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Thursday, June 13

Woodside wildlife walk. Join the WVPD educator for an evening stroll to learn more about wildlife species and impacts to their habitats. Free and open to the public. Woodside Park, Essex, 6 p.m. Register with Lauren: 863-5744 or americorps@wvpd.org.

Music with Derek. Traditional and original folk music. For preschoolers up to age 5. Free; limited to one session per family per week. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Contact: 878-4918.

Friday, June 14

Contra dance. Queen City Contras will hold its regular dance. All are welcome, all dances taught, no partner or experience necessary. Beginners’ session at 7:45 p.m. Admission: $8 adults, free for under 12. Edmunds School Gymnasium, 299 Main Street, Burlington, 8 p.m. Dance Info: 371-9492 or 343-7165.

Mexican night. Nachos and tacos. Hosted by the Blue Star Mothers. Live entertainment. Cost: $5. VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, 5:30 p.m. Contact: 878-0700.VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, 5-7 p.m. Contact: 878-0700.

Silent auction. Bid on item while enjoying conversation and finger food. Childcare and children’s events are offered. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Proceeds support Vermont Interfaith Action. St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. Contact: 489-5653 or americaochoa09@gmail.com.

Opera performance. “‘Don Giovanni’: Behind Closed Doors.” Green Mountain Opera Festival soloists join members of its emerging artists program in a benefit performance of highlights from this season. Cost: $20-50, includes champagne reception. UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Contact: 863-5966.

ECPComedy performance. The Vermont Comedy Divas, the nation’s only all-female touring comedy troupe, presents “Divas Do Good” to support the Foster and Adoptive Families of Addison County. Cost: $20-25. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. Contact: 382-9222.

Picnic and meeting. The Essex Community Players will host a barbecue, potluck and “Meet and Greet” for ECP friends old and new. Please bring a potluck side dish or dessert to share. Following the BBQ will be a business meeting and presentation of awards. Essex Memorial Hall, Essex Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Don: 878-9109.

Saturday, June 15

Classics book chat. “The Great Gatsby.” A summer book discussion group for grades 7 and up. Pre-registration required. Books available at the library. Free and open to the public. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Contact: 878-4918.

Car show. “Heaven on Wheels.” A family friendly car show. All makes and models welcome. All proceeds will benefit the local community. 2025 Williston Road, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact Dan: 355-5150.

Introductory group rides. Free and open to new riders. Rides are 12-20 miles at a leisurely pace for folks new to road cycling. New cyclists will be taught the rules of the road and how to ride in a group. Offered by the Green Mountain Bicycle Club. Parking lot, Dorset Park, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Contact: 735-7924 or hviolachu@gmail.com.

Concert. The Burlington Civic Symphony will perform. Tickets: $29-38. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Mountain Road, Stowe, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 760-4634.

Community dinner. Chicken and biscuit dinner with strawberry shortcake. Benefits the parishes of St. Amadeus and St. Joseph. Cost: $8 adults, $4 children under 12. Contact: 372-4503.

Flea market. Find collectables, furniture, toys and treasures of all kinds. St. James Episcopal Church, 4 St. James Place, Essex Junction, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Contact Peggy: 876-7524.

Fit camp. A free session of circuit training and running. Meet at the skate park. Burlington Waterfront, Burlington, 10 a.m.

Car display. “Cars and Coffee of Vermont” showcases auto collectors and enthusiasts’ display rides — from vintage motorcycles to hot rods. Coffee provided. Free and open to the public. South Burlington High School, South Burlington, 7-9 a.m.

 

Sunday, June 16

Happy Father’s Day!

Free Father’s Day fishing derby. Hosted by the Chittenden County Fish & Game Club. For 5-14 year-olds. Trophies, face painting and prizes for all. 1397 Wes White Hill Road, Jonesville, 8-11 a.m. Contact: 878-4942.

Open house. Bread & Puppet Museum. Music, shows, sourdough rye and one of the largest collections of some of the biggest puppets in the world housed in a 100-foot-long converted dairy barn built in 1863. Bread & Puppet Farm, Route 122, Glover, 2-5 p.m. Contact: 525-3031.

Concert. “A Garden of Sound” presented by the Essex Children’s Choir. Children ages eight and beyond are led by director Constance J. Price in works by Bach, Mozart, Britten, and Rutter, as well as music from Broadway and traditional folksongs. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students, free for under 12. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 4 p.m.

