News, Programs, & Story Times
Adult Programs
The Great American AdventureFaced with retirement, Don Kjelleren chose a unique approach to the transition. He spent a year traveling the United States in a personal challenge to climb the highest point, complete a century (100 mile bike ride), run 10 miles and swim a mile within each state. In his travels far beyond the guidebooks, Don saw a view of the country that most of us will never see.
Traveler, athlete or future retiree, please join us on Thursday, August 19, at 7:00 pm as Don shares his memorable experiences, relates some of the challenges he faced (including moments of peril!) and gives us a peek at some of the many gems this country has to offer. Refreshments will be served.
This program is free and open to the public. Copies of Don's book, "Happiness: The Road to Well-Being" will be available for purchase and signing.
Youth Programs
Toddler Story Time
For children up to 3 years of age. Story time starts at 9:00 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. every Tuesday! Preschoolers can drop by for stories, songs, and games.
Pajama Story Time
Tuesday August 24th 6 - 7:00 p.m.
Children ages 3 - 7 are invited to join us for a pajama story time. Together we will share some fun stories, watch a short film, and create a craft to go with our theme. Yummy refreshments will be served too. Come in and join the fun! Pre-registration is helpful, but not required, 482-2878.
Carpenter-Carse Library Passes Spring/Summer 2010
Birds of Vermont Museum free admission for one immediate family.
Echo Pass up to 2 adults/3 youth $2 admission. Shelburne Farms (2 passes) free family admission. Vermont Historic Sites free for one family or group of up to 8 people. Vermont State Parks free day pass for up to 8 people in one vehicle. Vermont History Museum free day pass for one family.For additional information and availability, please contact the Carpenter-Carse Library.
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.
