Sara is sent to a boarding school by her well-meaning father. But when she clashes with the headmistress and is forced to become a servant, Sara uses her imagination to maintain her self-worth and compassion. Library lawn. All ages.
With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his (or her!) kind. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, who helps him learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.
Join educators from Crow's Path to explore their traveling nature museum and hear stories of urban exploration in our community. Recommended for ages 3 & up. Library Lawn.
Rain site: Youth Area
Delight in the power of words as an expert storyteller from the Children's Literacy Foundation (CLiF) weaves tales of adventure and excitement. Every child leaves with a brand-new book! Recommended for ages 5 & up.
Sign up for our Summer Challenge and launch your reading adventure with face painting, snacks, storytime with the Vermont Lake Monsters baseball players, and a special appearance by Champ! Enjoy read-alouds and autographs with authors Loree Griffin Burns, Dayna Lorentz, Kate Messner, and Chris Tebbetts!
Library lawn. All ages.
Join the Busy Morning Duo (musicians Greg Rothwell and Fletcher Free Library favorite Linda Bassick) in celebration of the new book based on music from their original album, “Maple’s Busy Morning.” Books available for purchase. Recommended for ages 2-5 and caregivers, but all are welcome.
Join us at the library for an unforgettable adventure into the world of reptiles! Kids of all ages are invited to meet our scaly friends up close and personal. Two shows: Monday, August 12, 10:15 am & 1:30 pm. All ages.
Youth Area
Join us at the library for an unforgettable adventure into the world of reptiles! Kids of all ages are invited to meet our scaly friends up close and personal. Two shows: Monday, August 12, 10:15 am & 1:30 pm. All ages.
Youth Area
Five years ago Kisilu, a Kenyan farmer, started to use his camera to capture the life of his family, his village and the damages of climate change. When a violent storm throws him and a Norwegian filmmaker together we see him transform from a father, to community leader to an activist on the global stage.
Thank You For The Rain addresses a range of issues linked to climate change, including climate justice, urbanization, gender equality, education, access to water, climate refugees, and adaptation.