Caroline Spencer Playing Taps
on Wednesdays at 6 pm outside the library
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It's the season, if only briefly, for the equal days and nights surrounding the Autumnal Equinox. That, along with some very cool evening temperatures, may account for better than usual sleeping. The days are perfect for walking or bike riding or however you see fit to enjoy them. But when it comes to Wednesdays at 6pm, come listen for the first sounds of Caroline Spencer playing taps at the close of day in front of the library. She usually has a couple of other tunes at the ready and may even take a request. Or so I've heard. Come find out Wednesdays at 6 pm.
Our event-full calendar continues with events online and a lot of work behind the curtain. Nearly 1,400 people online attended the first 2020 Virtual Bookstock event with Reuben Jackson. We're now gearing up for an author talk with Jason Lutes who will be presenting his graphic novel, "Berlin," a portrait of the German city during the rise of fascism, which has been published in 15 different languages.
This week, we had lots of fan mail following a full "house" (online registrations maxed out!) for a book launch and talk with local authors, dietician Heather Wolfe and designer Jaynie McCloskey. Viewers asked tons of questions and got great answers from this fabulous food and sustainability duo. We'll soon be posting a link to the video recording of the event. Two copies of Sustainable Kitchen: Recipes and Inspiration for Plant-Based, Planet-Conscious Meals are available for loan at NWPL.
Today, we introduce "Great Cooks of Woodstock" with NWPL's hostess with the mostest Kathy Beaird (also known as NWPL's Director of Adult Services) who interviews and talks food and recipes with Rob Wallace. Rob shares his love of home cooking with a favorite recipe that uses an abundance of fall vegetables. Watch the video and let us know what you think. Do you harbor a desire to share a recipe or two, your tips in the kitchen, or your fabulous baking prowess? Do let us know. Email kathy@normanwilliams.org.
Meg Brazill
Director of Communications & Events
Norman Williams Public Library
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Bookstock and NWPL
are proud to announce a series of free, live-streaming author talks
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ONLINE: GREAT COOKS OF WOODSTOCK |
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Episode One: Home Cook Rob Wallace with Kathy Beaird
During this hunkering down time, we're turning to books (of course) for comfort
but we're also turning to food and cooking. We're starting a video series,
"Great Cooks of Woodstock" with some of our community's great cooks.
This week: Rob Wallace uses raw vegetables for a special harvest favorite.
Click on a photo to watch the video.
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The Library of Congress National Book Festival |
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Celebrating American Ingenuity, a two-hour program featuring some of the nation’s most renowned authors and literary voices, will air on PBS on Sunday, Sept. 27, 6-8 p.m. ET (check local listings). It will also be available for on-demand streaming online and through the PBS app.
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What's On Your Nightstand
Tuesday, Oct 13 @10:30 am
This is not your usual Book Club. We chat about books you’re currently reading, books you’ve loved, and the books you’ve always wanted to read.
The books pictured here (click on the image for the full list of titles and authors) are September's reads from those who attended September WOYNS Zoom. Use the list to find books on NWPL's online catalogue so you can read them yourself.
Ask a librarian if you need help finding a book!
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Tech Talk: Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2 pm
45 minutes
Get help learning to download audiobooks and ebooks.
NWPL's Meg Brazill will be online to help answer your questions.
You will receive a Zoom link to attend.
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A Call to Local Artists
a virtual exhibit of work in various mediums and styles
representing the theme "Seeking Serenity through the Creation of Art"
Click the image for a PDF of how to apply.
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For Children & Young Adults |
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PreSchool Story Time
Starting Tuesday, Sept 29, 10:30 am
Outside in the library's Side Garden
Tuesdays through October. Suitable for ages 3-6. Storytime will be in person, outside in the side garden: Masks and
6' social distancing required throughout the entire event. There will be no craft following storytime. Cancelled if raining.
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Vermont's Picture Book Award for Children in Grades K-4
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Each year since 1997, thousands of Vermont school children in kindergarten through 4th grade read the 10 nominated picture books and vote for their favorite in the spring.
Click the image to see all the books and find them online in the NWPL catalog.
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Free Passes - Billings Farm, VINS,
VT State Parks & VT Historic Sites
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For free & discounted passes available on loan at NWPL, call
(802) 457-2295 x113
Billings Farm & Museum / Vt Institute of Natural Science (VINS)
Vermont State Parks Pass /
Vermont Historic Sites
Thank you VT Departments of Libraries; Forests, Parks & Recreation & Division for Historic Preservation, for providing free passes to State Parks & Historic Sites for use by our patrons.
Check your specific destination for days & hours of operation and for COVID-19 requirements.
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Get Counted in 2020, Please! |
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We're almost there - thanks to all of you and to door-to-door census helpers.
But we still need the rest of you, please!
Vermont's ability to obtain federal funds for help with roads, schools, healthcare clinics, and much more is based on our population. Since the early days of the country, a census has been taken every 10 years. Help Vermont be counted!
It's not too late and it's fast and easy.
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Curbside Pick Up Is Easy
(Tuesday & Thursday)
Make your request for books, videos, CDs, or magazines 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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A New Look for the Vermont Department of Health
Data Dashboard (COVID-19)
The VT DOH has updated its Data Dashboard, providing new COVID-19 data broken down by Vermont county. Choose the tab for “County-level Case Info” to find a graph of new and cumulative cases by county, as well as breakdowns by age and by gender. Additional information can be found on the links for Dashboard of Activity in Vermont, Vermont Cases by Town, and a Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 data.
Useful & Important Sites Re: COVID-19
Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 Data
The Vermont Department of Health’s COVID-19 web and data pages have expanded and improved with more information, daily.
What you need to know now: schools & colleges, contact tracing, testing, prevention and more.
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Questions? Please call us at 802.457.2295 or
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