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Friday, Nov. 10, 1:30 p.m.
Author Sarah Healy here
to discuss
The Sisters Chase
Author Sarah Healy joins the Second Friday Book Group to discuss her book
The Sisters Chase.
"An absorbing story of two sisters on the road. When their mother dies in a car accident, the Chase sisters... are on their own. . . . The story unfolds over the course of 13 years and feels throughout like one of providence. Healy (House of Wonder, 2014, etc.) takes every opportunity to surprise her reader as Mary and Hannah grow up and into themselves.
The sisters' relationship-and their resilience-makes this novel powerful when it might otherwise have been prosaic."
Books will be available for purchase.
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Monday, Nov 13, 12:45 - 3:30 p.m.
I.T. Help at Thompson Senior Center
NWPL Information Services Director Dave Sullivan is offering individual help to people desiring assistance with their laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Contact the Thompson Senior Center to sign up for a 45-minute slot of time. Bring the device along with you and Dave will work with you to straighten things out and learn about some tools and tricks.
This event is jointly sponsored by the Thompson Senior Center and the NWPL.
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Tuesday, Nov 14, 12:00 - 1:00
Secrets of Puzzle-Making
Come learn from Dave Sullivan what it takes to construct and publish a crossword puzzle. Over the last decade Dave has had twenty-five of his puzzles published in major papers and magazines, including several in the New York Timesand most recently in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Dave will talk about themes, grids, software, as well as publishing markets and publication style sheets.
There may even be some oreos on hand, and we all know how crossword puzzlers love oreos!
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Extended through Nov 28! Mezz 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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New in Fiction
Rabbit Cake
by Annie Hartnett
After her mother accidentally drowns while sleepwalking, Elvis Babbitt, who has a gift for remembering scientific facts, tries to come to terms with the circumstances of her mother's death and the bizarre behaviors of her sister and grieving father.
(in the catalog)
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New in Non-fiction
Fifty years of 60 minutes : the inside story of television's most influential news broadcast
by Jeff Fager
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Friday, Nov. 10, 1:30 p.m.
Author Sarah Healy joins the
2nd Friday Book Group to discuss
The Sisters Chase
Author Sarah Healy joins the Second Friday Book Group to discuss her book
The Sisters Chase.
"An absorbing story of two sisters on the road. When their mother dies in a car accident, the Chase sisters... are on their own. . . . The story unfolds over the course of 13 years and feels throughout like one of providence. Healy (House of Wonder, 2014, etc.) takes every opportunity to surprise her reader as Mary and Hannah grow up and into themselves.
The sisters' relationship-and their resilience-makes this novel powerful when it might otherwise have been prosaic."
Books will be available for purchase.
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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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**NEW DATE: Saturday, Nov 18, 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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Tuesday, Dec 5, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Recite! Poetry
Recite! meets the first Tuesday of each month. 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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Thanks to Mac, our fabulous, tireless volunteer, we have an ongoing book sale in the front foyer of the library.
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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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
Weekly Cribbage Game
Do you cribbage? Would you like to learn? Come join us! Every week, the Norman Williams Public Library welcomes cribbage players of all abilities to play and enjoy the company of other area players. (more)
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Wednesdays, 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, Nov 17, 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.
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Saturdays, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Qigong withGerry 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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NWPL is Open During Stone Work
The library front steps are being restored to their 1883 splendor.
We will be open during the construction and will have access to the front door - via the ramp on the west side of the building. We expect the work to be finished before Thanksgiving. If you have any questions regarding the stonework, please come ask us inside the library. Let us leave the artisans to their creative efforts.
Thank you for understanding, and thanks to McCullough Stone Works for their beautiful work.
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Northern Stage is Sharing with NWPL
Scripts and Vouchers for Tickets
Our friends at Northern Stage in WRJ have donated a copy of each script (and one soundtrack) from their current 20th anniversary season of shows to the NWPL. These scripts and CD have been added to our collection and are available for circulation. The scripts are for
A Doll's House (9/20-10/29);
Robert Frost: This Verse Business (10/5-28);
Only Yesterday (1/31-2/18);
Disgraced (2/28-3/18); and
Noises Off (4/11-5/13). The CD is Disney's
The Little Mermaid (11/15-1/7).
In addition, Northern Stage has graciously donated vouchers for free tickets to their shows. We will award tickets throughout the year in various ways to members of our community. Stay tuned for more details!
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NWPL's own Dave Sullivan is a man of many talents. One of his passions is creating crossword puzzles. These occasionally show up in national newspapers, such as
The New York Times
. This week Dave's work is puzzling readers of
The Chronicle of Higher Education
. If you'd like to have a go at
the puzzle
, let us know how you do.
(puzzle here)
Thank you, Dave, for all the ways you make our day a little more enjoyable!
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No
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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Monday 10-6
Tuesday 10-8
Wednesday 10-6
Thursday 10-6
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-5
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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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