Summary
A list of community events the Bolton Free Library has participated in, to include photos and information about the Library's participation. Events include the BCS Birthday Book Program, Up Yonda Trunk or Treat, Bolton Landing Tree Lighting Ceremony, and the Holiday Book Program for BASP.
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The Bolton Tree Lighting 2024
The Bolton Free Library participated in the December 1st Bolton Tree Lighting! Each one of the 38 children present were given a Christmas book, along with a chance to win one of three raffle prizes of a bag of activity books. It was a beautiful but brisk day enjoyed by many Bolton Families.
Up Yonda Trunk or Treat 2024
The Bolton Free Library participated in the Up Yonda Trunk or Treat on a breezy and beautiful day. 700 participants attended with about 500 children receiving a spider ring, candy and books from our organization. Thanks to our volunteers who helped make this event a success!
This was our 3rd year participating in the Up Yonda Trunk or Treat, and it’s one of our favorite community events. To date, the Bolton Free Library has distributed just over 1,000 books to children at the Trunk or Treat!
Bolton After School Program 2023 Holiday Book Program
We had the BEST time last week, giving books to the kiddos of the The Bolton After School Program ! The gift of books for this Literacy in the Community program was made possible by a generous grant from the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match grant!
Bolton Landing Tree Lighting Ceremony 2023
The weather was so bad the event was moved inside, but we still had a wonderful time! The Bolton Free Library gave away over 30 books to children of the community.
Up Yonda Farm’s Trunk or Treat 2023
October 2023 – We had so much fun last weekend at this wonderful annual event! We gave away over 300 children’s books, and a lot of candy as well.
Thank you so much to our generous volunteers and candy donors who make this fabulous community event so special
Birthday Book Cart at BCS
October 2023 – The Bolton Free Library recently gave out free birthday books to all the Pre-K through 6th grade students at Bolton Central School. The children were able to select their own books and Megan Baker, the Library Director, had a great time!
Story Laurie Summer Fun
July 2023 The Bolton Free Library and the Town of Bolton recently co-hosted the amazing Story Laurie for a mid-summer adventure Around the World in an Afternoon. Kids of all ages were delighted by Laurie’s musical, interactive storytelling.
Birthday Book Giveaway!
June 2023 The Bolton Free Library recently handed out Birthday Books to all the students at Bolton Central School, thanks to very generous grants from Charles R. Wood Foundation and Stewart’s Shops!
One of our missions is to put books in the hands of children to encourage a love of reading.
Holiday Fun
December 2022 The Bolton Free Library participated in the town festivities to celebrate the lighting of the town Christmas tree. We gave away holiday books and bears to over 60 children at this event, and had a wonderful time!
Halloween Fun at UpYonda Farm’s Trunk-or-Treat
October 2022 The Bolton Free Library had the BEST time at Upyonda Farm‘s 2022 Annual Trunk-or-Treat! We gave out over 350 children’s books (and candy!!) to the children who attended this fantastic event.
A huge thank you to the many supporters who provided books and candy for this wonderful children’s event!
