Adam, Natalie, and Natalie’s anxiety (personified as a red octopus) star in this engaging puppet show from Vermont Family Network that offers kids and families tools for managing their own worries. Recommended for ages 4 & up. Main Library.
Resources from Vermont Family Network:
Join FFL and Joanne Garton for an informative hike at Salmon Hole Park on the Winooski River, Burlington Side. Learn more about the underlying geology of the area. Please register, contact Barbara Shatara at bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov
Pop-Up Health Clinic with an RN from Champlain Medical
Stop in between 11am and 2pm to check your blood pressure, oxygen levels, glucose screenings!
Part of the All of Us Journey Associate Programming
The All of Us Journey exhibit is headed our way. Come aboard this traveling educational exhibit to learn how you can help shape the future of health for yourself, your family, your community, and generations to come.
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his son Nemo, who longs to explore the world. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure. Library lawn. All ages.
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.