Concert. “Poetry in Sound.”  The Duo performs a concert of works for piano and cello, featuring Mendelssohn’s virtuoso Sonata in D Major. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Handicapped accessible. Free parking. The Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street, Burlington, 4 p.m. Contact: 864-0471.

Group bicycle rides. Jaunt from Jasper Mine: 40-60 miles. Rolling and hilly. Jasper Mine Road, off Route 2 heading towards Grand Isle, 9:15 a.m. Contact: 735-1836 and  wcoolidge@myfairpoint.net.

Father’s Day breakfast. The buffet style breakfast will include juice, fruit, eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, home fries, and coffee or tea. Cost is by donation. Bring the whole family. Hosted by The St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Council #7810. St. Thomas Church, Underhill Center, 8-11 a.m. Contact: 899-4632.

Monday, June 17

Workshop. “Avoid Falls With Improved Stability.” A personal trainer demonstrates daily practices for seniors to help with balance. Cost: $5. Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Contact: 658-7477.

Adaptive folk dancing. International routines are taught to dancers of all ages, abilities and mobility. Walkers and wheelchairs are accommodated. Cost: $5, free for assistants. North End Studio A, Burlington, 1-2 p.m.

Music with Peter. Traditional and original folk music. For preschoolers up to age 5. Free; limited to one session per family per week. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston, 10:45 a.m. Contact: 878-4918.

Tuesday, June 18

Meet town officials. Meet Dawn Francis, the new Colchester Town Manager, and Tom Mulcahy, the new Colchester Town Select Board member. Refreshments will be served. Hampton Inn, Cateaugay Room, Colchester, 8-9:30 a.m. RSVP by June 11. Contact: 872-9757 or Kathy@ccdcvt.com.

Theater production. “Fiddler on the Roof” follows a small Russian village and Tevye the milkman, as he struggles to pass tradition onto his daughters. Through June 22. Tickets: 36-45. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. Contact: 654-2281.

Community film. “Love Free or Die” follows openly gay New Hampshire bishop Gene Robinson and his quest for LGBT rights in church and state. A panel discussion follows. Free and open to the public. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m.

Catamount Trail running series. A weekly 5K race. Cost: $3-8, free for children 8 and under. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 19

Essex Rotary meeting. Guest speaker: Renee Dall, founder of Cocktails Curing Cancer. Serving the communities of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho and Underhill. The Essex, Essex Junction, 12:10 p.m.

Standup comedy performance. A live show for new comedians that have studied under Josie Leavitt. Suggested donation: $5. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m. Contact: 863-5966.

“Make Stuff!” A volunteer opportunity every Wednesday. Old bicycle parts are repurposed into jewelry and other art pieces. All products that volunteers make are sold at stores downtown and at Burlington City Arts Summer Artists’ Market to raise money and awareness for Bike Recycle Vermont. Free. Bike Recycle Vermont, 664 Riverside Avenue, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. Contact: 264-9687 or hannah@localmotion.org.

Dance to live drumming. A multicultural celebration of North and West African rhythms. Suggested donation: $5. All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 7-9 p.m.

Family support group. For families and friends of individuals living with mental illness. Board Room, ground floor, Fanny Allen Campus, Colchester, 6-7:30 p.m. Contact: 800-639-6480.

Colchester Farmers’ Market. A weekly community event that showcases local produce, arts and crafts, prepared food and health and wellness info. Live entertainment by “The Smokey Newfield Project.” Rain or shine. Burnham Library Green, Colchester, 4-7 p.m.

Look Good — Feel Better. Look Good…Feel Better is a free program that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and help them feel good about they way they look during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston. 3-4:30 p.m.  Contact Peg Allen at 655-2000 or the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.

Williston Farmers’ Market. This year the market will be held at 141 Harvest Lane, Williston, near New England Federal Credit Union every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Contact Becca Rimmel at 555-555-5555.

Thursday, June 20

“Spreading Light” music festival. Live performances by the Adam Ezra Group and the DuPont Brothers. All proceeds support Active Minds nonprofit, which aims to change the conversation about mental health on college campuses. Battery Park, Burlington, 1:30-5 p.m. Contact John: 202-531-5605.

Senior resource fair. An afternoon of networking and information gathering about resources available to seniors. Open to friends and family of seniors, as well. Town Meadow Senior Housing, 22 Carmichael Street, Essex, 4-7 p.m. Contact: 288-1091.

