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From the Director...
In a few days I will celebrate my one month anniversary as the new executive director of the Norman Williams Public Library, your town library. In one short month I have met many wonderful people and been given a sincere and warm welcome to the community of Woodstock. Everywhere I go people reach out their hand to shake mine and tell me, "We are so glad you are here!" I drive home from work each evening feeling like the luckiest librarian in all the world.
The library is truly a unique and vibrant hub of activity in the community. A few days ago the entire library was filled with the beautiful, strong voices of 27 children aged 7-18 from the BarnArts Summer Youth Theatre program. An audience of over 60 appreciative fans listened as the children drummed and sang songs from their upcoming performance of The Lion King. The library is pleased to offer space to host programs or to help coordinate programs with local clubs, groups and individuals. August is full of wonderful things to do at the library. Come find a great new book to read while you enjoy the lazy days of summer, learn how to knit, play bridge, listen to beautiful music or to make new friends.
I look forward to seeing you soon at the library or around town!
Amanda
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Woodstock loves books and
the NWPL loves Bookstock!
NWPL staff and trustees were
thrilled to be part of Bookstock 2017. We wish to thank all of the Bookstock organizers and volunteers, authors, presenters, Book Sale volunteers, and everyone who attended a program or bought books over the weekend.
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Monday, Aug 7, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Songs from Sandiland
Sandi Anderson has been writing songs since she was 15. She invites all listeners to hear many of her songs and learn how they came about, as well as participate in a general discussion of the creative process. All are welcome.
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Tuesday, Aug 8, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Readings from George Hano's Memoir:
Get Ready, Get Set
Please come celebrate the publication of local memoirist George Hano's book,
Get Ready...Get Set...
Friends will read excerpts of his story, from his growing up in Granby, Massachusetts, to his joining the U.S. Army for the Korean Conflict. There will be plenty of laughs along the way.
Refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by The Learning Lab of Woodstock.
(more info...)
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Friday, Aug 18, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
WOW (Women of Wonder) Evolution
Group Art Exhibit
Women of Wonder (WOW) is proud to exhibit a sample of their quilts, paintings, beadwork, journals, surface design and knitted objects at the Norman Williams Public Library. Since they shared a local quilting class ten years ago by quilt artist Dianne Hire of Maine, WOW has met monthly to share projects, feedback and support. In those ten years of camaraderie, members have been on a creative journey, occasionally exhibiting their work in quilts and other media.
Show runs August 15 - September 30.
[picture is "Layers" by Michelle Goldsmith]
(more info...)
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Saturday, Aug 26, 10:30-Noon
Puppies & Pooches on Parade
Come join us for our 3rd annual dog show filled with fun and friendship and lots of smiles for everyone. New categories, fabulous raffle, wonderful prizes and a special ribbon and bandana for every dog.
For a registration form and/or more information, please contact [email protected]. Early registration $10.
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New in Fiction
Mrs. Fletcher
By: Tom Perrotta
Eve Fletcher, a forty-six-year-old divorcee whose beloved only child has just left for college, [s trying to figure out what comes next.
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New in Non-Fiction
A Twenty Minute Silence Followed by Applause
By: Shawn Wen
"A unique, poetic cr
itical appreciation of Marcel Marceau"
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No Reading Groups this Summer
We will resume book groups in the September, after everyone gets back from their summer reading.
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Bring It On!
We are all set for our big Bookstock Book Sale Extravaganza! Now the library is once again able to receive book donations moving forward. We appreciate your patience with our temporary ban, but we are back open for business and happy to once again receive all your book donations.
Thank you for your generosity!
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Now through August 14
Photography of Joanna Garbisch
Photographer Joanna Garbisch's interest in photography started in college when she was handed a Polaroid Camera for an art class. On graduating, she went to work for Polaroid's color lab in Cambridge, MA. In the early '60s, Dr. Land switched his attention from black and white to color, so in the lab Joanna and colleagues made the developer, positive and negative film from dyes and chemicals supplied by chemists. Within a year she was sent out to test the film in the real world and she never looked back. Over the years she has traveled and seen the world through the lens.
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Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Cribbage at NWPL
The Norman Williams Public Library welcomes cribbage players of all abilities (though in the interest of other players, we are looking for those who have a basic familiarity with the game already) to play and enjoy the company of other area players.
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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 4:00 PM at the library. Please contact Peggy Fraser at [email protected] if you are interested!
Thursdays - ongoing
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Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Qigong with
Gerry 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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Mondays 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Baby & Toddler Story Time
This session 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 Story Time
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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Expanded Summer Hours at the Library
Mondays 10-6
Thursdays 10-6
Tuesdays 10-8 Fridays 10-6
Wednesdays 10-6 Saturdays10-5
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Water now available at NWPL!
Thanks to the generous donations of our patrons, the Norman Williams Public Library has installed a hot and cold water dispenser in the Room of Requirement, just to the left when you enter the library.
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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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