Thetford Libraries Summer Special Events

Subject: [Thetford] Thetford Libraries News and Events

THETFORD LIBRARIES NEWS:

**The 2026 edition of the Thetford Directory is now for sale at Latham

Library! Directories cost $5 and sales benefit Latham operations.

**The Unearth a Story summer reading program is now happening at the Thetford

public libraries! See all of our summer events here:

https://canva.link/unearthastorythetford

UPCOMING THETFORD LIBRARIES SPECIAL EVENTS:

PUPPETKABOB PRESENTS "THE LOST WORLD": Wed July 29, 3:30pm at Peabody.

Inspired by the history of 19th-century Toy Theaters, kids will design their

own “Lost World” in a 3D Paper Toy Theater format. Before the days of TV and

movies, these miniature stages were a favorite way for families to bring big

stories to life at home. This workshop is fun and accessible to all levels of

artists, allowing kids to build their own prehistoric, scenic, and interactive

world.

SUMMER BOOK CLUB FOR KIDS: Wed August 5, 4:00pm at the

Peabody Library. Open to all kids entering grades 4-8. Please register by

emailing librarian@thetfordlibrary.org to sign up and receive a copy of the

book, "Holes" by Louis Sachar. Refreshments served.

WONDERFEET KIDS' MUSEUM PRESENTS "ROCK N' ROLL: EXPLORING WEATHERING AND

EROSION": Thurs August 6, 3:30pm at Latham. Did you know forces can build and

wear away landforms? Over time, water, wind, and ice can tear down mountains,

hills, and other landforms. Children will explore weathering and erosion -

how nature breaks apart rocks and moves them to change the shape of our Earth

- with simple, hands-on, and fun investigations. Best for ages 6 and up.

VINS PRESENTS "BIRDS ARE DINOSAURS": Mon August 10, 4:00pm at Latham. What

did 65 million years of evolution turn the dinosaurs into? Birds! Celebrating

“Unearth a Story” at your local library, we’re excited to introduce you to

some live birds of prey and learn all about their dinosaur ancestry together.

We’ll explore the ways modern birds became masters of the air, and understand

the immense timescale over which these dinosaur-descendants adapted!

PEABODY LIBRARY STORYTIME AT TREASURE ISLAND BEACH: Wednesdays at 11:00am,

July 1-August 5, weather permitting. All ages welcome! Meet at the gazebo by

the lake.

ONGOING PROGRAMS:

OCPCC PLAYGROUP: Orange County Parent Child Center

and Latham Library are cosponsoring a Playgroup on Fridays starting at 10

am, directly before Storytime. There will be a variety of fun and engaging

activities for all ages including songs, arts and crafts, sensory activities,

and more! For those who are interested, a healthy snack will be provided. For

more info contact Amanda at ———@orangecountypcc.org.

FRIDAY STORYTIME: Every Friday at 11:00 am, unless noted on our website.

Stories, songs, and silliness for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome, at

Latham Library.

KNITTING GROUP: Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm at Latham Library. Knitters of all

levels welcome.

For more info please visit our website: www.thetfordlibrary.org . You can also

follow us on Facebook at: Thetford Libraries