PUTNEY — On Wednesday, July 5, at 4 p.m., the Putney Public Library kicks off the youth Summer Reading Program with a presentation, “All About Bats!” with bat enthusiast Jerry Schneider.
What is it echolocation? Why do bats echolocate? Why can't people hear them? Participants will create bat T-shirts using a combination of fabric dye sprays and cut outs. Participants may purchase blank T-shirts for $5 or bring their own.
Kids can participate in Putney Library's Summer Reading Program all summer long, no sign-up is necessary. This year's theme is “All Together Now!” Kids and their families will learn about cooperation, teamwork, friendship, and community.
On Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 p.m., starting July 5, summer activities and programs include special story times, presenters, and activities, such as a magic show with former FAO Schwarz resident magician Tom Joyce. Additional programming will include a show with Circus Minimus, community games, and a potluck night. Kids will also experiment with cooperative games inspired by ants, test out magnetism, weave friendship bracelets, and more.
Each week, readers can enter to win prizes for logging their reading and participating in activities. The library will wrap up Summer Reading with an ice cream party, storytelling, and free book giveaway on Wednesday, Aug. 2.
For toddlers and preschoolers, the library is offering Sing & Dance with Robin. This class is an enriching musical experience for toddlers and preschoolers, designed to support healthy cognitive, physical, and social development. Children will sing, clap, stomp, dance, and play. Parents are encouraged to participate with their child.
Created and taught by Robin Morgan, sessions outside behind the library under the big tent start at 9 a.m. on Saturdays (July 1, 8, and 15) and Wednesdays (July 19 and 26, and Aug. 2, 16, and 23).
The full schedule is available at Putneylibrary.org and at the library. All programs are free and open to all kids and their adults. Programs will be held outdoors at the library, weather permitting. The Putney Public Library's Summer Reading Program is generously supported by the Vermont Department of Libraries, the Children's Literacy Foundation (CLiF), and the Vermont Community Foundation.