The Main Library & NNE Branch will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Presidents' Day & February 27 for Staff Training. 

Sing Along with Linda Bassick

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Dance, wiggle, and sing with local musician/early educator, Linda Bassick. This program is geared towards babies, toddlers and preschool aged kids, but all ages are welcome! 

Toddler Time

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Books, rhymes, songs, and lots of open-ended play for young toddlers (recommended for ages 12-24 months) and their caregivers. No pre-registration necessary.

Puppets in Education presents: "Worry Is A Red Octopus"

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Adam, Natalie, and Natalie’s anxiety (personified as a red octopus) star in this engaging puppet show from Vermont Family Network that offers kids and families tools for managing their own worries. Recommended for ages 4 & up. Main Library.  

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Squirrel in a Tree Book Release & Singalong

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 Join the Busy Morning Duo (musicians Greg Rothwell and Fletcher Free Library favorite Linda Bassick) in celebration of the new book based on music from their original album, “Maple’s Busy Morning.” Books available for purchase. Recommended for ages 2-5 and caregivers, but all are welcome. 

Author Kenneth Cadow: GMBF Keynote

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Kenneth M. Cadow is an educator and writer who lives in Pompanoosuc, Vermont. Gather is his first young adult novel.  The novel was a finalist for the National Book Award.  Gather is the 2024 Vermont Reads selection from Vermont Humanities.  We are honored to host him as part of the Festival.  

Sing Along with Linda Bassick

Event Date
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Location

Dance, wiggle, and sing with local musician/early educator, Linda Bassick. This program is geared towards babies, toddlers and preschool aged kids, but all ages are welcome!