Update from the Executive Director
April 2019
SPRING IS FINALLY HERE!

The library is buzzing with energy as we prepare for our annual Gala on April 28th. The Library Gala is a beloved spring tradition in Woodstock. Get dressed up and come out to mingle with friends and support the library.

Our home delivery service will continue this into the warmer months so if you are not able to come to the library, the library will come to you! If you would like books, magazines or audio books brought to you, please call 457-2295 or send an email ( amanda@normanwilliams.org ) to request a home delivery.
MEG'S TECH HELP
Meg Brazill, our talented Director of Technology, taught over 20 seniors in two sessions how to maximize the features of their smartphones at the Thompson Center. Meg offers regular one-to-one tech tutorials at the library and at the Thomspon Center. We receive rave reviews of Meg's ability to help folks with laptops, tablets, computers, smart phones and more. Email meg@normanwilliams.org or phone 457-2295 to make an appointment today. These private tech tutoring sessions are offered for free, but we gratefully accept donations to the library in honor of Meg's good work.


* NWPL IN THE NEWS *
In case you missed it! 
The Norman Williams Public Library was recently rated #9 of the Top 25 Most Beautiful Libraries in America by BobVila.com!

Connecticut author Rand Richards Cooper referred to NWPL as a "sacred place" with "graceful charm" in a Courant.com article entitled " Why libraries matter, according to 8 Connecticut authors."
Please join us on Sunday April 28 for our 18 th  Ex Libris Gala with keynote speaker, Richard Blanco , US presidential inaugural poet. 

The Ex Libris 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 includes a 5:30pm reception followed by dinner and speaker at the Woodstock Inn & Resort.

Tickets are going fast! To purchase a seat or a table, please contact michael@normanwilliams.org or call 802.457.2295 x126.

Our biography reorganization is now complete! Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting reception on Tuesday, April 9 at 12pm to recognize all those who helped with this project. Refreshments will be served!
The Mezzanine Gallery is now featuring Zack's Place Spring Offerings . The colorful art is on exhibit now through May 14 and the opening reception will be on Tuesday, April 9 from 3:30-5:00pm . All are welcome!
Join us on Thursday, April 18 from 4:00-5:30pm for a special talk with author Geza Tatrallyay . He will be speaking about three of his recently published books: Rainbow Vintner, The Fencers, and Extinction.
As part of the World Tai Chi & Qigong Event on Saturday, April 27 , instructor Anne Bower will be leading a Tai Chi & Qigong class on the library's front lawn at 10am. No experience necessary.
March 2019 Picks
"What's On Your Nightstand?" is not your usual book club. Beloved librarian, Kathy Beaird, chats with you about the books you are reading, the books you've loved, and the books you've always wanted to read. Below are last month's recommendations. If anything intrigues you, stop by the library and ask the staff to help you find these books! Our next meeting will take place on April 9 at 10:15am in the Reading Room.

Click on the images below to read book reviews!
Library home delivery service to a home-bound patron on a cold day.

Please consider donating to the library today. We have not yet met our annual fundraising goal and every gift helps. Click here to donate online or send a check to the library:

Amanda S. Merk, MSLIS
Executive Director
Norman Williams Public Library
10 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091
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