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From the Executive Director:
The Sisters Chase by Susan Healy
I read voraciously. There is always a big stack of books on my bedside table. The last thing I read was The Sisters Chase, by Sarah Healy, and I loved it. The New York Times described it as a "slow burner," and I agree with that. It begins quietly, and slowly, and then it sucks you in completely.
The story revolves around two young sisters who are left to fend for themselves after a family tragedy. The older sister, Mary, is a beautiful, tough survivor who will quite literally do anything to care for . . .
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rman Williams Public Library
Substitute Librarians Needed
Norman Williams Public Library in Woodstock, Vermont seeks applications from substitute librarians to cover occasional shifts including Saturdays on our busy children's and adult circulation desks. Do you feel energized by helping library patrons discover the latest, greatest new books and movies? Do you love assisting people with technology? Are you a super dependable person who is available for flexible substitute hours at a lively library in the beautiful village of Woodstock? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you! Public library experience and experience with children is preferred. Must possess strong customer service skills and computer skills. Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]
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No Qigong this Saturday
Gerry Sandweiss will return next week.
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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Calling All Peregrinos
Please join the NWPL in late October for an informal and spirited panel discussion on walking the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage in Spain.
All are welcome.
If you would like to be more directly involved in this event, please contact Danelle at [email protected].
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Oct 3 - Nov 13, Mezzanine Gallery
If Memory Serves -
Art Exhibit
Lynda Knisley's years as an Art Educator to learners of every age have resulted in a definition of art-making that is flexible and broad. The intersection of unconventional materials and her responses to Vermont barns and vintage protraits yield "reminders of people and places we know, if only by imagination where clock time cannot intrude."
We find fewer noble barn structures in our landscape and fewer vintage fashion statements packed in attic trunks. To honor them, fragments of text, rusty oddments, and "found materials" make each assemblage unique in availability and style.
Lynda shows watercolors, collages, and pastels
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Thursday, October 5
4:30 p.m. Art Reception
5:00 p.m.
NWPL Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Corporators of the Norman Williams Public Library will take place on the Mezzanine. Please attend this vital meeting to help shape the future of our library. We hope to see you there. In addition to our meeting, we will hold a short reception to display a set of oil paintings and drawings by John Paulus Semple. These pieces are gifts to the library by Mrs. Mallory Semple and Family. (more)
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Columbus Day Weekend, Oct 6-8
Library Offers Space for Revolutionary War Encampment
The NWPL is pleased to offer our front yard space to Wes Hennig and the Benjamin Cox 2nd
Company Herricks Regiment of Barnard, Vermont. The group will set up an authentic Revolutionary War era camp on Friday, October 6th
and remain encamped until Sunday, October 8th
. The group displays many original artifacts and demonstrates 18th
century cooking methods. Please contact Wes Hennig with any questions . . . (more)
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2 New in Nonfiction
To Siri With Love
by Judith Newman
A Mother, Her Autistic Son, and the Kindness of Machines
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Liner Notes
by Loudon Wainwright III
On Parents & Children, Exes & Excess, Death & Decay, & a Few of my Other Favorite Things
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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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Friday, Oct 13, 1:30-2:30
Second Friday Book Group
The Glass Castle: A Memoir, by Jeannette Walls
Amanda Merk will lead our Second Friday Book Group, an informal, fun discussion of our book of the month. There is a rumor going around that she might make her famous homemade, blueberry lemon pound cake to share at our book group! At our next meeting 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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Saturday, Oct 21, 10:30-11:30
Classics Book Discussion:
The Ginger Man
by J. P. Donleavy
The next book we will discuss is a classic of the 1950s,
The book has sold 45 million copies world-wide and has never been out of print. It was named one of the 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century by the Modern Library in 1998.
First published in Paris in 1955, the book is set in Dublin in post-war 1947. Upon its publication, the book was banned in Ireland and the U.S. by reason of obscenity.
Donleavy is seen by critics as one of the post-war greats, in the company of Hemingway, Steinbeck and DosPassos. Donleavy died recently at age 91.
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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.
Pre-school Storytime
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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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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Wednesday, Sept 27, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Story & Yoga Time with Angel
Join The North Chapel Spiritual Exploration for Children and Families Committee in a WEEKLY series "Story & Yoga Time with Angel Rubino" at the NWPL. This is a free weekly series that will include a story, yoga, movement, meditation and more!
Appropriate for ages 2-6 with caregiver/family.
We look forward to seeing you there. (more)
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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
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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Friday, Oct 18, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Breastfeeding Support Group
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 one Friday each month. (10/13, 11/17, 12/8)
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Book donations - Bring It On!
Feel free to bring books in good salable condition into the library anytime we are open. We are happy to give you a tax donation receipt. Income we receive from the book sale is a significant contributor to the operating budget of the library. We greatly appreciate your generosity.
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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
Monday, Wednesday - Friday 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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