(VERNON, Connecticut) – The Rockville Public Library is hosting its 6th Annual Community Tree Festival and this year’s theme is children’s literacy.
The festival features trees and wreaths decorated by local non-profits, businesses and town department that are then sold at a silent auction. Proceeds will be used to enhance community programing at the library.
“This year’s theme is the importance of children’s literacy and we ask asking participants to be inspired by a children’s book as they decorate their tree or wreath,” Rockville Public Library Director Jennifer Johnston-Marius said. “We welcome everyone to visit the children’s library for inspiration. We’ll also be happy to make a recommendation if that would helpful.”
The trees and wreaths will be unveiled during a reception from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, which is the same day as Winterfest in Downtown Rockville. The library’s Community Tree Festival runs through Dec. 16.
At the reception, there be will do-it-yourself crafts for all ages, refreshments and a performance by harpist Debbie Vinick from 4:30 to 6 p.m. A silent auction will follow with people placing bids on wreaths or trees.
To participate, please fill out a registration form, available here at the library or on its website, and return it with the entry fee by Friday, Nov. 23. The fee is $10 for a tree and $7 for a wreath, which you will receive when you submit your registration form.
Each tree or wreath should be accompanied by a sign with the title of the book, the author’s name and the name of the organization submitting the entry. Finished wreaths and trees can be returned to the library between Nov. 28 and Dec. 1 during regular business hours.