WHAT'S NEW AT NWPL?
March 2019

Voters of Woodstock and Bridgewater
Help NWPL Improve Lives!

Thank you for your overwhelming passage of the library’s request for funding at the Town Vote on March 5. As your public library, we are pleased to be able to provide all of our books, programs and services at no charge to our patrons. We take our obligations very seriously to manage the use of taxpayer funds in a responsible manner. Town allocations help us keep the lights on, the doors open, and organize all kinds of wonderful community activities. We are extremely fortunate to have such broad support within our community and will continue to work to earn that support.

With support from you, the voters, we are able to build and nurture a thriving library staff. Your talented, committed and caring library staff are: Kathy Beaird, Michael Ricci, Meg Brazill, Clare McFarland, Maeve Ryan, Lori Mitchell, Danelle Sims, Ria Heinz, Sherry Wain & Adrienne McFarland.

These are the people who read stories, sing songs and teach the ABC’s to your babies and toddlers, helping them develop essential early literacy skills. These are the people who do enriching activities and serve healthy juices and snacks to your kids after-school until you are finished with your workday and pick them up at the library. These are the people who sit with you and teach you how to get the most out of technology - your smart phones and computers. These are the people who greet you with a bright smile and help you find the perfect book or movie to get you through these long, cold winter/spring nights.

Without the support of voters we could not employ such wonderful, unsung heroes.
Be sure to thank them next time you visit the library.
Poet Richard Blanco to Speak at 2019 Library Gala
Sunday, April 28 at 5:30pm

The Gala is our library’s largest annual fundraising event, and provides a significant portion of our operating budget as well as funding for special programs and projects. The evening begins with a reception at 5:30pm followed by dinner and speaker at the Woodstock Inn. The event is open to all and invitations are being sent to previous attendees and library patrons. Invitations available  here  or by emailing or calling Michael Ricci at the library,  michael@normanwilliams.org  or 457-2295, extension 126.
NWPL relies on the generosity of donors for 2/3 of our annual operating income. We raise money in a variety of ways including an annual appeal. This year our goal is $120,000. Help us reach our goal. Give as generously as you can. Consider becoming a "Library Sustainer"by setting up a monthly contribution. Create a lasting legacy by leaving us in your will. Email michael@normanwilliams.org for more information.
All donations are tax deductible.

Annual Piano Duet Spring Concert
The popular Piano Duet Spring Concert occurred on Saturday, March 9 at 2:00pm and featured the talents of musicians Sherry Belisle, Bob Merrill, Michael Pacht, Ellen Satterthwaite, Sonny Saul, Danelle Sims & Patty Talbot with students Adele Louis and Peter Stover. Organized by NWPL friend and master teacher/musician Sherry Belisle and hosted by the Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library, the event is a annual fundraiser to support programming at the library. To see photos, please visit our Facebook page.
Biography Section Reorganization
As a direct response to patrons' requests, NWPL reorganized their biography and memoir section. The 2,000 biographies currently in stock at the library were re-catalogued with new spine labels. Many thanks to all those who volunteered to help with the transition, especially Kathy Beaird, Danelle Sims, Ria Heinz, Lori Mitchell, Clare McFarland, Ellen DesMeules, and Michael Ricci; and volunteers Barbara Trippel-Simmons, Joe Boyd, Marcia Peterson, Donna Steed, Janis Murcic, Leigh Snell, Brooke Beaird. Come check it out for yourself!

Did you know?

NWPL collaborates with local non-profits, businesses, and individuals. Here are some of our partners who help us bring you art exhibits, concerts, author talks, book signings, programs, classes, museum passes and much more.

We seek more community partners. Contact us if you'd like to collaborate!
Margaret Edwards and Memoir Classes
David Doolittle and the Cosmic Disclosure Group

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As always, thank you for supporting the library!

Amanda S. Merk, MSLIS
Executive Director
Norman Williams Public Library| 802-457-2295