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Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join Emaley as she helps you create your very own silhouette self-portrait. No need to bring anything but yourself!
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Stop by the front desk to collect this weeks list of items to scavenge for, and then bring your list back for a small prize! All ages welcomed…..this is self-guided but is also fun to do with a group!
Love to draw or paint? What if a robot could do it for you? In this hands-on project, you’ll design and build an Art Bot—a quirky robot with marker legs that wiggles, wobbles, and doodles across paper! Customize your bot to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces with every move.
UVM educators will guide youth through this project; all materials are provided. This activity is best suited for mid- older elementary ages and up.
Join us to make a magical spray to enhance your life and dreams!
All supplies are provided, so registration is required for this adult activity.
Join us for a craft and a snack (maybe even a story) and time to decompress and reinvigorate your brain. Low pressure and low key, all ages are welcome to the craft table!
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
The Varnum Memorial Library and the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) of Vermont invite you to join us for the FREE author visit with Vermont author, Mat Heagerty! After visiting with Mat, stay for the free book give-away generously sponsored by CLiF. This event will be held at the Cambridge Community Center so bring your friends! All are welcomed!
Mat Heagerty is a graphic novel writer, rad dad, and all around chipper dude living in Vermont. Mat is dyslexic, and struggled a bunch in school, now he writes comedic middle grade books like ‘Lumberjackula’, ‘Martian Ghost Centaur’, ‘Unplugged and Unpopular’ & the forthcoming ‘Indoor Kid’. Mat has taught at Boise State University and regularly travels the country talking to elementary and middle school students about the strengths of learning disabilities and creative collaboration.
Join us for a craft and a snack (maybe even a story) and time to decompress and reinvigorate your brain. Low pressure and low key, all ages are welcome to the craft table!
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Patient Choices Vermont (PCV) is dedicated to education about Medical Aid in Dying and end-of-life choice in Vermont.
Vermont's Patient Choice at End of Life Law (Act 39), enacted in May 2013, enables people who are terminally ill and who are capable of making their own medical decisions the option to request and receive medication that they can use to bring about a peaceful death if and when they so choose.
Join us for this conversational-style, educational program in which we will discuss a general understanding of your rights under Act 39 and awareness of medical aid in dying.
No registration required; all are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Stop by the front desk to collect this weeks list of items to scavenge for, and then bring your list back for a small prize! All ages welcomed…..this is self-guided but is also fun to do with a group!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join Erika from LCWMD as we create our own seed paper from recycled materials! All materials will be provided, and all ages are welcome. Younger folk will need an adult to help with the process, but we encourage everyone to get their hands dirty!
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Join this budding group of middle and HS youth to discuss creepy and spooky short stories from a variety of authors both classic and contemporary. We will provide the short stories, and after reading we will discuss and look for inspiration to help craft our own!
There is no pressure in this group for participation; if your comfort level is to read and listen to others, that’s ok!
This group meets every other week, so don’t let feel you’ll be left behind if you can’t make it every time as we’ll read a new selection each meeting. Bring a friend, and we’ll bring the snacks.
This week we will read, The Walking Stick, by Doc Forgey
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join us for a craft and a snack (maybe even a story) and time to decompress and reinvigorate your brain. Low pressure and low key, all ages are welcome to the craft table!
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: Tips From the Latest Research
Lifestyle choices impact the aging process. Learn about important information and research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Use hands-on tools to develop a plan for healthy aging.
This program is led and facilitated by Jo Cotto, senior program manager of theVermont chapter of Alzheimer’s Association.
Stop by the front desk to collect this weeks list of items to scavenge for, and then bring your list back for a small prize! All ages welcomed…..this is self-guided but is also fun to do with a group!
Patient Choices Vermont (PCV) is dedicated to education about Medical Aid in Dying and end-of-life choice in Vermont.
Vermont's Patient Choice at End of Life Law (Act 39), enacted in May 2013, enables people who are terminally ill and who are capable of making their own medical decisions the option to request and receive medication that they can use to bring about a peaceful death if and when they so choose.
Join us for this conversational-style, educational program in which we will discuss a general understanding of your rights under Act 39 and awareness of medical aid in dying.
No registration required; all are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Collaborative Summer Reading Program theme for 2025 is: Color Our World!
Join us every Tuesday during the weeks of summer reading programming to learn about a different artist and explore hands-on your own creative process inspired by their technique.
Each week we will explore a different artist Emaley will guide you as you explore!
No registration required; all ages welcome!