 

Friday, June 21

Summer solstice BBQ. Enjoy burgers and dogs with neighbors. Play indoor/outdoor games and roast marshmallows. Bring a lawn chair. Free, donations accepted. Please call ahead to reserve a space. St. James Episcopal Church, 4 St. James Place (gate F of the Champlain Valley Expo), Essex Junction, 6-9 p.m. Contact: 878-4014

Saturday, June 22

Pirate pet parade. Dress in a costume and bring your pet or stuffed animal for a parade around the library. Featuring balloon demo, face painting, pirate games and activities. All ages welcome. Free and open to the public. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Contact: 878-4918.

Women’s bike clinic. Learn how to change a tire and get comfortable on your bike. Bring a bike and helmet. Free. Meet in the parking lot, Dorset Park, intersection of Dorset and Swift Streets, South Burlington, 8:45-11 a.m. Contact Local Motion Trailside Center: 861-2700.

Summer bazaar and solstice celebration. Features antiques, books, crafts, furniture, household items, white elephant, pie sale and snack bar. Portion of proceeds to benefit outreach efforts. Vendor tables available. All Saints Episcopal Church, 1250 Spear Street, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Contact: 862-9750.

Strawberry Shortcake Festival. Sponsored by the Jericho-Underhill Lions Club. Cheap and good; come and eat all you can. United Church of Underhill (Rte 15, behind the Green in Underhill Flats) 5-7:30 p.m.

Flea Market. The annual North Hero Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary Flea Market Sale will be held on Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Camp Ingalls on South End Road in North Hero.

Sunday, June 23

Strawberry festival. Local and fresh-picked strawberries, homemade cake, ice cream, and rows and rows of used books for sale. Also: silent auction and live jazz entertainment. Monkton Central School, Monkton, 12-3 p.m. Contact: 453-4471 or russellmemoriallibrary@comcast.net.

Sundays for fledglings. For ages 5-12. Youngsters develop research skills and explore environmental science. Free with admission: $3-6. Birds of Vermont Museum. 900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 2-3 p.m. Preregister: 434-2167 or museum@birdsofvermont.org.

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Ongoing

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After school camera club. Thursdays. Students are invited to use cameras to make community TV and edit programs in Final Cut. Free and open to grades 6-10. Session runs through June 27. Channel 17 studios, 294 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, 3:30-5 p.m. Register: www.cctv.org.

Baby playgroup. Wednesdays. Connect with other parents of children through age 5. Story time and music also included. Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge Street, Richmond, 8:45-10:15 a.m. during the school year. Contact: 434-3036, rfl@gmavt.net.

Bingo. Sponsored by the Whitcomb Woods Residents Association. Whitcomb Woods, 128 West Street, Essex Junction. Mondays at 6 p.m. Contact: 879-1829.

Beginner yoga classes. Tuesdays. In lieu of a fee, please bring a non-perishable item or monetary donation for the Richmond Food Shelf. Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge Street, Richmond, 6-7 p.m. Contact: ldiamond@uvm.edu or 318-5570.

Cell phones for soldiers. Local residents can support these collection drives by donating their old cell phones at A. W. Rich Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Essex Junction. Or at the American Legion, 3650 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester. Collections accepted 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: 849-6261.

Colchester Farmers’ Market volunteer opportunity. Be a part of a great community event by volunteering the Colchester Farmers Market. The Farmers Market will be held in front of the Burnham Memorial Library and will run every Wednesday from June 12-Sept. 11. We are looking for helpers with parking control, set up, special events, promo and marketing, and much more. Contact Melissa: 878-1190 or colchesterfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Colchester-Milton Rotary meeting. Thursdays. Serving the communities of Colchester, Milton and the Champlain Islands. Hampton Inn, Colchester, 12 p.m.

Early birder morning walks. Sundays. Enjoy the start of the day with birds, and other woodland inhabitants. Walks are led by experienced birders familiar with Vermont birds. Best for adults and older children. Free, donations welcomed. Birds of Vermont Museum. 900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Contact: 434-2167 or museum@birdsofvermont.org.

English as a second language classes. Improve your English conversation skills and meet new people. Wednesdays. Pickering Room, Second Floor: Intermediate/Advanced. Administrative Conference Room: Beginners. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Contact Elena Carter, FFL Outreach Department: 865-7211.

