:15-8pm: Parenting Workshop Series: Substance Abuse Prevention: Supporting Healthy Decisions during the Tween and Teens Years (and What to do if you Spot Trouble). Presented by substance abuse counselors from NCSS. Must register. 849-2420 or visit our website for online registration. http://www.fairfaxvtlibrary.org
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« on: March 06, 2017, 12:04:51 PM »
Tuesday, March 7, 9:30-10:30am: Preschool Story Hour: Special Musical Story Time with Caitlin
Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities for ages 0-6. No registration necessary for story hour.
Tuesday, March 7, 6-8pm: Family Game Night
Join us for this fun monthly tabletop game event! Bring a favorite game or come and learn a new one. Drop in. All Ages.
Wednesday, March 8, 3-4pm: LEGO Club Ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.
Thursday, March 9, 3:15-4:15pm: READ to a DOG
Kids ages 5-10 can read a book of their choice to a fuzzy, friendly dog. Call to reserve a 15-minute slot.
Thursday, March 9, 6-7pm: PJ Story Hour
Kids age 0-6 listen to themed stories, followed by a craft and snack. Thanks to Building Bright Futures for this wonderful program.
Thursday, March 9, 6:30-8pm: Non-Fiction Book Group discusses “Waking Up White- and Finding Myself in the Story of Race” by Debby Irving. Copies available at the library. New members welcome!
Thursday, March 9, 6:15-8pm: Parent Workshop Series: Scott Noyes presents Children’s Rivalry: Little People, Big Feelings: Learn how to help children with rivalry, competition, resentfulness, envy, and conflict. Must register. 849-2420
Saturday, March 11, 11am-12:30pm: Anne Frank’s Neighbors: What Did They Do? Vermont Humanities speaker Mary Fillmore examines the choices Anne Frank’s neighbors faced and the decisions they made in the face of those choices. Why did some people ignore the situation, while others felt compelled to resist? What can we learn from them as we face the humanitarian crisis of our own time?
Monday, March 13, 3-4pm: Minecraft Perspective Drawing
Kids 6+ will learn about perspective and create a drawing in the Minecraft style. Must register.
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« on: February 27, 2017, 11:49:21 AM »
Tuesday, February 28, 9:30-10:30am: Preschool Story Hour: Librarian’s Favorites
Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities for ages 0-6. No registration necessary for story hour.
Tuesday, March 2, 10-11am: Exordium presents: Sound
Young children will explore sound and build their own instruments with special guest Kurt Volenta. This event is sponsored by Building Bright Futures. Recommended ages 2-7.
Thursday, March 2, 16, and 30, 7-8pm: French for Adult Beginners
Join Alana Torraca for conversational French lessons for beginners this winter/spring. Classes began February 2nd and will run on first/third/fifth Thursdays through April 20th from 7-8pm. Cost is $35 ($5/class). Ages 18+.
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« on: February 20, 2017, 09:16:58 AM »
Monday, February 20, 3-4pm: Lab Girls
This new club empowers young women to explore science through hands-on experiments and activities. For grades 6-12. This month we will have a special guest showing us how to suture a banana and sharing about her experience in the medical field. Must register.
Tuesday, February 21, 9:30-10:30am: Preschool Story Hour: Ice Skating
Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities for ages 0-6. No registration necessary for story hour.
Wednesday, February 22, 3-4pm: STEM club: Kids age 6+ will build spool cars to explore potential energy. Must pre-register.
Thursday, February 23, 6:15-8pm: Parent Workshop Series: Scott Noyes presents Parent-Child Interactions & Self-Esteem: Good, Better, Best. This workshop includes how we talk with children, the difference between praise and encouragement, how to avoid self-defeating patterns, responsibility and independence, and looking into a day in the life of a child.
