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Fam Jam

Wed., May 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Wed., May 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Fletcher Free Library 235 College St., Burlington Burlington


Vermont Folklife hosts a tuneful get-together for musicians of all ages and skill levels. BYO instruments. 802-865-7211

Teen Hangout

First and Third Wednesday of every month, 3-6 p.m.


Middle and high schoolers make friends at a no-pressure meetup. 802-244-7036

Toddler Time

Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Fletcher Free Library 235 College St., Burlington Burlington


Librarians bring out books, rhymes and songs specially selected for young ones 12 through 24 months. 802-863-3403

Play Time

Wednesdays, 10-10:45 a.m.
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St., Essex Junction Chittenden County


Little ones build with blocks and read together. Ages 1 through 4. 802-878-6956

Babytime

Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m.


Caregivers and infants from birth through age 1 gather to explore board books and toys. 802-846-4140

STEAM Space

Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Fletcher Free Library 235 College St., Burlington Burlington


Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade explore science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. 802-863-3403

Kids Book Club K-2 and Their Parents

Thu., April 18, 4-5 p.m.


Little bookworms and their caregivers learn to love reading together through sharing, crafts and writing activities. 802-999-8166

'Bluey's Big Play'

Thu., April 18, 6 p.m.
The Flynn 153 Main St., Burlington Burlington


Beloved kids' TV characters Bluey and Bingo get up to all sorts of high jinks in this musical, puppet-filled show. 802-863-5966

Wee Ones Play Time

Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Morristown Centennial Library 7 Richmond St., Morrisville Stowe/Smuggs


Caregivers bring kiddos 3 and younger to a new sensory learning experience each week. 802-888-3853

Preschool Story Time

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.


Games, activities, stories and songs engage 3- through 5-year-olds. 802-244-7036

Preschool Music With Linda Bassick

Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m.


The singer and storyteller extraordinaire leads little ones in indoor music and movement. Birth through age 5. 802-878-4918

Preschool Playtime

Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.


Pre-K patrons play and socialize after music time. 802-878-4918

Literacy at the Laundromat

Third Thursday of every month, 3-4 p.m. Continues through May 16
King Street Laundry 72 King St., Burlington Burlington


Becca and Julie from Fletcher Free Library read stories to little ones and hand out library cards. Free laundry for participants. 802-863-3403

Story Time

Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m.
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St., Essex Junction Chittenden County


Little ones from birth through age 5 learn from songs, crafts and picture books. 802-878-6956

Babytime

Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Fletcher Free Library 235 College St., Burlington Burlington


Pre-walking little ones experience a story time catered to their infant interests. 802-863-3403

GROW Preschool Yoga

Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Fletcher Free Library 235 College St., Burlington Burlington


Colleen from Grow Prenatal and Family Yoga leads little ones in songs, movement and other fun activities. Ages 2 through 5. 802-863-3403

Toddler Story Time at the Sanctuary

Fri., April 19, 10:30-11 a.m.
Merrymac Animal Sanctuary 490 Lime Kiln, Charlotte Chittenden County


Farm-themed stories and meetings with rescued farm creatures delight little ones. 502-303-6115

Open Barn

Fri., April 19, 3-6 p.m.
Merrymac Animal Sanctuary 490 Lime Kiln, Charlotte Chittenden County


Families take self-guided tours of resident horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, ducks and turkeys. 502-303-6115

Teen Advisory Group

Fri., April 19, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St., Essex Junction Chittenden County


Teenagers in grades 6 through 12 meet new friends over pizza and take an active role in their local library. 802-878-6956

Teens-Only Open Mic

Fri., April 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St., Essex Junction Chittenden County


There are no grown-ups allowed at this supportive performance night for talented teens in grades 6 through 12. 802-878-6956

Story Time

Fridays, 11 a.m.
Latham Library 16 Library Rd., Thetford Upper Valley


Preschoolers take part in tales, tunes and playtime. 802-785-4361

Teen Stomp Rockets

Sat., April 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m.


Aspiring astronauts ages 13 through 18 design and test foot-powered missiles. ADA accessible. 802-846-4140

Saturday Stories

Sat., April 20, 10-10:30 a.m.
Brownell Library 6 Lincoln St., Essex Junction Chittenden County


Kiddos start the weekend off right with stories and songs. Ages 3 through 7. 802-878-6956

Mask Making & Puppet Repair for All Species Day

Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
AllTogetherNow! 170 Cherry Tree Hill Rd., East Montpelier Barre/Montpelier


Families prepare for the annual festival by unleashing their inner lions, tigers and bears through easy-to-make headdresses. 802-223-1242

Family Playshop

Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
Fletcher Free Library 235 College St., Burlington Burlington


Kids from birth through age 5 learn and play at this school readiness program. 802-863-3403

Stories With Geoff

Saturdays, 11:15-11:45 a.m.


Little patrons of the library's new location enjoy a morning of stories and songs. 802-863-3403

Preschool Story Time

Mondays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Fletcher Free Library 235 College St., Burlington Burlington


Bookworms ages 2 through 5 enjoy fun-filled reading time. 802-863-3403

Story Time With Beth

Mondays, 10 a.m.
Norwich Bookstore 291 Main St., Norwich Upper Valley


A bookseller and librarian extraordinaire reads two picture books on a different theme each week. 802-649-1114

Vacation Craftytown

Tue., April 23, 1-2:30 p.m. and Wed., April 24, 1-2:30 p.m.


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

Bad Poetry Night

Tue., April 23, 6-7 p.m.
Fletcher Free Library 235 College St., Burlington Burlington


Teen wordsmiths write and share their worst stanzas over refreshments. Ages 11 through 18. 802-863-3403

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