New this year is Play Group for parents and children birth through kindergarten, on the first four Fridays each month, April through December (except August), 10-11 a.m. Educator Joni Lee, West Pawlet, leads the Play Group, featuring a fresh array of activities each week that focus on play, reading and socialization, and offering parents of young children a networking opportunity. Joni is a graduate of Antioch University and a Waldorf-trained elementary and early childhood educator. She specializes in nature and place-based education and hands on learning, engaging children through multi-sensory and inquiry-based activities. Families are encouraged to arrive early for time to socialize. Questions? Call the library at 802-325-3123.