Closed Tuesday, July 4
Independence Day
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According to Merriam-Webster, "The first ancient Roman calendar began the year with March. The original name of the fifth month of the year was Quintilis, a Latin word meaning "fifth." In order to honor the statesman Gaius Julius Caesar, the Roman senate changed Quintilis to Julius. The name Julius was borrowed into Old English and eventually became Modern English July." So now we know!
Returning to the dictionary, we discovered that "summering" is defined as "spending the summer in a particular place." Many visitors summer in the region and are curious about what to explore while here. Those who are here year-round are often interested in seasonal activities during these warm months. NWPL lends patrons of all ages books, audiobooks, ebooks, movies, and museum passes to help you enjoy the season to its fullest. Stop by and discover a new facet of summer in Vermont.
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This month and next, we will be focusing on our ongoing programs for children and adults as well as planning for fall and winter special events so there will be just one newsletter at the beginning of each month.
We hope you appreciate the heat - and when it gets to be too much, we invite you to come and cool off at the library!
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Now through Sat, July 29
The theme of this year's program for young readers is "All Together Now." We'll have reading challenges, programs, and prizes! (MORE INFO)
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Mondays, 5 pm, June 26-July 31
Joyce Babbitt, the local schools' librarian, invites young readers to stop by and talk about what they are reading. She'll be recording brief conversations for her podcast at NWPL. (MORE INFO)
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Now through Sat, Sept 2
Grown-ups need to have fun, too... Stop by, pick up your Bingo card, and start reading. Audiobooks, print books, ebooks – they all count! (MORE INFO)
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July 1 - August 31
Reception/Artist Talk - Tuesday August 22, 6:00 PM
Recently returned to the Upper Valley after being raised in Norwich, Katie has been photographing landscapes and life around her for the last decade. Currently the College Photographer for Dartmouth, she has freelanced in editorial, commercial, and wedding photography, and her work has been published in Edible Houston, Modern Luxury Houston, The Waves Wine, and Slow Food USA, amongst others. In both her landscapes and still lifes she observes both the obvious and subtle connections between humans and the land. (MORE INFO)
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Woodstock Library in Belfast, Northern Ireland? Hello! |
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We know it is early to be talking about an event in October, but this one takes some advance planning! Northern Ireland’s annual Book Week is October 16 -22 and one of the events they are hoping to schedule is a transatlantic link-up between Woodstock Library in Belfast and other Woodstock Libraries on both sides of the Atlantic.
The idea is to have the participants read the same book – Things in Jars – and meet online to discuss it with Jess Kidd, the author! The date is not yet set, but would be held around 2 pm EST to accommodate the time differences. Are you interested? If so, please email programs@normanwilliams.org for updates.
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Saturday, August 26, 10 am
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Save the date and make a plan to present your canine friends at their finest!
Everyone has fun and all who participate are supporting our community and all are winners.
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The digital resources available at the library have greatly expanded in the past few years. To help everyone gain access to the bounty, we are offering an ongoing series of support workshops led by Technology Librarian Danelle Sims.
What tech topics would you like us to cover in the fall?
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Thur, July 13, 12 pm
What is your interest: Ecology? Writing? Learning Japanese? College Prep? Automotive repair? Thousands of online courses and resources for both adults and children are available for NWPL patrons. (MORE INFO)
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NWPL hosts a variety of lively, ongoing book discussion groups. The hybrid format offers you the choice of attending in person and/or virtually via zoom.
Intrigued by the topic, the titles, or books in general? We invite you to join a session--or several! All groups are open and welcome new participants.
Click on the group name or book cover for more details.
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Discover reading possibilities and chat about the books you are enjoying with the What's on Your Nightstand group. The next meeting is Tuesday, July 11 at 10:30 am.
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"Rural Life as Healing is the theme for the next Literary Pairs gathering. We will discuss A Month in the Country by J. L. Carr and The Lost Garden by Helen Humphreys. Richard Bennett will lead the discussion. Meets quarterly, next meeting is Wednesday, Aug 2 at 1 pm.
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Adult & Children's Ongoing Programs
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We are pleased to offer programs in the library, online, and in a hybrid format: in person and via zoom. Please check each program for details.
We have begun requesting RSVPs for author events and some NWPL programs. This is not required but gives us a sense of how many chairs are needed. Occasionally, we fill the hall and, sadly, need to turn folks away. The sign-up forms will be at the bottom of an event's webpage if we are asking for an RSVP.
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Weekly on Tuesdays
10:00 AM - in person
Calling needlework enthusiasts for an informal morning of sharing and encouragement! (MORE INFO)
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Weekly on Tuesdays
10:30 AM - in person
Introduce your child early to the joys of reading! We'll feature short stories, songs, finger puppets, free play & more. (MORE INFO)
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Weekly on Tuesdays
5:00 - 7:00 PM - in person
Everyone is welcome to play: beginners and experts, seniors and youngsters (kids under 11 must be accompanied by an adult). (MORE INFO)
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Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday; Next meeting July 11
5:30 PM - in person & via zoom
Poetry lovers: bring a poem of your own or one from a favorite poet to read and share. Or simply join and listen. (MORE INFO)
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Twice monthly on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
2:00 PM - in person
A stitch in time saves nine! Mend, patch, darn, and hem items languishing in your wardrobe, or create your own darning sampler. (MORE INFO)
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Monthly on Wednesdays - see website for dates; Next meeting July 12
4:00 PM - in person
Drawing Zentangles is easy to learn and relaxing. Led by Jenny Dembinski, these workshops are for beginners and experienced "tanglers." (MORE INFO)
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Weekly on Thursdays
10:30 AM - in person
Join us to read a few books on a theme of the week. Enjoy stories, socializing, and often a craft/project tied into the theme. (MORE INFO)
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Weekly on Thursdays
2:00-4:00 PM - in person
We knit together and provide assistance when needed. Come when you can and bring your current project. (MORE INFO)
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Weekly on Thursdays
2:00-4:00 PM - in person
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Weekly on Fridays
8:30 AM - online via Zoom
Gerry Sandweiss shares her knowledge of Qigong–the art of conscious movement–offering a pathway to enhance your quality of life. (MORE INFO)
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NWPL welcomes donations of books in good condition! Some books will be added to the collection. Most will be sold in the library's book sales including the rare book sale. The money raised supports programs, adds new books to the collection, and funds the overall upkeep of the library. In addition, some of the donated books are passed on to Bookstock for their annual Book Sale on The Green.
Your generous book donations allow us to keep the Book Sale in the library foyer fresh and exciting! Stop by and see what is new. (MORE INFO)
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With the support of the Friends of NWPL, we are pleased to offer a certified alternative for recycling batteries and small electronics: The Big Green Box!
Perfect for alkaline batteries from your remote control or wireless mouse, rechargeable laptop, and cell phone batteries. We also take portable or handheld electronics such as cell phones, tablets, calculators, T.V. remotes, and key fobs, etc. Bring them to the reference desk, bag them, and drop them in.
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Sometimes mobility issues and transportation challenges make it hard to get to the library to select books.
Enter the Bag Mobile! We will fill a special tote bag with your choice of books for a caregiver or friend to pick up. Need help with a selection? That’s what librarians are for! Give us title suggestions, authors you enjoy, or simply some guidance about your reading preferences.
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