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Friday, May 18, 4:00 - 5:30
Fertile Ground Exhibit
Opening Reception
The Mezzanine Gallery at the Norman Williams Public Library is holding its annual group exhibition of area artists. Participating artists reflected on the theme Fertile Ground, which continues to inspire an abundance of creative output.
Exhibit runs May 18 - June 30.
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Sunday, May 20, 3:00 p.m.
Celebrating Spring in Dance & Poetry
Celebrating Spring in Dance and Poetry presents the Moving Spirit Dancers, performing choreography by Peg Brightman. They will be joined by readers Danelle Sims, Norwood Long, and Richard Schramm, reading poetry by world-renowned poets, as well as by area poets who are part of the Woodstock Poetry Group.
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Monday, May 21, 11:00 a.m.
(Mostly) Chair Yoga w/Abby Tassel
Doing yoga does not require anything other than showing up. Join us as we move gently in ways that can provide new freedom in the body and in our lives. There are no special abilities, clothing or experience necessary, just a willingness to be present, curious and maybe laugh a little..
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Monday, May 21, 5:15 - 7:00 a.m.
Monthly Trustee Meeting
The NWPL Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:15 p.m. Members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend these open public meetings. A time for public comments is included in each meeting.
(more about NWPL Trustees)
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Tuesday, May 22, 6:30 p.m.
Agatha Christie: Creator of Miss Jane Marple and Hercule Poirot
In this living history performance by Helene Lang, Ms. Christie tells you how a typewriter in Torguay spawned over 80 mysteries and created Miss Jane Marple and Hercule Poirot. Learn about her life and walk in her footsteps in England.
Discover why she was so knowledgeable about the poisons used in her stories; what influences in her life informed the creation of her famous leading detectives; some personal information about her family; and why she went to Yorkshire under an assumed name
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Friday, May 25, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
SoulCollage® Workshop: Exploring that Person Called YOU
Think for a moment - have you ever really considered how unique, beautiful, and amazing you are? Perhaps it's time to spend an afternoon exploring this stranger called You. Visualize yourself in a comfortable environment where you can safely open to the beauty inside of you - finding your inner voice and giving it an opportunity to be heard. Welcome to SoulCollage®!
At this workshop you will cut and paste images to create SoulCollage® cards - no artistic ability necessary. And, you will learn some creative practices for accessing your inner wisdom that you can continue to use on your own.
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Wednesday, May 30, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Annual Meeting
Please come and
share ideas, suggestions, thoughts
and learn about upcoming events like our 4th
Puppies & Pooches on Parade
on Saturday, August 25. We have a lot to celebrate like our
Wassail Party, Love Your Library event, Spring Concert, Meet the Author, art lessons, weekly bridge games
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New in Fiction
Jane Seymour The Haunted Queen
by Alison Weir
Weir's fictional Anne, a tragic, misrepresented figure, is ferociously smart and guilty of nothing but craving the power that's rightfully hers to claim.
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New in Nonfiction
On the Side : A Sourcebook of Inspiring Side Dishes
by Ed Smith
A revolutionary cookbook with 140 recipes that move the humble side dish to center stage
(in the catalog)
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Saturday, May 19, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Homer's Odyssey
- Emily Wilson translation**
This is the first English translation of the
Odyssey by a woman.
As Wilson concludes an introductory note, "The Odyssey is a very ancient and very foreign text, although its long-standing prominence in Anglo-American...culture may mask its strangeness. Homer's concerns-with loyalty, families, migrants, consumerism, violence, war, poverty, identity, rhetoric, and lies-are in many ways deeply familiar, but we see them here in unfamiliar guises. The poem is concerned, above all, with the duties and dangers involved in welcoming foreigners into one's home."
It's a deeply thoughtful and wonderfully accessible rendering.
** While the Wilson translation will be discussed, you may read any translation of the Odyssey
that you want or have. Line numbers should correlate, so the Edith Wilson version is not essential.
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Tuesday, June 5, 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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Friday, June 8, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
2nd Friday Book Group
Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu
Join Amanda and the Second Friday Book Group to discuss Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World.
Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression. Despite their hardships-or, as they would say, because of them-they are two of the most joyful people on the planet.
The Archbishop has never claimed sainthood, and the Dalai Lama considers himself a simple monk. In this unique collaboration, they offer us the reflection of real lives filled with pain and turmoil in the midst of which they have been able to discover a level of peace, of courage, and of joy to which we can all aspire in our own lives.
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6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Literary Pairing
w/Kari & Kristian
Kari & Kristian have been invited to lead the first installment of the NWPL's newest book group: Literary Pairings. They are kicking things off with a science fiction pairing featuring Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower and N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season!
(more info)
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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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Wednesdays, 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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Friday, May 11, 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.
(more info...)
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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 at 3:30
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!
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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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