News You Can Use
from your library
03/22/2021
Dear NWPL Patrons,
It's been busy as usual around the library, so busy that I missed my opportunity to inundate you with Ten of the Best Books Set in Ireland or The Irish Times' due diligence on Their Ten. But what I really missed was the chance to send you a recent musing-book-review-tea-cozy-excursion from librarian Lori Mitchell. So, to rectify that, here it is:

"With some troubles no intercession is possible. Weathering dictates an increase in The Good. At NWPL the good is tea time. Hold your scoff. Consider that it is black tea (blessed caffeine) brewed in a pot (oh yes, we pour) with the requisite sound of clanking cups and spoons and passing the milk pitcher. We spread out behind the circulation desk on wheelie chairs and wooden stools and Chat.

"There is a book equivalent–a refresher. An antidote to when you can’t make it past page 50—repeatedly. Okay then. How does this sound? Victorian London. A seamstress who has launched herself purposely from a window to her death—after having embroidered a message into her own skin. Yeah, Oi! This is the book equivalent of the good old days of Masterpiece Theater. Inspector Cutter is so delicious you’ll need a spoon. Thank you, Paraic O’Donnell for The House on Vesper Sands. More, please.
And, if yet more of the tea drinking north is needed (always), have a listen to Radio MoLI (Museum of Literature Ireland). Switch over from English and train your ear to the Gaelic. It’ll be a good foundation for your self-learning adventure on Mango. Come on now, St Pats is very soon." — Lori Mitchell

Thank you to Lori for that marvelous mini-adventure in reading. This week we have new videos for adults, teens, and kids. There are also craft bags for kids in the foyer and at the Woodstock Food Shelf. Look for updates on tax and vaccine information, different websites! The library's homepage will guide you to a lot of new information, updated frequently: new book titles, our home-grown video channel, MANGO - a new language program and a list of events. It's Spring!

Meg Brazill
Director of Communications & Events
Norman Williams Public Library
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book pile nightstand WOYNS
Attention: Book Lovers of All Stripes!

 A BOOK JAM EVENT
for Readers, Book Groups & Book Clubs
Tuesday, April 6 @ 7pm
with special guests
Lisa Christi (of Book Jam), Kari Meutsch (Yankee Bookshop),
and Liana Kish (High School English Teacher)

What's a book jam? After many moons of a lot of indoor time, we're wondering, what should I read now? Are you out of ideas of what to read? Yep, that's a book jam. And it's not just you. Book groups are always on the hunt for a book that inspires a vibrant discussion.

Join us as these well-read women discuss a wide-range of new and newish books that will make you listen up and start turning the pages. They're tag teaming it to cover different genres, themes, and notions of what makes a great book - and a great discussion. P.S. You can come on your own - no need to be in a book group.
Spirit of Place
the Making of a New England Garden

Bill Noble
Thursday, March 25 @ 7pm

Bookstock & NWPL present Bill Noble, author of Spirit of Place: The Making a New England Garden, in conversation with Norwich bookstore co-owner Penny McConnel. As Director of Preservation for the Garden Conservancy, Bill Noble was instrumental in the preservation and restoration of dozens of gardens throughout the United States.
WHAT'S ON YOUR NIGHTSTAND
Dive into this list of books recently read by those who attended What's on Your Nightstand this month. Click on the image to see the full list with descriptions.
In Case You Missed It: Julia Cooke
Book Launch
with author Julia Cooke
Come Fly with Me: The Jet Age Story of the Women of Pan Am

In case you missed the live event, you can watch our interview!
Julia Cooke talks with Kathy Beaird about Come Fly the World: The Jet Age Story of the Women of Pan Am.
Hosted by Norman Williams Public Library and Yankee Bookshop.
70 Languages Free to Learn - on MANGO
We have a new FREE language learning program called Mango to help you pick up or practice another language. You can log in by clicking the Mango Logo on our website and use your library card number to get started. NWPL patrons have free access to over 70 world languages and more than 20 ESL/ELL courses - plus more.
Call to Artists: Fertile Ground
click on the image below for details and deadline
For Children & Young Adults

Spring Forward!

CRAFT BAG for KIDS!!
Our March craft bag for kids is available now in the front lobby of the library and at the Woodstock Food Shelf. Every bag has a book and a craft project with supplies!

Available on a first-come basis.
Preschool Storytime
with Clare
This week Clare reads two great books that will warm up a winter's afternoon.

Lion Needs a Haircut
by Hyewon Yum

Hi Fly Guy
by Tedd Arnold

New Titles for Kids 2020-21

Take a look at some of the many new titles available for kids.

Click on the image to see lots and lots of new books.
First Chapter Fridays for Teens
This Week's New YA Book - March 20, 2021

Lies Pile Up. Then They Bury You.
by Katie Alender

Every Friday, Clare reads the first chapter of a different book geared toward a young adult (YA) audience -- for teenagers, specifically.
You'll hear an overall description of the book as well as the first chapter of it.If you like it, you can use curbside pickup to reserve it and pick it up when it's ready.
COVID-19 Update & Resources
Vermont
Department of Health
COVID-19



Useful & Important Sites Re: COVID-19
Click here for reliable resources related to COVID-19 we've compiled on the NWPL website - information on health and safety, news updates, and more.

Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 Data
The Vermont Dept of Health’s COVID-19 pages are updated regularly.
IRS FORMS
We have a packet of IRS forms for perusal in the NWPL lobby. People can request a copy of tax forms from the library if you can’t print at home but you must specify which form(s) you need. We offer printing but we need one day's notice and printing is limited to 10 pages or fewer. Call us for assistance: (802)457-2295
Mezzanine Gallery: New Exhibit
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