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Saturday, Sept 9, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Biological Corridors, Three-Wattled Bellbirds and Vermont Songbirds, and Reforestation
Conservation biologist Debra Hamilton will give a talk on "Biological Corridors, Three-Wattled Bellbirds and Vermont Songbirds, and Reforestation."
Debra is Executive Director of the Monteverde Institute in Costa Rica and her leading research is attracting global attention. She is also the leading biologist working with Change the World Kids on their Bosque para Siempre project.
pictured: Debra Hamilton with a juvenile Bellbird
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Friday, Sept 15**, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Breastfeeding Support Group
(**September date has changed. October will resume 2nd Friday scheudle**)
La Leche League breastfeeding support group is free and open to all mothers (and soon to be mothers!) who would like to discuss breastfeeding related issues or to just get together with other mothers.
Meets at 10:30 on the second Friday of every month.
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Last week, a
group of children . . .
who have been attending baby, then preschool, story times since they were just wee tots, have one last hurrah at the library Tuesday morning before heading off to kindergarten. We'll miss seeing you at story time, but know you will be back to see us soon. Have a great time at school and keep reading!
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New in Fiction
A Legacy of Spies
by John Le Carre
The undisputed master returns with a riveting new book-his first Smiley novel in more than twenty-five years
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New in Nonfiction
The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South
by Michael Twitty
A renowned culinary historian offers a fresh perspective on our most divisive cultural issue, race, in this illuminating memoir of Southern cuisine and food culture that traces his ancestry-both black and white-through food, from Africa to America and slavery to freedom.
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Tuesday, Sept 12, 10:15-12:00
What's On Your Nightstand?
Come talk about what you're reading with other literature enthusiasts! Open to all, this group meets the second Tuesday of every month at NWPL in the History Room.
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Saturday, Sept 23, 10:30-11:30
Classics Book Discussion:
The Idiot
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
The Idiot
is considered one of Dostoevskty's greatest works, although not as popular as Crime and Punishment or the Brothers Karamazov. It is said to be his most autobiographical work --Dostoevsky, like his hero, was an epileptic. The book was written in 1867-69 while he was abroad after fleeing from his creditors in Russia.
The title is an ironic reference to the hero, Prince Myshkin, whose goodness and simplicity lead some people to think he is stupid. Myshkin is sort of a Russian Christ figure, who embodies the values Dostoevsky cherished - altruism, meekness, kindness and love.
**Kari at Yankee Bookshop is ordering copies of the well-regarded paperback 2003 translation by Richard Pevear & Larissa Volokhonsky. You can call and reserve a copy. Kari offers us a 15 percent discount. (more...)
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Friday, Oct 13, 1:30-2:30
Second Friday Book Group
The Glass Castle: A Memoir, by Jeannette Walls
From the Executive Director:
I am so excited about all the great book groups going on at the library. And I am even more excited to announce that I will lead our Second Friday Book Groups at the library. The group meets the second Friday of the month in the Reading Room for an informal, fun discussion of our book of the month. There is a rumor going around that I might make my famous homemade, blueberry lemon pound cake to share at our book group! Our next meeting will be on October 13th at 1:30 pm. We will discuss The
Glass Castle, a memoir by Jeannette Walls. The book has just been made into a film, so it's a good time to get together and talk about it. Click here for more information on the
Glass Castle. Call or stop in at the library to request a copy. All are welcome at any of our library book groups. No pre-registration needed.
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Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Do you Cribbage? Come join us!
Cribbage at NWPL
The Norman Williams Public Library welcomes cribbage players of all abilities (though in the interest of other players, we are looking for those who have a basic familiarity with the game already) to play and enjoy the company of other area players.
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Thursdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday Afternoon Knitting Group
Knitters are invited to meet on the Mezzanine of NWPL every Thursday afternoon. All knitters are welcome - from beginners to experts. We will knit together, learn together and provide each other assistance when needed. Plan to bring your current project, knitting questions or problems, or a pattern to share.
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Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Play Bridge at NWPL
**w/Bridge Tutorial by Bob Belisle at 3:15 each week
The Friends of the NWPL invites bridge players to join us on Thursdays at 3:30 PM at the library. Please contact Peggy Fraser at [email protected] if you are interested!
Thursdays - ongoing
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Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Qigong on the Mezzanine: Free
with Gerry Sandweiss
In Qigong, your awareness is awakened in the first lesson and benefits accrue immediately. When practiced, Qigong helps to reawaken our sense of joy. No equipment needed except one's body.
Gerry Sandweiss has been a student and practitioner Qigong for fifteen years. Classes will be held Saturday mornings at 8:30. Classes held on the NWPL mezzanine - enter through back door of library. Please wear loose clothing and bring a mat and notebook. These classes are suitable for everyone, regardless of age or ability.
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Book donations - On hold until 9/15
Everyone has been SO generous that
we are once again full-to-bursting!
Apparently this is the season to clean out the bookshelves! NWPL is quite thankful that you think to bring your book donations here. The funds we receive through our book sale helps support our daily operations. But right now we have more donations than we can process. Please hold your book donations until September 15. If you would like to clean out before then,
the Bridgewater Thrift Store on the third floor of the Bridgewater Mill is a good place to take them.
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NWPL Art Committee gifts
The shows curated by the NWPL Art Committee have become so popular, they are now booking into 2019 for solo shows, as well as our seasonal group shows. In addition, our NWPL Art Committee is enriching the library community by adding to our collection. We now are able to offer passes to the Shelburne Museum and the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center AND subscriptions to Plein Air and Art New England!
Thank you NWPL Art Committee for all you do for the library and the community!
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Expanded Hours at the Library
Mon, Wed-Fri 10-6
Tuesday 10-8
Saturday 10-5
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Water now available at NWPL!
Thanks to the generous donations of our patrons, the Norman Williams Public Library has installed a hot and cold water dispenser in the Room of Requirement, just to the left when you enter the library.
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If you wish to see one of our events after the fact, you might be able to find it online. Macy Lawrence films many of our events for WCTV8, uploads them, and adds them into the television schedule. Thank You, Macy!!! (more...)
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The Norman Williams Public Library makes space available to a variety of organizations regardless of political or philosophical beliefs. Use of library space for these events does not imply endorsement or sponsorship by Norman Williams Public Library.
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