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Jolabokaflod 2026
Fletcher Free Library celebrates the Icelandic winter tradition of sharing books and chocolate with stories, treats and crafting on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Two sessions, recommended for ages 2 to 8 and their families.
- Verified by the organizer
- Wed, Dec 2
- Ages 2 to 8
- Registration required
Registration is on the library's event calendar. Details come from Fletcher Free Library. Rally Takes the Train doesn't sell tickets or take a cut.
VerifiedJolabokaflod
Hosted by Fletcher Free Library.
- Wednesday, December 2, 20264 to 5:15 pm or 5:15 to 6:30 pm
- Fletcher Free LibraryFletcher Room, 235 College Street
- Registration requiredNo fee listed
- Ages 2 to 8And their families
About this event
Jolabokaflod (say it "Yola Boka Flod") is the Icelandic winter tradition of sharing books and chocolate. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington marks it with stories, treats and crafting in the Fletcher Room at the Main Library, 235 College Street, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
The library runs two sessions: Session 1 from 4 to 5:15 pm and Session 2 from 5:15 to 6:30 pm. It is recommended for ages 2 to 8 and their families, and cozy clothes and pajamas are encouraged. Space is limited and registration is required. The library thanks its sponsors Vermont Cookie Love, Price Chopper and Lake Champlain Chocolates.
Parent tip: Register early for the session that fits your evening, since space is limited, and let the kids come in their pajamas: the library encourages cozy clothes.
What kids can do
On site
- Room
- Fletcher Room, Main Library
- Registration
- Required, space limited
- Sessions
- 4 to 5:15 pm, 5:15 to 6:30 pm
- Dress
- Cozy clothes and pajamas
- Verified
- By the organizer,
Quick answers
- When is Jolabokaflod at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington in 2026?
- Jolabokaflod at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington is on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Session 1 runs 4 to 5:15 pm and Session 2 runs 5:15 to 6:30 pm.
- Do you need to register for Jolabokaflod in Burlington?
- Yes. Jolabokaflod at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington needs registration, and space is limited. Session 1 and Session 2 each have their own registration page on the library's calendar.
- What ages is Jolabokaflod in Burlington for?
- Jolabokaflod at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington is recommended for ages 2 to 8 and their families.
- What do kids do at Jolabokaflod in Burlington?
- At Jolabokaflod in Burlington, kids hear stories, enjoy treats and make crafts inspired by the Icelandic winter tradition of sharing books and chocolate. Cozy clothes and pajamas are encouraged.
- Where is Jolabokaflod held in Burlington?
- Jolabokaflod in Burlington is in the Fletcher Room at Fletcher Free Library's Main Library, 235 College Street.
- How do you say Jolabokaflod?
- The library in Burlington says to pronounce Jolabokaflod as "Yola Boka Flod." It is the Icelandic tradition of sharing books and chocolate in winter.
Dates
- Wednesday, December 2, 2026Session 1, 4 to 5:15 pm
- Wednesday, December 2, 2026Session 2, 5:15 to 6:30 pm
Times are from the library's event calendar. Each session has its own registration page: tap the session above to register.
Prices
| Registration | Required |
|---|---|
| Fee | None listed |
Registration is required and space is limited. The library's event page does not list a fee.
Where it is
- Main LibraryFletcher Free Library, Fletcher Room
235 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Directions to Fletcher Free Library, Fletcher Room (opens in a new tab)
The program is in the Fletcher Room at the Main Library on College Street. The library has not published parking details for this program.
Questions
When is Jolabokaflod in 2026?
Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Session 1 runs 4 to 5:15 pm and Session 2 runs 5:15 to 6:30 pm.
Do I need to register?
Yes. Space is limited and registration is required. Session 1 registers at fletcherfree.libcal.com/event/17709409 and Session 2 at fletcherfree.libcal.com/event/17709415.
What ages is it for?
The library recommends it for ages 2 to 8 and their families.
What happens at Jolabokaflod?
Stories, treats and crafting inspired by the Icelandic tradition of sharing books and chocolate.
Can kids wear pajamas?
Yes. Cozy clothes and pajamas are encouraged.
Verified by Fletcher Free Library
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