KIDS EVENTS
Monday Time for Tots!
Playtime and stories at the library, every Monday at 10:30am! We'll have creative sensory activities, drop-in storytime, music, movement, rhymes, and more. This program is geared for ages 0-3; all are welcome! No registration required.
Thursday Storytime
Join us for storytime every Thursday morning at the Library at 10:30am! New stories read aloud each week with a creative theme. Dinosaurs, space, bears, bravery, & more! Readings will include activities to support early literacy skills and a whole lot of fun. This program is geared for preschool ages (3-5yos); all are welcome! No registration required.
Winter Break Reading Challenge
Ready to cozy up to our winter reading challenge? Grab a bingo card to complete at the Library in this all-ages challenge! Read three poems out loud to a loved one, draw your own comic, or read a book by an indigenous author! Our winter break bingo cards will offer all readers a chance to explore aspects of our library's collection that may be new to you. Each person that returns their bingo card by January 3rd will receive a small prize and a ticket to enter our Kids' Winter Reading Raffle!
Stop by the front desk starting December 16th to grab your bingo card or email Jen at jen@lawrencelibraryvt.org!
Winter Break Kick-Off
Kick off winter break with LML! We'll have Time for Tots, our toddler-friendly storytime w/ sensory play stations, at 10:30 AM, and continue with a celebration in the children’s room throughout the day. Stop by the library for a wintery scavenger hunt, crafts, snacks, and more.
Board Game & Hot Cocoa Cafe
Join us at the library for an afternoon of board games and hot cocoa! We'll have tables set up with a variety of board games and chess sets, fun music playing, and hot cocoa available. Feel free to bring friends, family, and if you'd like, a game from your own collection to share. All ages are welcome to come and enjoy the fun!
Noonday New Years Celebration!
Ring in the Noon Year at LML with a festive midday celebration–perfect for those who aren't staying up for the midnight ball drop! The library will offer crafts and refreshments downstairs, followed by a celebratory noon balloon drop. Don't miss out on this fun midday celebration!
Story Time with Angela Kunkel
Join local Vermont author Angela Kunkel for a very special story time where she’ll read from her brand new picture book, World More Beautiful: The Life and Art of Barbara Cooney. Copies will of Angela’s book will be available for purchase at LML for you to get signed by the author!
Morning Music with G'Raph
Join G’Raph for a morning of music and fun at the library! No registration required. This program is made possible by 5 Town Friends of the Arts.
Block Printing With Heather Zelonis
Discover the art of crafting stunning block art prints guided by the talented, Heather Zelonis. Space is limited, Registration is required. Please register below.
Drag Queen Story Hour
Join Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, at Bristol Federated Church for a very special story hour. They'll be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility.
No Registration Required.
Graphic Novel Cafe
We’re transforming the children’s library into a Graphic Novel cafe! Peruse and leave with a graphic novel to build your very own collection and enjoy light refreshments.
Ashley DiMercurio from The Reading Tutor and The Reading Podcast Project will be upstairs via webinar to discuss the value of graphic novels from 6:15-6:45.
No Registration Required.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Join us for some teddy bear fun on the Town Green during our annual Teddy Bear Picnic! Rain location will be Holley Hall. No Registration Required.
1/2 day Pizza Party & Siber Sled Dogs
Kick your summer off right with a Pizza Party at the Library @ noon, followed by Sled Dogs @ 1pm on the Town Green. Registration required – please register below.
Disability Story Hour with Zeno Mountain Farm
Come explore books and authors that center and celebrate disability with Ila Halby and Kate Bove from Zeno Mountain Farm at 9:30am on June 8th. All are welcome! No registration required.
For more info contact our children’s librarian at childrens@lawrencelibraryvt.org
Book Vs. Movie: The Outsiders
Which one will win the vote?! The book or the movie?!
Join us as we watch the movie The Outsiders at the library on June 7th at 6:00 PM. Bring a folding chair, pillows, blankets to view the movie in comfort. Come dressed as Pony Boy or Cherry? Maybe wear your Madras like a Soc? Or just come as you are!
We will have popcorn and a few bologna sandwiches just like Pony and Johnny ate in the story.
