The Katherine Paterson Children's Room
"Reading can be a road to freedom or a key to a secret garden, which, if tended, will transform all of life."
- Katherine Paterson
Virtual Storytimes
The show must go on! Enjoy all the fun of storytime from home as Mr. Ian reads terrific tales, shares marvelous music and welcomes special guests. Virtual Storytimes will premiere every Monday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Katherine Paterson Children's Room's Youtube Channel and the Aldrich Library's Facebook Page.
Cerese's Craft Corner
Ms. Cerese has put together craft tutorials so that you won't miss out on any library fun while you're social distancing.
Year-Round or Recurring Programs
Virtual Storytime
Every Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room
All of the fun of storytime done virtually! Stories, songs, and fingerplays, followed by a craft. Click here to access the Children's Room's Youtube channel.
Safely Distanced, In-Person Storytime
Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Currier Park, Barre City
Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in Currier Park, Barre City throughout the fall. If it rains, storytime will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. *Curbside pick-up of children’s books available by request.*
StoryWalks in the Barre Town Forest
Ongoing throughout the fall on Millstone Trails, 44 Brook Street,
Websterville.
Click here to view a map of the StoryWalk trail!
Story Hour at the York Branch
Postponed until further notice
All the fun of storytime, conveniently located at our branch in East Barre!
Resources for Parents
Books can be useful resources for parents, and stories are great tools for helping children cope with difficult issues. Click on a link below to view available resources in our library on a subject or issue.
Lego Club (Year-Round)
Postponed until further notice
Come test your creativity with LEGO challenges and earn badges. Legos and snacks provided. Ages 5 and up invited!
Full STEAM Ahead (Winter/Spring)
Postponed until further notice
An afterschool program with a focus on team problem solving and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) education for 4th and 5th Graders in Barre. The program is completely free for participants.
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