Coffee and Conversation
Jun
19
10:00 AM10:00

Coffee and Conversation

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!

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Summer Reading kick-off: Touch A Truck
Jun
21
10:00 AM10:00

Summer Reading kick-off: Touch A Truck

Join us in the parking lot of the Cambridge Community Center at 10am for Touch-A-Truck with large vehicles courtesy of G.W. Tatro’s and maybe a few others…..This is your chance to get close and personal; don’t miss it!

Walk over to the Varnum after you get your fill of trucks for live music, popcorn, juice and other goodies at 11. We will have face painting, henna tattoos and an activity station for crafting. Maybe you’ll want to check out our new sand table, too!

Staff will be on hand to help you sign-up for summer reading and every youth who does will earn a free creamee voucher from the Cupboard!

On display will be the summer reading prizes which will raffle off in different age divisions; staff will be on hand to help you sign-up.

Trucks, popcorn, music and books (of course!) all await you at your library- we can’t wait to see you!

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Color Our World!  Stained Glass Art
Jun
24
3:00 PM15:00

Color Our World! Stained Glass Art

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 Clara Driscoll and will be an exploration of stained glass art.

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Coffee and Conversation
Jun
26
10:00 AM10:00

Coffee and Conversation

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!

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Senior Conversations w/ VT Dept. of Health
Jun
26
11:00 AM11:00

Senior Conversations w/ VT Dept. of Health

Older Vermonters are more active and vibrant than ever and today 1/3 of Vermonters are 60 and older. Falling is not a normal part of aging and can be prevented. In Vermont, unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury-related death overall, and responsible for the largest number of injury-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits.

 Join Valerie Valcour RN, BS, MPH (Vermont Department of Health, Morrisville District, Public Health Nurse II) for this engaging, educational and supportive series intended for our community members who are now 60+ as we discuss ways to holistically support our progression in life. Low pressure, comfortable and flowing are our conversations, and all are welcomed and encouraged to attend!

Learn more about ways to prevent falls on the Vermont Department of health website Prevent Falls | Vermont Department of Health.

 

The Varnum Library will host a one-hour presentation on Safe at Home and Falls Prevention after their Coffee and Conversation hour on Thursday June 26 at 11:00.

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Page Turners Book Club
Jun
26
4:15 PM16:15

Page Turners Book Club

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 Legend of Stiffy Green, by the Rev. Mark M. Wilkins

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Color Our World! Painted Self-Portraits
Jul
1
3:00 PM15:00

Color Our World! Painted Self-Portraits

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 Horace Pippin and will be an exploration of his style

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Coffee and Conversation
Jul
3
10:00 AM10:00

Coffee and Conversation

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!

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Color Our World! Collage Art
Jul
8
3:00 PM15:00

Color Our World! Collage Art

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

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Coffee and Conversation
Jul
10
10:00 AM10:00

Coffee and Conversation

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!

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Page Turners Book Club
Jul
10
4:15 PM16:15

Page Turners Book Club

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

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MYO Oracle Cards
Jul
12
10:00 AM10:00

MYO Oracle Cards

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!

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Color Our World! Illustrations of the Natural World
Jul
15
3:00 PM15:00

Color Our World! Illustrations of the Natural World

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

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Coffee and Conversation
Jul
17
10:00 AM10:00

Coffee and Conversation

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!

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Color Our World! Painting People in Movement
Jul
22
3:00 PM15:00

Color Our World! Painting People in Movement

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

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Coffee and Conversation
Jul
24
10:00 AM10:00

Coffee and Conversation

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!

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Page Turners Book Club
Jul
24
4:15 PM16:15

Page Turners Book Club

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

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MYO Oracle Cards for Youth
Jul
26
10:00 AM10:00

MYO Oracle Cards for Youth

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!

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Color Our World! Abstract Collage Paintings
Jul
29
3:00 PM15:00

Color Our World! Abstract Collage Paintings

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

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Coffee and Conversation
Jul
31
10:00 AM10:00

Coffee and Conversation

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!

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Coffee and Conversation
Aug
7
10:00 AM10:00

Coffee and Conversation

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!

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Page Turners Book Club
Aug
7
4:15 PM16:15

Page Turners Book Club

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 Tell-Tale Heart, by Edgar Allen Poe

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Coffee and Conversation
Aug
14
10:00 AM10:00

Coffee and Conversation

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!

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Coffee and Conversation
Aug
21
10:00 AM10:00

Coffee and Conversation

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!

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Page Turners Book Club
Aug
21
4:15 PM16:15

Page Turners Book Club

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

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Page Turners Book Club
Jun
12
4:15 PM16:15

Page Turners Book Club

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.

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Coffee and Conversation
Jun
12
10:00 AM10:00

Coffee and Conversation

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!

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Coffee and Conversation
Jun
5
10:00 AM10:00

Coffee and Conversation

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!

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Page Turners Book Club
May
29
4:15 PM16:15

Page Turners Book Club

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.

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Coffee and Conversation
May
29
10:00 AM10:00

Coffee and Conversation

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!

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Homeschool Meet-up Group: MYO Seed Paper!
May
23
10:00 AM10:00

Homeschool Meet-up Group: MYO Seed Paper!

The Varnum wishes to support all members of our communities in their educational and community-needs, and we would love to hear from you! Please join us as we make space and time to figure out collaboratively how best to support our homeschooling folks.

We will gather to do a small project together and have the space for socialization. Come meet your homeschooling community members!

For this gathering, join Renee, a Public Health Nutritionist for the WIC (https://www.healthvermont.gov/family/wic) program and make your own seed paper! All materials are provided, and we will discuss and answer any questions regarding healthy nutrition for growing bodies. All ages welcome, no registration required!

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Coffee and Conversation
May
22
10:00 AM10:00

Coffee and Conversation

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!

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CCLA Open House
May
21
6:00 PM18:00

CCLA Open House

The Crescendo Club and Board of Directors/Trustees invite you to stop by for a light refreshment and an opportunity to ask questions of the members and see if there is a volunteer opportunity that speaks to you. We hope to see you there!

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Norah's Beads
May
17
10:30 AM10:30

Norah's Beads

Norah’s Beads

Norah loved beautiful stones and crystals. She collected them, wore them as bracelets and necklaces, and kept notes on the healing properties of her favorite stones.

After losing Norah to suicide, creating these bracelets began as a way to remember and feel connected to her.

Each bracelet is made using Norah’s favorite stones, and each one contains an ‘N’ bead to remember her by.

The process of making and sharing Norah Beads bracelets has sparked conversations in our community about mental illness, suicide prevention, wellness, and resiliency. We hope that these conversations will be a path toward breaking the silence and ending the stigma around mental illness. 

We hope that each bracelet will be a reminder to be kind to yourselves and each other, to spread love and hope, to keep going, and to know that even in the darkest times, there are people who wish nothing more than to help you find your way back into the light. 

Please join us as Susan, Norah’s Mother, guides us through this thoughtful process of creating your own unique bracelet and one you can create to gift to someone else.

Generously Sponsored by: Healthy Lamoille Valley

Thank you!

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