Summer Learning 2026

There are many ways to participate in the MRV Libraries' Summer Learning Program, "Unearth a Story." Take your family on an adventure hunt, attend one of our free events, visit a StoryWalk®, or complete a reading challenge for a prize. (Yes, we have reading challenges for children, teens, and adults!) Please visit this page often as information will be updated throughout the summer.

Adventure Hunt with the MRV Libraries

Back by popular demand...

In the spirit of geocaching and letterboxing, the MRV Libraries bring you a Valley-wide stamp scavenger hunt! Your librarians have hidden boxes throughout the Valley in 8 top-secret locations . . . can you follow the clues to find them all?

Each hidden box will have a stamp, ink pad, visitor journal, and clue leading you to the next location. To get started, you'll need an Adventure Hunt Passport (available at any of the MRV Libraries) and a clue (released here or on our various social media accounts). When you locate a box, stamp your passport. When you've filled your passport, come to the library for a prize.

Each box has a clue that leads to the next, so you only need ONE clue to get started and complete the Adventure Hunt. We'll release more clues so new Adventure Hunters can try from a different starting point. If you get totally stumped on any of the clues, feel free to stop in and ask Cory at Moretown, Amanda at Warren, or Anna at Joslin for some hints!

Thanks to Blockhouse Studio for providing prizes for our Adventure Hunt participants!

First clue (revealed June 27):

At the Storywalk in Moretown, the box can be seen
Count out the signs to lucky 13
The sign you are after has a bird’s-eye view
Of the courts, playground and Village Center too

Events

MRV Libraries at the Market

Saturday, June 20

9:00 -2:00

Waitsfield Farmers Market at Mad River Green

We're kicking off the MRV Libraries Summer Learning program with a stop at the Waitsfield Farmers Market. Visit our table at the market for a fun activity -- and pick up our summer event calendar while you're there.

Dinoman!

Sunday, July 5

11:00 am

Warren Town Hall

Have no fear, Dinoman is here! With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props, the audience is taken on a trip throughout the mesozoic era. How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made? This program is fun and informative for all ages.

All welcome; no registration needed. May be held on the Warren Town Green or in the Warren Town Hall depending on weather conditions.

Crafternoons

Tuesdays, 2:00-3:30 pm

July 7 at Moretown

July 14 at Warren

July 21 at Joslin

We're hosting a different all-ages craft at each MRV Library on select Tuesdays in July. All are welcome to drop in.

Pizza Party

Saturday, July 25

4:30-7:00 pm

Lareau Swimming Hole

Bring the family for outdoor pizza making, lawn games, and more.

Among Dinosaurs

Saturday, June 27

3:30 pm

Moretown Rec Field

(rain: Moretown Community Library)

Unearth some of the oldest creatures with a live animal program presented by our friends from the Vermont Museum of Natural History. Part of the MRV Libraries' summer learning program, "Unearth a Story". Doors open at 3:00 for prehistoric crafts; presentation at 3:30.

Family Hike

Sunday, July 12

10:00 am

Moretown Recreation Fields

Join the librarians for a family-friendly hike. Meet at the Moretown Rec Fields behind the school and town offices.

Wild Clay Harvest

Saturday, July 18

9:00 am-12:00 pm