Resources for Kids and Parents During Library Closure

My Dear Friends,

Could it really be a year since our doors closed to in-person fun at the library? I’m so happy to say that although our doors remain closed, we are providing porchside lending and virtual programs for kids and their families. Tuesday programs include Early Literacy Storytime at 10:30 AM and Amy Live @ the Hartland Public Library at 1:00 PM – both are on Facebook Live. To receive the notifications, just follow the Hartland Public Library on Facebook! Wednesdays offer a variety of programs: the 1st Wednesday is Sewing with Amy on Facebook Live and the 3rd Wednesday is the Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Club through Zoom (registration required). Bags with sewing materials as well as bags with coloring pages for young people can be found out on the porch Tuesday through Saturday! Look for other program announcements in the Hartland Listserv and follow the library on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. More resources for adventures in learning can be found below.

Take care, stay well, and keep reading!

Amy

How well do you know Aesop’s Fables?

You can tune in to Aesop With Amy! Use this link to listen to fables and poems: Reading With Amy!

WIFI

Looking for wifi? Here is the latest map of wifi hotspots across the state

Yes, the library is closed but you and your family are reading more than ever before! Looking for more 1000 Books Before Kindergarten resources? Check out this link!

PBS

Learning fun for kids from Vermont Public Television and PBS

VERMONT PBS AT-HOME LEARNING BUNDLES

Weekly thematic bundles, with specific episodes highlighted per week by content area and age-level, are available to stream on-demand. These episodes connect to specific resources on PBS LearningMedia and PBS Parents.

SMITHSONIAN

Use this link to explore the Smithsonian’s digital resources!

SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

This link provides a wealth of literacy activities, including book readings, art activities, and virtual author visits! https://www.scbwi.org/digital-directory-for-remote-learning-resources/

TEST YOURSELF!

Here is a website with challenges not for the faint of heart: NSA Cryptochallenge!

CONSTELLATIONS!

Learn about the constellations! http://clearinghouse.starnetlibraries.org/astronomy-and-space/218-sky-heroes-an-activity-reinventing-the-constellations.html provides both on and off line resources and ideas for families.

MORE SPACE & STEM

If you are looking for Space related STEM activities, https://www.nasa.gov/stem is a good site to explore.

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

Are you looking for ways to include your kids in the kitchen? https://www.pbs.org/food/theme/cooking-with-kids/ has some fun ideas and tasty recipes for families.

LUNCH DOODLES WITH MO WILLEMS

https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/

CANDLEWICK PRESS YOUTUBE CHANNEL

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOp4BcxCLcjf2K4-zOR9c0A

FREE WEEKLY MATH GAME

Education.com is providing a free weekly math game throughout the month of April. For more information or to play this week’s game look here https://www.education.com/math-month/.

DAV PILKEY AT HOME

From the guy who brought us Dog Man and Captain Underpants! Check in every Friday to discover new activities, videos and more. https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/books/dav-pilkey-at-home/

What is a reasonable schedule for studying at home? This link created by Khan Academy can help you develop a routine that works for you and your kids. In addition, there are some fun challenges & quizzes!

Do you want to create a comic? https://kidlit.tv/2016/10/how-to-make-a-comic/

Independent children’s book publisher Barefoot Books has created fun and purposeful Home Activity Kits. Themes include connecting with others, unique global games, managing anxiety, mindfulness, yoga, and more!

Here is a delightful video created by author David Martin. This link was shared by Cobleigh Library in Lyndonville, VT. Enjoy!

For all the history buffs: This website, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, provides free access to remote learning resources including primary source documents, lesson plans and study guides, and online exhibitions. Be careful: you might spend the entire day exploring this resource!

Are you a Jason Reynolds fan? Check out “Write. Right. Rite.” Series with Jason Reynolds. The “Write. Right. Rite.” is meant to be an entertaining and inventive way to engage with the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason Reynolds.

