Welcome to the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library
2019 Summer Reading Program!
Starting June 1, call 899-4962 to register for an event!
Here are some of the ASTRONOMICAL
events lined up for the summer!
Ongoing Summer Activities:
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
READ 1,000 BOOKS
BEFORE KINDERGARTEN!
Studies have shown that families who start reading aloud to their children at birth help to strengthen their language skills and build their vocabulary – two important tools for beginning to learn to read when they enter kindergarten. Register at the circulation desk, and pick up a reading log with stickers. There are incentives along the way! Recommended for all children younger than Kindergarten.
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Bedtime Math - Summer of Numbers
Research shows Bedtime Math improves children’s math skills! Pick up a flyer and chart. Every time your child solves a math problem, they add another star to their chart. Recommended for children ages 4 to 11.
Story Hour
Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30 on June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7. Drop in for stories, songs, projects with the theme: “A Universe of Stories!” and a nutritious snack. No registration required. Recommended for preK—grade 2.
Explorer’s Backpack
Bring a snack or picnic lunch to enjoy with a themed backpack you can check out for an outing. Each of the 3 themed backpacks - Bugs, Birds, and Gardens - can be checked out for the day. All ages.
Take Home Activities
During the Summer Reading Program, take-home activities will be available in the children’s room with themed activities that can be done anytime. Recommended for children ages 4—11.
Summer Reading Program Events
All events are FREE and some activities require advance registration. “Drop-in” events are come-and-go as you please within the designated time. Please inform in advance if any special accommodations are needed. Adult supervision is required for children 8 years old and younger.
ALL—all ages, PREK—ages 0 to 6, ELEM—ages 6 to 9, UPPER ELEM—ages 8 to 10, MIDD—ages 10 to 13, TEEN—ages 13+
VINS Presents: Raptor Encounters
Tuesday, June 18, @ 4:00—4:45 pm
Learn about raptors during this special presentation with live birds! ALL
Drop—In Craft: Nebula Tie-Dye T-shirts
Friday, June 21, 10:00—12:00 am
Bring your own T-shirt (or whatever!) to create your own tie-dye creation. We supply the inks… and snacks! There will also be a variety of alternative materials for younger, fiber arts. PREK, ELEM, MIDD
Teen Nintendo Switch Gaming
Friday, June 21, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
We have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Just Dance 2019 and more! You and up to three friends can sign up for a 30 min. slot to play on our new Nintendo Switch. REGISTRATION REQUIRED 899-4962. MIDD, TEEN
Learn to Fish!
Saturday, June 22 , 9:00 – 11:00 am
This workshop, run by VT ANR certified fishing instructors, teaches children the basics of fishing.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED 899-4962. UPPER ELEM, MIDD
Backpack Theater
Tuesday, June 25, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join us to see a performance of “The Shoemaker and the Elves” & “Little Red Riding Hood.” ALL
Breakout Afternoon
Tuesday, June 25, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Are you good at solving mysteries? Can you sleuth clues? Registrants work as a group to solve a puzzle to break into a treasure box and get a prize! REGISTRATION REQUIRED 899-4962. UPPER ELEM, MIDD
SPACE CAMP!: Rockets
Thursday, June 27, 2:00– 4:00 pm
Learn about, design and build your own bottle rocket. Snacks included! REGISTRATION REQUIRED 899-4962. UPPER ELEM, MIDD
The Very Merry Theater Presents:
Pinocchio the Musical!
Tuesday, July 2, 12:00 pm (Rain Site: Jericho Elementary School)
VMT travels throughout the region with their wagon-stage to bring their outdoor musical performances to the community! ALL
Drop—In Craft: Galactic Splatter Paint Party
Friday, July 5, 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
Create a unique starscape design on black canvas that you can take home with you. Snacks included! PREK, ELEM, MIDD
Music with Buddy Dubay
Wednesday, July 10, 1:30—2:30 pm
Sing along with Buddy Dubay! Buddy, local music educator icon, brings his interactive music performance to DRML once again! ALL
The Humane Society Presents “Beautiful Bugs”
Tuesday, July 9, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn about what makes bugs awesome and create a craft you can take home! PREK, ELEM
Crafting Just for Teens!: Cosmic Marbling
Wednesday, July 10, 3:30—5:30 pm
We have tote bags for you to marbleize! You are welcome to bring something from home to add a little cosmic Marbling. REGISTRATION
REQUIRED 899-4962. MIDD, TEEN
SPACE CAMP!: Mars Landing
Thursday, July 11, 2:00– 4:00 pm
Learn about extraterrestrial landing vehicles and design a vehicle to protect an egg from breaking when dropped from a height. Snacks included! REGISTRATION REQUIRED 899-4962. UPPER ELEM, MIDD
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2019-2020 DCF Party!
Friday, July 19, 5:30—6:30 pm
We will learn about all the books on the DCF list this year, snack on awesome food and enjoy the company of fellow book lovers! REGISTRATION REQUIRED 899-4962. GRADES 4-8
2019-2020 Kindergarten Transition Party!
Saturday, July 20, 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
Drop in anytime to meet other incoming kindergartners, enjoy snacks, and sign up for a library card! INCOMING KINDERGARTNERS
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The Humane Society Presents “I Spy an OPIE”
Tuesday, July 23, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn about Vermont wildlife, including how special Vermont’s opossums are! There will be activity sheets and coloring that you can take home! PREK, ELEM
Heliand Consort
Tuesday, July 23, 1:00—2:00 pm
Please join us for a delightful hour of music with the VT Chamber Ensemble "Heliand Consort" featuring Berta Frank, BRMS band director and professional flutist. They will be presenting excerpts from their 2019 seasonal concert tour "Summers Gathering" with a trio of folk and classical songs plus woodwind music. Perfect way to spend a summer afternoon - bring your ears! ALL
Archaeology Afternoon with the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation State Archaeologist, Jess Robinson
Wednesday, July 24, 1:00—3:00 pm
Be an archaeologist for a day! Learn how archaeologists use the clues they find to understand how people lived in the past. REGISTRATION REQUIRED 899-4962. UPPER ELEM, MIDD
SPACE CAMP!: VINS StarLab
Thursday, July 25, 3:00– 4:00 pm
Through a generous donation from the VT Dept. of Libraries, we are able to host the Vermont Institute of Natural Science’s portable planetarium called, “StarLab.” REGISTRATION REQUIRED 899-4962. UPPER ELEM, MIDD
Vermont Astronomical Society presents:
Night Sky Constellations!
Friday, July 26,
7:00—8:00 pm
Join Joel Greene of the Vermont Astronomical Society as he shares his vast knowledge of constellations. ALL
Teen Nintendo Switch Gaming
Friday, July 26, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
We have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Just Dance 2019 and more! You and up to three friends can sign up for a 30 min. slot to play on our new Nintendo Switch. REGISTRATION REQUIRED 899-4962. MIDD, TEEN
VSAC Presents: College Preparation tips for
High School Freshman and Sophomores
Tuesday, July 30, 7:00—8:00 pm
Join other high school freshman and sophomores to learn tips to best prepare for college. INCOMING FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORES
Happy Birthday Harry Potter Party
July 31, 4:00—6:00 pm
Games, activities and food with a Hogwarts theme! ELEM, UPPER ELEM, MIDD
“WALL-E”
Thursday, August 1, 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
A helpful robot in the distant future works with friends to save humankind. Popcorn and lemonade included! This movie is rated G. ALL
The 2019 Summer Reading Program is made available through:
The Vermont Department of Libraries
Thank you to the Friends of DRML for helping fund prizes and programs for this summer reading program!