March is Women's History Month and what better woman to highlight than Olivia Briggs Jaquith, who served as the first librarian of the Norman Williams Public Library from 1884-1912.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that Olivia ran a tight ship. She didn’t allow people to take books out on rainy days and reprimanded at least some of those who returned books that had not been properly treated. The Woodstock History Center has created a fascinating display on the Mezzanine with several portraits, a book of rules for the library, and even Olivia's eye glasses!
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Town Meeting is on Saturday, March 4; voting takes place on Tuesday, March 7 and we appreciate your support of the NWPL funding article.
The digital resources available at Norman Williams Public Library have greatly expanded in the past few years. To help everyone gain access to the bounty, Danelle Sims is offering a series of workshops. The first, "Navigating the Online Catalog" is March 9.
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Friday, March 10 is Family Movie Night at NWPL. Grab the kids and join us on the library mezzanine for Ice Age – a rollicking adventure movie!
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In like a lion, out like a lamb. Will this idiom about the weather in March – that dates back 300 years – hold true this year?
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In Memoriam
The Norman Williams Public Library community mourns the death of two outstanding men.
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Christopher Lloyd was a long-time editor at Countryman Press. As a library trustee, Chris was instrumental in the major renovations of our historic building two decades ago.
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Hugh Belton, husband of the former NWPL Executive Director Jennifer Belton, was a master furniture maker and creator of the wood sculpture that graces the Mezzanine.
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Thursday, March 9, 11 am
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 a series of technical support workshops.
NWPL has a new online catalog were you can find books in many formats: print, audio on CD, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and large print. You can also see what is available from other libraries in our consortium. You can search new releases, place holds, and renew items you have checked out.
Learn about this exciting new way to explore our collection with Technology Librarian Danelle Sims. (MORE INFO)
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Friday, March 10, 6:30 pm
Time for Family Movie Night featuring Ice Age from Twentieth Century Fox!
A lost baby is discovered during an Ice Age 20,000 years ago, and an unlikely trio of misfits teams up to return him to his tribe. Manny, a depressed woolly mammoth; Sid, a fast-talking sloth; and the devilish saber-toothed tiger Diego face numerous obstacles during their quest to bring the infant to safety. View the trailer.
Note: Children 11 and younger must be accompanied at all times by a caregiver who is 14 or older. Movie run time is 81 minutes. All unaccompanied minors must be picked up by 8:30 pm. (MORE INFO)
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in conversation with Mary King
Saturday, March 11, 11:00 am
Gesine Bullock-Prado – a renowned pastry chef, cookbook author, baking instructor, and television personality – has a new cookbook celebrating her love for the Green Mountain State’s flavors and six unique seasons.
Mary King, a local writer and former restaurant manager, will talk with Gesine about My Vermont Table and her sweet and savory journey through recipes for each of these special seasons.
This event is co-hosted by NWPL and Yankee Bookshop who will be on hand with copies of the new cookbook. (MORE INFO)
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March 1 - April 30, 2023
Pati Braun Grandy enjoys working in many mediums including, acrylic, pencil, pen and ink, watercolors, and photography. She has shown around Vermont and has pieces in private collections as far away as Hawaii. (MORE INFO)
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Adult & Children's 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.
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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 beginning February 7
1:00-2:30 PM - in person
Do you want to keep a journal? Write a novel? Pen a poem? Meet other writers? Beginners and experienced writers are welcome. (MORE INFO)
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Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday; no March meeting; next meeting April 18
4:30 PM - in person
Learn about the persuasive arts of genuine discourse at the Debate Club, open to community members high-school age and older! (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 March 14
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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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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Weekly on Fridays for six weeks beginning February 24
1:00-4:00 PM in person
Celebrate this Ukrainian tradition! If you know the basic techniques, join us around the table to write eggs together. (Age 12 and up.) (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, March 14 at 10:30 am.
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Appalachian Experiences: Growing up in the shadows of the mountains." is the theme for the next Literary Pairs gathering. The titles chosen are Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver and Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith. Meets quarterly, next meeting is Wednesday, May 3 at 1 pm.
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Spring cleaning? 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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