Library

A new story walk, I Am the Storm, has been installed on the Charlotte Library green with the support of the Vermont Department of Libraries.

It was a busy day at the library. More than 30 people waited patiently for the doors to open at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 14.

Summer reading programs provide a wonderful way for kids and their families and caregivers to enjoy some adventuresome reading this summer.

Check out a summer full of adventures at the summer reading program at the Charlotte Library June 24-29.

On Monday, June 4, Gov. Scott signed S.220, “an act related to public libraries.”

Summer beckons with the warmer temperatures and blooming gardens. Take advantage of these outdoor-friendly days with some of our kits and equipment.

We sprinkle many special days and dates throughout our year and May is no exception. There are two that stand out with special significance at the library.

From gardening to Green Up Day, from bees to Biodiversity Day, May is the month to dig into gardens.

Through the month of April, participants are being encouraged to swap seeds, plant trees, repair things, count frogs and promote pollinators among other things.

There are all sorts of activities during April to celebrate Earth Month in Charlotte.

Earth Month Ecochallenge, running from April 1-30, is a program focused on environmental and social engagement. During this month, you’re invited to select actions that resonate with your values, committing to them for 30 days to foster and reinforce positive habits.

At the Dog Communication presentation this Monday, March 11, at 5:30 p.m. you can learn the answer to questions like: Is a yawn always just a yawn? Why does a dog shake off even when it is not wet? Why is a growl a good thing? Is a tail wag always friendly?

The library is the perfect place to find activities for winter vacation week. Besides opportunities to embroider, watch birds, build LEGO machines and more, the library hopes to help kids enjoy the snow with its Library of Things. Child-sized snowshoes (up to 90 pounds) are available for a one-week check out.

The library and the Charlotte Grange are sponsoring Candidates Night at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Thanks to all the Charlotte folks who attended the community forum on Jan. 18. It was an informative and lively conversation.

Around 55 people showed up at the Charlotte Senior Center to discuss how they would like the library to develop and its role in the community, but much of the conversation was about issues the library can’t do much about — like sidewalks.

Join fellow Charlotters at the library 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18 for informal, small-group discussions to share ideas for the library’s future and role in the community.

The library staff hopes residents will join them for a follow-up forum on the strategic planning survey on Thursday, Jan. 18, 6:30 p.m. to discuss how the library can serve the needs of our community.

The library’s annual Mitten Tree will go up this week and the staff welcomes donations of cold-weather accessories to adorn the tree.