16 May
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM in the Youth Area

Books, rhymes and songs for our littlest library patrons, followed by open time for babies to play and caregivers to connect. Ages birth to pre-walkers. No pre-registration necessary.

16 May
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM in the Local History

Esercitati a parlare italiano!  Practice speaking the Italian language and meet others learning and native speakers.  This group is best for those who can speak Italian in basic sentences, at a minimum.

 

17 May
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM in the Pickering Room

 The activities of this Italian-speaking group are based on "News in Slow Italian".

 

17 May
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM in the Pickering Room

The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) is hosting several events to introduce the proposed Core Principles of Community Engagement

17 May
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM in the Outside Event

Look for the FFL Van at Roosevelt Park as we celebrate Kids' Weekend! More details: btvkidsday.com

18 May
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM in the North Glass Room (MRR)

Receive one-on-one technology support from library staff on Saturday mornings. In person at the Main Library; 30-minute session per patron; first come, first served. Click here for full schedules and more information.

18 May
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM in the Fletcher Room
18 May
04:00 PM - 06:30 PM in the Other

The Right to Read shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read.  Directed by Jenny Mackenzie with Executive Producer, LeVar Burton.  More about the film.

Film screening followed by a panel discussion on the film with Peggy Price, M.Ed., F/OGA and Dr. Laurie Quinn of the Stern Center for Language and Learning and others.

19 May
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM in the Pickering Room

“The Healing Power of the Breath” by Richard Brown & Patricia Gerbarg. Come having read the book. Bring yoga mat (optional).
 

20 May
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM in the Youth Area

 Join us in the Youth Library for storytime, songs, and lots of fun! Recommended for ages 2-5. No preregistration needed.