This week’s inspiration comes from Jean-Michel Basquiat and will be an exploration of their style
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join us to practice, practice, practice our ASL with the guidance of experienced practitioners. No pressure but lots of fun in explorations in communication!
This program is a creative, intuitive process to create your own oracle card deck guided by Emaley. she will help you as you work towards completing cards for your own enjoyment and creative expression.
This program is geared towards upper elementary age and up.
Registration for supplies purposes is required; please call the Varnum to reserve your spot!
Join this budding group of middle and HS youth to discuss creepy and spooky short stories from a variety of authors both classic and contemporary. We will provide the short stories, and after reading we will discuss and look for inspiration to help craft our own!
There is no pressure in this group for participation; if your comfort level is to read and listen to others, that’s ok!
This group meets every other week, so don’t let feel you’ll be left behind if you can’t make it every time as we’ll read a new selection each meeting. Bring a friend, and we’ll bring the snacks.
This week we will read, The Haunted House, from the Scary Stories Treasury
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Join Emaley as she guides you through beginning your own epic journey! Curious? Come check this expedition out….!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Monthly CCLA meeting and Board of Directors meeting; 5:30 and 6:30, respectively.
The Collaborative Summer Reading Program theme for 2025 is: Color Our World!
Join us every Tuesday during the weeks of summer reading programming to learn about a different artist and explore hands-on your own creative process inspired by their technique.
Each week we will explore a different artist Emaley will guide you as you explore!
No registration required; all ages welcome!
This week’s inspiration comes from Ernie Barnes and will be an exploration of his style
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join us to practice, practice, practice our ASL with the guidance of experienced practitioners. No pressure but lots of fun in explorations in communication!
Join Erika from LCWMD as we create our own seed paper from recycled materials! All materials will be provided, and all ages are welcome. Younger folk will need an adult to help with the process, but we encourage everyone to get their hands dirty!
Stop by the front desk to collect this weeks list of items to scavenge for, and then bring your list back for a small prize! All ages welcomed…..this is self-guided but is also fun to do with a group!
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Join Emaley and jump into the world of origami creations. We have plenty of paper, just bring your fingers!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
The Collaborative Summer Reading Program theme for 2025 is: Color Our World!
Join us every Tuesday during the weeks of summer reading programming to learn about a different artist and explore hands-on your own creative process inspired by their technique.
Each week we will explore a different artist Emaley will guide you as you explore!
No registration required; all ages welcome!
This week’s inspiration comes from Anna Atkins and will be an exploration of her style
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join us to practice, practice, practice our ASL with the guidance of experienced practitioners. No pressure but lots of fun in explorations in communication!
This program is a creative, intuitive process to create your own oracle card deck guided by the knowledgeable Jen! She will guide you through the creation of your own deck.
This program is geared towards teens and up.
Registration for supplies purposes is required; please call the Varnum to reserve your spot!
Join this budding group of middle and HS youth to discuss creepy and spooky short stories from a variety of authors both classic and contemporary. We will provide the short stories, and after reading we will discuss and look for inspiration to help craft our own!
There is no pressure in this group for participation; if your comfort level is to read and listen to others, that’s ok!
This group meets every other week, so don’t let feel you’ll be left behind if you can’t make it every time as we’ll read a new selection each meeting. Bring a friend, and we’ll bring the snacks.
This week we will read, The Wendigo, from the Scary Stories Treasury
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
Join Emaley in creating your own polymer clay pendant and other beaded creations to wear and share. Younger folks will benefit from an adult supervisor, however all ages are welcome!
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
The Collaborative Summer Reading Program theme for 2025 is: Color Our World!
Join us every Tuesday during the weeks of summer reading programming to learn about a different artist and explore hands-on your own creative process inspired by their technique.
Each week we will explore a different artist Emaley will guide you as you explore!
No registration required; all ages welcome!
This week’s inspiration comes from Paul Gruhler and will be an exploration of his style
Join the Varnum Story Time at 10am every Tuesday and Wednesday for songs, a few books and a craft! All ages welcome!
Join us to practice, practice, practice our ASL with the guidance of experienced practitioners. No pressure but lots of fun in explorations in communication!
Annual Book Sale!
Come with a mug or without, we’ll fill you up a cup of hot coffee while we talk around the table with each other and build community. Have a particular interest you’d like to discuss with the group? Bring it! We talk birds, fitness and anything else that builds excitement and connection within our fabulous community. All ages welcome, all encouraged to attend!
