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Thursday, June 21, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Interplay Jam Session
A jam session is an opportunity for musicians to get together and try out new tunes or arrangements, new improv or comping techniques and to hear and be inspired by what others are working on.Attendance at these Third Thursday Jazz Jam Sessions is free and open to everyone. Audience members are encouraged to attend and enjoy! . . .
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Saturday, June 23, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Jazz and the Art of Listening with Fred Haas
Does listening to jazz challenge you? Do you love jazz and long for the time when Jazz was America's pop music? Think you don't like jazz music? Fred Haas will share ways to actively listen and give participants the opportunity refine their listening skills and increase their jazz vocabulary. We'll discuss important musical elements such as . . . .
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Saturday, June 23, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Yoga of 12-Step Recovery with Maeve Ryan
Join Maeve Ryan to try a safe, supportive yoga class at the library. 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 is necessary. You need not be affected by addiction to attend this class. Yoga mats will be provided.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Libraries Rock! Drum Circle
Published author, master drummer Saragail Benjamin will bring drums for everyone to play. She'll teach us to play together, then we'll drum a story!
Dance it! Sing it! Rock it to the moon! Creative, innovative fun for all ages!
Funding support from the Vermont Department of Libraries.
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New in Non-fiction
The Restless Wave :
Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations
A candid new political memoir from Senator John McCain, an American hero, reflecting on his life-and what matters most.
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New in Fiction
Campaign Widows
by Aimee Agresti
It's an election season gone wild in this novel about a delicious cast of characters who forge an unlikely friendship while their significant others are out on the campaign trail.
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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!
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Saturday, September 9,
10:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Classics Book Discussion:
A Man in Full by Tom Wolfe
At John's suggestion, we'll give ourselves the summer to read the recently deceased Tom Wolfe's A Man In Full. When it came out in 1998, Michiko Kakutani's N Y Times review was headlined, "Wolfe Turns 'Bonfire' Upside Down." She called it "a big if qualified leap forward for Wolfe as a novelist...[with] characters who bear more of a resemblance to real, sympathetic human beings, and Wolfe's novelistic canvas has expanded persuasively to include not merely the powerful and rich but also the poor and middle class."
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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.
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Friday, June 8, 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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Now through June 30
Fertile Ground Exhibit
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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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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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.
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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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