While the maples and birches are slowly starting to bud with the longer days and warmer temperatures, our PoetTree has leafed out nicely over the past two weeks! Poets from around the region have added their works in celebration of Poetry Month. There are even a few Haiku to mark National Haiku Day, April 17th.
Tuesday is often the busiest day at NWPL! A new group of Needlepoint enthusiasts gathers at 10 on Tuesday mornings and Chess Night has resumed at 5 pm. Both welcome new participants at all levels. Baby Storytime continues weekly. What's On Your Nightstand and Recite! are monthly Tuesday events. And we are open late for browsing the stacks or quietly enjoying a newspaper or magazine - until 8 pm.
Live music - pieces played on the grand piano in the Mezzanine - has returned! We are grateful to the musicians who occasionally grace us with their time and talents. (Some even welcome requests.) The Friends of NWPL will be staging the Spring Duet Concert on May 7th - save the date!
Are you curious about the forms and structure of debate? Do you have debate experience? We are in the early stage of forming a debate club. Open to all ages, this group could help you find meaning in complex situations, increase empathy, enhance public speaking skills, and - most importantly - have fun! Please let us know of your interest by emailing programs@normanwilliams.org.
Do you have ideas for other programs we could arrange? A mending group to tackle the clothing that needs some TLC? A chess club specifically for younger players? A discussion group for cookbook lovers? We're open to suggestions!
Spring has sprung
the grass is ris,
I wonder where the boidies is
The boid is on the wing,
But that’s absoid
From what I hoid
The wing is on the boid!*
*There are numerous variations of this ditty from New York City dating back at least 80 years.
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Mezzanine Gallery Reception |
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Closing Reception
Friday, April 29, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Free & open to everyone, light refreshments
Potpourri is defined as a mixture of dried petals and spices placed in a bowl to perfume a room. This exhibit is indeed a mixture of things: drawings, paintings, and prints.
After a creative career including working as a freelance artist, calligrapher, computer graphics artist, and teacher, Kathy's recent work explores the use of many media including the images in watercolor, oil, acrylic, and pencil on exhibit. (MORE INFO)
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Presented by Ann McEntee
Wednesday, April 27, 4:00 PM (EST)
Online via Zoom Webinar
Co-sponsored by NWPL and the Woodstock Garden Club.
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Born 200 years ago this month, Fredrick Law Olmsted promoted environmentalism and the subsequent creation of the national park system. His early life here in New England greatly influenced his designs. This talk - intended for a general audience - focuses on the Emerald Necklace in MA and Shelburne Farms in VT and pays particular attention to the interests of gardeners.
Ann McEntee, a certified Master Gardener, earned a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of New Mexico. She currently teaches architectural and landscape history for Keene State College and works part-time as a landscape consultant. (MORE INFO)
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To celebrate Poetry Month, we invite poets of all ages to add a “leaf” of verse to the tree set up in our foyer.
Blank leaves are available to write down your poetic words – silly or serious, anything you wish… The form might be haiku or limerick, free verse or acrostic – you choose.
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Time to Plant Seeds!
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd. Taking care of our planet will be the theme of Toddler’s Storytime on Thursday, April 21st at 10:30.
In addition to enjoying colorful picture books, we invite kids to plant a seed. We'll supply soil, containers, and seeds - maybe sunflowers!
This activity will continue in the Children's Room through the 22nd (while seeds last).
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Saturday, May 7, 11:00 AM - Library Mezzanine
Join us for the return of this perennial favorite event, this year featuring eight pianists.
Please note that seating will be limited. For more info, please email Friends of NWPL.
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Tuesday, May 24, 6:00 PM (EST) online via Zoom Webinar
An award-winning poet who explores the political, ecological, and scientific as well as the metaphysical, personal, and passionate.
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We are excited to host four ongoing book discussion groups. Please email programs@normanwilliams.org to register. We’ll keep you updated on meeting location or send the link to join online.
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Monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 3:30 pm
Next meeting is April 21st - online via Zoom
Explore non-fiction writing about the environment and sustainability with Ben Kogan. The next book we'll discuss is Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things by William McDonough and Michael Braungart. (MORE INFO)
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Monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 6 PM
Next meeting is April 26th - online via Zoom
Enjoy talking about fiction - the plot, the characters, the ending(!)? The Patron Saint of Liars, a novel by Ann Patchett, is our choice for the next discussion led by Donna Steed. (MORE INFO)
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Quarterly on the 1st Wednesday at 1 PM
First meeting is May 4th - in person (tentatively)
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Locations for weekly and monthly programs are scheduled as noted below. Please email programs@normanwilliams.org for information or to register and so we can let you know if there are any changes.
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Ukrainian Egg Decorating - drop-in sessions
Weekly Mondays in April between 1:00 - 4:00 PM - in person
Create beautiful decorated eggs and celebrate this Ukrainian tradition! If you know the basic techniques, join us around the table to write eggs together. Danelle Sims will set up a workstation and be available for assistance. Come by once or for several sessions. (Appropriate for ages 12 and up.) (MORE INFO)
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Weekly Tuesdays at 10:00 AM - in person
Calling all needlework enthusiasts! Bring your project in progress for a morning of sharing and encouragement. This is an informal gathering, welcoming needleworkers at all levels. (MORE INFO)
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Weekly Tuesdays at 5:00 PM - in person
Play chess or backgammon in the company of fellow enthusiasts! Everyone is welcome: beginners and experts, seniors and youngsters (kids under 11 must be accompanied by an adult). We have a few chess sets available including one recently donated, with a beautiful hand-made board. (MORE INFO)
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Weekly Thursdays at 2:00 PM - online via Zoom
All knitters – beginner to expert – are welcome. We'll 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. Be sure to check out the book and magazines donated by the knitters. (MORE INFO)
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Weekly Fridays at 8:30 AM - online via Zoom
Gerry Sandweiss shares her knowledge of Qigong with us weekly on Friday mornings. No matter your physical state of being, Qigong offers a pathway to enhance your quality of life. To read more about Qigong, click here. (MORE INFO)
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A gathering of poets & those who love poetry
Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 5:30 PM
Next meeting May 10th - in person (tentatively)
Everyone is welcome to participate – bring a poem of your own or one from a favorite poet to read and share. Or just come and listen. Please email to let us know you are coming! (MORE INFO)
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STORYTIME!
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM - Weekly, in person
Thursdays at 10:30 AM - Weekly, in person
Please email or call a day in advance to let us know you plan to attend. It's a big help! (MORE INFO)
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What’s the Break Out Box?... A great activity for parents and kids, or friends to do together. Each lock on the box is opened by working out the solutions to different puzzles: a combination of colors, directions found on a map, a set of shapes or numbers in a particular order or maybe words hidden with invisible ink! (MORE INFO)
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We welcome donations of books – in good condition – especially now through the end of May for the big book sale in June on the Green that benefits both Bookstock and NWPL. You can drop books off during open hours. If you have multiple cartons, please call 802-457-2295 and we'll meet you at the back door. (Note: We will not be accepting donations in June as we work to organize the Bookstock sale.) Many thanks!
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With Kanopy Streaming Services you can watch up to five full-length movies each month - free to NWPL library card holders. Choose from films selected for Indie Cinema, Classics, Comedy, Romance, SciFi, Fantasy, and much more.
Click here or on the image to sign up online. Or give us a call for assistance.
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