Summer Reading! / Unearth a Story!
Unearth A Story
Summer Reading Program
Ends August 15th
Unearth a story with your Waterbury Public Library card!
How does it work?
- Pick up your Bingo Sheet (Hard Mode) (Youth Mode) or Bookmark
- Set a reading goal for yourself for the summer. Make it a challenge!
- Read daily! Anything. Keep track! It adds up!
- Bring your Bingo Sheet or Bookmark back by August 15th for a special sweet treat and a free book! Teens earn a chance to win the grand prize and incentives.
Dates and Programs:
Click on the colorful Program name to get more info and register!
You will need to register by email for most programs.
Thursday, July 23rd 10:30AM
Unleash your inner paleontologist! Find a dinosaur egg hidden in the children’s garden, then use a brush and chisel to excavate your own dinosaur!
Friday, July 31st 10:30-11:30AM
Join us for some dinosaur sensory play! Work on motor skills, using our senses and playing together! (ages: 1-3 recommended)
Tuesday, August 4th, 11:00AM
Come make dinosaur suncatchers to enjoy the last weeks of summer and Unearth a Story!
Thursday, August 6th, 1:30PM
In the Garden with Rachel Babin
UVM Master Gardener Rachel Babin joins us to talk about harvesting, taste some fresh veggies and read some books!
Wednesday, August 12th, 3:30-4:30PM
Gather for a delightful afternoon of tea and Jurassic-sized laughs. Refreshments, Dinosaurs, and games!
Saturday, August 15th, 12:45PM
Summer Reading Finale with VINS
Birds Are Dinosaurs!
What did 65 million years of evolution turn the dinosaurs into? Birds! VINS will show off some birds for all to admire!
OnGoing Events:
Little Mouse Storytime – Mondays – 10:30-11:15 AM
Busy Bees Playgroup – Thursdays – 10:00-12:00AM – ages 0-24 mo – siblings welcome
Drop In Crafternoon – Thursdays – 3:30-4:30PM
All June come in and do our first floor scavenger hunt! Once finished, bring it to Shelby to redeem for a sticker!
Check out our weekly make and take crafts! The crafts are located on the crafting table on the first floor!
