Library Calendar

Events in July 2019

  • Baby Story time

    Category: Kids Baby Story time


    July 2, 2019

    From their unique perspective, perched on the lap of a beloved adult, these very young minds absorb what is going on around them and may already be learning an appreciation for books and reading. Baby story time is filled with songs, movement exercises, rhythm and rhyme. This is very interactive and age appropriate for the 0—18 month old patrons.

    Preschool Story Time

    Category: Kids Preschool Story Time


    July 2, 2019

    Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, children and caregivers join Cricket at Vail Public Library, as she leads listeners in rhymes, songs, stories and more. Each story time also features an age appropriate art activity. Active participation is encouraged from everybody as children enjoy these pre-reading activities designed to be the building blocks for strong readers and students. This free event is interactive and educational. For more information please call 970-479-2187.  You may also visit us at vaillibrary.com.

    Little Listeners @ the Library

    Category: All Ages Little Listeners @ the Library


    July 2, 2019

    Musicians from the Dallas Symphony will perform today in the fireside area!

  • Toddler Story time

    Category: Kids Toddler Story time


    July 3, 2019

    Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, children and caregivers join Cricket as she leads the children in rhymes, songs, stories and more.  Each story time also features an age appropriate art activity. Active participation is encouraged as your child enjoys these pre-reading activities designed as the building blocks for strong readers and students.

    This free event is interactive and educational.

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    Book Sale

    Category: All Ages Book Sale


    July 3, 2019

    Beginning Wed., July 3, and running through Sat., July 6, the Friends of Vail Public Library will be sponsoring their annual Fourth of July Book Sale.  Come peruse the diverse selection of books, DVDs and CDs in the Vail Public Library's Community Room during the Book Sale hours:

    • Wed. July 3 /11:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu. July 4 / 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri. July 5 / 11:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat. July 6 / 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Story Time Move 'n' Groove

    Category: Kids Story Time Move 'n' Groove


    July 3, 2019

    A NEW Story Time that includes a picture book, yoga and movement activities for the 3-5 year old set. This program idea is designed to bring movement and energy to our preschool story hour.

  • 4th of July Bake Sale

    Category: All Ages 4th of July Bake Sale

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    July 4, 2019

    Annual bake sale during the 4th of July parade. Baked goods, coffee and water available to purchase. All proceeds support the children's programing at Vail Public Library.

    Book Sale

    Category: All Ages Book Sale


    July 4, 2019

    Beginning Wed., July 3, and running through Sat., July 6, the Friends of Vail Public Library will be sponsoring their annual Fourth of July Book Sale.  Come peruse the diverse selection of books, DVDs and CDs in the Vail Public Library's Community Room during the Book Sale hours:

    • Wed. July 3 /11:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu. July 4 / 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri. July 5 / 11:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat. July 6 / 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Book Sale

    Category: All Ages Book Sale


    July 5, 2019

    Beginning Wed., July 3, and running through Sat., July 6, the Friends of Vail Public Library will be sponsoring their annual Fourth of July Book Sale.  Come peruse the diverse selection of books, DVDs and CDs in the Vail Public Library's Community Room during the Book Sale hours:

    • Wed. July 3 /11:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu. July 4 / 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri. July 5 / 11:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat. July 6 / 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Book Sale

    Category: All Ages Book Sale


    July 6, 2019

    Beginning Wed., July 3, and running through Sat., July 6, the Friends of Vail Public Library will be sponsoring their annual Fourth of July Book Sale.  Come peruse the diverse selection of books, DVDs and CDs in the Vail Public Library's Community Room during the Book Sale hours:

    • Wed. July 3 /11:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu. July 4 / 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri. July 5 / 11:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat. July 6 / 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Bilingual Story time

    Category: Kids Bilingual Story time


    July 6, 2019

    Bilingual Story time for pre-schoolers from 0 - 5.  Join in as we explore books, songs and culture in Spanish and English.

  • Knit Night tonight!

    Category: All Ages Knit Night tonight!


    July 8, 2019

    Bring a project or start one here, all abilities and skill levels are welcome at Knit Night!  Grab one of the library’s many knitting or crochet books for inspiration, and enjoy an evening with fellow crafters.  If you need extra help our teacher, Amy Cohen, is at Alpaca in Eagle where Knit Night is offered every Tuesday.

    Join the library Knit Night every 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month for conversation, encouragement, ideas, and company as you create a healthy lifestyle along with your warm and fuzzy fiber art!RSVP by 3pm is required.  Our teacher is a volunteer and we want to respect her time and schedule. 970-479-2187.