Saturday, February 25, 11am-12pm: “Farm to School” Community Connections and Seed Swap
Big things are happening on the hill behind the school! Learn about what our youth are working on and how we can get involved. Plus, bring seeds for a swap with other local growers and increase the diversity of your garden this year.
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« on: February 14, 2017, 10:32:49 AM »
Tuesday, February 14, 9:30-10:30am: Preschool Story Hour: I love my family
Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities for ages 0-6. No registration necessary for story hour.
Wednesday, February 15, 3:15-4:15pm: READ to a DOG
Kids ages 5-10 can read a book of their choice to a fuzzy, friendly dog. Call to reserve a 15-minute slot.
Thursday, February 16, 3:15-4:30pm: Chess Club continues for those registered.
Thursday, February 16, 6:15-8pm: Parenting Workshop Series: Scott Noyes presents: Positive Discipline – That Works!
An energetic workshop on teaching children how to behave rather than reinforcing inappropriate behaviors, including ideas for handling meltdowns and other challenging situations. Please register. Free on-site child care is available.
Thursday, February 16, 7-8pm: French for Adult Beginners
Conversational French lessons for beginners continues with Alana Torraca.
Saturday, February 18, 9am-12pm: Chess Tournament
Open to grades K-8, including homeschool students. Pre-registration recommended, with additional registration available the day of at 8:45am. There will be three rounds of chess with trophies and metals awarded for each age division at the end. Parent volunteers for supervision of play are also needed.
Monday, February 20, 3-4pm: Lab Girls
This new club empowers young women to explore science through hands-on experiments and activities. For grades 6-12. This month we will have a special guest showing us how to suture a banana and sharing about her experience in the medical field. Must register.
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« on: January 30, 2017, 09:59:05 AM »
Monday, January 30, 3-4pm: Lab Girls (NEW!)
This new club empowers young women to explore science through hands-on experiments and activities. For grades 6-12. Our first meeting will be making our own pH testing solution and looking at the acidity of our favorite drinks. Must register.
Tuesday, January 31, 9:30-10:30am: Preschool Story Hour: Things that Zoom
Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities for ages 0-6. No registration necessary for story hour.
Wednesday, February 1, 3:15-4:15pm: READ to a DOG
Kids ages 5-10 can read a book of their choice to a fuzzy, friendly dog. Call to reserve a 15-minute slot.
Thursday, February 2, 3:15-4:30pm: Chess Club continues for those registered.
Thursday, February 2, 6-7pm: PJ Story Hour
Kids age 0-6 listen to themed stories, followed by a craft and snack. Thanks to Building Bright Futures for this wonderful program.
Thursday, February 2, 7-8pm: French for Adult Beginners
Join Alana Torraca for conversational French lessons for beginners this winter/spring. Classes begin February 2nd and will run every-other Thursday through April 20th from 7-8pm. Cost is $35 ($5/class). Ages 18+.
Saturday, February 4, 9am-1pm: Take Your Child to the Library Day (and celebrate Booker the Bear’s Birthday!)
Drop in any time for special craft s, snacks, and activities to celebrate our favorite library mascot. All ages.
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« on: January 23, 2017, 11:37:39 AM »
Tuesday, January 24, 9:30-10:30am: Preschool Story Hour: Food Fun
Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities for ages 0-6. No registration necessary for story hour.
Wednesday, January 25, 3-4pm: STEM club: Kids age 6+ will build hoop airplanes. Must pre-register.
Thursday, January 26, 3:15-4:30pm: Chess Club continues for those registered.
Monday, January 30, 3-4pm: Lab Girls (NEW!)
This new club empowers young women to explore science through hands-on experiments and activities. For grades 6-12. Our first meeting will be making our own pH testing solution and looking at the acidity of our favorite drinks. Must register 849-2420.
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« on: January 16, 2017, 09:28:50 AM »
Monday, January 16, 3-4pm: Crafternoon- Peace Quilt
Kids 6+ will design a square to go on a peace quilt that will be displayed in the library. Must register.
