Drop-in chess club at Peabody Library, all ages welcome!

Mr. Moore is an experienced math teacher and children’s bookseller who has played chess with kids as young as 4 (adults are welcome to play too). Beginners come and learn, experienced players join a game, there’s fun for all.

For extra fun, Mr. Moore also has math games for kids of all ages.

Get together with fellow knitters to knit and talk! All experience levels welcome. This program is now being held in person at Latham Library.

Stories, songs and silliness for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome!

What: A playgroup for 0-3ish year olds and their caregivers
Where: Latham Library in Thetford, VT
When: 2nd and 3rd Sundays each month from 1-2 pm
What to know about our group:
Parents/Caregivers with 0-3ish year olds come join us at Latham Library for
short active songs and short books preceded by and followed by social/play
time. No need to leave the room if your little one is being loud (yes even
during books/songs) we don’t mind a bit. Just stay and play!
Think of it as story time for little ones that can’t sit through a board
book.
Come hang out with an awesome group of parents/caregivers and talk about
all things baby/toddler/parenting in a playgroup environment. Come as you
are (yes really, we don’t care if you have not showered in 4 days and are
still in your pajamas)!! Messy hair? We don’t care! New and nervous? We’ve
all been there.
Our group’s primary purpose is to give adults who have littles, a tot
friendly, free and close-by place to go and be with others who are in the
same boat. The littles have fun too, of course.
See you soon!

Latham Library and the Thetford Elder Network invite you to the lower level Community Room for a free Senior Movie Morning.

Large screen presentation, warm and well-ventilated room. Meet some neighbors to enjoy a good movie, to chat and to laugh! No registration, just come!

This month’s title: My Fair Lady

Need a ride? TEN may be able to help! Call (802-785-4361) or email librarian@thetfordlibrary.org and we’ll put you in touch.

Stories and crafts for kids in grades 1-4. Snack is served. The program runs every Wednesday that Thetford Elementary is in session for a full day, unless noted.
Email librarian@thetfordlibrary.org by the end of day on the Tuesday before each week’s program to sign up.

Loon Stories: Through the Lens of the Lake Fairlee LoonCam

Whether you are a loon fanatic or are just curious about this interesting summer visitor, join us for this free program!

Eric Hanson, a loon biologist, will present his talk, “The Common Loon: Stories About a Loon’s Life and Their Conservation”. Eric has lead the Vermont Loon Conservation Project for over 25 years, a program of the Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.

Eric will discuss the amazing recovery of loons in Vermont over the past 30 years, the threats that they face, and the conservation actions that have brought them back. He’ll also narrate a 24-minute video compilation of highlights from the 2024 season showing seldom-seen loon behavior and exploring their fascinating natural history, from territorial takeovers to visual and verbal communication.

Local residents Sean Brown and Doug Tifft will briefly share an overview of the Lake Fairlee loon nesting raft and the second year of the Lake Fairlee LoonCam and its worldwide audience. Sean will give an insider’s view of setting up and running the first and only loon camera in Vermont and his plans for the future. Fairlee resident Doug Tifft, who stewards the loon nesting raft at the northern end of Lake Fairlee, will summarize the successful ninth season which resulted in yet another loon chick.

There will be refreshments and plenty of time for questions afterwards. This event is hosted by Latham Library and sponsored by the Lake Fairlee Association and the Vermont Center for EcoStudies.