Representing Somalia, Tanzania and Burundi and currently living in Burlington, Vermont, A2VT synthesizes their native African musical and dance roots with Western pop and Hip Hop sensibilities. Their songs, performed in up to eight unique languages, reflect their journey from Africa to America, and celebrate the musical collision of two continents and the party that ensues!

Enjoy your lunch on the Library lawn while taking in a performance of this classic tale, performed by local youth through Very Merry Theatre. Held indoors in case of rain. All ages, but recommended for ages 5 & up.

Staff set-up: (in the event of rain) – Please move chairs and tables; set up 60 chairs; see Rebecca for more info.

Enjoy your lunch on the Library lawn while taking in a performance of this classic tale, performed by local youth through Very Merry Theatre. Held indoors in case of rain. All ages, but recommended for ages 5 & up

Staff setup (in the event of rain): move MRR chairs and tables; set up 60 chairs in a curve facing window, right near Help Desk, leaving lots of space between window & chairs for performers & kids..

Enjoy your lunch on the Library lawn while taking in a performance of this classic Disney musical, performed by local youth through Very Merry Theatre. Held indoors in case of rain. All ages, but recommended for ages 5 & up.

Staff setup (in the event of rain): move MRR chairs and tables; set up 60 chairs in a curve facing window, right near Help Desk, leaving lots of space between window & chairs for performers & kids.

After 28 years as Librarian extraordinaire, Robert Resnik will be retiring in May.  He has served the Library and our community in so many ways: making Outreach deliveries from Burlington to Moss Point, Louisiana, singing and playing guitar for kids and seniors (buy Singalong CDs at the Main Desk!), retaining and sharing a deep knowledge of Burlington history (check out his recent book, Legendary Locals, as well as A Short History of Vermont’s Carn

Be captivated by interactive stories performed by a Children's Literacy Foundation (CLiF) storyteller, and take home your very own new book. Recommended for ages 3-8, but all are welcome. 

Staff Set up: 2 tables in front of New Books and 3 in front of windows; 60 chairs in a curve facing window, right near Help Desk, leaving lots of space between window & chairs for performers & kids.

Meet the artist, Martin Bock, whose photos & sculptures are on display in the Main Reading Room