News and Updates from the Groton Free Public Library For July
By Sarah Spira
Thank you to everyone who supported, participated in, and attended “A Day in Our Village!”
With over 100 attendees, and over 30 community organizations providing activities, entertainment, and opportunities for community connection.
Activity Backpacks: Now Available for Checkout!
We are excited to launch our Activity Backpacks- filled with books and activities to support early literacy and learning.
This project was truly a collaborative effort: Community member and educator Gillian designed each backpack, and funding to purchase the items was provided by Vermont Humanities Early Literacy Grant, with additional support for early learning technology from NEK Broadband .
The door to display these items was designed and built to match the historic Alice Lord Goodine House by Batchelder carpentry LLC .
New Summer Youth Program
Love Where You Live: Activity Camp at the Groton Free Public Library
Monday - Thursday 11:30-2:30pm
July 6th - 23rd
Join us for some Summer Fun at the Groton Library! Games, crafts, fishing, gardening, volunteering and more for ages 9-14. Attend every session, or just when your schedule allows. Registration for this program is required: contact the library to register.
New at the Groton Library: Northeast Kingdom Human Services Office Hours
NKHS will be at the Groton Free Public Library from 1pm -4pm on the 4th Thursday of the Month, starting on July 23rd. Connect with NKHS Staff, who can share information about:
- Developmental Services
- Children, Youth, and Family Services
- Mental Health Services
- Substance Use Disorder Services
- Emergency Services
- Community Trainings
Don’t miss Fall Prevention Tai Chi: Now meeting weekly
Wednesdays, 11am
Improve your balance, flexibility and joint health with Tai Chi! This FREE program is presented in partnership with the NEK Council on Aging and Tai Chi Vermont. This Program takes place at the Groton Community Building, 1476 Scott Highway.
For more information about library services and program offerings, please visit our website: www.grotonlibraryvt.org.