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From the Executive Director
NWPL has a new addition! I want to say a huge thank you to Ken Woodhead who has created a unique and beautiful rocking horse bench for our children's garden. Another huge thank you goes to the Woodstock Garden Club who generously provided a grant to make the bench possible. And another thank you is due Charlet Davenport who has graciously agreed to organize an art activity for elementary school children to paint this lovely handmade bench. One last thank you goes out to Brooke Beaird (Brooke helped Ken install the bench this week.)
The bench is outside in our children's garden to the left of the building. It is unpainted as we await Charlet's crew of young artists who will decorate it. This is truly community engagement at the library and I couldn't be more pleased! If you haven't visited our children's garden yet I highly recommend it. It is a peaceful spot tucked away next to the library. A border of gorgeous flowers and our new, one-of-a-kind bench make this a truly special spot for children and children at heart.
--Amanda
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Saturday, Aug 26, 10:30-Noon
Puppies & Pooches on Parade
Come join us for our 3rd 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 bandana for every dog.
For a registration form and/or more information, please contact [email protected]. Early registration $10.
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Tuesday, Aug 29, 6:00-7:20
Pop-up Concert:
Susan Gabriel "In2 the BLUESuze" Satire & Songs
Come enjoy a sneak preview of a New York engagement set this fall by Susan Gabriel. The evening pop-up concert promises ineffable vocals, sensational songs, eclectic originals, a little jazz up front and a serious giggle at modern times from Gabriel. Gabriel's community TV-awarded programs reach out to students, musicians, and other local participants - she returns with a new show and a sneak preview of her New York-bound concert series.
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Monday, Sept 4 -
NWPL will be closed in honor of Labor Day.
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Friday, Sept 8, 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 on the second Friday of every month.
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New in Fiction
Drinks with Dead Poets - a Season of Poe, Whitman, Byron and the Brontes
by Glyn Maxwell
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New in Nonfiction
The Bettencourt Affair
by Tom Sancton
Heiress to the L'Oreal fortune, is embroiled in a tangled web of secrets, divided loyalties, frayed relationships and fractured families.
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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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Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
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
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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Expanded Summer 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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