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YOB Kickoff and Book Giveaway: Newbury, VT

August 29, 2025 8:30-11:00

The Newbury Elementary School in Newbury, VT will kick off their Year of the Book with a visit from storyteller & author Simon Brooks. Simon will meet with students in grades K-6 who will also select their first of eight books to bring home this school year.

Salisbury Free Public Library

August 30, 2025 10:00-11:30 Salisbury, VT

CLiF presenter Doug Wilhelm visits Salisbury Free Public Library for a storytelling event and free book giveaway where each child in attendance selects two brand new books to take home. CLiF’s Summer Readers grant supports summer programs across Vermont and New Hampshire to keep children reading during the school vacation.

YOB Kickoff and Book Giveaway: Bristol, VT

September 9, 2025 8:00-11:00

The Bristol Elementary School in Bristol, VT will kick off their Year of the Book with a visit from storyteller & CLiF founder Duncan McDougall. Duncan will meet with students in grades K-6 who will also select their first of eight books to bring home this school year.

YOB Kickoff and Book Giveaway: Brattleboro, VT

September 10, 2025 8:00-11:00

The Oak Grove Elementary School in Brattleboro, VT will kick off their Year of the Book with a visit from author/illustrator Marty Kelley. Marty will meet with students in grades preK-6 who will also select their first of eight books to bring home this school year.

YOB Kickoff and Book Giveaway: Gorham, NH

September 12, 2025 8:00-11:00

The Edward Fenn Elementary School in Gorham, NH will kick off their Year of the Book with a visit from author/illustrator Marty Kelley. Marty will meet with students in grades preK-5 who will also select their first of eight books to bring home this school year.

YOB Kickoff and Book Giveaway: Bellows Falls, VT

September 17, 2025 8:00-11:00

The Central Elementary School in Bellows Falls, VT will kick off their Year of the Book with a visit from author/illustrator Marty Kelley. Marty will meet with students in grades preK-4 who will also select their first of eight books to bring home this school year.

YOB Kickoff and Book Giveaway: Manchester, NH

September 19, 2025 8:00-11:00

The Webster Elementary School in Manchester, NH will kick off their Year of the Book with a visit from author/illustrator Marty Kelley. Marty will meet with students in grades K-4 who will also select their first of eight books to bring home this school year.

YOB Kickoff and Book Giveaway: Berlin, NH

September 22, 2025 8:00-11:00

The Berlin Elementary School in Berlin, NH will kick off their Year of the Book with a visit from storyteller Simon Brooks. Simon will meet with students in grades K-5 who will also select their first of eight books to bring home this school year.

YOB Kickoff and Book Giveaway: Alburgh, VT

September 22, 2025 8:00-11:00

The Alburgh Community Education Center in Alburgh, VT will kick off their Year of the Book with a visit from author John Churchman. John will meet with students in grades preK-6 who will also select their first of eight books to bring home this school year.

YOB Kickoff and Book Giveaway: Johnson, VT

September 23, 2025 8:00-11:00

The Johnson Elementary School in Johnson, VT will kick off their Year of the Book with a visit from storyteller & CLiF founder Duncan McDougall. Duncan will meet with students in grades preK-6 who will also select their first of eight books to bring home this school year.

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