	April 2021
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				1 Tea with Library Staff Tea with Library Staff April 1, 2021 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Tea with Library Staff (online and by phone) Every Thursday 2:00 - 2:30 pm Are you feeling isolated because of social distancing? Do you miss talking about books? Want to share something cool you learned during the pandemic? Just want to see some friendly faces? Join library staff every Thursday at 2:00 pm on Zoom (there is a phone in option for those who don't have/use a computer). Call the library at 802-436-2473 for phone instructions. Use the link below to join us! Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98908048761?pwd=T0JWRnRJcUlDaHp5enRhcDBsdXdtUT09 Meeting ID: 989 0804 8761 Passcode: 428102 One tap mobile +13017158592,,98908048761#,,,,428102# US (Washington D.C) +13126266799,,98908048761#,,,,428102# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 989 0804 8761 Passcode: 428102 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adhkd2QM54 See more details •	2	3
4	5	6 Early Literacy Storytime Early Literacy Storytime April 6, 2021 10:30 am - 11:30 am At Early Literacy Storytime we read books, sing songs, learn new (and old) fingerplays, and we create and build! Children, from infants to age 5, and their caregivers are welcome. See more details Amy @ the Library Amy @ the Library April 6, 2021 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Join Amy through Facebook Live as she shares the latest news about Youth Services at the Hartland Public Library! See more details • •	7 Sewing With Amy - FB Live Sewing With Amy - FB Live April 7, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm !st Wednesday of the month - a different sewing project each month! Instructions & materials will be provided following FB Live. See more details •	8 Tea with Library Staff Tea with Library Staff April 8, 2021 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Tea with Library Staff (online and by phone) Tea with the Library Staff has been discontinued due to low attendance. Feel free to call the library to chat with a library staff person about books, etc anytime Tues - Fri 10 - 6 and Sat 9 - Noon. 802.436.2473. See more details Practice with Zoom Practice with Zoom April 8, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm This is a time to practice Zooming! Learn how to chat in the chat box, how to "raise your hand," and more. Did you know there is a phone only option, where you can listen to the meeting if you don't have a computer? There are two Zoom town events coming up soon, a Meet the Candidates night on Wednesday, April 21 and the Town Meeting Information meeting. This half hour is time to get comfortable using the Zoom controls in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. If you have never attended an online Zoom meeting here is a great Youtube video that shows you everything you need to know to get online. https://youtu.be/9isp3qPeQ0E If you'd like one-on-one help, the staff at the library are happy to help you. Please email Nancy at director@hartlandlibraryvt.org or Dennise at circulation@hartlandlibraryvt.org or call 436-2473. Here is the information and link for Practice with Zoom: Topic: Practice with Zoom Time: Apr 8, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91832711452?pwd=WFlxSmNVeTBWUms2K09zSkd2R2ZkZz09 Meeting ID: 918 3271 1452 Passcode: 246686 One tap mobile +19292056099,,91832711452#,,,,246686# US (New York) +13017158592,,91832711452#,,,,246686# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 918 3271 1452 Passcode: 246686 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aiQOMAXM8 See more details • •	9	10
11	12	13 Early Literacy Storytime Early Literacy Storytime April 13, 2021 10:30 am - 11:30 am At Early Literacy Storytime we read books, sing songs, learn new (and old) fingerplays, and we create and build! Children, from infants to age 5, and their caregivers are welcome. This program is presented using Facebook Live. See more details Amy @ the Library Amy @ the Library April 13, 2021 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Join Amy through Facebook Live as she shares the latest news about Youth Services at the Hartland Public Library! See more details • •	14 Cartooning with Rick Stromoski - a virtual program for kids in 3rd Grade & Up Cartooning with Rick Stromoski - a virtual program for kids in 3rd Grade & Up April 14, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join award winning, humorous illustrator & cartoonist Rick Stromoski as he teaches you how to draw characters, expressions, and even some fun & goofy animals! This program will be conducted through Zoom. Register in advance for this program: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAodeCprzwqHdFPY9YPBM63WdjwIaUlbxIZ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For more information email Amy - kids@hartlandlibraryvt.org. See more details •	15	16	17
