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Call to Artists
"Love Your Library" Show
The Mezzanine Gallery at the Norman Williams Public Library (NWPL) invites area artists to participate in a group show celebrating the beauty of our library.
The "Love Your Library" exhibit will run January 3 - February 15, 2019, to coincide with the Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library's day of activities and "National Love Your Library" month.
At many libraries around the country, February is dedicated to the people who love the buildings devoted to the reading, housing, organizing, categorizing, finding, studying and otherwise loving books.
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Saturday, Aug 25, 10:30 - Noon
Puppies & Pooches on Parade
Come join the Friends of NWPL for this 4th annual dog show filled with fun and friendship and lots of smiles for everyone. New categories, fabulous raffle, wonderful prizes and a special ribbon and bandanna for every dog. For a registration form and/or more information, please contact [email protected]. Free to attend. $15 per pooch. (more)
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Sat, Sept 1, 2:00 - 3:00
Yoga of 12-Step Recovery
with Maeve Ryan
Join Maeve Ryan to try a safe, supportive yoga class at the library. Learn more about how Yoga of 12-Step Recovery "connects the dots" by combining the somatic approach of yoga with the cognitive approach of the 12-step recovery model. Yoga of 12-Step Recovery was created as a holistic model to address the physical, mental and spiritual dis-ease of addiction. Y12SR is informed by the latest research in neuroscience and trauma healing.
*No yoga experience necessary. Come with an open mind and comfy clothes. Yoga mats will be provided.
(for more information . . .)
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Tues, Sept 18, 6:00 - 7:00
Hiking El Camino -
Five Hundred Miles Across Spain
Slide Show, Camino-Inspired Poems, and a Q & A for those at all interested in hiking all or a smaller portion of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
This spring, Clara Gimenez (law professor, photographer) and Laura Foley (poet) hiked from France across Spain on a route called El Camino de Santiago, . . .
They'd like to share their enthusiasm, insights, as well as practical advice in case you, too, are called...to Santiago. They will also offer a sample of Spanish tapas and wine.
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Wed, Oct 3, 10:30 - 11:30
Soul Focus with Jane Lee Wolfe
In contemporary culture, learning how to take care of the soul is given far less emphasis than how to take care of the body or the mind.
The intention of "Soul Focus" is to help participants achieve spiritual health and fitness over the course of an ongoing workshop. By reviewing the nature of the soul and what the soul needs to be healthy, participants will receive simple tools to attain and maintain spiritual health and fitness. Participants will also have opportunities to interact with others . . . (more)
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New in Fiction
The Sea Queen
by Linnea Hartsuyker
A page turning saga of Viking-Age Scandinavia, a world of violence and prophecy, where honor is challenged by shifting alliances, and vengeance is always a threat to peace.
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New in Non-fiction
The Death of Truth
by Michiko Kakutani
The former New York Times chief book critic examines the cultural forces that have chipped away at reason.
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Tuesday, Sept. 4, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Recite! Poetry
Recite! meets the first Tuesday of each month (except when the library is closed on the first Tuesday). Professional poets, amateurs, and first-timers all join in, as well as those who would like to just come and listen. Join us in celebrating the spoken word in all its diversity! Bring along original and/or favorite works. To sign up to be a presenter, or for more information, stop by the library or email [email protected].
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Saturday, September 8,
10:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Classics Book Discussion:
A Man in Full by Tom Wolfe
At John's suggestion, we'll give ourselves the summer to read the recently deceased Tom Wolfe's A Man In Full. When it came out in 1998, Michiko Kakutani's N Y Times review was headlined, "Wolfe Turns 'Bonfire' Upside Down." She called it "a big if qualified leap forward for Wolfe as a novelist...[with] characters who bear more of a resemblance to real, sympathetic human beings, and Wolfe's novelistic canvas has expanded persuasively to include not merely the powerful and rich but also the poor and middle class."
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Mondays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Baby & Toddler Story Time
This story time features short stories, interspersed with songs and finger plays and runs for about 20 minutes. It is geared for children ages birth to three years.
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Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Preschool Story Time
This session features three thematically-related stories and a tie-in craft or activity. This session runs for about 45 minutes. Geared for children ages 3-5 years.
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Friday, September 14, 10:30 - Noon
Breastfeeding Support Group
Are you breastfeeding? Pregnant and plan to breastfeed? Meet monthly to discuss any breastfeeding related issues you may have or to just share/swap stories with other breastfeeding moms.
The group is led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who can help you through any stage of your breastfeeding journey (pregnancy through weaning).
Cost is totally free and older kids are welcome. Meetings are held in the Children's section of the library.
For any questions, contact Ariel Brewer Louis, IBCLC at 281-731-7313 or woodstocklactation.com.
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Tuesdays and Wednesdays
I. T. Help with Meg Brazill
NWPL Director of Technology Meg Brazill offers one-on-one free tech help to people desiring assistance with their laptops, tablets and mobile devices.
Bring your device with you and Meg will work with you to straighten things out and learn about some tools and tricks. J
ointly sponsored by the Thompson Senior Center and the Norman Williams Public Library.
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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 at 3:30
Play Bridge at NWPL!
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!
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Fridays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Mah Jongg - Weekly
Hello Happy Mah Jongg Players - We have exciting news for you all....
NWPL and The Thompson Senior Center are collaborating again!
There will be Mah Jongg games on Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00 at The Thompson Senior Center for established players. T
here will be Mah Jongg lessons on Friday at 1:00 at NWPL.
All players are welcome to attend Friday games, regardless of ability.
Questions?
contact Gail Lavin Stickney (glavinstickney at yahoo dot com), who is organizing this joint effort for Mah Jongg with the library and the Thompson Center.
See you all at the Mah Jongg table! (more)
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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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Library Hours
Monday 10-6
Tuesday 10-8 (evening hours!)
Wednesday 10-6
Thursday 10-6
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-5
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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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