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Story Time with Paige and Michelle

April 9th

11:30 am to 11:50 amYour living room via You Tube!

Story time is live, though virtual! Parents with newborns through 5 years, join us online for special story times that will stimulate developing intellect with rhymes, sing songs (to shakers, rhythm sticks, and scarves) and picture books.


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AB2- Active Body - Active Brain

April 16th

11:30 am to 12:00 pmYour living room via You Tube!

Join Rachel O’Donald of AB2 (Active Body-Active Brain) for a creative music- and movement-based exploration of early literacy skills. The class will focus on a concept of dance tied to a children’s book. A wide variety of music, props and rhythm instruments add to the fun and learning!

Just click on the link that will be on the WPL website: https://www.waterburypubliclibrary.com/


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Writers' Wertfrei

April 18th

10:00 am to 12:00 pmYour living room via Zoom!

We are now meeting via Zoom. Writers, fledgling or published, all are welcome at our monthly gatherings of Writers’Wertfrei. “Wertfrei” comes from the German “Wertfreiheit” meaning non-judgmental or value-free. These gatherings are a place where writers can come, share their work, receive comments and suggestions in a supportive, caring environment. Share what you are currently working on or any piece you're proud of or need hel ...


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Race Conversations

April 21st

06:30 pm to 07:30 pmYour living room via Zoom!

Join us virtually for Race Conversations 6:30-7:30 on Tuesday, April 21st. We will be focusing on the school-to-prison pipeline, which is the focus of Chapter 8 of the book
"So You Want to Talk About Race?" by Ijeoma Oluo.
No need to have read the chapter to join the conversation. We will start with the local context here in Vermont by considering the statistics presented in the inset on p. 12 of the report Education Matters: The ...


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GMC Speaker Series: A Long Trail Hiker's Climb of Denali

April 22nd

07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

Last June, after a winter of training on the Long Trail system, GMC’s executive director Mike DeBonis spent two weeks attempting a climb of Denali “the Great One” in Alaska. Mike will share photos and stories from his trip and compare the experience of spending two weeks on Denali and the Long Trail.

Presenter: Michael DeBonis
This event is provided to you for free, or by donation.


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Chair Yoga

April 22nd

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Chair Yoga goes virtual!

Time: Wednesdays at 10 am
Place: Your Living Room
Instructor: Diana Whitney

Everything you've come to expect from Chair Yoga is delivered! Join Diana as she leads participants in gentle movements with the chair providing support and balance. Chair Yoga is a wonderful way to loosen and stretch your muscles, reduce stress, and improve circulation.

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Nature Story Time with GMC

April 24th

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Join Green Mountain Club staff on Facebook Live for a kids’ storybook reading every Friday at 10 AM. We know it’s hard for parents who are suddenly homeschooling to have enough activities to keep the kids engaged so we hope this offering will help. The books will all be nature-focused.

To watch, just go to the GMC Facebook page at that time.

Storybook Readers: GMC staff
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Sunday Afternoons with Yarn

April 26th

02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

Join us for Sunday Afternoons with Yarn.

Tell us how you all are doing. What books are you reading? Are you learning a new hobby? Who has started seeds yet? Did you fine a cool low elevation hike that is snow- and ice-free? What are you cooking for dinner? Can we all see your project? Let's keep the conversation light and fun.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/473824543?pwd=dERMT3h2SmpNMkc4NjRUdF ...


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Artwork on the Long Trail

April 27th

04:00 pm to 05:00 pm

Pull your art supplies out of the attic and join Green Mountain Club Field Staff member Kati Christoffel as she leads us in a beginning art project using an image from the Long Trail. As a former art instructor and Stratton Pond Caretaker, Kati has created many pieces of Long Trail landscapes and is looking forward to sharing that skill with you. You’ll learn the basics of interpreting a landscape image and how to use watercolors, pen & ink ...


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Mindful Mondays

April 27th

08:00 am to 08:40 am

Join Becky Widschwenter
Mondays at 8 am via Zoom
for a breath-focused movement practice that brings balance to the mind and body. This gentle class promotes ease
to physical restrictions and settles overwhelmed thought-patterns.
A meditation which focuses on offering peace, happiness, and safety to all, bookends the class. All levels welcome.

When: Mondays, April 20th - May 11th, 8-8:40 am

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Adventuring with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

April 29th

05:30 pm to 06:30 pm

Thinking of having a baby? Expecting a baby? Not sure how to start camping with your toddler? This is for you.

Celeste has spent more than 50 nights in a tent, skied in 20-below weather, kayaked with manatees, and traveled to seven countries. She’s 3. Hear from her parents, who are on a mission to help families discover the wonders of the great outdoors.

Part travelogue, part photo tour, and lots of tips and tricks ...


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Chair Yoga

April 29th

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Chair Yoga goes virtual!

Time: Wednesdays at 10 am
Place: Your Living Room
Instructor: Diana Whitney

Everything you've come to expect from Chair Yoga is delivered! Join Diana as she leads participants in gentle movements with the chair providing support and balance. Chair Yoga is a wonderful way to loosen and stretch your muscles, reduce stress, and improve circulation.

For more info and to ...


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Online Outdoor Trivia with GMC

April 30th

07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

The need for social distancing has caused so many canceled events, but we can still have fun online! Join the Green Mountain Club on Zoom for an evening of free outdoor Trivia!

Teams can be up to six people. Coordinate with your teammates through text message, telephone call or the chat features on Facebook or Google.

Trivia questions will be presented through Zoom. The Zoom link will be shared closer to the event. ...


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