WPL Programming for Youth

Tie Dye Day | Wednesday, June 25th @ 2:00pm [*Rain date: Friday, June 27th]
Bring a washed t-shirt, pillowcase, or hankie (must be at least 60% cotton).  This project can be messy so wear appropriate clothing!  All ages.

Paint Buckets | Wednesday, July 9th @ 2:00pm
Help us paint some 5 gallon buckets with your amazing artwork!  Most buckets will eventually be transformed into gravity-fed irrigation setups for our backyard garden. All ages.

Color Mixing Science | Friday, July 11th @ 10:00am
Join our favorite presenter, Rebecca! A science-themed, color-mixing adventure you won’t want to miss!  All ages.

Saturday, July 12th 11AM MIDDLE GRADE (5-8) BOOK DISCUSSION OF PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS
Join us in discussing Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson's  Peter & the Starcatchers, “ A fast-paced, impossible-to-put-down adventure awaits as the young orphan Peter and his mates are dispatched to an island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They set sail aboard the Never Land, a ship carrying a precious and mysterious trunk in its cargo hold, and the journey quickly becomes fraught with excitement and danger.” Copies of the book are available at the front desk.

Messy Art Day | Wednesday, July 16th @ 2:00pm [*Rain date: Friday, July 18th]
Fly swatter painting, sponge bomb painting, splatter painting and spray painting!  Wear clothing you don’t mind getting a bit messy. All ages.

3D Landscapes | Wednesday, July 30th @ 2:00pm
Draw a 3d landscape that incorporates 3 extra elements.  These drawings are amazing!

Read and Win! | Ongoing June 14th – August 9th
Read 3 books this summer and win free admission to the Champlain Valley Fair in Essex Jct. VT (August 22-31).  At the fair you’ll also get a coupon for a FREE ice cream at the Dairy Bar, a 5$ ride coupon, and a FREE book of you choosing. Ask a librarian for voucher/ribbon.

Weekly Estimation Jars| Ongoing June 16th – August 1st
Closest guess wins a sweet surprise. New jar each week!

Preschool Story Time | Most Saturdays at 10:00am  
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts.  Ages 0-5 with caregiver.

WPL receives funding for the summer reading program from the Vermont Department of Libraries