June: Pride Month, Graduations, Father's Day, Weddings...
But it is hard to celebrate when we are mourning the victims of violence. So many June gatherings will be overshadowed by the tragedies of mass shootings, the war in Ukraine, and crises elsewhere in the world.
How do we move forward in this time of heartbreak? There are local organizations such as GunSense Vermont, a non-partisan, grassroots group that works to ensure that all Vermonters are free from gun violence. We can reach out to our representatives in the government. The Vermont Department of Mental Health has resources and tips to help children and adults deal with trauma. There are numerous important non-profits supporting refugees.
As we mark important dates, accomplishments, and landmarks, we celebrate the individuals -- this graduating senior, that blushing bride -- and honor the community that supports them. We are individually and collectively important.
You have a place and a voice in your library -- be it in a book group discussing climate change, playing a game of chess, reciting a poem, or browsing the newspapers in the quiet Reading Room.
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June 24, 25 & 26
Green Mountain Festival of Words
Bookstock showcases literary luminaries and cross-cultural voices, including award winners as well as debut authors and we're excited to host many of this year's presentations in our Mezzanine. Author book signings, live music, food, and entertainment will take place on and around The Woodstock Green. It’s free and fun for all ages. Be part of the story! (MORE INFO)
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NWPL Vintage Book Sale
In addition to the giant Book Sale on the Green and the ongoing Book Sale in our Foyer, you will find literary treasures at the Vintage Book Sale in the Library!
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Please note, seating in the Library is limited; face masks covering mouth and nose will be required for entry.
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Summer Reading
Monday, June 20th - Saturday, July 30th
Each summer, NWPL hosts a six-week summer reading program. It's free, it's fun, there are prizes, AND you choose what you want to read!
Kids of any age may pick up a tally sheet, stickers to record their reading, a bookmark, and a pencil. Once your weekly goal is met, come to the library for a prize and a free book! Caregivers are welcome to log read-aloud to meet reading goals for younger children.
Every Wednesday afternoon during Oceans of Possibilities, kids will have the opportunity to read to Gracie the dog (along with Gracie's friend Marc). Sign up ahead of time for your 20-minute spot!
Stop by and pick up your log to get started. (And no, you don't have to only read books about the ocean. Or fish. Or beaches or boats or shipwrecks or sharks or jellyfish or peanutbutterandjellyfish... although, doesn't that all sound like fun?!?) (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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Sometimes called the Breakout box, this a box full of prizes held shut by a series of unorthodox locks. Each lock is opened by solving a puzzle of some kind. The challenges change weekly and we now have a box for pre-k and kindergarten age kids with puzzles that don't require reading or too much learned knowledge. Solve the clues, open the locks, choose a prize! (MORE INFO)
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Locations for weekly and monthly programs are scheduled as noted below. Please email programs@normanwilliams.org for information or to to be added to the notification list so we can let you know if there are any changes.
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Weekly Tuesdays 8:30 - 10:30 AM - in person, outside - weather permitting
The Tuesday NWPL knitters plan to meet on the lawn behind the Woodstock History Center from 8:30 to 10:30 am when the weather cooperates. (The library opens at 10 am so no meeting, if inclement.) Bring a chair, your knitting, and a friend. Stay tuned for World Wide Knitting in Public Day activities on June 11th! (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 - in person
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Weekly Thursdays at 2:00 PM - in person
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 June 14th - online via Zoom & in person
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 RSVP or email for link to join. (MORE INFO)
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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 book selections, 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 June 16thth - online via Zoom & in person
Explore non-fiction writing about the environment and sustainability with Ben Kogan. The book we'll discuss is Drawdown: 100 Solutions to Climate Change by Paul Hawken. (MORE INFO)
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Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 10:30 AM
Next meeting is June 14th - in person
Not your usual book club – no assignments! Join us to chat about books you're reading, and the books you wanted to read; the stories and the designs; the elements of great writing and more. (MORE INFO)
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Monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 6 PM**
**Next meeting is July 5th - online via Zoom & in person
Enjoy talking about fiction - the plot, the characters, the ending(!)? Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro is our choice for the next discussion led by Donna Steed. (**NOTE: This meeting is a week later than usual.) (MORE INFO)
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Quarterly on the 1st Wednesday at 1 PM
Next meeting is Aug 3rd - in person
The theme for this discussion is "In the Blink of an Eye" and the books are Exit West by Moshin Hamid and Waiting for Snow in Havana by Carlos Eire. (MORE INFO)
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An exhibition of work from the talented artists at Zack’s Place.
May 14 - June 30, 2022
Reception - Monday, June 27 from 3 - 4:30 pm
Zack's Place Enrichment Center provides a weekday setting for pre and post graduates with special needs to explore culture, art, education, business, and fitness while developing bonds of friendship. Participants engage with the material, their instructors, and one another. (MORE INFO)
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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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