2023 Summer Unplugged Program Locations and Details
Join us for our FREE summer programming to learn about our local ecology.
Thanks to the generous support from Great River Hydro, The Nature Museum is excited to once again bring free environmental education programming to public libraries in Chester, Springfield, Walpole, NH, Charlestown, NH, and the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center during the summer of 2023.
Programs run on Wednesdays through Saturdays for seven weeks, from June 28th to August 12th.
These programs aim to be engaging and highlight topics related to the unique ecology and landscape of Northern New England. Geared towards youth ages Pre-K through elementary grades, all are welcome. Programs will be 45 minutes long with dedicated time for a story reading and any nature-related questions you may have for our expert educators. Library programs will be mostly outdoors on good weather days and indoors on bad weather days. Join us to unplug, discover, and learn!
Weekly Program Topics
Summary of Locations and Dates for Summer ‘23
Whiting Library: Chester, VT
Main location and rain location: 117 Main St, Chester, VT
Location: 117 Main St, Chester, VT 05143
Wednesdays
06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Note: 08/09 Fairy House Building Program is 1 hour, 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Contact info: Carry Roy-King, Youth Services Librarian
802-875-2277
Springfield Town Library
Location: Springfield Town Library, 43 Main St, Springfield, VT (programs mostly indoors)
Wednesdays
06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09
11:00AM - 11:45AM
Note: 08/09 Fairy House Building Program is 1 hour, 11:00AM - 12:00PM.
Contact info: Michelle Stinson, Youth Services Librarian
springfieldchildrensroom@gmail.com
Silsby Free Public Library: Charlestown, NH.
Main location and rain location: 226 Railroad St, Charlestown, NH
Thursdays
06/29, 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Note: 08/10 Fairy House Building Program is 1 hour, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Contact info: Jennifer Haynes, Library Director and Children and Youth Services Librarian
603-826-7793
Library of Walpole: Walpole, NH.
Main location and rain location: 48 Main St, Walpole, NH
Thursdays
06/29, 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10
1:00PM - 1:45PM
Note: 08/10 Fairy House Building Program is 1 hour, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Contact info: Julie Rios, Technology & Children’s Librarian
603-756-9806
The Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center (FLVC), Bellows Falls, VT
Main location: 17 Bridge St, Bellows Falls, VT 05101
Fridays
06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11
1:00PM - 1:45PM
Saturdays
07/01, 07/08, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12
1:00PM - 1:45PM
Contact info: Jocelyn Saltzman, Seasonal Environmental Educator
Visitor Center (Fri. & Sat. 10AM - 4PM. Other days by chance.): 802-460-4664
Jay DeGregorio, Education Director
The Nature Museum: 802-843-2111