News, Programs, & Story Times
Youth Programs
Toddler Story Time
For children up to 3 years of age. Story time starts at 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Walk-ins are welcome.
Preschool Story Time
For children 3-5 years of age. Story time starts at 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. every Tuesday! Preschoolers can drop by for stories, songs, and games. Please note that there will be no story hour, Tuesday, March 27.
Pajama Story Time
Children ages 3 - 7 are invited to share an hour of fun. Join us Tuesday, February 28, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wear your favorite jammies and slippers. Together we will enjoy books, flannel board activities, and a 10-minute video. Pre-registration is helpful, 482-2878. Please note that there will be no story hour, Tuesday, March 27.
YA Book Group
Join our Young Adult Book Group, Thursday, March 1, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and preview the latest Young Adult titles. You and your friends can discuss "favorites" and recommend teen books and other materials for the library's collection. We may include a Wii video game or watch a DVD as we hang out together. Refreshments will
be served. We will get together on the first Thursday of every month. Call to register, 482-2878.
Valentine Make-It, Take-It Crafts
Kids ages five to 11 are invited to the library on Saturday, February 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to make fun Valentine's Day crafts. The crafts include creating a "love bears" sign, a valentine butterfly, a puppy valentine card holder, and lovely foam valentines - all for those special people in your life. You are welcome to do some or all four of the projects. A scrumptious snack will be provided. Be sure to sign up early. Participation is limited. 482-2878
New Youth Books
Picture Books:I want My Hat Back, Jon Klassen
To Market, to Market, Nikki McClure
If You Give a Dog a Donut, Laura Numeroff
Jackhammer Sam, David Catrow
Bailey, Harry Bliss
Voyage of Turtle Rex, Kurt Cyrus
Perfectly Arugula, Sarah Dillard
I Broke My Trunk, Mo Willems
John and Tom, Willem Lang
Chapter Books:
Starfish, James Crowley
Ten Rules For Living with My Sister, Ann Martin
The Summer Before (Babysitters Club) Ann Martin
Just Desserts, Hallie Durand
Outcasts (Brotherband Chronicles), John Flanagan
War Horse, Michael Morpurgo
Tiger Heart, David Peter
Emily's Fortune, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Teen Books:
A Curse as Dark as Gold, Elizabeth Bunce
All These Things I've Done, Gabielle Zevin
Scorpio Races, Maggie Stiefvater
Xisle, Steve Augarde
Cherub, Robert Muchamore
Monstrumologist, Rich Yancey
I Wish I Might, Coleen Paratore
Graphic Novels:
Agent Mongoose and the Attack of the Giant Insects, Dan Jolley
Changing Moon, Mathieu Mariolle
Carpenter-Carse Library Passes 2012
Echo Pass up to 2 adults/3 youth $4 admission. Shelburne Farms (2 passes) free family admission. Vermont Historic Sites free for one family or group of up to 8 people. Vermont History Museum free day pass for one family.For additional information and availability, please contact the Carpenter-Carse Library.
Vermont State Parks Pass free for one family or group of up to 8 people.
Listen Up! Vermont
Download audio books free using your library card number. Visit www.listenupvermont.org and sign in by selecting Carpenter-Carse Library from the main menu and enter your 14 digit library card number. Two audio books may be checked out during the one week lending period. After downloading the book to your computer, the file will expire when the lending period is over. Books may be transferred to a compatible MP3 player and some books can be burned to disc. You must have a computer with Microsoft Windows 98SE or later; this service is now available to Mac and iPod users as well - just look for media in the MP3 format or look at the icons on the audio book to determine on what devices the book can be played. This service requires installation of the free OverDrive Media Console for Windows or Mac. For more information on this process check out the Digital Help--FAQ page If you still have any questions, call the library at 482-2878. Enjoy!
Storytelling at Hinesburg
LANES (League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling) has partnered with libraries throughout New England and New York for a project called Get the Words Out. A collection of 60 volumes of recorded stories on 48 CD’s and 12 cassettes, representing some of the finest storytellers in the Northeast, is available for circulation at CCL.
