Ellis Island

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December 2019

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8	9	10 After School Movie: How to Train Your Dragon 02:00 PM A hapless young Viking who aspired to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon and learns that there may be more to dragons than he assumed. Rated PG. Running time 1 hr 38 min. Popcorn Date : 12/10/2019	11 Cook the Book: Cookie Swap 11:00 AM Hey foodies, join our monthly cooking program! Stop by the library to peruse this month's selected cookbook and photocopy a recipe of your choice. Prepare a dish and bring the recipe to the potluck meeting. Learn About Becoming a Census Worker 03:30 PM Interested in finding out what it takes to be a census taker? Jeanne Zimmerman will share this and opportunities available with the 2020 Census VT Team. Temporary part and full time positions (paying $16.50 Tech Night: Anti-Virus Protection 05:30 PM Ken Bernard of Vermont Tech offers a learning technology series. This month will focus on anti-virus and device protection strategies. Bring your own device if you would like. All ages are welcome. Date : 12/11/2019	12 Toddler Time: Shapes 10:30 AM Sing, move and read with toddler time! Followed by free play. Program is aimed at toddlers but all are welcome to attend. No registration required. New time! Thursday at 10:30 am. Date : 12/12/2019	13	14 Nancy Stone Book Signing 12:00 PM Drop in to talk with local author Nancy Stone and have her sign her newly released art book, "251 Vermont Vistas". Saturday, December 14, 12-2:30 pm. Books will be available for purchase. Date : 12/14/2019
15	16 Family Fun Night: Holiday Craft 06:00 PM Make and take seasonal crafts, including a winter greens arrangement. Keep for yourself or give as gifts. All ages are welcome. No registration required. Monday, December 16, 6-7 pm. Date : 12/16/2019	17 Brown Bag Book Club 10:30 AM Looking to meet others who love to discuss books? Check out our 'Book Group' page under 'Things to do' for the list of upcoming books and meeting dates. Books may be available at the front circulation desk Story Time: Winter 10:30 AM Join us for a story time about the upcoming season: Winter! Stories and a simple craft activity for kids of all ages. No registration required. Tuesday, December 17, 10:30 am. Learn About Becoming a Census Worker 01:00 PM Interested in finding out what it takes to be a census taker? Jeanne Zimmerman will share this and opportunities available with the 2020 Census VT Team. Temporary part and full time positions (paying $16.50 Winter Card Craft 02:00 PM Pre-register for one of two sessions to make winter-themed cards. Tuesday, December 17. Choose either Session 1: 2-2:30 pm or Session 2: 2:45-3:15 pm. Grades 3 and up. Winter Card Craft 02:45 PM Pre-register for one of two sessions to make winter-themed cards. Tuesday, December 17. Choose either Session 1: 2-2:30 pm or Session 2: 2:45-3:15 pm. Grades 3 and up. Date : 12/17/2019	18 Current Events Conversation 10:30 AM Gather with others interested in informal discussion on current newsworthy topics. So much to talk about! 10:30-12 pm. Tech Tutor 04:00 PM Stop by anytime during tech hours for one-on-one technology help from a local teen. Guarantee a time by making a 30 minute appointment. December 18 or January 29, 4-6 pm. Date : 12/18/2019	19 Toddler Time: Winter 10:30 AM Sing, move and read with toddler time! Followed by free play. Program is aimed at toddlers but all are welcome to attend. No registration required. New time! Thursday at 10:30 am. Thursday Playtime 11:00 AM Thursdays, 11 am - 12 noon. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited for an informal play time. For children birth to age 5. Sponsored by Building Bright Futures. No registration needed. Gingerbread Houses! 03:00 PM Come and make a gingerbread house at the library! Register for one of two sessions. Thursday, December 19. Session 1: 3-3:30 pm. Session 2: 3:45-4:15 pm. Kids of all ages are welcome. Gingerbread Houses! 03:45 PM Come and make a gingerbread house at the library! Register for one of two sessions. Thursday, December 19. Session 1: 3-3:30 pm. Session 2: 3:45-4:15 pm. Kids of all ages are welcome. Date : 12/19/2019	20 Preschool Music 10:30 AM Up to age 5 with a caregiver. No pre-registration. Limit: one session per week per family. Meditation Program 12:00 PM Want to lower your stress level and unlock calm? Join our bi-monthly meditation program. Through the practice of meditation, breath-work and balancing Chakras, you will learn about the different types of Date : 12/20/2019	21
22	23 Ukulele Joe 10:30 AM Join us for a special music time with Ukulele Joe to sing children's songs and dance and play! All ages are welcome. Monday, December 23, 10:30-11:15 am. Date : 12/23/2019	24 Library Closed 12:00 AM Date : 12/24/2019	25 Library Closed 12:00 AM Date : 12/25/2019	26 Toddler Time: Hats 10:30 AM Sing, move and read with toddler time! Followed by free play. Program is aimed at toddlers but all are welcome to attend. No registration required. New time! Thursday at 10:30 am. Thursday Playtime 11:00 AM Thursdays, 11 am - 12 noon. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited for an informal play time. For children birth to age 5. Sponsored by Building Bright Futures. No registration needed. Date : 12/26/2019	27 Preschool Music 10:30 AM Up to age 5 with a caregiver. No pre-registration. Limit: one session per week per family. Date : 12/27/2019	28
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