Library asks for bond support

Library asks for bond support

The Charlotte Library is ready to grow, and after three years of planning, supporters are ready to shift their efforts into high gear. At the request of the Selectboard, the library’s Bond Committee presented a proposal to the board on Dec. 17 to secure support for a $700,000 municipal bond, which would be presented to voters on Town Meeting Day in March.

Good books for hot times

Good books for hot times

Wow, it’s been a hot few days. It’s very nice to have the temperatures back to a more livable range, don’t you agree? Today I hiked Camel’s Hump for the first time (I’m embarrassed to say – not that I hiked the mountain, but that it is the first time—I won’t tell you how long I’ve lived here.), and it was out-of-town friends who lured me up there. I’m a bit exhausted, but it’s time to talk once again about books, so here goes.

Charlotte Library News

Charlotte Library News

Summer reading begins Tuesday, June 26, with a kick-off party at 1 p.m. Learn how raptors build their habitats in this hand-on session with Vermont Institute of Natural Science. For all ages. Full information about all summer reading programs available on our website: charlottepubliclibrary.org.

Charlotte Library News

Charlotte Library News

Thursday, May 31, at 3:15 p.m. THINK Tank: Paper Circuits. Make light-up circuits on a piece of paper! Conductive tape, a battery and LEDs will light up your card or folded paper creation. For 4th-8th grades. Registration required. Please sign up for up to two THINK Tank programs in May. For more sessions, please request to be put on the waiting list.

Charlotte Library

Charlotte Library

Kids Programs & Activities

Thursday, May 17, at 3:15 p.m. THINK Tank: Cryptography. Learn the science of decoding messages and its importance in history. Solve some cryptography puzzles and create your own secret messages. For 4th-8th grades. Registration required. Please sign up for up to two THINK Tank programs in May. For more sessions, please request to be put on the waiting list.

Charlotte Library News

Charlotte Library News

Saturday, April 21, 10:30 a.m. ART IN APRIL: Poetry in Motion. Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating some interactive poetry! For families & kids 9+.
Programs for Kids of All Ages – Tuesdays, May 1–May 9, 9 a.m.: Baby Time. Meet other caregivers and the littlest ones in our area. We’ll chat, sing songs, and read to Baby.

Charlotte Library News

Charlotte Library News

Programs for kids of all ages – Tuesdays, April 3, 10 & 17 @ 9 a.m. Baby time @ the library! Join us to chat, sing songs, and share some favorite books with baby. 
Tuesdays, April 3, 10 & 17 @ 2:15 p.m. Story Explorations. Stories & crafts for K & 1st graders.
Wednesdays, from April 4 @ 3:15 p.m. Junior chess club. For students, grades 2 to 12, any level. Learn & improve your game with mentor Ajat Teriyal. 
 Thursdays, April 5, 12, & 19 @ 3:15 p.m. T.H.I.N.K. Tank. Tinker, hatch, imagine, (e)nvision & know. Take on a new tech challenge each week. Grade

Charlotte Library News

Charlotte Library News

Think Spring! Despite three nor’easters in as many weeks and inches of snow on the ground, we are starting to think about flowers, gardens and other outdoor activity here at the library. This includes planning for the Seed Library of 2018. Here’s the latest from Linda Hamilton, who coordinates our seed library.

Charlotte Library News

Charlotte Library News

Share the Love.  – “Book talk” is a favorite part of library work, offering recommendations and learning about new titles from library friends and patrons. We welcome suggestions for new book purchases. Drop us an email or leave a message at the circulation desk.

Charlotte Library News

Charlotte Library News

IBRARY CARD EXPIRATION REMINDER – All Charlotte Library cards expire on January 31, 2018. In order to use your card at other Homecard libraries, it must have an up-to-date sticker. Please stop by with card for a new sticker and you’ll be good until January 31, 2021!