News You Can Use
from your library
July 24, 2020
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Last fall there was a surplus of acorns.
Acorn experts report that despite the valiant attempt of chipmunks across the Northeast, the darling varmints were unable to "squirrel" them all away. By spring, this overabundance of acorns exhibited itself in the backyards of New Englanders and none more so than in Woodstock. This confluence of events set up the perfect feeding and breeding ground for the chipmunk critters who are now so full and so plentiful that they don't even bother to veer out of the way when they encounter your feet as you head to the garden or patio. Yes, it's just one more thing in a whole host of
minutiae
that makes working at home an odd mixture of fun, serendipity, and small frustrations. Aww, nuts.
Like the chipmunks, I'm taking the opportunity to store things up for leaner times. Since March I've been writing up to 1,000 words a day which may come in handy for when I run out of words at some unforeseeable point in time - perhaps when the pandemic packs up and goes to another planet. My freezer, too, is full of pandemic cooking and I anticipate a breakdown in communal friendships when I have to turn down all offers of zucchini. I will continue to accept basil and cilantro for the time being.
There's a bit of a lull in news this week but the staff is busy at work and curbside orders are increasing every week as our patrons become more accustomed to online ordering. We are beginning to plan events and finding creative ways to bring them to you safely - and we'll begin to talk more about them as we get confirmations. In the meantime, send us your thoughts and ideas. We miss you dearly.
Director, Communications & Events
Norman Williams Public Library
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How Does Your Library Love You? With Free Passes.
Count the Wonderful Ways to Spend a Summer's Day!
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image: view of the Ottauquechee River from VINS
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We have free & discounted passes so you can visit:
Billings Farm & Museum
Vt Institute of Natural Science (VINS)
Vermont State Parks Pass
Vermont Historic Sites
We extend our thanks to the Vermont Departments of Libraries; Forests, Parks & Recreation; and Division for Historic Preservation, for providing free passes to the State Parks and Historic Sites for use by our parons.
Call NWPL for more info and to reserve: 457-2295 x113.
Be sure to check the website of your specific destination for days & hours of operation and COVID-19 requirements.
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*New & Improved*
Curbside Pick Up Is Easy
Anyone can pick up books, videos, CDs, etc. on Tuesday
or
Thursday. Make your request before 6:00 pm on Monday and your order will be ready for pickup on Tuesday. Or, make your request before 6:00 pm on Wednesday, and you can pick it up on Thursday. It's that easy!
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NWPL Board of Trustees
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, July 28 @ 5:15 pm - via Zoom
The NWPL Board of Trustees meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday @ 5:15 pm.
Board meetings are open to the public and members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend. A time for public comments is included in each meeting.
Meetings now take place via remote video conference. To sit in, please contact board chair Ron Miller for access information –
ronmillervt@gmail.com
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Recite!
an online gathering of
poets + those who love poetry
Save the Date
:
Tuesday, August 11 @5:30 pm
Everyone is welcome to participate - bring a poem of your own or from a favorite poet to read and share. Or just come and listen.
New faces and new voices are always welcome.
Please RSVP in advance to receive an online invitation.
Email us!
Coming soon: an online archive of recent Recite! readings
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A Warm Welcome to Clare McFarland in Her New Role as Executive Director of NWPL
The Friends of the NWPL
join the Board of Trustees, the library staff, and the Woodstock community in welcoming Clare McFarland as the new Executive Director of the Norman Williams Public Library.
Clare is well known to many of you as she has been the Interim Co-director for the past year and has been active in overseeing the library's functions and activities during its response to the Coronavirus. Clare joined the library staff in 2013 and has been the Youth Services Director. Her expertise, her dedication and her congeniality have been major assets for the library. We look forward to the day when the library doors are open again and we can greet Clare in person.
Meanwhile stay well.
Best wishes, Peggy Fraser and the
Board of the the Friends of the NWPL
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The Rijksmuseum: Masterpieces Up Close
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The Rijksmuseum gives us a wonderful closeup look at some of the world's most famous masterpieces. As you look around, be sure to find
The Milkmaid, Johannes Vermeer, c. 1660.
Click on the audio accompaniment and learn about the complexity of this deceptively simple scene. Click on the image above to access the Rijksmuseum.
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Calvin Diaz, 71, delivers the mail during Covid
a visual essay by Alison Barnwell
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Alison Barnwell, a writer and artist, lives in New Orleans. Her work has appeared in Epoch and on the Believer’s blog. Her visual essay "Calvin Diaz" is featured in the current issue of AGNI online (Boston University) and reprinted here.
Click the image to read the full essay.
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on the east side of the library grounds.
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For Children & Young Adults
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Norman Williams Public Library
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday mornings at 10:30
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Each story time will be 30 minutes long and hosted on Zoom. If you're interested, please
contact Clare McFarland by email
and we will send you an invite to join us!
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*NEW*
Middle-Grade Book Award Master List 2020-2021
[formerly Dorothy Canfield Fisher (DCF) Book Award]
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From the Vermont Department of Libraries: The
Vermont Middle-Grade Book Award [formerly Dorothy Canfield Fisher (DCF) Book Award] was created to honor excellence in children’s literature. Each year since 1957, Vermont students in grades four through eight have selected their favorite book from a list of 30 nominees.
Here are the 2020-21 nominees!
Click the image to see all the books and find them online in the NWPL catalog.
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Useful & Important Sites Re: COVID-19
Click here for reliable resources
related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) we've compiled on the NWPL website, including information on health and safety, news updates, and helpful information.
Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 Data
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It's all about YOU! Really.
It's not too late
and
it's fast and easy.
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VT: Voting in the August Primary
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NEED A LIBRARY CARD? GET ONE FREE.
If you don't already have a library card and want one, please email our circulation desk and we'll get one to you. Cards are
free for three months
to help people take advantage of e-books, audiobooks, online classes and resources during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Questions? Please call us at 802.457.2295 or
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Norman Williams Public Library
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