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Call to Artists
"Love Your Library" Show
The Mezzanine Gallery at the Norman Williams Public Library (NWPL) invites area artists to participate in a group show celebrating the beauty of our library.
The "Love Your Library" exhibit will run January 3 - February 15, 2019, to coincide with the Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library's day of activities and "National Love Your Library" month.
At many libraries around the country, February is dedicated to the people who love the buildings devoted to the reading, housing, organizing, categorizing, finding, studying and otherwise loving books.
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Tues, Sept 18, 6:00 - 7:30
Hiking El Camino -
Five Hundred Miles Across Spain
Slide Show, Camino-Inspired Poems, and a Q & A for those at all interested in hiking all or a smaller portion of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
This spring, Clara Gimenez (law professor, photographer) and Laura Foley (poet) hiked from France across Spain on a route called El Camino de Santiago, . . .
They'd like to share their enthusiasm, insights, as well as practical advice in case you, too, are called...to Santiago. They will also offer a sample of Spanish tapas and wine.
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Tues, Sept 25, 6:00 - 7:30
Return to Heart Mountain Internment Camp
with Susan Inui
I knew that my Dad's family had been incarcerated somewhere in the west during World War II. . . . last year my cousin Mary, now in her 80's asked her adult daughter if she'd go with her back to the educational center built on the site where the family had been incarcerated.
Eleven of us made this important pilgrimage which started the long overdue conversation about this experience - a conversation that once again is all too relevant. This presentation will be the personal story of one family's experience...one of the 120,000 immigrants and citizens who were imprisoned because of their ethnicity.
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Wed, Oct 3, 10:30 - 11:30
Soul Focus with Jane Lee Wolfe
In contemporary culture, learning how to take care of the soul is given far less emphasis than how to take care of the body or the mind.
The intention of "Soul Focus" is to help participants achieve spiritual health and fitness over the course of an ongoing workshop. By reviewing the nature of the soul and what the soul needs to be healthy, participants will receive simple tools to attain and maintain spiritual health and fitness. Participants will also have opportunities to interact with others . . . (more)
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Sat, Oct 6, 2:00 - 3:00
Yoga of 12-Step Recovery
with Maeve Ryan
Join Maeve Ryan to try a safe, supportive yoga class at the library. Learn more about how Yoga of 12-Step Recovery "connects the dots" by combining the somatic approach of yoga with the cognitive approach of the 12-step recovery model. Yoga of 12-Step Recovery was created as a holistic model to address the physical, mental and spiritual dis-ease of addiction. Y12SR is informed by the latest research in neuroscience and trauma healing.
*No yoga experience necessary. Come with an open mind and comfy clothes. Yoga mats will be provided.
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New in Non-fiction
Fear: Trump in the White House
by Bob Woodward
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Tuesday, Oct. 2, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Recite! Poetry
Recite! meets the first Tuesday of each month (except when the library is closed on the first Tuesday). Professional poets, amateurs, and first-timers all join in, as well as those who would like to just come and listen. Join us in celebrating the spoken word in all its diversity! Bring along original and/or favorite works. To sign up to be a presenter, or for more information, stop by the library or email [email protected].
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Tuesday, Oct. 9,
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
What's On Your Nightstand: The Not-A-Book-Club Book Club
This is NOT the usual book club. We chat about books you are reading, the books you've loved, and the books you've always wanted to read.
Along with great book recommendations, our discussions have ranged from the design and appeal of book jackets, the e-book revolution, which books we reread and why, modern writers, the craft of writing, and the elements of great writing.
We all come away energized and eager for more. Do drop in.
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Mondays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Baby & Toddler Story Time
This story time 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.
Preschool 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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Thursday, Sept 27, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Dorothy's List Book Group
Dorothy's List Book Club meets monthly in the Abbott Room of the Children's Library.
In recognition of Banned Book Week (Sept. 23 - Sept 29) our first selection will be Ban This Book by Alan Gratz.
Please call the library or stop by the children's circulation desk to register.
This program is open to children age 10 and up.
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Friday, Sept 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Knicole's Knitting
This is a beginner knitting class. Nicole Charlebois is a fantastic young woman and a wonderful knitter. Classes are free but students do need to provide their own supplies. Our first project will be an infinity scarf. Supplies include 3 balls of chunky yarn and a pair of size 15 (10mm) knitting needles. Please call or stop by the children's circulation desk to register. This program is open to children age 10 and up.
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Friday, September 14, 10:30 - Noon
Breastfeeding Support Group
Are you breastfeeding? Pregnant and plan to breastfeed? Meet monthly to discuss any breastfeeding related issues you may have or to just share/swap stories with other breastfeeding moms.
The group is led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who can help you through any stage of your breastfeeding journey (pregnancy through weaning).
Cost is totally free and older kids are welcome. Meetings are held in the Children's section of the library.
For any questions, contact Ariel Brewer Louis, IBCLC at 281-731-7313 or woodstocklactation.com.
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Tuesdays and Wednesdays
I. T. Help with Meg Brazill
NWPL Director of Technology Meg Brazill offers one-on-one free tech help to people desiring assistance with their laptops, tablets and mobile devices.
Bring your device with you and Meg will work with you to straighten things out and learn about some tools and tricks. J
ointly sponsored by the Thompson Senior Center and the Norman Williams Public Library.
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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
Play Bridge at NWPL
The Friends of the NWPL invites bridge players to join us on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. at the library. Please contact Peggy Fraser at [email protected] if you are interested!
Thursdays - ongoing.
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Fridays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Mah Jongg - Weekly
Hello Happy Mah Jongg Players - We have exciting news for you all....
NWPL and The Thompson Senior Center are collaborating again!
There will be Mah Jongg games on Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00 at The Thompson Senior Center for established players. T
here will be Mah Jongg lessons on Friday at 1:00 at NWPL.
All players are welcome to attend Friday games, regardless of ability.
Questions?
contact Gail Lavin Stickney (glavinstickney at yahoo dot com), who is organizing this joint effort for Mah Jongg with the library and the Thompson Center.
See you all at the Mah Jongg table! (more)
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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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Library Hours
Monday 10-6
Tuesday 10-8 (evening hours!)
Wednesday 10-6
Thursday 10-6
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-5
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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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