18	19	20 Early Literacy Storytime Early Literacy Storytime April 20, 2021 10:30 am - 11:30 am At Early Literacy Storytime we read books, sing songs, learn new (and old) fingerplays, and we create and build! Children, from infants to age 5, and their caregivers are welcome. This program is presented using Facebook Live. See more details Amy @ the Library Amy @ the Library April 20, 2021 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Join Amy through Facebook Live as she shares the latest news about Youth Services at the Hartland Public Library! See more details • •	21 VT Golden Dome Book Award Book Group VT Golden Dome Book Award Book Group April 21, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm The VT Golden Dome Book Award List is for kids in Grades 4 through 8. The book group will meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month to discuss a particular book. Registration required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0scuCvrj8qGNAD0HRsm2QU2VaNXp26D7tl See more details Meet the Candidates Night Meet the Candidates Night April 21, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm We usually hold this in-person, but this year the Meet the Candidates Night will be a virtual event held via zoom and phone (for those who don't have internet or video). Here is a list of candidates running for office. All candidates have been invited to the event. Candidates for Town Offices 2021 Town Moderator - 1 year - Matt Dunne Town Moderator - 1 year - Jennifer Grant School Moderator - 1 year - Matt Dunne School Moderator - 1 year - Jennifer Grant Library Trustee - 3 year - Rita Boynton Select Board - 3 year - Phil Hobbie Select Board - 3 year – John T Sammel Select Board - 2 year - Mary O'Brien Select Board - 2 year - Jacob Holmes School Director - 3 year – Collen Spence School Director - 2 year - Elizabeth Roy Lister - 2 year - Cheyenne Latimer Lister - 3 year - Robert Quaderer Treasurer - 3 year - Cheryl Perry 1st Constable - 2 year - James Dow Town Clerk - 3 year - Brian Stroffolino The Hartland Meet the Candidates night is usually an informal gathering where people can say "hi" and ask about the positions, and ask the candidates questions. We'll gather on Zoom this year, and you'll have an opportunity to listen to introductions from each candidate and why they are running this year. Here is the Zoom meeting link and information. If you have any questions, please email Nancy at director@hartlandlibraryvt.org or call the library at 802-436-2473. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Apr 21, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqdOmqqj8sHdO3FNPXnH1e6BGLZHguw2Yi After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. See more details • •	22 Mindfulness: The History, Practice, and Use of Cultivating Mindful Awareness Mindfulness: The History, Practice, and Use of Cultivating Mindful Awareness April 22, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mindfulness: The History, Practice, and Use of Cultivating Mindful Awareness A Vermont Humanities Program with William Edelglass What is mindfulness? Where does it come from? And how has it appeared in so many contemporary Western institutions, from schools and prisons to corporate meetings and military training? How is mindfulness studied by contemporary neuroscientists and social psychologists, and what are their findings? This lecture will address these questions by tracing the history of various forms of mindfulness from multiple traditions, starting with early Buddhist texts and ending with the secularization of mindfulness in contemporary American society. William Edelglass is Director of Studies at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies and Associate Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies at Emerson College. This is a virtual Zoom event - if attendees do not have video access they may listen using a phone. Contact Nancy at director@hartlandlibraryvt.org for more information. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Apr 22, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIocuqoqj4jHN3QglUFOOpAS21r8F2NgGhU After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. See more details •	23	24
25	26	27 Early Literacy Storytime Early Literacy Storytime April 27, 2021 10:30 am - 11:30 am At Early Literacy Storytime we read books, sing songs, learn new (and old) fingerplays, and we create and build! Children, from infants to age 5, and their caregivers are welcome. This program is presented using Facebook Live. See more details Amy @ the Library Amy @ the Library April 27, 2021 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Join Amy through Facebook Live as she shares the latest news about Youth Services at the Hartland Public Library! See more details • •	28 Stop-Motion Animation! Stop-Motion Animation! April 28, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join Amy to learn how to make fun, easy stop-motion animation movies! We will use the app Stop Motion Studio. Devices such as a tablet and/or iPhone/android, are necessary for this program. Prior to the program, please download the Stop Motion Studio App (free version): https://www.cateater.com/try.html Having Lego pieces handy are also a plus but not required. This is a Zoom program. To join go to: https://zoom.us/j/91074154254?pwd=cXE2MmVJd05LSTU0RFc0bEVBRmlxZz09 See more details Virtual Book Group Virtual Book Group April 28, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm We'll start by sharing what we've been reading during these challenging times. Everyone will get a chance to share about a recent book they've read. Future meetings may have a theme such as: Read a Mystery, Read A Classic, Best Staycation Read, or Read a Book Recommended by Someone Else. These are just examples and we can have fun with the categories. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Apr 28, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEuc-iuqzgjGdFdObiVdeeTAsP1dUDz5pDY After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Questions? Email Nancy - director@hartlandlibraryvt.org See more details • •	29	30