Orwell Free Library

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover, 2019!

March 9, 2019April 4, 2019 by orwellfreelibrary

We had lots of fun at the stuffed animal sleepover! Here are some photos our stuffy sitters took during the night.

EBooks and Audiobooks

February 14, 2019 by orwellfreelibrary

Access a large and growing library of eBooks and audiobooks anytime, anywhere (with an internet connection). Search, reserve, request and check out books using your OFL barcode, for free. Use the help link at the Listen Up! Vermont website to get started. Call or stop by the library if you need more assistance.

Stream Movies and Documentaries

February 1, 2019February 14, 2019 by orwellfreelibrary

We now offer movies and documentaries through the streaming service Kanopy. Sign up at http://orwellfreelibrary.kanopy.com/. You will need your library card number to begin. Library patrons have 6 credits (1 credit per film viewed) each month. For more information or help using the service, please contact the librarian. Find out how to use kanopy with … Continue reading Stream Movies and Documentaries

Volunteer With Us!

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 by orwellfreelibrary

Interested in volunteering? We only have two part time paid staff so we rely on volunteers to handle a host of other tasks that must be done to keep the Library open and functioning smoothly. Current Need: Crafts for kids! We would like to start a Saturday drop-in craft for families who stop by … Continue reading Volunteer With Us!

Upcoming Events

Location	When	Summary	Description
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	June 25, 2019 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Teen Tech: 3D Printed Lithophanes	Create a lithophane (an etched or molded artwork that can only be seen clearly when lit from behind) using tech and your imagination. For tweens and teens, presented by Rod Batschelet.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 2, 2019 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Teen Tech: Creating Animated Video Using CoSpaces	Learn how to create an animated video/interactive app that can be viewed in a VR headset. For tweens and teens, presented by Rod Batschelet.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 4, 2019 at 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm	Library Closed
	July 9, 2019 at 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm	Busy
	July 9, 2019 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm	Fiber Friends Gathering	If you enjoy spinning, felting, crocheting, or other needle craft, join our drop-in stitch group. Ages 12 and up. New knitters are welcome. Feel free to come when you can and leave as needed.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 9, 2019 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm	Teen Tech: An Evening in Virtual Space	Try out VR sculpting and painting, play in the new physical fitness programs or try your hand at a job in Job Simulator. For teens and tweens, presented by Rod Batschelet.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 11, 2019 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am	School Age: Our Magnificent Moon	Can a cookie teach us something about the moon? Sure! Come find out what. For kids 5 and up. 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 12, 2019 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am	Story Time: The Moon!	Sing, play and read together - build early literacy skills and have fun at the library. This week we will focus on the moon. Our summer story time events are created for preschoolers but all ages are welcome.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 16, 2019 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Teen Tech: Videos with Facial Recognition	Use facial recognition software to animate an avatar. Tell your favorite joke or feature material for your school PIP..
Orwell Free Library	July 17, 2019 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm	Movie: How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World	Popcorn! Movie rated PG
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 18, 2019 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am	School Age: Stories in the Stars	Constellations tell magical stories from long ago. Learn about a few and create your own during our star story celebration. For children 5 and up, under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 19, 2019 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am	Story Time: Stars	Sing, play and read together - build early literacy skills and have fun at the library. This week we will focus on the stars. Our summer story time events are created for preschoolers but all ages are welcome.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 25, 2019 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am	School Age: Blast Off Astronauts	Complete space challenges to show you have what it takes to be a scientist, or even someday an astronaut. For children 5 and up, under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 26, 2019 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am	Story Time: Astronauts	Sing, play and read together - build early literacy skills and have fun at the library. This week we will focus on astronauts. Our summer story time events are created for preschoolers but all ages are welcome.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	July 31, 2019 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm	Movie: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial	Popcorn! Movie rated PG
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	August 1, 2019 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am	Our Stellar Solar System	Learn about the great expanse of space closest to the Earth then make a wearable model of our solar system out of beads. For kids aged 5 and up, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St, Orwell, VT 05760, USA	August 2, 2019 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am	Story Time	Sing, play and read together - build early literacy skills and have fun at the library. This week we will focus on our solar system. Our summer story time events are created for preschoolers but all ages are welcome.

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