2021 Jericho Pet Parade Update
The Jericho Pet Parade is back! Saturday 7/31, registration opens at 12, parade starts around 12:30. This time it'll be a Jericho Town Library event and there have been a few small changes from previous years, so make sure you read the details here to know what to expect. The route this year will start at the north end of Jericho Center Circle (closest to the country store parking area), then wrap around the circle past the church and the library. We'll turn around at the intersection with Browns Trace at the southern end of the circle and finish at the judges' tent in front of the library. Everyone can congregate on the Green or browse the library while the judges are deliberating, then prizes will be given out at the tent.
Prizes? Yes-- Pet Food Warehouse gift cards to five lucky winners! The judging categories/themes are: Tokyo Olympics, Summer Fun, Remembering 2020-2021, Most Creative, and Best in Show. We can't wait to see what you make of these categories! Our judges will be Andrea Hook (the expert organizer of previous parades), Lily Devereux (representing Jericho Center Country Store), and Lindsey Halman (the newest member of the library's Board of Trustees)! Pete Davis is back by popular demand as our MC.
Registration opens at 12:00 and will be at the judges' tent in front of the library. Check in there first and then we'll direct you to the parade's starting point. The parade will start around 12:30, following the route described above. Note that Jericho Center Circle will be closed around the Green for the duration of this program to make it safe for all our two- and four-legged visitors. There will be parking available in the Community Center/Congregational Church lot; please carpool if you can.
In case of very bad weather, the parade will be rescheduled for Saturday 8/7. We'll post an update on social media by 10 am if that's the case, but as long as it's not calling for heavy showers or thunderstorms, plan that we'll go ahead with it! Jericho is tough :) We are so excited for this tradition to be up and running again, and hope you are too!
Prizes? Yes-- Pet Food Warehouse gift cards to five lucky winners! The judging categories/themes are: Tokyo Olympics, Summer Fun, Remembering 2020-2021, Most Creative, and Best in Show. We can't wait to see what you make of these categories! Our judges will be Andrea Hook (the expert organizer of previous parades), Lily Devereux (representing Jericho Center Country Store), and Lindsey Halman (the newest member of the library's Board of Trustees)! Pete Davis is back by popular demand as our MC.
Registration opens at 12:00 and will be at the judges' tent in front of the library. Check in there first and then we'll direct you to the parade's starting point. The parade will start around 12:30, following the route described above. Note that Jericho Center Circle will be closed around the Green for the duration of this program to make it safe for all our two- and four-legged visitors. There will be parking available in the Community Center/Congregational Church lot; please carpool if you can.
In case of very bad weather, the parade will be rescheduled for Saturday 8/7. We'll post an update on social media by 10 am if that's the case, but as long as it's not calling for heavy showers or thunderstorms, plan that we'll go ahead with it! Jericho is tough :) We are so excited for this tradition to be up and running again, and hope you are too!
Summer 2021: Tails and Tales
Summer Reading starts June 1! We are excited to be partnering with Deborah Rawson Memorial Library for another great summer of reading and learning. There is one registration form for both libraries, and once you sign up you can pick up your prize at either location. JTL and Deborah Rawson will be splitting weeks at the Jericho Farmers' Market, and everyone is welcome at all of our programs, no matter which you consider your "home" library. At the end of the summer, we'll celebrate together with a joint family concert on the Town Green!
Everyone who signs up gets a goodie bag and will be entered to win a prize of their choosing. We don't care if you read just one book or a whole shelf of books this summer: if you're excited enough about reading to sign up, we think you deserve a prize. So what are you waiting for? Let's get this summer started!
Everyone who signs up gets a goodie bag and will be entered to win a prize of their choosing. We don't care if you read just one book or a whole shelf of books this summer: if you're excited enough about reading to sign up, we think you deserve a prize. So what are you waiting for? Let's get this summer started!
Sign up here: bit.ly/jusrp2021
Recurring Summer Programs at Jericho Town Library
- Outdoor Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30 am. Storytime will feature some exciting picture books, crafts and other activities, and plenty of chances to get some wiggles out. Look for our canopy tent on the Town Green in front of the library; no need to pre-register or make an appointment. You are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or towel to sit on. Note that outdoor storytime is weather-dependent: when in doubt, check our social media in the morning to see if we have canceled (we will call it by 10 am).
- Craft Kits available in the entryway every Wednesday. First come, first served.
- Jericho Farmers' Market every Thursday, 3-6:30 pm at Mills Riverside Park. Visit the library tent to play some outdoor games, register for summer reading or pick up your prize bag, and take home some free books!
