EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

TUESDAY, JUNE 17: Sign-ups begin for all ages, in person or online.

THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 4:00: KICK-OFF EVENT WITH DINOMAN!, kids & teens
Stomp on over to the library to kick off Summer Reading- you'll be taken on a trip throughout the Mesozoic era, with merry mayhem, magnificent props, and enormous inflatable dinosaurs. We will hopefully be OUTSIDE, so please plan accordingly by bringing a blanket or chair. We’ll squeeze inside if we have to. Sponsored by the Vermont Department of Libraries and Parent Child Center.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1:00-5:00: COLORFUL CRAFTERNOON, all ages
Drop in to make your very own 3-dimensional paper sculpture!

WEEK OF JULY 8: PICK UP CREATE-A-CREATURE BAGS, all ages
The ultimate upcycle…how creative can you get? Pick up a bag of materials here, add ONE item of your choosing, and see what kind of either realistic or crazy creature you can make! Bring it back to the library during the week of July 22. We’ll have patrons vote for their favorites from then until the finale on August 8!
 
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 6:30: ENDANGERED ALPHABETS: Cultural erosion and the future of the written word, older kids to adults
What does the age of digital convergence, Facebook, and globalization mean for the future of the written word? Writer/carver/painter Tim Brookes offers a remarkable and thought-provoking perspective on this question by looking at a range of forms of writing from all over the world that are in danger of extinction. He displays a carving of a piece of text in each script, leading a discussion on how technology will help—and always has helped—define the nature of communication, and shows how the story of a culture can be seen in its writing, even if that writing is (as in these examples) beautiful, utterly unfamiliar, and disappearing.
Tim has carved a special gift for us to keep and display at BNML. For information on the Endangered Alphabet Project, visit www.endangeredalphabets.com. Sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council and the Friends of BNML.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 10:30: MUSIC & FUN WITH LINDA @ STORYTIME
We'll welcome folks of all ages during our normal Storytime as we host Linda Bassick with music and fun!  She'll delight us with family-friendly sing-along tunes. Sponsored by the Parent Child Center.

SATURDAY, JULY 19, 10:00: YOGA WITH MOLLY, teens & adults
Teens (13+) and adults. Whether you’re a beginner or have been doing yoga for a long time, join us for this free class!  Please bring your own mat or towel and water.  Space is limited; register online: https://forms.gle/XmUN9GjE6gBQjqH76 or call 802-827-3945. Sponsored by the Friends of BNML.

TUESDAY, JULY 22, 5:30: WATERCOLOR FLOWERS, teens & adults
CLASS IS FULL - CURRENTLY TAKING NAMES FOR WAITING LIST
We welcome back the wonderful Ben Raymond to lead a watercolor painting class. Let's create some beautiful flowers to brighten our days! Please call 802-827-3945 or go to https://forms.gle/AQLb6U2MmhSNTNsi8 to sign up for the wait list. Ages 13 to adult. Sponsored by the Friends of BNML.
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WEEK OF JULY 29: RETURN CREATE-A-CREATURE CREATIONS
It’s time to bring back your creature creations so everyone can vote for their favorite! Voting will go on until August 8, and winners will be announced at the finale. 

THURSDAY, JULY 24, 3:00: THE COLOR OF LIGHT WITH MR. K, kids (8 & up) & teens
Be amazed by an exploration of various forms of light, their effect on objects, and their behavior when they interact with prisms, mirrors, and water! Sponsored by the Friends of BNML.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1:00: ART FUN WITH MR. RAYMOND, kids (8 & up) & teens
More information coming soon! Registration required at 802-827-3945 or https://forms.gle/WR4Baappg4PCNc9S7.  Sponsored by the Parent Child Center.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 6:00-7:30: MOCKTAILS & MASTERPIECES, adults 18+
We’ll welcome Meagan from Paint & Sip VT for a special night of fun and creativity! Space is limited, so sign up at 802-827-3945 or https://forms.gle/MXVPLcUN5YpyxTBf8 . Sponsored by the Friends of BNML. 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 3:00-5:00: SUMMER READING PROGRAM FINALE PARTY
We'll celebrate your summer reading success with a huge bouncy house, snacks, games, rewards, and more!  Get your free book and goodies and enter your last raffle tickets. The grand prize raffle drawings will be held at 4:00.  You don't have to be present to win, but make sure you get your final raffle tickets in before this date if you can't make it. Sponsored by the Parent Child Center and Friends of BNML.