by Susan Larson | Aug 15, 2018 | Book Bits
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Assateague Island, VA, is home to the wild Chincoteague ponies made famous in Marguerite Henry’s children’s book “Misty of Chincoteague.” When my children and I planned a vacation to the island, I wanted them to know about the...
by Susan Larson | Aug 7, 2018 | Summer Reading Program
Caregivers: Come into the library, complete a “Read & Win a Day at the Fair” voucher certifying your grade K – 8 student has read at least three books between June 15 and August 6, 2018, and your child will receive one “Read and Win...
by Susan Larson | Aug 2, 2018 | Donations
During the month of August, Hannaford is donating $1 to Milton Public Library for every reusable “Because You Care” bag purchased at its Milton store, 259 U.S. Route 7 South. The bags cost $2.50 each, and are located on the dedicated reusable bag rack in...
by Susan Larson | Jul 16, 2018 | Book Bits, Programs
By Susan Larson, Director, Milton Public Library This article was first published as a Book Bits column in the Milton Independent on July 12, 2018. It is reprinted here with permission. There’s this perception that library staff have read every book ever...
by Susan Larson | Jun 22, 2018 | Book Bits
Registration is open for the Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program at Milton Public Library. There’s something for all ages! Our goal is to encourage reading, combat education gains lost during summer break from school, and provide free entertaining and educational...
by Susan Larson | Jun 13, 2018 | Friends of Milton Public Library, Programs
Photo: Vermont Astronomical Society President Jack St. Louis demonstrates use of the library’s Orion StarBlast Telescope. Thanks to the Friends of Milton Public Library and the Vermont Astronomical Society (VAS), Milton Public Library has a telescope for loan....
by Susan Larson | Jun 9, 2018 | Voting
There are three ballots for Vermont’s August 2018 Primary Election in Milton’s two voting districts: Milton Chittenden 10 and Grand Isle Chittenden. When you vote on Tuesday, Aug. 14, you will choose ONE ballot on which to vote – a Democratic, a...
by Susan Larson | May 24, 2018 | Administration
Milton Public Library summer hours begin Saturday, May 26, 2018, and continue through Saturday, Sept. 1. During the summer, the library closes at 2 p.m. on Saturdays, versus 4 p.m. the rest of the year. Hours May 26 – September 1, 2018, are: Monday through...
by Susan Larson | May 22, 2018 | Summer Reading Program
Registration begins June 1, 2018, for the Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program at Milton Public Library. There’s something for all ages! Our goal is to encourage reading, and to combat education gains lost during summer break from school. Register, read, attend...
by Susan Larson | May 18, 2018 | Book Bits
By Susan Larson, Director, Milton Public Library Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write. It’s a key element in helping children enter school ready to learn, according to the organization Zero to Three....
