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Calling All Peregrinos
Please join the NWPL this fall for an informal and spirited discussion on walking the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage in Spain.
All are welcome.
If you would like to be more involved in this event, please contact Danelle ( programs at normanwilliams dot org ).
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From the Executive Director:
Colonialists vs. Red Coats on the Mezz
This week I am thrilled to announce that NWPL has been loaned a one-of-a-kind, large-scale Revolutionary War chess set! The colonialist side is represented by blue chess pieces with George and Martha Washington serving as our "King" and "Queen" pieces. The British side has "Red Coats." Bill Yates, a former 5th grade teacher from South Pomfret, graciously arranged . . .
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Thursday -
Benches Explode with Color!
Woodstock Elementary School students, under the direction of Charlet Davenport and WES art teacher Brooke Piana painted the new rocking horse bench, built by Ken Woodhead. Thank you ALL for joining in this community project, and thank you to the Woodstock Garden Club for this lovely donation to the NWPL Children's Garden. This inventive bench is now even more colorful and inviting. (more)
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Saturday, Sept 23, 1-4 p.m.
Old Time Fair at Woodstock Historical Society (26 Elm St)
Clare McFarland, NWPL Youth Services Libarian, will be taking part in the Woodstock Historical Society's Old Time Fair, making paper bag animal puppets. Clare has prepared all the pieces ahead of time, so kids 3-7 years old can have fun assembling their puppets . . .with glue sticks, markers, and paper available for those who want extra adornment.
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Wednesday, Sept 27, 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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Oct 3 - Nov 13, Mezzanine 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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Columbus Day Weekend, Oct 6-8
Library Offers Space for Revolutionary War Encampment
The NWPL is pleased to offer our front yard space to Wes Hennig and the Benjamin Cox 2nd
Company Herricks Regiment of Barnard, Vermont. The group will set up an authentic Revolutionary War era camp on Friday, October 6th
and remain encamped until Sunday, October 8th
. The group displays many original artifacts and demonstrates 18th
century cooking methods. Please contact Wes Hennig with any questions . . . (more)
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New in Fiction
Love and Other Consolation Prizes
by Jamie Ford
An enchanting tale about innocence and devotion in a world where everything, and everyone, is for sale
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New in Nonfiction
What Happened
by Hillary Rodham Clinton
Clinton reveals what she was thinking and feeling during one of the most controversial and unpredictable presidential elections in history
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Saturday, Sept 23, 10:30-11:30
Classics Book Discussion:
The Idiot
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
The Idiot
is considered one of Dostoevskty's greatest works, although not as popular as Crime and Punishment or the Brothers Karamazov. It is said to be his most autobiographical work --Dostoevsky, like his hero, was an epileptic. The book was written in 1867-69 while he was abroad after fleeing from his creditors in Russia.
The title is an ironic reference to the hero, Prince Myshkin, whose goodness and simplicity lead some people to think he is stupid. Myshkin is sort of a Russian Christ figure, who embodies the values Dostoevsky cherished - altruism, meekness, kindness and love.
**Kari at Yankee Bookshop is ordering copies of the well-regarded paperback 2003 translation by Richard Pevear & Larissa Volokhonsky. You can call and reserve a copy. Kari offers us a 15 percent discount. (more...)
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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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Friday, Oct 13, 1:30-2:30
Second Friday Book Group
The Glass Castle: A Memoir, by Jeannette Walls
Amanda Merk will lead our Second Friday Book Group, an informal, fun discussion of our book of the month. There is a rumor going around that she might make her famous homemade, blueberry lemon pound cake to share at our book group! At our next meeting we will discuss
The Glass Castle, a memoir by Jeannette Walls. The book has just been made into a film, so it's a good time to get together and talk about it. Click here for more information on the
Glass Castle. Call or stop in at the library to request a copy. All are welcome at any of our library book groups. No pre-registration needed.
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Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Do you Cribbage? Come join us!
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 3:30 PM at the library. Please contact Peggy Fraser at [email protected] if you are interested!
Thursdays - ongoing
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Friday, Oct 18, 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.
Meets at 10:30 one Friday each month. (10/13, 11/17, 12/8)
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Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Qigong on the Mezzanine: Free
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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Book donations - Bring It On!
Thank you for your patience. We are now all set to receive your book donations. 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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NWPL Art Committee gifts
The shows curated by the NWPL Art Committee have become so popular, they are now booking into 2019 for solo shows, as well as our seasonal group shows. In addition, our NWPL Art Committee is enriching the library community by adding to our collection. We now are able to offer passes to the Shelburne Museum and the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center AND subscriptions to Plein Air and Art New England!
Thank you NWPL Art Committee for all you do for the library and the community!
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Expanded Hours at the Library
Monday, Wednesday - Friday 10-6
Tuesday 10-8
Saturday 10-5
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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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