Community Story Time
Tuesdays (except July 22) at 10:30 a.m.
Join Mz. Abbey on the back lawn of the library when it is nice, or in the story corner when it is not. This baby and toddler focused story time features singing, bouncing, finger games, and, of course, stories!
Very Merry Theatre Presents The House at Pooh Corner [All ages]
Tuesday, July 15, at 12 Noon
Very Merry Theatre’s all-star kid cast presents a story of Christopher Robin and his friends Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, and the rest. If the weather is nice, we will be on the lawn behind the library. Bring your lunch and something to sit on. If it rains, we’ll be inside the Jericho Community Center.
French Conversation Chez Henry
Tuesdays, July 1 and 15, from 7 to 8 p.m.
All levels of French speakers, as well as the French curious, are welcome to this informal conversation group.
Sewing and Quilting Group
Wednesday, July 16, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Volunteer Mary Stephenson hosts this twice-monthly gathering of people who sew and/or quilt. Bring a project you’re working on. Sewing machines are welcome. For more information, email marystephenson6@gmail.com
Digital Music Making [Ages 8+]
Thursday, July 17, from 10 to 12 p.m.
Experiment with music-making apps on the library’s tablets.
Visit the Library at the Jericho Farmers’ Market
Thursdays June 26 through August 21 from 3 to 6:30 p.m.
We are partnering with Jericho Town Library to have a table at the Jericho Farmers’ Market at Mills Riverside Park on Route 15 during the summer, with book giveaways, games, and a lot of fun. Come say hi!
The Library Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the library’s meeting room. The meeting is open to all. Those who wish to attend remotely may email drawsonmemlib@gmail.com to receive a link. The 2025 Thursday meeting dates are:
January 16 (Annual Meeting and Budget Vote)
February 20
March 20
April 17
May 15
June 19
July 17
August 21
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
Minutes can be viewed online at https://www.drml.org/about/trustees/
Boondoggle Lanyard [Ages 8+]
Wednesday, July 18, from 3 to 4 p.m.
Whether you call it boondoggle, gimp, or plastic cording, we have loads of the brightly colored material you can use to make a lanyard.
Bioblitz [All ages]
Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to Noon
This rain or shine outdoor event focuses on identifying as many species as possible in the library’s back yard using iNaturalist or Seek apps on your device or ours.
E. B. White Garden Tea
Sunday, July 20, from 1 to 3 p.m.
You are cordially invited to our annual garden tea to thank and honor the UVM Extension Master Gardeners who keep the library’s grounds looking beautiful. This dedicated group of volunteers has created a very special E. B. White themed garden, reflecting the renowned author’s books, including Charlotte’s Web. Please join us for refreshments and a presentation of readings from some of E. B. White’s books. If you or your child would like to be a reader, please email rawsonlibrary@drml.org
Puppetry Camp [Ages 8+] [Registration required]
Monday through Friday, July 21 to 25, from 9 a.m. to Noon
Make your very own puppets, build a puppet theater, write a show, and perform it for your family on Friday at noon. Space is limited. To register, please visit or call (802-899-4962) the library, or email youth_librarian@drml.org
Puppetry Camp [Ages 8+] [Registration required]
Monday through Friday, July 21 to 25, from 9 a.m. to Noon
Make your very own puppets, build a puppet theater, write a show, and perform it for your family on Friday at noon. Space is limited. To register, please visit or call (802-899-4962) the library, or email youth_librarian@drml.org
Puppetry Camp [Ages 8+] [Registration required]
Monday through Friday, July 21 to 25, from 9 a.m. to Noon
Make your very own puppets, build a puppet theater, write a show, and perform it for your family on Friday at noon. Space is limited. To register, please visit or call (802-899-4962) the library, or email youth_librarian@drml.org
Puppetry Camp [Ages 8+] [Registration required]
Monday through Friday, July 21 to 25, from 9 a.m. to Noon
Make your very own puppets, build a puppet theater, write a show, and perform it for your family on Friday at noon. Space is limited. To register, please visit or call (802-899-4962) the library, or email youth_librarian@drml.org
Visit the Library at the Jericho Farmers’ Market
Thursdays June 26 through August 21 from 3 to 6:30 p.m.
We are partnering with Jericho Town Library to have a table at the Jericho Farmers’ Market at Mills Riverside Park on Route 15 during the summer, with book giveaways, games, and a lot of fun. Come say hi!
Crafters’ Group
Thursday, July 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Bring a craft you’re working on, and join the camaraderie and conversation.
Puppetry Camp [Ages 8+] [Registration required]
Monday through Friday, July 21 to 25, from 9 a.m. to Noon
Make your very own puppets, build a puppet theater, write a show, and perform it for your family on Friday at noon. Space is limited. To register, please visit or call (802-899-4962) the library, or email youth_librarian@drml.org
LEGO Club [Ages 6+] [Registration required]
Fridays, July 11 and 25, from 3 to 4 p.m.
What will our builders create this month? You can find out when you see their work on display in the kids’ room. To register, please visit or call (802-899-4962) the library, or email youth_librarian@drml.org
Community Story Time
Tuesdays (except July 22) at 10:30 a.m.
Join Mz. Abbey on the back lawn of the library when it is nice, or in the story corner when it is not. This baby and toddler focused story time features singing, bouncing, finger games, and, of course, stories!
Mystery Book Group
Tuesday, July 29, at 7 p.m.
Visit or call (802-899-4962) the library to reserve your copy. To attend the discussion via Zoom, email Holly at drawsonmemlib@yahoo.com