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Zombie Attack: Kids dress as zombies and get makeup to complete their undead ensemble. Other fun includes making a voodoo lucky charm and zombie felties, playing zombie tag and competing in a zombie apocalypse survival kit creation contest. Ages 10 and up. Preregister. Charlotte Public Library, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 425-3864.
Nature & Science
Bead Animals: Budding beaders craft creative creatures with Kayla Smith. Grades 4-6. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 388-4095.
Education
Leafcutter Ants: See July 3. Owls of Vermont: Presenters from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum present a program with live birds and interactive demos. All ages. Preregister. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. Sound Science: See July 3.
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Arts
The Art of the Waltz: Playing Accompaniment: String, guitar and piano players learn waltz music in a simple course on ornamentation. All ages. Artis Tree Gallery, Woodstock, 6-8 p.m. $20 session. Info, 457-3500.
New Beginnings Support Group: Parents gather to celebrate the joys, accomplishments and challenges they face as parents of young children who have an autism spectrum diagnosis. Vermont Family Network, Williston, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-0423. Time Travel Tuesdays: Kids of all ages experience 19th-century chores and pastimes in the farmhouse. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. $3-12; kids 2 and under free. Info, 457-2355.
Fairs & Festivals
Ben & Jerry’s Outdoor Movie Night: Film fan families take in an outdoor screening of a kid-friendly flick. Ben & Jerry’s, Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, Free. Info, 862-9620.
Middlebury Festival-on-the-Green: See July 8.
Food
Kids in the Kitchen: Cheese and Crackers: Learning Center staff teach kids to whip up their own cheese
Story Times MONDAY Bristol Toddler Story Time: Lawrence Memorial Library, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 453-2366. Burlington Dream Big Story Time: Fletcher Free Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Marshfield Story Time: Jaquith Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. Milton Infant Story Time: Milton Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 893-4644. Richmond Pajama Time: Richmond Free Library, 6:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3036. St. Albans Story Time: St. Albans Free Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 524-1507.
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Stowe Story Times for 2-3-Year-Olds: Stowe Free Library, 10 a.m. Free.
spread for cracker snacks from scratch. Preregister. Healthy Living Market and Café, South Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $20 adult/child pair. Info, 863-2569.
Health & Fitness
Williston Summer Story Hour: See July 3.
Tuesday Night Trail Running: See July 3.
Nature & Science
Library & Books
Board Game Night: Beat back summer boredom with chess, checkers and other boxed fun. All ages. Warren Public Library, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 496-3993. Bubbles and Books: Bubble buffs compete in a contest for outstanding orbs. Discover how to make a bubble snake or create a bubble wand from a paper plate. All ages. Farrell Park, South Burlington, 6:307 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. Creative Tuesdays: See July 3. Fun at the Library: Ellie Tetrick takes toddlers and preschoolers on an imaginative journey using bubbles, music and movement. Preregister. Highgate Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. Game On!: Kids learn new diversions or play old faves. All ages. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.
Colchester Drop-In Story Time: Burnham Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.
Woodstock Toddler Story Time: Norman Williams Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.
East Barre Kids Story Hour: East Barre Branch Library, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-5118.
WEDNESDAY
East Middlebury Preschool Story Hour: Sara Partridge Community Library, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-7588.
Essex Preschool Story Time: See Tuesday. Middlebury Story Time: Ilsley Public Library, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, Free.
Essex Preschool Story Time: Brownell Library, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
Middlebury Baby and Toddler Story Hour: Ilsley Public Library, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4097.
Essex Toddler Story Time: Brownell Library, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
Middlebury Story Hour: Ilsley Public Library, Free. Info, 388-4095.
Georgia Pajama Story Time: Georgia Public Library, third Tuesday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 524-4643.
Realms of Reading Crafts: East Barre Branch Library, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 476-5118.
Montpelier Story Time: See Tuesday.
Richford Story Hour: Arvin A. Library, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 848-3313.
Williston Story Time at Buttered Noodles: Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.
Hinesburg Preschool Story Time: Carpenter-Carse Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 482-2878.
Woodstock Baby Story Time: Norman Williams Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.
Hinesburg Toddler Story Time: Carpenter-Carse Library, first Tuesday of every month, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 482-2878.
Swanton Story Hour: Swanton Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 868-7656.
Montpelier Story Time: KelloggHubbard Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.
Waterbury Baby Lap Time: Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
Barre Children’s Story Hour: Aldrich Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-7550. Burlington Science and Stories: ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, 11 a.m. Museum admission. Info, 324-6386.
Honeybees: See July 4.
Pocket Kites: See July 4. Tasty Tuesdays at Bromley Mountain: See July 3.
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Arts
Music at the Mall: Shoppers sing along with musical duo Robert and Gigi at Center Court. University Mall, South Burlington, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Info, 863-1066.
Baby & Maternity
Breast-Feeding Preparation: Moms-to-be learn the basics of feeding baby the natural way. Preregister. Timber Lane Pediatrics, South Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. $30 family. Info, 658-5959.
Early literacy skills get special attention during these free read-aloud sessions. Some locations provide additional activities such as music, crafts or foreign language instruction. Contact the story time organizer or visit kidsvt.com for details.
Waterbury Toddlers-’n’-Twos: Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
Alburgh Story Hour: Alburgh Community Education Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 796-6077.
South Burlington Crafternoons: See July 3.
Parent/Child Yoga: See July 3.
Grand Isle PJ Story Time: Grand Isle Free Library, first Tuesday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.
TUESDAY
Nature After Dark Story Time: Children discover what is making all of those noises in the yard at night. Ages 3-5. Preregister. Charlotte Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 425-3864.
Richmond Story Time: Richmond Free Library, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036. South Burlington Tiny Tot Time: South Burlington Community Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. Williston Story Time at Buttered Noodles: See Monday.
Shelburne Story Time with Webby: Shelburne Museum, 10:30-11 a.m. Free$20. Info, 985-3346. South Burlington Story Time: Barnes & Noble, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.
Warren Story Hour: Warren Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 496-3913.
Williamstown Story Time: Ainsworth Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 433-5887. Williston Story Time at Buttered Noodles: See Monday.
Colchester Preschool Story Time: Burnham Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. Franklin Story Time: Haston Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 285-6505. Milton Story Time: Milton Public Library, first Thursday of every month. Free. Info, 893-4644. Montgomery Story Hour: Montgomery Town Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, montgomery.librarian@ gmail.com. Shelburne Story Time With Mary Catherine Jones: Pierson Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. South Burlington Baby Story Time: South Burlington Community Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. St. Albans Story Time: See Monday. Vergennes Story Time: Bixby Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 877-2211. Westford Story Time: Westford Public Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639. Williston Story Time at Buttered Noodles: See Monday. FRIDAY Enosburg Story Hour: Enosburg Public Library, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 933-2328. Georgia Preschool Story Time: Georgia Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 524-4643.
THURSDAY
Huntington Story Time: Huntington Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 434-4583.
Bristol Preschool Story Time: Lawrence Memorial Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 453-2366.
Lincoln Children’s Story Time: Lincoln Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 453-2665.
Montpelier Story Time: See Tuesday. Stowe Baby and Toddler Story Time: Stowe Free Library, July 6, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 253-6145. Waterbury Preschool Story Time: Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. Williston Story Time at Buttered Noodles: See Monday. SATURDAY Barre Story Time: Next Chapter Bookstore, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-3114. South Burlington Saturday Story Time: Barnes & Noble, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. South Burlington Second-Saturday Stories: South Burlington Community Library, second Saturday of every month, 10:15 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 652-7080. Woodstock Story Time: Norman Williams Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.