    For more information call 970-479-2187 or vaillibrary.com

  • Baby Story time

    Category: Kids Baby Story time


    July 9, 2019

    From their unique perspective, perched on the lap of a beloved adult, these very young minds absorb what is going on around them and may already be learning an appreciation for books and reading. Baby story time is filled with songs, movement exercises, rhythm and rhyme. This is very interactive and age appropriate for the 0—18 month old patrons.

    Preschool Story Time

    Category: Kids Preschool Story Time


    July 9, 2019

    Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, children and caregivers join Cricket at Vail Public Library, as she leads listeners in rhymes, songs, stories and more. Each story time also features an age appropriate art activity. Active participation is encouraged from everybody as children enjoy these pre-reading activities designed to be the building blocks for strong readers and students. This free event is interactive and educational. For more information please call 970-479-2187.  You may also visit us at vaillibrary.com.

    Little Listeners @ Your Library

    Category: All Ages Little Listeners @ Your Library


    July 9, 2019

    Musicians from the The Philadelphia Orchestra will perform in the fireside area today!

  • Toddler Story time

    Category: Kids Toddler Story time


    July 10, 2019

    Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, children and caregivers join Cricket as she leads the children in rhymes, songs, stories and more.  Each story time also features an age appropriate art activity. Active participation is encouraged as your child enjoys these pre-reading activities designed as the building blocks for strong readers and students.

    This free event is interactive and educational.

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    Story Time Move 'n' Groove

    Category: Kids Story Time Move 'n' Groove


    July 10, 2019

    A NEW Story Time that includes a picture book, yoga and movement activities for the 3-5 year old set. This program idea is designed to bring movement and energy to our preschool story hour.

  • Bilingual Story time

    Category: Kids Bilingual Story time


    July 13, 2019

    Bilingual Story time for pre-schoolers from 0 - 5.  Join in as we explore books, songs and culture in Spanish and English.

  • Baby Story time

    Category: Kids Baby Story time


    July 16, 2019

    From their unique perspective, perched on the lap of a beloved adult, these very young minds absorb what is going on around them and may already be learning an appreciation for books and reading. Baby story time is filled with songs, movement exercises, rhythm and rhyme. This is very interactive and age appropriate for the 0—18 month old patrons.

    Preschool Story Time

    Category: Kids Preschool Story Time


    July 16, 2019

    Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, children and caregivers join Cricket at Vail Public Library, as she leads listeners in rhymes, songs, stories and more. Each story time also features an age appropriate art activity. Active participation is encouraged from everybody as children enjoy these pre-reading activities designed to be the building blocks for strong readers and students. This free event is interactive and educational. For more information please call 970-479-2187.  You may also visit us at vaillibrary.com.

    SRP - Fiske Planetarium - Tour of the Universe

    Category: All Ages SRP - Fiske Planetarium - Tour of the Universe


    July 16, 2019

    Join VPL @ Red Sandstone Elementary School where we have enough room to host the mini dome planetarium!

  • Toddler Story time

    Category: Kids Toddler Story time


    July 17, 2019

    Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, children and caregivers join Cricket as she leads the children in rhymes, songs, stories and more.  Each story time also features an age appropriate art activity. Active participation is encouraged as your child enjoys these pre-reading activities designed as the building blocks for strong readers and students.

    This free event is interactive and educational.

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    Story Time Move 'n' Groove

    Category: Kids Story Time Move 'n' Groove


    July 17, 2019

    A NEW Story Time that includes a picture book, yoga and movement activities for the 3-5 year old set. This program idea is designed to bring movement and energy to our preschool story hour.

  • Bilingual Story time

    Category: Kids Bilingual Story time


    July 20, 2019

    Bilingual Story time for pre-schoolers from 0 - 5.  Join in as we explore books, songs and culture in Spanish and English.

  • Knit Night tonight!

    Category: All Ages Knit Night tonight!


    July 22, 2019

    Bring a project or start one here, all abilities and skill levels are welcome at Knit Night!  Grab one of the library’s many knitting or crochet books for inspiration, and enjoy an evening with fellow crafters.  If you need extra help our teacher, Amy Cohen, is at Alpaca in Eagle where Knit Night is offered every Tuesday.

    Join the library Knit Night every 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month for conversation, encouragement, ideas, and company as you create a healthy lifestyle along with your warm and fuzzy fiber art!RSVP by 3pm is required.  Our teacher is a volunteer and we want to respect her time and schedule. 970-479-2187.

