Youth Area Happenings

To stay connected while the Library space is closed, we are offering a variety of online programs, from preschool music and meditation to fun summer offerings. See "Upcoming Programs" below for the events happening soon.

If you are looking for new books to read or listen to, be sure to check out our collection of eBooks and audiobooks by clicking on Download an Item under "Things To Do" on this page.  We've been adding titles to OverDrive to meet increased demand for all ages and interests, so check back often.

Here are just a few of the popular titles we've added recently to the OverDrive collection:

Picture Books

Kids' Graphic Novels & Humor

Kids' Series

Young Adult

 

Kids' AudioBooks


Upcoming Programs

 Preschool Music with Peter

Mondays at 10:30 am. Dance and sing along to children's music shared by Peter Alsen on our Facebook page. Next program is Monday, June 1 at 10:30 am. All ages.

 

Mindful Monday Moments with Maryellen

Mondays at noon on Zoom. Join us for a moment of peace with Maryellen Krangle as she guides children through a 15-minute meditation. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line "Mindful Monday Moments" with your child's age and first name. Participants will receive a link to attend. Next program is Monday, June 1 at 12:00 pm. Ages 8-14.



lindabassick Preschool Music Break with Linda

 Join us for a special preschool music program with Linda Bassick, Director of Girls Rock Vermont and children's performer at Radio Bean in Burlington. Watch on Facebook or YouTube . Thursday, June 4 at 10:30 am.

 



 Youth Area Events Schedule

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May
Williston StoryWalk® - Bee Calm: The Buzz on Yoga by Frank J. Sileo
Date: May 30 2020, 12:00 AM
May 1-31. Get moving and reading with an interactive StoryWalk® east of the soccer fields, along the bike path at Williston Community Park. This StoryWalk® is brought to you by the Dorothy Alling Memorial
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Jun
Online Preschool Music Break with Peter
Date: June 01 2020, 10:30 AM
Mondays at 10:30 am. Dance and sing along to children's music shared by Peter Alsen on our Facebook page. Mondays through June..
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Jun
Kids Meditation: Mindful Monday Moments with Maryellen
Date: June 01 2020, 12:00 PM
Mondays from 12 - 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. Join us for a moment of peace with Maryellen as she guides children through a meditation. Ages 8-14. Please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line "Mindful Monday Moments" with your
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Jun
Online Preschool Music Break with Linda
Date: June 04 2020, 10:30 AM
Join us for a special preschool music program with Linda Bassick, Director of Girls Rock Vermont and children's performer at Radio Bean in Burlington. Watch on Facebook or YouTube . Thursdays in June at 10:30 am.
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Jun
Online Preschool Music Break with Peter
Date: June 08 2020, 10:31 AM
Mondays at 10:30 am. Dance and sing along to children's music shared by Peter Alsen on our Facebook page. Mondays through June..
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Jun
Kids Meditation: Mindful Monday Moments with Maryellen
Date: June 08 2020, 12:00 PM
Mondays from 12 - 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. Join us for a moment of peace with Maryellen as she guides children through a meditation. Ages 8-14. Please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line "Mindful Monday Moments" with your
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Jun
Online Preschool Music Break with Linda
Date: June 11 2020, 10:30 AM
Join us for a special preschool music program with Linda Bassick, Director of Girls Rock Vermont and children's performer at Radio Bean in Burlington. Watch on Facebook or YouTube . Thursdays in June at 10:30 am.
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Jun
Online Preschool Music Break with Peter
Date: June 15 2020, 10:30 AM
Mondays at 10:30 am. Dance and sing along to children's music shared by Peter Alsen on our Facebook page. Mondays through June..
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Jun
Kids Meditation: Mindful Monday Moments with Maryellen
Date: June 15 2020, 12:00 PM
Mondays from 12 - 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. Join us for a moment of peace with Maryellen as she guides children through a meditation. Ages 8-14. Please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line "Mindful Monday Moments" with your
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Jun
Online Preschool Music Break with Linda
Date: June 18 2020, 10:30 AM
Join us for a special preschool music program with Linda Bassick, Director of Girls Rock Vermont and children's performer at Radio Bean in Burlington. Watch on Facebook or YouTube . Thursdays in June at 10:30 am.
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Jun
Gross-O-Rama Summer Kick-Off presented by Mad Science
Date: June 20 2020, 10:00 AM
Get ready for the chemistry of grossness and ickiness as you discover the science of body-associated smells and other vile substances. Eeew!  Do your own gummy worm experiment! Online via Zoom. Pre-K
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Jun
Online Preschool Music Break with Peter
Date: June 22 2020, 10:30 AM
Mondays at 10:30 am. Dance and sing along to children's music shared by Peter Alsen on our Facebook page. Mondays through June..
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Jun
Kids Meditation: Mindful Monday Moments with Maryellen
Date: June 22 2020, 12:00 PM
Mondays from 12 - 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. Join us for a moment of peace with Maryellen as she guides children through a meditation. Ages 8-14. Please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line "Mindful Monday Moments" with your
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Jun
Online Preschool Music Break with Linda
Date: June 25 2020, 10:30 AM
Join us for a special preschool music program with Linda Bassick, Director of Girls Rock Vermont and children's performer at Radio Bean in Burlington. Watch on Facebook or YouTube . Thursdays in June at 10:30 am.
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Jun
Imagine your story... as a comic book artist! via Zoom
Date: June 25 2020, 03:00 PM
Kids ages 8-12 can join educator and cartoonist Kane Lynch for a comic workshop!  Kane is a graduate of Vermont's Center for Cartoon Studies. Register here to receive a Zoom link sent via email to you.  Only one registration per household needed even
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Jun
Online Preschool Music Break with Peter
Date: June 29 2020, 10:30 AM
Mondays at 10:30 am. Dance and sing along to children's music shared by Peter Alsen on our Facebook page. Mondays through June..
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Jun
Kids Meditation: Mindful Monday Moments with Maryellen
Date: June 29 2020, 12:00 PM
Mondays from 12 - 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. Join us for a moment of peace with Maryellen as she guides children through a meditation. Ages 8-14. Please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line "Mindful Monday Moments" with your
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Jul
Imagine your story... as an author!
Date: July 09 2020, 03:00 PM
Join local author Taylor Antonioli for an online workshop series as she guides children ages 8-12 through the writing process in a fun and engaging way. Participants will learn to create characters
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Jul
Imagine your story... as an author!
Date: July 16 2020, 03:00 PM
Join local author Taylor Antonioli for an online workshop series as she guides children ages 8-12 through the writing process in a fun and engaging way. Participants will learn to create characters
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Jul
Author Visit with Josh Funk
Date: July 18 2020, 10:00 AM
Join children's book author, Josh Funk, for a book reading and Q&A via Zoom! Registered participants will be put in the drawing to win one of Josh's picture books! Zoom link will be sent via email to
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