It's sunny with showers and Mystery Beans sprouting downstairs in the Lil’brary! Stop by and check out the children's gardening books on display. Story Time on Tuesday and Thursday mornings will touch on the themes of seasons and planting. If this looks like fun to you, NWPL is accepting applications for an Assistant Youth Services Librarian.
Earth Day is April 22; Arbor Day is April 29 – a good time to focus on caring for the planet and incorporating sustainable practices into our everyday activities.
Norman Williams Public Library is an active member of the Sustainable Library Initiative. We are currently working toward Sustainable Libraries Certification (SLCP), a tested, structured path to increase the library’s commitment to environmental stewardship, economic feasibility, and social equity.
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Areas for evaluation and action include energy, waste and recycling, purchasing, financial sustainability, community cohesion, transportation, and collective impact. By working through the extensive checklist, this program provides us the opportunity to take a close look at how things are currently handled at the library and how things can be changed for the better going forward.
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April is also the month many of us transition to spending as much time as possible outdoors, so there will be some programming adjustments in the next few weeks. The Writers Group is taking a break and will reconvene in the fall. The new Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids will move from Tuesdays to Wednesdays on April 26.
While the trees on the Green still sport bare branches, the leaves are multiplying on our PoetTree. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to read some of the submissions. We appreciate all the poetry lovers in our community!
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Wednesday, April 19, 2 pm (in person)
Even if you don’t draw, Zentangle will help you take your doodles to the next level while getting in touch with your Zen!
Using small, square art paper and micron pens and pencils we will create several different repetitive patterns or “tangles.” Nothing is planned and there are no mistakes. The only requirement is to bring an intention of gratitude and appreciation of our drawing practice.
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Wednesday, April 26, 4 pm (in person)
The Woodstock Garden Club and the Norman Williams Public Library invite you to join them for this special event!
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Martha Leb Molnar will share her story of leaving Manhattan with the dream of transforming an overgrown and unproductive Vermont apple orchard into a thriving and beautiful landscape; a safe haven for family and wildlife.
Propelled by the heated debates surrounding non-native species and her own complicated family history and migration, she studied research and environmental science and learned from locals who have long tended the land.
This event is free and open to the public; seating is limited. (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 the library.
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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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 support workshops led by Technology Librarian Danelle Sims.
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Monday, April 17, 2 pm
NWPL has a new online catalog where you can find books in many formats: print, large print, eBooks, audio on CD, eAudiobooks, and movies. You can also see what is available from other libraries in our consortium. It is also where you can discover new releases, place holds, and renew items you have checked out. (MORE INFO)
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Thursday, April 27, 11 am
Learn how to download and stream free ebooks and audiobooks from NWPL! Libby is a library reading app you can use to read or listen from your phone, tablet, or computer. (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, May 9 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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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 through April 18, Wednesdays beginning April 26
3:00-4:00 PM, Grades 3 through 6 - in person
Graphic novels use a combination of art and text to tell stories. Discover new graphic novels, talk about favorites, or create your own! (MORE INFO)
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Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday; 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 May 9
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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An Exhibition of Paintings by
Pati Braun Grandy
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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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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