Essex Art League. Meets the first Thursday of the month. The meeting agenda includes a business and social time, and features a guest artist presentation. Essex Junction Congregational Church on Main Street, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m. Visit: www.essexartleague.com.

Essex Junction Farmers Market. Every Friday until Oct. Local produce, activities, vendors and more. Lincoln Place, Essex Junction, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Essex Rotary meeting. Essex Rotary Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. at The Essex. Serving the communities of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho and Underhill.

Family Support Group. Outright Vermont holds support group meetings for family members of youth going through the process of coming out. One Sunday evening and one Wednesday morning each month at Outright Vermont. Contact: 865-9677.

Genealogy. Let the experts find that missing ancestor. Resources available for New England and New York. Vermont Genealogy Library, Hegeman Avenue, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, Tues: 3-9:30 p.m. and Sat: 10 a.m.-4p.m. Contact: 238-5934 or www.vt-fcgs.org.

Infant and toddler programs. Join us for a rhythmic morning of play, song, puppetry and community for families with toddlers. Come once a week: every Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Infant classes offered Fridays. Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 9-11 a.m. Contact: 985-2827.

Italian conversation group. Open to all interested in learning/hearing the Italian language. Room 101, St. Edmunds Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m.

Mount Mansfield scale modelers. Informal gathering of model enthusiasts. All skill levels welcome. Third Thursday of each month. Kolvoord Community Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 878-0765.

Preschool playgroup. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For ages birth through five years. Essex Junction Recreation and Parks Department, Maple Street, 9:30-11 a.m. Follows school calendar. Contact Saramichelle: 872-9580.

Reading with Frosty and friends. Tuesdays. All dogs registered with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Bring a book and read to a dog. All ages. Pre-register for 10-minute individual sessions. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: 878-4918.

Sing and dance with Constancia. Thursdays. Music in both Spanish and English with stories and movement for children up to age 6. Free. No pre-registration. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Contact: 878-4918.

Tai Chi for Arthritis classes. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Runs June 18-Aug. 8. CVAA volunteers provide low-impact, joint-safe activities for seniors 50+. There is no charge for the program but donations to CVAA are gratefully accepted. The Bayside Activity Center, 2 West Lakeshore Drive, Colchester, 1-2 p.m. Register with Colchester Parks and Recreation: 264-5646.

Toy library playgroup. Fridays. Ages birth through five years. Memorial Hall, Essex, 9:30-11 a.m. Contact Lauren: 878-6715.

Baby Playgroup. Wednesdays. Free. Building Bright Futures of Essex. Memorial Hall, Towers Road, Essex, 9:30-11 a.m. Follows school calendar. Contact Saramichelle: saramerelli7@gmail.com or 872-9580.

VCAM access orientation. Free. Vermont Community Access Media, 208 Flynn Avenue 2-G, Burlington. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.- 10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Contact: 651-9692 or www.vermontcam.org.

Women’s craft group. Inventive females work on artful projects. Thursdays. Free. Essex Alliance Church, Essex, 7-9 p.m. Contact: 238-2291.

Women’s pick-up soccer. Sundays. 18+. $3 each. Robert Miller Recreation Center, 130 Gosse Court, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 864-0123 or www.meetup.com/Womens-Soccer-Vermont

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June 13

Lego fun. Participate in fun and friendly building with LEGOs. For kids K and up. (Kids under 5 are welcome to participate with parental supervision). Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Contact: 878-6956.

June 14

Drop-in story-time for kids of all ages. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to come listen to picture book stories and have fun with finger plays and action rhymes.  No registration required. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Contact: 878-6956.

MPH (Middle School Planners and Helpers). Students in grades 6-8 help out with projects and play games. Snacks too. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: 878-6956.

Magic: The Gathering. Whether you know the game or are curious about finding out more. Join us for Magic night. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 878-6956.

Adult movie. “Shawshank Redemption.” Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency. Rated R. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:15 p.m.

June 17

“Groundbreaking Reads.” Sign up for an adult summer reading program! Includes a tour of the Rock of Ages Quarry, a time capsule for the 250 anniversary of Essex Junction, booklists to keep you reading with weekly prize drawings and the Grand Prize of an Overnight at the Essex Resort and Spa.

