Happy Mother's Day from NWPL!
Happy Mother's Day from all of us at the Norman Williams Public Library! Read below for a sampling of some of our fun and exciting kids programs happening at the library this summer.
Summer Reading Program
Did you know? Our Summer Reading Program has been running for 50 years! This summer's theme is " A Universe of Stories ," a national incentive to keep kids reading all year long. To learn more, visit the VT Department of Libraries Resource Page . Sign up in the Children’s section.
Alice in Wonderland Art Exhibit
Our Alice in Wonderland art exhibit is in full swing! NWPL joined the many other libraries that have exhibited the wonderland-themed art of Rob McCray. An opening reception & tea party was held on Saturday, May 4, but you still have until May 30 to check out the exhibit.
Read with Gracie!
Gracie the dog is coming back this summer! Every Wednesday from 3-4pm, kids can come to the Children's Room to read with Gracie. The program begins Wednesday, June 19 and continues through mid-August. To sign up for 15 minutes of reading one-on-one with Gracie, please stop by the library, call us at 802-457-2295 or send us an email .
Space Station Storytime
Stories from space will be aired every Monday & Thursday in July at 11am and 3pm in the Abbott Room. Each story is approximately 20 minutes. (Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.) Baby/Toddler StoryTime will continue on Mondays & Preschool Story Time will continue on Tuesdays at 10:30am.
Afterschool Programs
Our Culinary Kids and NWPL Kids Book Club will take a break for the summer, however, our grant-funded Breakout EDU program will continue every Wednesday at 3pm. Each week, there is a series of new clues that need to be solved in order to open the locks. Clues are themed and include math, science, literature, early education, history, art, music, computer coding and others!
Just For Fun...
The Children's Room just received this donation of a 1960s Smith Corona modern manual typewriter! Kids of all ages are already having fun as they practice typing letters. One student said, "I've been wanting one of these for a very long time." If you have something you'd like to donate to the Children's Section, please contact clare@normanwilliams.org .