Tuesday, January 17, 9:30-10:30am: Preschool Story Hour: Bathtime
Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities for ages 0-6. No registration necessary for story hour.
Wednesday, January 18, 3:15-4:15pm: READ to a DOG
Kids ages 5-10 can read a book of their choice to a fuzzy, friendly dog. Call to reserve a 15-minute slot.
Thursday, January 19, 3:15-4:30pm: Chess Club continues for those registered.
Thursday, January 19, 6:30-7:30: Armchair Travels: N. Ireland and Italy
Explore the world vicariously as you see pictures and hear about the recent adventures of Alana to Northern Ireland and Debbie to Italy.
Saturday, January 21, 9-11am: Tech Help
Get help with individual tech questions. You can ask any tech question and/or bring in a device with which you need help. You will be ably assisted by our techie, Josiah.
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« on: January 09, 2017, 06:54:31 PM »
Tuesday, January 10, 9:30-10:30am: Preschool Story Hour: Bedtime
Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities for ages 0-6. No registration necessary for story hour.
Tuesday, January 10, 3-4:30pm: Sewing Club (NEW!)
Youth age 10+ will learn a variety of sewing skills in this new club with Karin Hernandez. The first meeting will cover sewing machine basics and safety, with a fun project that students can complete and bring home. Must register.
Wednesday, January 11, 3-4pm: LEGO Club Ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.
Thursday, January 12, 3:15-4:30pm: Chess Club continues for those registered.
Thursday, January 12, 6:30-8pm: Fiction Book Group discusses Five Quarters of the Orange by Joanne Harris. Based in post-war France, a young woman discovers scrapbook of recipes from her mother who has a disreputable history. Copies available at the library. New members welcome!
Saturday, January 14, 10am-12pm: Tree of Life Pendant-Making Workshop
Create a one-of-a-kind pendant using wire and stone beads. All materials provided. Must pre-register. Recommended ages 16+. Cost is $10.
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« on: January 02, 2017, 01:38:14 PM »
Tuesday, January 3, 6-8pm: Family Game Night
Join us for this fun monthly tabletop game event! Bring a favorite game or come and learn a new one. Drop in. Ages 5+.
Wednesday, January 4, 3:15-4:15pm: READ to a DOG
Kids ages 5-10 can read a book of their choice to a fuzzy, friendly dog. Call to reserve a 15-minute slot.
Thursday, January 5, 3:15-4:30pm: Chess Club continues for those registered.
Thursday, January 5, 6-7pm: PJ Story Hour
Kids age 0-6 listen to themed stories, followed by a craft and snack. Thanks to Building Bright Futures for this wonderful program.
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« on: December 26, 2016, 03:14:29 PM »
Tuesday, December 27, NO Preschool Story Hour
Thursday-Friday, December 29-30: Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Drop off stuffed animals Thursday between 5-7pm, hear a story and do a craft. Pick up stuffed animals Friday morning at 9:30am for a kids’ pancake breakfast and slideshow of all the fun the stuffies had.
** The Library will be closed December 24th, 26th, and 31st and Jan. 2nd. **
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« on: December 19, 2016, 09:11:20 AM »
Monday, December 19, 3-4pm: Crafternoon: Winter Lanterns
Kids 6+ will make beautiful lanterns using ball jars, decorations, and battery operated candles. Must register.
Tuesday, December 20, 9:30-10:30am: Preschool Story Hour: Winter & Snow
Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities for ages 0-6. No registration necessary for story hour.
Wednesday, December 21, 3:15-4:15pm: READ to a DOG
Kids ages 5-10 can read a book of their choice to a fuzzy, friendly dog. Call to reserve a 15-minute slot.
Wednesday, December 21, 3-4pm: STEM club: Kids age 6+ will build hovercrafts. Must pre-register.
Thursday, December 22, 3:15-4:30pm: Chess Club continues for those registered.
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