Incliment weather closings & delays

Please remember that if our local schools are closed due to weather conditions, then we will also be closed. We also follow their delay schedule for winter weather conditions. We do our best to inform patrons of evening event cancellations, but please call ahead if you are questioning the weather.

Holiday Closings

The Highgate Public Library will be Closed on:

Wednesday November 25th : Closing at noon

Thursday November 26th: Closed for Thanksgiving

Thursday December 24th: Closed for Christmas Eve

Saturday December 26th: Closed for the Christmas Holiday

Thursday December 31st: Closed for New Years Eve

Please have a safe and happy holiday season!

 

Children’s programing schedule for December

Wednesday December 2nd @10am Story Hour:  The theme is Green Day: Wear something green, eat a green snack, sing a green song, read a green story and then make a wreath to take home for the Holidays!

Wednesday December 9th @ 10am Story hour:  The theme is Sheep: We will have a very special guest here from Shelburne Farms and each child will be able to make their own felted ball out of sheep wool to take home. The more that join us for this fun story hour, the merrier!

PJ Story Hour: Thursday December 10th at 6pm. Come in your Pj’s and help us celebrate the arrival of winter! Enjoy stories, lots of fun and a simple make and take craft.

Wednesday December 16th @10am Story hour:  The theme is Christmas: Children will get to decorate their own tree with lots of fun materials.

*There will be no story hours during school vacation. They will resume on January 6th.

Ski Jay Peak For $25.00 or Less! Sponsored by The Highgate Public Library, Highgate Recreation & Jay Peak.

     The Highgate Recreation Department, Public Library & Jay Peak would like to present Family Ski & Ride Days. We want to encourage as many people who want to ski or ride this coming winter to take advantage of this great opportunity. On the Family Ski & Ride Days you, your family and friends can go ski or ride Jay for $20.00 – $25.00. It is easy to take advantage of this opportunity, simply email highgatefamilyski@gmail.com or call 868-4697 x 202. We must have 22 people signed up by Friday mornings at 9am with the exception of Thanksgiving week, Christmas week and New Years week those will be Wednesdays at noon.

• If  for some reason the weather is really bad or we don’t have enough people signed up, the ski date will be canceled and everyone who has signed up will be notified. Tickets can be picked up and paid for on each ski date morning between 8:30 – 10:30 in State side lodge from the table that is labeled Highgate Recreation/Public Library.
• Checks made out to Jay Peak or Cash
•  Prices are $20.00 or $25.00 see attached calendar for dates and prices. We need volunteers to help in the morning (1 or 2 per ski date). If you would like to help please contact Michelle at 868-4697 x202 or highgatefamilyski@gmail.com to find out more information or to sign up.

Ski Date    Price     Sign Up By    Rental Discount
Saturday, November 28th $20.00 Noon Wed. 11/25 No
Saturday, December 5th $20.00 9am Fri. 12/04 No
Saturday, December 19th $20.00 9am Fri. 12/18 No
Monday, December 28th * $25.00 Noon Wed. 12/23 No
Sunday, January 3rd $20.00 Noon Wed. 12/30 Yes
Sunday, January 10th $20.00 9am Fri. 01/08 Yes
Sunday, January 24th $20.00 9am Fri. 01/22 Yes
Sunday, January 31st $20.00 9am Fri. 01/29 Yes
Saturday, February 6th * $25.00 9am Fri. 02/05 No
Monday, February 22nd $20.00 9am Fri. 02/19 No
Sunday, February 28th $20.00 9am Fri. 02/26 Yes
Saturday, March 6th * $25.00 9am Fri 03/05 No
Sunday, March 14th $20.00 9am Fri 03/12 Yes
Saturday, March 20st $20.00 9am Fri 03/19 No
Saturday, March 27th $20.00 9am Fri 03/26 No
***Weekends: Michelle 802-782-0341 or email mdouglas.town@comcast.net (both will go through to cell phone.)

PJ Story Hour with Ms. Hemmingway

Thursday, November 19th
6:00 – 7:00PM
Highgate Public Library

Stories, activities, and of course lots of fun! Come in your PJs or come as you are.

Skater Tots will resume in January

Join the Highgate Public Library and Success By six on Tuesday mornings during the month of January at 9:00am for some ice time. Skates and crates will be available, but children may also wear boots if they are more comfortable. Please contact Michelle Douglas at the town office or Liza Comiskey at the library if you have any questions

Book Donations

 

We are NOT ACCEPTING any large book donations until May 2010, when we hold our annual book sale. We are sad to say that we no longer have the space for their storage. As much as we hate to turn away books, at this time we must. We do thank you for thinking of us though!

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Spooktacular Stuffed Animal Sleepover Photos!

Halloween fun for the whole family!