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These community event listings are sponsored by the
WaterWheel Foundation, a project of the Vermont band Phish.
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Craftytown
Tue., April 16, 3-4 p.m.
Elementary
Kids create "clothespin people" during an afternoon of creativity. 802-846-4140
Kids create "clothespin people" during an afternoon of creativity. 802-846-4140
World of Weather
Tue., April 16, 6-7:30 p.m.
The Whole Fam
The Burlington Office of the National Weather Surface gives a presentation on how forecasting works. 802-863-3403
The Burlington Office of the National Weather Surface gives a presentation on how forecasting works. 802-863-3403
Build a Kinetic Sculpture for the Bike Path
Tue., April 16, 4-5:30 p.m. and 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
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
Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m.
Preschool
Little ones enjoy a cozy session of reading, rhyming and singing. Birth through age 5. 802-878-4918
Little ones enjoy a cozy session of reading, rhyming and singing. Birth through age 5. 802-878-4918
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
Sing-Along With Linda Bassick
Tuesdays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers, Preschool
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers sing, dance and wiggle along with Linda. 802-863-3403
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers sing, dance and wiggle along with Linda. 802-863-3403
Tinker Time: Snap Circuits
Wed., April 17, 3-4 p.m.
Elementary
Kids use circuits to ring a bell or switch on a light. 802-878-6956
Kids use circuits to ring a bell or switch on a light. 802-878-6956
LEGO Time at the NNE Branch User Submitted
Wed., April 17, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Preschool, Elementary
Creative kids ages 4 through 11 construct their very own creations. 802-863-3403
Creative kids ages 4 through 11 construct their very own creations. 802-863-3403
Read to a Dog
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Continues through April 17
Elementary
Kids practice their literary skills and share stories with Emma the therapy dog. 802-846-4140
Kids practice their literary skills and share stories with Emma the therapy dog. 802-846-4140
Fam Jam User Submitted
Wed., April 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wed., May 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Wed., May 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Vermont Folklife hosts a tuneful get-together for musicians of all ages and skill levels. BYO instruments. 802-865-7211
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.
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
Toddler Time User Submitted
Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Librarians bring out books, rhymes and songs specially selected for young ones 12 through 24 months. 802-863-3403
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.
Preschool
Little ones build with blocks and read together. Ages 1 through 4. 802-878-6956
Little ones build with blocks and read together. Ages 1 through 4. 802-878-6956
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
STEAM Space User Submitted
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Elementary
Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade explore science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. 802-863-3403
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 User Submitted
Thu., April 18, 4-5 p.m.
Elementary
Little bookworms and their caregivers learn to love reading together through sharing, crafts and writing activities. 802-999-8166
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 Whole Fam
Beloved kids' TV characters Bluey and Bingo get up to all sorts of high jinks in this musical, puppet-filled show. 802-863-5966
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 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
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
Preschool Music With Linda Bassick
Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m.
Preschool
The singer and storyteller extraordinaire leads little ones in indoor music and movement. Birth through age 5. 802-878-4918
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.
Preschool
Pre-K patrons play and socialize after music time. 802-878-4918
Pre-K patrons play and socialize after music time. 802-878-4918
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
Story Time
Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m.
Preschool
Little ones from birth through age 5 learn from songs, crafts and picture books. 802-878-6956
Little ones from birth through age 5 learn from songs, crafts and picture books. 802-878-6956
Babytime User Submitted
Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Pre-walking little ones experience a story time catered to their infant interests. 802-863-3403
Pre-walking little ones experience a story time catered to their infant interests. 802-863-3403
GROW Preschool Yoga User Submitted
Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Preschool
Colleen from Grow Prenatal and Family Yoga leads little ones in songs, movement and other fun activities. Ages 2 through 5. 802-863-3403
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 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
Open Barn User Submitted
Fri., April 19, 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
Teen Advisory Group
Fri., April 19, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Teens
Teenagers in grades 6 through 12 meet new friends over pizza and take an active role in their local library. 802-878-6956
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.
Teens
There are no grown-ups allowed at this supportive performance night for talented teens in grades 6 through 12. 802-878-6956
There are no grown-ups allowed at this supportive performance night for talented teens in grades 6 through 12. 802-878-6956
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