We invite you to join us for three events in the NWPL Side Garden in October starting with Family Movie Night on Saturday, October 1st. (Short notice, so please help us spread the word!)
Keep an eye out for Woodstock Union High School and Elementary School fundraisers - involving food! - on our front lawn this month.
Our ongoing programs, classes, and book discussion groups are open and welcome new participants! Need a partner to play chess, backgammon, or bridge? Want to learn about Qigong, Zentangle, or Debate? Bring the kids for Story Time. Spend an hour with knitters or needleworkers to work the kinks out of your current project. And of course, we celebrate the written word - fiction, non-fiction, and poetry...
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A selection of books to mark National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) are currently on display on the main floor. From poetry to biography, fiction to history, writers celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Hope to see you soon!
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Saturday, October 1, 6:30 pm, NWPL Side Garden*
Join us Saturday night for a special outdoor screening of “Coco,” a Disney-Pixar computer-animated fantasy.
The story follows Miguel, a 12-year-old aspiring musician who is accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead. There he seeks the help of his great-great-grandfather to return him to his family among the living and to reverse his family’s ban on music. Watch the Coco Official Trailer!
Bring your own snacks and drinks, a chair or blanket to sit on – or wrap yourself in to stay cozy! Children 12 and under must be accompanied at all times by an adult. Movie run time is 105 minutes. All unaccompanied minors must be picked up by 9 pm. (MORE INFO)
** Weather permitting: Should we need to cancel this event, we will make a decision by 4 pm and post it on the home page of our website.
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Saturday, October 22, 10:30 am, NWPL Side Garden
Zooey Zullo will introduce us to raptors from New England Falconry and talk about the fascinating role these majestic birds have played in history. Falconry, the ancient sport of kings, has been practiced for over 4,000 years. Falcons, hawks, eagles, and owls have featured in many a tale and we’ll learn the facts behind the stories.
Bring the family and a blanket or chairs to sit on the lawn. The event will be held on the Mezzanine if the weather is inclement. (MORE INFO)
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Saturday, October 29, 10:30 am, NWPL Side Garden
Time to get creative: scarry faces, goofy faces, you can even carve a scene if you prefer.
Join us for a morning of pumpkin carving in the side garden at the library. You bring a pumpkin; we’ll provide the tables and the tools – and some yummy treats. (MORE INFO)
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Saturday, October 8, 1-3 pm
September 1 - October 31, 2022
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Robert Burchess studied anatomy/drawing in New York at the Art Students League, National Academy School of Art & Design, and School of Visual Arts. He has exhibited in galleries across the country. Locally, his artwork and black-and-white photography as well as his poetry readings have been featured widely.
“Burchess’ figurative drawings combine both the fine artistry of a proficient master with the surreal quality unearthed in pursuit of the subconscious mind.” -- Beth Miller, Gallery Director, Chaffee Art Center, Rutland (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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Birth - 20 months
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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Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday
4:30 PM - in person
Next meeting Oct 18
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
5:30 PM - in person & via zoom
Next meeting Oct 11
Everyone is welcome to participate – 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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Monthly on last Wednesdays
2-4 PM - in person
Next meeting Oct 26
Take your Doodles to the next level while getting in touch with your Zen. Zentangle is great for everyone (12+) - even if you don't draw! (MORE INFO)
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20 months - 3 1/2 years
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
2:00-3:00 PM - in person
Resumes 10/6
We knit together and provide each other assistance when needed. Bring your current project, knitting questions, or a pattern to share. (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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Other Programs?
Do you have a suggestion for a class or workshop? Perhaps you have a skill or area of expertise to share with the community?
We're adding events and programs all the time!
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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 for more details...
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Chat about whatever books you are reading with the What's on Your Nightstand group on Tuesday, October 11 at 10:30 am, in person at the library.
The Green Books Discussion Group has selected Dirt to Soil: One Family’s Journey Into Regenerative Agriculture by Gabe Brown for the meeting on October 20 at 3:30 pm (hybrid format).
Read Between the Lines will discuss The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles on Tuesday, October 25 at 6 pm (hybrid format).
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…we subscribe to 4 dozen magazines and periodicals as well as a half dozen newspapers?
All are available to enjoy in the quiet of the Reading Room.
Past issues may be checked out. And, when we are done with them, we donate them to be used for art projects!
Stop by and check out the selection.
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NWPL is 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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