June 18

Weekly garden visit. Walk up to the library garden plot at Summit Street School to tend the plants, pull weeds and harvest fresh vegetables as they ripen. Librarians will include garden stories and information. For kids entering grades 1 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. Contact: 878-6956.

Stitch-In. Local Members of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America create embroidery using a variety of needlework techniques. Ask questions and choose a shovel bookmark to take home. For all ages. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Contact: 878-6956.

Fresh from the Garden. Help prepare fresh dishes from the vegetables picked in the library garden that morning. Learn some food prep techniques and taste something new. For kids entering grade 1 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3 p.m. Contact: 878-6956.

Library Trustees meeting. Kolvoord Community Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Contact: 878-6956.

June 19

Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate. Rockin’ Ron presents Pirate Music for kids. Pirate legends include “digging for treasure.” Ron will discuss Captain Kidd, the only pirate documented to have buried treasure. An interest in pirates can lead kids to dig into other subjects. For kids of all ages. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-11 a.m. Contact: 878-6956.

Chess for kids. Join Chess Lovers from the Teen Advisory Board for an hour of play. Chess sets provided. Every Wednesday through July. For kids entering grades 3-8. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Contact: 878-6956.

“Booked for Lunch” Series. Bring a bag lunch and listen to a librarian read stories about a different theme each week. This week: gardening. For kids entering grades K and up. Dessert supplied. Choose up to 3 sessions thru July 27. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Contact: 878-6956.

June 20

“Dig into Reading” craft series. This week: Jack & the Beanstalk. Each week will be a different project, based on the themes of dreams and nighttime. For kids entering grades 1-5. Choose up to 2 sessions thru July 27. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3 p.m. Contact: 878-6956.

June 21

Reading and writing dystopia. Love The Hunger Games? Find out what to read next and try out writing some dystopian fiction of your own. Talk about apocalyptic reads and play with strategies to write stories that capture readers’ attention. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Contact: 878-6956.

Dungeons and Dragons. Embark upon imaginary adventures. A Dungeon Master serves as the game’s referee and storyteller. Grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Contact: 878-6956.

Songs and Stories. Matthew Witten performs songs about our world and tells adventurous tales. For all ages. No registration. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Contact: 878-6956.

Family Movie. “Holes” is about a wrongfully convicted boy that is sent to a brutal desert detention camp where he has the job of digging holes for some mysterious reason. Based on Louis Sachar’s book. Free popcorn and soda. Rated PG. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 878-6955.

June 22

Opening adventure party. Set sail on your summer reading adventure at Sand Hill Park and enjoy the outdoors, games, crafts, treats, and more. Hosted by the Essex Free Library. Sand Hill Park, Essec, 6:30 p.m.

Ongoing events

Drop-in story-time. Mondays. Reading, rhyming, and crafts each week. All ages welcome. No registration required. Essex Free Library, 2 Jericho Road, Essex, 10:30 a.m. Contact: 879-0313 or essexfreelibrary@essex.org.

Drop-in knitting group. Tuesdays. Spend the evening knitting and socializing with fellow knitters. Essex Free Library, 2 Jericho Road, Essex, 6:30 p.m. Contact: 802-879-0313 or essexfreelibrary@essex.org.

Kinect nights. Thursdays. Play video games in the Activity Room. Essex Free Library, 2 Jericho Road, Essex, 6-7:30 p.m. Contact: 879-0313 or essexfreelibrary@essex.org.

Toddler story-time. Wednesdays. Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months-2.5 years. No registration required. Essex Free Library, 2 Jericho Road, Essex, 10:30 a.m. Contact: 879-0313 or essexfreelibrary@essex.org.

Preschool story time. Thursdays. Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for ages 3.5-5 years. No registration required. Essex Free Library, 2 Jericho Road, Essex, 10:30 a.m. Contact: 879-0313 or essexfreelibrary@essex.org.

Story time for babies and toddlers. Tuesdays. Picture books, songs rhymes and puppets. Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Contact: 878-6956.

Story time for 3-5-year-olds. Tuesdays. Picture books, songs, rhymes, puppets & flannel stories for preschoolers. Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Register: 878-6956.

EXHIBITS

Kolvoord Community Room: Gilbert Myer — “Watercolor Paintings.”

Glass Case: Military Paraphernalia from J.R. Pineiro

Large Table: “The Stuff of War.”

Small Table: Building Books: Writing and More

Downstairs: “Plant Those Greens!”