News You Can Use
from your library
11/26/2020
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Dear NWPL Patrons,
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with friends and family to eat good food, have fun, and to give thanks. This year has certainly tested our resilience. From curbside pick-up to virtual story time, the Norman Williams Public Library has worked hard to serve our community in unique ways as we navigate Covid-19. Now with Thanksgiving upon us, I’ve taken some time to reflect on what I am most thankful for.
I am thankful for the love of my family and friends.
I am thankful for the frontline workers who continue to work tirelessly, the medical researchers who are carefully and swiftly developing promising vaccines, and the public health researchers who keep us informed.
I am thankful to live and work in Woodstock, for the dedicated library staff who continue to keep our services running, and for our community’s dedication to wearing masks to protect one another.
The Woodstock community has once again proven its strength. And although our Thanksgiving holiday may look a little different this year, I hope you take the time to have some fun, and good food, but more importantly to consider what you too are most thankful for.
May you stay happy and healthy,
Norman Williams Public Library
802-457-2295
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Zentangle: Sign Up by Monday, Nov 30 |
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Zentangle Workshops
December 1 & December 15
10 am - 12 Noon
Free, via Zoom
Art Kits with all materials can be picked up at the library on Monday, Nov 30, from 1-6 pm
Take your Doodles to the next level while getting in touch with your Zen. Zentangle is great for everyone, children (12+) and adults, no matter how good you are at drawing.
Woodstock artist Jen Dembinski will lead two consecutive workshops. "We will be using 3.5-inch-square art paper and micron pens and pencils to create several different repetitive patterns or "tangles." Nothing is planned and there are no mistakes; the only requirement is to bring an intention of gratitude and appreciation of our drawing practice." - Jen Dembinski
Image: a six-piece Zentangle "Gratitude" by Jennifer Dembinski.
Mixed media: each 4.5” diameter / 9” Circle
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What's on Your Night Stand
Tuesday, December 8 @10:30 am
This is NOT the usual book club. We chat about books you are reading, the books you've loved, and the books you've always wanted to read. Along with great book recommendations, our discussions are wide-ranging. We all come away energized and eager for more. Do drop in. Contact Kathy Beaird for a link to our Zoom meeting. |
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Bookstock and NWPL Present
Nikita Stewart
Thursday, Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm
via Zoom, Free
In Troop 6000: The Girl Scout Troop That Began in a Shelter and Inspired the World, Stewart chronicles the triumphs and challenges of the first Girl Scout troop designed for girls in the New York City shelter system. In 2014, Stewart joined The New York Times after working at The Washington Post.
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THE PERFECT GREAT COOKS EPISODE
for a HOLIDAY BREAKFAST!
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GREAT COOKS OF WOODSTOCK
Jill Rose
Special Breakfasts for Special Occasions
Jill, Jill, Jill! If we could have Jill make breakfast for us every day, we would! The next best thing is having one of Jill's yummy recipes. And now, you can watch Innkeeper Jill Rose in her kitchen, from the comfort of our YouTube Channel. |
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What's On Your Nightstand
For November's WOYNS, everyone had multiple recommendations. Take a look, then search NWPL's online catalog where you can place holds and order books, audiobooks, and DVDs to pick up.
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Every week, new books arrive on NWPL's book shelves: Nonfiction, fiction, biography, poetry, cookbooks, and many more! You can see a few titles here or ask about others. Search for a title in the catalog and order online for curbside pickup. Or call and ask a librarian to help you, Mondays through Fridays, 12 pm to 6 pm. |
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CRAFT BAGS FOR KIDS
Ages 5-8, Free, Monthly!
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November's Free Book & Craft Kits are ready for pick up!
Monday-Fridays, 12 noon - 6 pm
in the library foyer (just inside the front door), until supplies run out.
Adrienne McFarland, NWPL's wizard of crafts for kids, creates craft bags every month with a seasonal theme. Each bag contains a picture of a craft and the materials to assemble it. AND each bag will also contain a free book!
Geared for kids ages 5-8.
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Mezzanine Gallery
a series of virtual art exhibits
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Fourteen area artists created artwork during the pandemic,
based on the theme, "Keeping Sane, Seeking Serenity Through the Creation of Art." To see the entire gallery of art, click here. |
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Old Stone Wall by Jen Danly
Fabric, machine stitched, 11” x 9”
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North Road, Newbury, VT by Mark B. Perkins
Acrylic on Canvas, 24″ x 30″
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COVID-19 Update & Resources |
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The VT Department of Health
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
The Vermont DOH now has COVID-19 data available by county and by town. Choose the tab for “County-level Case Info” to find a graph of new and cumulative cases by county, plus breakdowns by age and gender. Look for more information on the Dashboard of Activity in VT plus a Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 data.
Useful & Important Sites Re: COVID-19
Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 Data
There will be no updates until after the Thanksgiving holidays. The Vermont Department of Health’s COVID-19 pages are updated 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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Norman Williams Public Library
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