Story Walk at Atkins Field, Friday, August 14 during the Hardwick Farmers' Market and the Kingdom Farm and Food Days! The story of The Gigantic Turnip will be posted at Atkins Field for families to walk along and enjoy together. (Naturally socially distant!) The story is by Aleksei Tolstoy, a hilarious retelling of the classic Russian tale about a farmer whose turnip is impossible to pull from the ground.

The StoryWalk™ Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition (VBPC) and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.

Vermont Reads 2020: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

We are part of the Vermont Reads 2020 program and we have copies of the book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas to give away. The idea is to have as many people as possible read this book and then there will be a discussion some time later in the summer. Call the library or email us to request a copy and when you are done, pass it on! This is a young adult book geared for teens and up.

Here is a summary: Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds -- the poor, mostly black neighborhood where she lives and the wealthy, mostly white prep school that she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is soon shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer. Facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and decide to stand up for what's right.

Coming Soon! Bringing the Library Home: Stories and Crafts for Kids!

Thanks to a generous grant from the Vermont Community Foundation, we are putting together themed book kits with craft supplies for families to check out!

Storytime at home.

Learn more about swords and sword fighting thanks to a library in Alabama sharing a video from the Rocket City Historical European Martial Arts!

Write. Right. Rite. Grab the Mic: Tell Your Story. A series of writing prompts from author and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Jason Reynolds. The “Write. Right. Rite.” is meant to be an entertaining and inventive way to engage with the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason Reynolds. According to Reynolds, the “Write. Right. Rite.” is all about learning the ritual of “authentic”—not to be confused with “correct” or “exact”—expression. Throughout the series, he will share his passion for storytelling while discussing topics like creativity, connection, and imagination. At the end of each video, Reynolds will share a prompt that encourages young people to work toward a specific idea. The activities are fun-filled and some are more challenging than others, but Reynolds always makes sure to include brainstorming “get-you-going” questions.

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Help for Teens

Being a teenager isn't easy at the best of times. Teen Central can help. Teen Central is a website powered by KidsPeace as a free and safe prevention and intervention resource specifically for youth. On TeenCentral, you can find information on a variety of topics. You can also submit a story or post about any crisis, problem or situation you’re struggling with and receive a therapeutic support response within 24 hours, safely, anonymously, and free of charge.

Click on Contact Youth Services to send an email to Diane if you would like to be added to the kids' newsletter email list. Every month or so, there is an update about what we have going on for kids and families at the library!

Vermont Reads 2020: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Coming Soon! Bringing the Library Home: Stories and Crafts for Kids!

Learn more about swords and sword fighting thanks to a library in Alabama sharing a video from the Rocket City Historical European Martial Arts!

Coronavirus: A Book for Children free to look at from Candlewick Press (click picture)

Help for Teens

Click on Contact Youth Services to send an email to Diane if you would like to be added to the kids' newsletter email list. Every month or so, there is an update about what we have going on for kids and families at the library!

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