Accepting book donations during summer library hours: T, W, TH 1-6pm & Sat 9-12pm. Please… NO Reader’s Digests, textbooks, or books in poor condition.

If your interested in donating a baked good, please contact us at chittendenpl@gmail.com

Summer is here!

We have lots of exciting things happening at the library this summer from our reading challenge, to family programming, to now offering eBooks!  Stop on by this summer to join in on all the excitement!

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Looking for something to do this summer with the family?  

Sign out one of our free & discounted passes.

Vermont Historical Sites Free admission to 9 historical sites

Vermont State Day Parks Free admission to 35 state parks

Echo Aquarium Science Center 2 Adults & 3 children at $4.00 per person

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Looking for something to do on a rainy day?

Check out our Fun Centers!

There will be craft and Lego tables set up all summer that will highlight a craft or activity and a Lego challenge for the week.

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Story Time

Saturdays at 10:30 am

Geared towards children 4 and under but all ages welcome.

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Reading Challenge:

Sign up your child for our summer reading challenge during the month of June. You may register online (chittendenpubliclibrary.com) or at the library during public library hours. Here is how it works; sign-up, check out a book, read it, and then upon returning it, you will receive a prize.

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Genealogy Workshop

June 24th at 4 pm

This is our second workshop in a series of three workshops.  We will be using online resources during this workshop.

If possible, please bring in a laptop or device for your use.

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Super Animals!

Thursday, July 2nd at 4:00 pm

There will be live animals, active storytelling, touchable artifacts and interactive demonstrations to explore the super-human world of animals found right here in our own back yards. Presented by the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. Co-sponsored with Chittenden Rec.

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Summer Book Party

Wednesday, July 8 at 11:00 am

@ Saint Alphonsis Parish Hall in Pittsford.  Join us in celebrating summer, reading, storytelling, and free books with the Children’s Literacy Foundation! Joint event with Maclure Library. Sign-up required.

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Book Art

July 14, 15, 16 from 2-4 pm

Join us for a 3 day class to learn how to turn old books into works of art. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Sign-up required.

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Fire Dept. Auction & CPL Book Sale

Saturday, July 18

Book Sale 9 am- 1 pm

Auction 9:30 am

Stuff Animal sleepover

Wednesday, July 22nd

Back by popular demand! Please register your stuffed animal between 1-6pm. Stuffed animal pick-up is Thursday, 7/23 between 1-6pm.

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Story time with a State Trooper!

August, 1st at 10:30 am

Join us as a local hero leads this special story time. Every child in attendance will receive a free book.

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Community Concert & Ice Cream Social

August 14 at 6 pm

Join us for a variety of music and free ice cream!

Looking to shake some nuts out of the family tree or just to learn more about your heritage?

Join us to learn about the various resources and techniques available to you at the first of a series of three genealogy workshops at the Chittenden Public Library.

Wednesday, May 20th @6:30pm

Sponsored by the Chittenden Historical Society & Chittenden Public Library.

The Chittenden Public Library is Spring Cleaning!

Everything in our storage closet must go!

Book Sale

Saturday, May 2nd

 9 am -12:00 pm

**Sale will be taking place, inside the library, during Barstow’s Sap Run**

Looking for something to do with the kids over spring break?  Stop by the library, we will have legos, crafts, and puzzles available to keep little hands occupied.  We will be open during Barstow’s Spring Break during the following hours;

Tuesday, April 14th  2-6 pm

Wednesday, April 15th 2-6 pm

Thursday, April 16th 2-6 pm

Saturday, April 18th 9-1 pm