May Kids Chess and Hot Cocoa
Join us on Wednesday, May 29th from 3:00-4:30pm for a game of chess andhot cocoa at the library. Led by our young chess experts, anyone and everyone is welcome to come and play!
Space is limited to 12 kids. Registration is encouraged.
LML Theater Troupe Presents: Peggy The Brave
LML's Theater Troupe is at it again! Join us April 12th at Holley Hall for Peggy the Brave; a story of a young girl that wants to be a pirate. Through her adventures, Peggy teaches us to believe in ourselves.
Adapted from D.M. Larson’s play, our Kids’ Theater Troupe dedicated their Thursday afternoons to crafting a jolly good performance for you. We hope you enjoy!
March Kids Chess and Hot Cocoa
Join us on Wednesday, March 27th from 3:00-4:30pm for a game of chess andhot cocoa at the library. Led by our young chess experts, anyone and everyone is welcome to come and play! We’ll be meeting monthly, so if you aren’t able to make it to this month’s event, join us in the following months!
Space is limited to 12 kids. Registration is encouraged.
Leprechaun Trap Making!
Join us for a fun-filled morning at Lawrence Memorial Library the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day to unleash your creativity and craft your very own Leprechaun trap! We’ll provide all the necessary supplies for this magical activity.
No registration required.
February Kids Chess and Hot Cocoa
Join us on Wednesday, February 28th from 3:00-4:30pm for a game of chess andhot cocoa at the library. Led by our young chess experts, anyone and everyone is welcome to come and play! We’ll be meeting monthly, so if you aren’t able to make it to this month’s event, join us in the following months!
Space is limited to 12 kids. Registration is encouraged.
Chess & Hot Cocoa
Join us on Monday, January 29th from 3:00-4:30pm for hot cocoa and chess. Whether you're new to the game or an experienced player, our friendly experts will be there to guide and share their love of chess with you.
This event is geared towards kids 6-12. Space is limited to 12 kids. Please register below.
Saturday Story Time with Alison
We are thrilled to announce that our beloved Saturday Story Time is continuing into the new year! Every month, Children’s Librarian, Alison Dabica, will enchant young minds with captivating stories. No registration is required, so bring your little ones along for a morning of literary fun and creativity.
Upcoming Saturday Story Times:
April 27th | 9:30-10:00am
Saturday Morning Family LEGOS
We warmly welcome you and your kiddos to join us at the library to explore the boundless possibilities of LEGO creations and let your imaginations soar. Whether it's building towering skyscrapers, crafting intricate vehicles, or reimagining entire worlds, our LEGO series promises fun-filled, creative adventures for the whole family to enjoy! Adults must be present. No registration required.
Upcoming Saturday Family LEGOS:
April 6 | 9:30-11:00am
Theater Troupe
The Lawrence Memorial Theater Troupe will run a nine week after-school program at our library starting on October 4th . Our primary goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for our youngest patrons.
Our hope is to provide an experience for children that will inspire, promoting joy within a community, all while promoting positive self-esteem and risk-taking. Although working as a group, we hope that the children finds and develops their own talents while supporting each other.
Through this session of Theater Troupe, we’ll cover a variety of activities such as drama games, script writing, basic theatrical skills, developing costumes, set design and set construction, basic lighting along with rehearsals and a performance.
We will meet the following Wednesdays:
Please note the BES 1/2 day times are different
October 4th 11:45-3:00PM (BES 1/2 Day)
October 11th 3:00-4:45 PM
October 18th 3:00-4:45 PM
October 25th 3:00-4:45 PM
November 1st 3:00-4:45 PM
November 8th 11:45-3:00 PM (BES 1/2 Day)
November 15th 3:00-4:45 PM
December 6th 11:45-3:00 PM (BES 1/2 Day)
December 13th* 3:00-7:00 PM
*PERFORMANCE TIME TBD
Requirements:
Positive attitude
Attending the weekly class
Ability to work with peers without confrontation
A commitment to pick up on time
Rehearsing at home
Theater Troop is geared towards kids ages 8-12.
Registration for this Session is FULL.
To be added to the waitlist, please fill out the form below.
