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General => Library Announcements => Topic started by: LibraryPrograms on June 18, 2018, 02:16:05 PM

Title: Special Events
Post by: LibraryPrograms on June 18, 2018, 02:16:05 PM
Thursday, June 21, 6:30-7:30pm:  Family STEAM Night: Star Wars Science
Join us for this great family program, where each month parents and children visit stations with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and/or Math (STEAM) activities. This month our theme is “Star Wars Science”. Make galaxy dough, free characters from “carbonite” ice, build droids, and more. Please register.

Saturday, June 23, 10-11:30am: A Genealogy of Happiness
Vermont Humanities Council presents: A Genealogy of Happiness by William Edelglass. This program will begin with an overview of different conceptions of happiness in Western philosophy, religion, and political theory. The discussion will then turn to the numerous claims about what makes us happy based on the results of “the new science of happiness and will conclude by reflecting on the findings of positive psychology in the context of the history of the idea of happiness.

Tuesday, June 26, 5:30-7:30pm: Tea and Bristles
Perfect for all skill levels, Julie Griffis leads this painting class through step-by-step instructions to create a masterpiece. This month’s piece will be a painting of a the sunset . Recommended ages 16+. Cost is $25 for materials and snacks. Must register.

Thursday, June 28th, 6-7:30pm: Summer Reading Kick-Off with Backpack Theater
This troupe of youth actors and actresses will put on a double performance of The Princess and the Pea & Country Mouse City Mouse. This performance will mark the start of our 6-week Summer Reading program. All ages. Registration not required.

To register for any programs at the Fairfax Community Library, please call 849-2420 or email Nicole at libraryprograms@fwsu.org for more information.