- Outdoor program every Saturday, 12-2 pm on the Town Green. Every week will be different, so see below or our Calendar of Events page for details about each program. No appointment needed: these outdoor, open-house-style programs were designed with the goal of keeping crowd size down at any given time.
Saturdays on the Green
Every Saturday this summer from 12-2 pm Jericho Town Library will have a different program on the Jericho Town Green. No appointment needed, although some programs will have optional sign-ups in advance to help with purchasing the right materials. Look for our tent on the Green and swing by anytime!
- 6/5: Summer Reading Kickoff with Tracey Campbell Pearson. Tracey will share her newest book and a few other favorites during a 12:30 storytime. Stop by to listen, play some outdoor games, check out a few books, and register for Summer Reading to get your prize bag.
- 6/12: Pollinator Power with Jericho Seed Library. Decorate a flower pot, plant a sunflower, and learn all about the power of the humble honeybee.
- 6/19: Juneteenth Celebration. Commemorative bell-ringing at 12:00 (helpers welcome!), read-aloud at 12:30 with a few books about Juneteenth, art projects, a community mural, and some tasty treats from Kismayo Kitchen in Burlington to take home with you. Come celebrate this important holiday with us!
- 6/26: Tied & Dyed & Pride. Celebrate the end of Pride Month with a new rainbow T-shirt! All materials provided. If you want to be sure we have the right size shirts for your family, you can sign up in advance here: https://forms.gle/mvBQcREjkwmT5zbdA
- 7/3: Teddy Bear Sleepover & Picnic. Drop off your teddy bear (or other stuffed animal) between Tuesday 6/29 and Friday 7/2, then come by the Town Green on Saturday 7/3 to pick it up! Your bear will be sent home with pictures and a note about everything she got up to at the library overnight, along with some other surprises. We'll have snacks available for a Teddy Bear Picnic on the Green and some books everyone can read together. If needed, email gretchen@jerichotownlibraryvt.org to explain dietary restrictions in advance.
- 7/10: Pet Portraits with Ms. Emmie. Learn from Ms. Emmie how to paint a canvas portrait of your favorite pet, stuffed animal, or wild animal. You are encouraged to send a photo to gretchen@jerichotownlibraryvt.org by Saturday 7/3 for Emmie to sketch the outline of your pet on the canvas in advance, or you can do it yourself day-of. Friendly, leashed pets are welcome on the Green! Emmie Carswell (@emmiedrawsthings) is an artist and educator who lives in Winooski with two of the best pets around: Suki the dog and Eloise the cat.
- 7/17: Touch-A-Truck. Underhill-Jericho Fire Department, Essex Rescue, and Jericho Highway Department will be here with some of their biggest, most exciting trucks. Come get a firsthand look! We've been told there will be sirens, horns, and flashing lights.
- 7/24: Bike Safety Adventure Course with Jericho-Underhill Lions Club. Bring your bike and helmet and learn the basics of bike safety. Prizes to everyone who finishes the course!
- 7/31: Jericho Pet Parade. After a year of hiatus, the Jericho Pet Parade is back and better than ever! Registration will open at the Community Center at 12:00; parade begins at 12:30 and will end on the Town Green. Stay tuned on Front Porch Forum and social media for details about judges, categories, and prizes as we get closer.
- 8/7: Marvelous Mariposas and Spanish Immersion Meet & Greet. This program will start at 12:00 with a bilingual storytime featuring several children's books written in English and Spanish. We'll have related crafts and activities available, and some Spanish picture books you can check out and take home. This is a great opportunity to get to know some other families starting in the Spanish Immersion program at Jericho Elementary School in the fall, or ask current parents more about the program.
- 8/14: Drag Queen Story Hour. Back by popular demand! Join Nikki Champagne and Emoji Nightmare for an hour of hilarious family fun. Tiaras, wands, and tutus strongly encouraged.
- Friday 8/20 at 7pm: Family Concert with the Swing Peepers! Celebrate the end of a great summer with a family concert on the Town Green, featuring a fan-favorite local music duo: the Swing Peepers. No appointment or registration needed; bring a blanket and a picnic and come boogie the night away! In case of rain, this program will be held at the Jericho Community Center.
- 8/21: Chirps & Herps with Audubon and the VT Herp Atlas. Our last Saturday program of the summer includes an exciting lineup of activities from educators at Audubon and the VT Herp Atlas to explore the wonderful world of birds, reptiles and amphibians, and the environments they call home.