August Artistic Exploratory: Jewelry Making
Registration for this event is NOW CLOSED
Join the amazing local artist, Audrey Beckwith, of Island Girl Jewelry for an afternoon of–you guessed it–jewelry making! This workshop is perfect for kiddos who love to get creative and express themselves through handmade accessories. Under Audrey’s guidance, children will have the opportunity to design and craft their very own piece of jewelry to take home that day!
This event is geared towards children 8-12. Registration required. Space is limited so be sure to register early!
August Artistic Exploratory: Sushi Making
Registration for this event is NOW CLOSED
Do you love eating and creating interesting food from around the world!? Join us for sushi making with Mao on August 14th from 1-3PM at the library! This is a perfect opportunity for young chefs to learn about the art of sushi making while getting creative in the kitchen. Mao, a professional sushi chef, will be leading the class and teaching kids how to prepare sushi rice, roll sushi, and explore different flavor combinations. All materials will be provided and kids will get to take home their own sushi rolls!
This event is geared towards children 6-12. Registration required. Space is limited so be sure to register early!
August Artistic Exploratory: Contemporary Art
Join our Children's Librarian, Alison, on August 10th from 1-3pm for an afternoon filled with creativity and contemporary art! With Alison's guidance, our young artists will learn about contemporary art styles and have the chance to create their own unique masterpieces. We’ll be providing all the necessary art supplies for kids to explore different art techniques and materials.
This event is geared towards children 8-12. Registration required. Space is limited so be sure to register early!
August Artistic Exploratory: Music Creation
We’re excited to announce our first Artistic Exploratory event, Music Creation with Reagh Greenleaf on August 9th, from 1-3pm! During this event, our young musicians will learn, explore, and create original pieces in a fun and supportive environment.
Registration required. Space is limited so be sure to register early!
Special Storytime: The Watermelon Story
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It’s watermelon season!
Come to the Lawrence Memorial Library for a watermelon themed story time on Thursday, August 3rd at 10:30 AM.
Enjoy watermelon snacks, coloring pages, and a reading of The Watermelon Story with local author Georgiana de Rham.
All ages are welcome. No registration Required.
Music with Caleb Elder
Join Caleb Elder, the masterful bluegrass musician at LML on July 26th from 1-3pm, for an afternoon filled with music creation, dancing and fun!
This event is geared towards children 6-12. Registration required. Space is limited so be sure to register early!
Chapter Chat
Are you a young reader who loves books and chatting with other bookworms? Then join us at Lawrence Memorial Library for our weekly summer book club, Chapter Chats!
Starting June 21st through August 16th, we’ll meet every Wednesday from 3-4:15pm. During our time together, we'll read from our chosen book and take a dive deep into plotlines, characters, themes, and share our thoughts and opinions with each other.
Chapter Chats is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow readers and discover new books to add to your reading list. So, mark your calendars and join us this summer at Lawrence Memorial Library!
Chapter Chats is geared towards kids ages 8-12. Registration required.
Pizza Party & 802 Reptiles
Registration for this event is FULL.
If you and your kiddos are still interested in the 802 Reptiles portion of this event, you’re more than welcome to join us at 1PM at Holley Hall for the show. Parents & Guardians must be present for this.
Special Storytime with Author Alison James!
Join us for a special storytime reading and book signing with author Alison James of her new children’s book, Maple & Rosemary.
Through the seasons and across a lifetime, Maple and Rosemary tells a story of true friendship, one in which the experiences we share become a part of who we are.
Be sure to pick up a copy of Maple & Rosemary at Simon Says in downtown Bristol for the book signing!
Dolly Day
Get your sparkles, imagination, and positivity ready, our Children's Librarian, Alison, will read Dolly's new picture book: Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes It Big. Followed by Dolly inspired crafts! No registration. All supplies provided.
Spring Craft Day!
Looking for something fun to do on April Fools Day?! Stop by the Children’s library at LML to create and take home a spring craft! All supplies provided. No registration required.
Storytime Spring Equinox Pajama Party
Join us during Monday’s storytime as we welcome and celebrate Spring! Wear your comfiest PJs and bring or borrow a plushie to read to! No registration required.