Story Times MONDAY Books and Beyond: This program combines children’s literature and hands-on activities for fun science learning and exploration. Ages 3-5 and their parent or caregiver. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, December 12, 10:15 & 11:30 a.m., January 9, 10:15-11 a.m. . Museum admission. Info, 649-2200. Bristol Toddler Story Time: Introduce your little one to the library and children’s books with activities and music. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 453-2366. Burlington Stories With Megan: Enjoy a funfilled preschool story time with rhymes, songs and books. Ages 2-5. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Essex Drop-in Story Time: Little ones relax with a mid-morning story. All ages. Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0313. Marshfield Story Time: Read-aloud tales with a cross-cultural theme catch the ear of youngsters. Ages birth-6. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. Milton Infant Story Time: Little ones enjoy lap time, songs and stories. Ages birth-18 months. Milton Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 893-4644. Richmond Pajama Time: Stories with Douglas while decked out in your bedtime best. Ages 2-6. Richmond Free Library, 6:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3036. St. Albans Story Time: Book hounds hear stories, sing songs and play. Ages birth-6 and their caregivers. St. Albans Free Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 524-1507. Stories With Megan: Fun-filled story time features multicultural songs and rhymes. Ages 2-5. Group does not meet December 26 or January 16. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Stowe Monday Morning Story Time: Little lit lovers share stories and songs in the community room. Stowe Free Library, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 253-6145.
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Waterbury Toddlers-n-Twos: Active stories designed for kids ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. Williston Story Time at Buttered Noodles: Early readers get together for group book time; snack and juice provided. Ages 1-7. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.
Branch Library. Free. Info, 476-5118. Burlington Stories With a Twist: Kids and their caregivers join a preschool educator as she brings science and nature to life with stories, songs and crafts using a unique style of teaching to engage ECHO’s youngest visitors. Ages 2-6. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Burlington, 11 a.m. Museum admission. Info, 324-6386. Colchester Toddler Story Time: Stories for tots. Ages 18 months-3. Preregister. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.
rhymes and more for little ones. Ages 3-5. Preregister. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, Wednesdays, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
Essex Toddler Story Time at Brownell: Simple stories, songs and fingerplays for the toddler crew. Ages 18 months-3 with adult. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. Fairfax Preschool Story Time: Kids and their caregivers enjoy an hour of stories, songs and crafts. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 242-9000. Grand Isle PJ Story Time: Curl up in your PJs with a good book. Ages birth-6. Grand Isle Free Library, first Tuesday of every month, 6:307:30 p.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. Highgate Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Kids listen to stories and songs, shake out their sillies, and make a craft. Follows school calendar. Ages birth-preschool. Highgate Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970.
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Hinesburg Toddler Story Time: Kids listen to engaging stories. Ages 3 and under. CarpenterCarse Library, Hinesburg, first and third Tuesday of every month, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 482-2878.
Barre Kids Story Hour: Bookworms show up for tall tales. Kids under 3 meet at 10 a.m., ages 3-5 meet at 10:30 a.m. East Barre
WEDNESDAY Colchester Pajama Story Time: Little ones (and big ones, if they so desire) wear their PJs to the library and enjoy stories, cookies and milk. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, third Wednesday of every month, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576.
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Hinesburg Preschool Story Time: Ages 3-5. Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 482-2878, carpentercarselibrary@ gmavt.net.
Barre Children’s Story Hour: Tots tune in for audible prose. Ages 2-5. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-7550.
Woodstock Toddler Story Time: Ages 2-5. Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.
East Middlebury Preschool Story Hour: Kids get silly Times and dates subject with stories and to change based on songs. Follows school holiday schedules. calendar. Ages birth-5 with caregiver. Sara Partridge Community Library, East Middlebury, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 388-7588. admission (donations welcome). Info, 434-2167. Essex Story Time at Brownell: Stories, songs,
Woodstock Baby Story Time: Ages 6 months-2. Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.
Alburgh Story Hour: Little ones enjoy stories, songs, crafts and snacks. Ages 2-5. Alburgh Community Education Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 796-6077.
Williston Story Time at Buttered Noodles: SeeMonday.
Huntington Story Time in the Nestlings Nook: Stories about birds are followed by a nature walk, crafts or music, depending on the weather. Intended for preschoolers, but all ages welcome. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, second Tuesday of every month, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free with
Lyndonville Baby/Toddler Story Time: Connect with library friends and enjoy stories, songs, storyboards and finger plays. Ages birth-3 and caregivers. Cobleigh Public Library, Lyndonville, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 626-5475. Milton Preschool Story Time: Books, songs and crafts entertain tykes. Ages 3-5. Milton Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 893-4644. Montpelier Story Time: Join us for great books, singing, crafts and fun. Follows school calendar. Preschool age. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-4665. Reading With Frosty and Friends: Kids share tales with pooches from Therapy Dogs of Vermont. All ages. Preregister. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Richmond Story Time: Tall tales and simple stories. Ages 2-6. Richmond Free Library, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036. Shelburne Story Time With Webby: Lively readings of children’s books related to museum collections, with new stories offered each week. Intended for preschoolers, but all welcome. Shelburne Museum, 10:30-11 a.m. Free with admission. Info, 985-3346. South Burlington Tiny-Tot Time: Wee ones join Miss Meg for songs and stories during this literacy-based program. Ages 3 and under. No sessions December 13, 20 or 27. South Burlington Community Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. Williston Story Hour: Wee ones share stories and crafts. Ages 3-5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
Highgate Toddler and Preschool Story Time: See Tuesday, 11:15 a.m. Lyndonville Preschool Story Time: Enjoy stories, the letter of the day, a focus on one of six early-literacy skills each week, songs, crafts and friends. Ages 3-5 and families. Cobleigh Public Library, Lyndonville, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 626-5475. Middlebury Baby and Toddler Story Hour: Stories encourage literacy in young readers. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4097. Middlebury Stories With Shoopie and Lily: Read to a therapy dog. Preregister. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4097. Montgomery Story Hour: Listen to stories, do a craft and share a provided snack. Montgomery Town Library, second Wednesday of every month, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Montpelier Story Time: Kids gather for great books, singing, crafts and fun. Follows school calendar. Preschool age. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-4665. Richford Story Hour: Join your friends and make new ones during this story hour for preschoolers. Preregister. Arvin A. Library, Richford, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 848-3313. Shelburne Teddy Bear Story Time: A bear-y good time with books and stories. Ages 3-5. Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Shelburne, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 985-1643. South Burlington Story Time: Staff read newly released board books and old favorites. Ages 1-3. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. Swanton Story Hour: Come listen to stories and songs, and do an easy craft. Swanton Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 868-7656. Warren Story Hour: Toddlers and preschoolers share stories, games and toys. Warren Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 496-3913. Waterbury Baby Lap Time: Story time designed for babies birth to 18 months with songs and simple rhymes. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. Williston Story Time at Buttered Noodles: See Monday.