    For more information call 970-479-2187 or vaillibrary.com

  • Baby Story time

    Category: Kids Baby Story time


    July 23, 2019

    From their unique perspective, perched on the lap of a beloved adult, these very young minds absorb what is going on around them and may already be learning an appreciation for books and reading. Baby story time is filled with songs, movement exercises, rhythm and rhyme. This is very interactive and age appropriate for the 0—18 month old patrons.

    Preschool Story Time

    Category: Kids Preschool Story Time


    July 23, 2019

    Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, children and caregivers join Cricket at Vail Public Library, as she leads listeners in rhymes, songs, stories and more. Each story time also features an age appropriate art activity. Active participation is encouraged from everybody as children enjoy these pre-reading activities designed to be the building blocks for strong readers and students. This free event is interactive and educational. For more information please call 970-479-2187.  You may also visit us at vaillibrary.com.

    Alien Art with Alpine Arts Studio teachers

    Category: Kids Alien Art with Alpine Arts Studio teachers


    July 23, 2019

    RSVP required!  In keeping with our Universe of Stories theme, we will make Aliens from recycled materials.

    For elementary aged students.

     

  • Toddler Story time

    Category: Kids Toddler Story time


    July 24, 2019

    Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, children and caregivers join Cricket as she leads the children in rhymes, songs, stories and more.  Each story time also features an age appropriate art activity. Active participation is encouraged as your child enjoys these pre-reading activities designed as the building blocks for strong readers and students.

    This free event is interactive and educational.

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    Story Time Move 'n' Groove

    Category: Kids Story Time Move 'n' Groove


    July 24, 2019

    A NEW Story Time that includes a picture book, yoga and movement activities for the 3-5 year old set. This program idea is designed to bring movement and energy to our preschool story hour.

    Very Young Composers

    Category: All Ages Very Young Composers


    July 24, 2019

    We welcome the return of Very Young Composers to the fireside lounge.  These talented students of music wrote their own compositions that will be performed by members of the  New York Philharmonic.  A reception will be held in the community room for the composers, parents and friends after the performance. The performance is open to the public.

  • Bilingual Story time

    Category: Kids Bilingual Story time


    July 27, 2019

    Bilingual Story time for pre-schoolers from 0 - 5.  Join in as we explore books, songs and culture in Spanish and English.

  • Behind the Scenes with BalletX " The Little Prince"

    Category: All Ages Behind the Scenes with BalletX " The Little Prince"


    July 29, 2019

    A favorite of Vail Dance Festival audiences, Philadelphia’s powerhouse company BalletX, led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, returns to Vail this summer to present its first full-length story ballet by a female choreographer, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s The Little Prince. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s brilliant novella has inspired millions since its publication in 1943, and now the story is the inspiration for this new ballet.

    Learn more about the making of this classic book in to a ballet! All ages welcome!

     

  • Baby Story time

    Category: Kids Baby Story time


    July 30, 2019

    From their unique perspective, perched on the lap of a beloved adult, these very young minds absorb what is going on around them and may already be learning an appreciation for books and reading. Baby story time is filled with songs, movement exercises, rhythm and rhyme. This is very interactive and age appropriate for the 0—18 month old patrons.

    Preschool Story Time

    Category: Kids Preschool Story Time


    July 30, 2019

    Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, children and caregivers join Cricket at Vail Public Library, as she leads listeners in rhymes, songs, stories and more. Each story time also features an age appropriate art activity. Active participation is encouraged from everybody as children enjoy these pre-reading activities designed to be the building blocks for strong readers and students. This free event is interactive and educational. For more information please call 970-479-2187.  You may also visit us at vaillibrary.com.

    My Place in Space

    Category: Kids My Place in Space


    July 30, 2019

    We will explore our place in the universe with the naturalists from Walking Mountains Science Center.

    For  ages 5 +

  • Toddler Story time

    Category: Kids Toddler Story time


    July 31, 2019

    Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, children and caregivers join Cricket as she leads the children in rhymes, songs, stories and more.  Each story time also features an age appropriate art activity. Active participation is encouraged as your child enjoys these pre-reading activities designed as the building blocks for strong readers and students.

    This free event is interactive and educational.

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    Story Time Move 'n' Groove

    Category: Kids Story Time Move 'n' Groove


    July 31, 2019

    A NEW Story Time that includes a picture book, yoga and movement activities for the 3-5 year old set. This program idea is designed to bring movement and energy to our preschool story hour.