It's hard to believe, but it is time again for the Summer Reading Program! Registration begins on June 13th. This summer will feature movies, Stories in the Garden, Art in the Park, games, rainy day projects and more. Check books out from Rita the Bookmobile at the Day of Play at Veteran's Memorial Park. Explore Vermont's libraries with the Vermont Library Association's "Passport to Vermont Libraries". Thanks to an anonymous donor, we now offer a pass to the Shelburne Museum in addition to our passes to State parks, historical sites and other museums. All passes can be reserved by phone or in person for a one-day loan period. Tech4Tomorrow returns with a series of summer tech workshops, book discussions are ongoing and Vermont pottery is featured in a Brown Bag Lunch.
Please take a moment to respond to the City's short survey about their website. The Library and the City are working together on developing a new web site.
We open at 10:00 on June 16th to allow for our monthly staff meeting.
Learn more at your Library, Jennifer
FOR ADULTS
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - Knitting group, all skill levels are welcome! Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - English Conversation Class led by Betty Navin. Free and open to the public. Thu. June 2, 6:30 pm - The Koreas, part of the Great Decisions series. These two countries have developed so differently since WWII - is unification even possible? Participants are encouraged to read the relevant chapter in the Briefing book, available at the Circulation Desk. Tue. June 7, noon - Vermont Mid-century Modern Pottery, a presentation by Tom Jiamachello, collector and expert who will share pictures and stories of potters David & Gloria Gil and Stanley Ballard. Thu. June 9, 10:30 am - Morning Book Discussion of The English Girl by Daniel Silva. Check out your copy at the desk, at the meeting, or check for eBook availability on the web page. This group is open to the public and meets at the Senior Community Center, The Pines Apartments. Thu. June 9, 4:00 pm - Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees Mon. June 13, 9:15 am - Meeting of the Friends of the Library
Wed. June 22, 10:30 am - Facebook Workshop with Tech4Tomorrow. Explore "friends", "likes", privacy settings and more. Register at 652-7080 or at the Library. Thu. June 23, 7:00 pm - Evening Book Discussion on The Submission by Amy Waldman. Check out your copy at the front desk or check for eBook availability on the web page. Wed. June 29, 10:30 am - Google Search Workshop with Tech4Tomorrow. Discover tips and tricks to make internet searching more effective. Register at 652-7080 or at the Library. Wed. June 29, 6:00 pm - 20s & 30s+ Book Club discussesThe Unquiet Dead by Ausma Zehanat Khan. This group, for the young and young-at-heart, meets upstairs at Healthy Living. Check out your copy at the Library or inquire about availability of an e-book.
Explore Vermont's libraries with The Vermont Library Association's Passport to Vermont Libraries. This summer from June 1st to September 1st, over one hundred Vermont public and academic libraries will be handing out passports in the 2nd annual Passport to Vermont Libraries program, encouraging patrons to visit some of Vermont's unique, beautiful and creative libraries. Local libraries will offer passport stamps and small prizes. Three patrons statewide (adult, young adult, child) will receive Vermont Library Ambassador awards for visiting the most libraries. New this year is a special award for the librarian who visits the most Vermont libraries. Visitors are encouraged to post pictures and stories on the VLA Facebook page.
Kids won't be the only ones to play in the Library this summer! Enjoy the puzzle table starting in mid-June or ask for a chess or checkers board at the desk.
_________________________ FRIENDS of the LIBRARY
"Save the date" for the Ice Cream Social!
Mark your calendars NOW!! The Friends of the South Burlington Library will be hosting an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 16th at Wheeler House,1100 Dorset St. Come join us for a wonderful family event!
The Art Teachers of the South Burlington School District are exhibiting their work until the end of June at Wheeler House, 1100 Dorset Street.
The FOL book shop, "A Novel Idea", at the Wheeler House. Open Thu.- Sat., 10-2. Paperbacks are also available for purchase at the Library.
FOR CHILDREN - Please note the location of these programs!
Stories in the Park run June 14-Aug. 5 The following weekly programs will be held at the Wheeler Homestead & Gardens 1100 Dorset St.
Programs in the park may be canceled or rescheduled due to inclement weather. All changes will be posted on the SBLibrary Facebook page. Visit Rita the Bookmobile at these programs. Tuesdays 9:30 am & 11:00 am - Teeny Tiny Explorers for readers 0-2. Join Miss Meg and friends in the garden for stories, songs and bubbles.
Fridays 9:30 am -Garden Adventures with the Bookwormswith readers ages 3-6. Join Miss Meg and friends in the garden for stories, crafts and gardening as we explore our big, beautiful world.
Ongoing activities in the Library run June 14-Aug. 5 All day-Every day: Ready, Set Play. The game center is stocked with activities for all ages. New challenges, projects and games will be added each week. Rainy Days: Pop-up projects and programs to do while you wait for the sun to come back out. Check Facebook for details. Read & Win: Earn raffle tickets for every day you read and every book you finish. Enter to win great weekly prizes and the grand prize, a Kindle Fire.
One-time Events in June Sun. June 5, 12-2 pm - Day of Play! Visit "Rita Book" at the Dept. of Recreation and Parks summer kick-off event. At Veterans Memorial Park Dorset Street. Mon. June 13, 2:00 Let the Games Begin! Watch Hercules by Disney Studios, create your own Greek wristband and compete to win a prize. Wed. June 15, 10 to 12 - Ready, Set Tie-Dye! Please bring a pre-washed white cotton t-shirt. At Wheeler Homestead and Gardens. Thu. June 16, 10:30 or 11:30 - Decorate Cookie Medals. Use candy and frosting to decorate your own edible award.
Space is limited so pleaseregister Wed. June 22, 9:30 am - Art in the Park, featuring a performance with storytellers Taradiddle!
At Wheeler Homestead and Gardens. In the event of rain this program will be held in the Library. Thu. June 23, 10 am - Popcorn & a Movie: Finding Nemo by Disney-Pixar Wed. June 29, 9:30 am, Art in the Park. Drop by to paint, sculpt and create! At Wheeler Homestead and Gardens. Thu. June 30, Paws on the Go. Meet Carman, a three-toed box turtle. Ages 4+. Presented by the Humane Society of Chittenden County. Space is limited so please register Thu. June 30, 2:00 pm - Popcorn & a Movie: Goosebumps by Sony Pictures
The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by The Friends of the Library and SpareTime. _____________________
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Working on your spring-summer to do list? Tips on keeping our streams & Lake Champlain healthy here.
Recreation & Parks offers programs and classes for all ages. Discount tickets for the Great Escape, Six Flags and Bromley Sun Mt. are for sale at their office, 575 Dorset St.
Some special programs coming up are:
-Day of Play at Veteran's Memorial Park. Free. 6/5 12-2pm.
-EMS Demo Day - try out all types of boats and bikes on 6/12 at Red Rocks Park -Family Camp Out on 6/25 at Veteran's Memorial Park. -Over 62? Sign up for a Green Mountain Passport to get into the State Parks at no charge. Check their web site for details,
South Burlington Community Library
540 Dorset St.
South Burlington, VT 05640
(802) 652-7080 www.sburlcomlib.com
