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Holiday Hours
NWPL will be Closed
Saturday, December 23
Monday, December 25
Saturday, December 30
Monday, January 1
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The Friends of the Norman Williams Library kick off December with their annual Holiday Tea. Meet other members and see what the Friends of NWPL are all about when you join them for treats and music on Saturday, December 2, between 1 and 3 pm. Sherry Belisle will share the intriguing history of carols and invite singalongs.
We have a full slate of events for Wassail Weekend! So many, it merited its own newsletter, but in case you did not get all the details on your calendar:
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Friday & Saturday, December 8 & 9, 10 am - 4 pm: Find a special treasure for someone on your list at the Rare & Vintage Book Sale.
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Saturday, December 9, noon & 1 pm: Slow down, and enjoy Ham Gillett reading the lyrical words of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.
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Saturday, December 9, 3 pm: Enjoy a concert of seasonal musical pieces performed by Wrensong, a local a cappella choral group.
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Sunday, December 10, 5-7 pm: Wrap up the weekend at our special fund-raising Enchanted Wassail Evening. Lights, libation, and laughter... Be sure to get your tickets soon, they are going fast!
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With the busy holiday season, some of our ongoing programs take a break so please check the calendar on our website or give us a call to check the status of meetings. And, of course, with winter weather we sometimes open the doors later than usual or need to close early. We make every attempt to contact anyone who is registered and post schedule changes on our website–usually a banner at the very top of the page–and on social media, though sometimes we lose access to the internet. | |
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Norman Williams Public Library is not a fully-funded municipal library; nearly two-thirds of our operating budget comes from fundraising–and it is that time of year again. It is through your generous support that we can offer important programs and services to our community free of charge. We appreciate your consideration of a gift to the library.
Best wishes for a meaningful time with family and friends this holiday season. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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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.
Email programs@normanwilliams.org to be kept updated on book selections and links to sign on.
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Discover reading possibilities and chat about the books you are enjoying with the What's on Your Nightstand group. No meeting in December but we hope to see you on Tuesday, January 9 at 10:30 am.
Read Between the Lines will skip the December meeting and discuss Finding Freedom: A Cook’s Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch by Erin French on Tuesday, January 26 at 6 pm.
"A single spark can start a huge fire” is the theme for the next Literary Pairs gathering. We will discuss two novels When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka and Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng. Meets quarterly, next meeting is Wednesday, February 7 at 1 pm.
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Adult & Children's Ongoing Programs | |
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Free and open to all, 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.
Email programs@normanwilliams.org for information and link to join.
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Poetry Group
Twice monthly on the 1st & 3rd Mondays,
(NOTE meeting 2nd & 4th Mondays in January)
4:00 PM - in person
Are you looking for feedback on your poems? You are invited to join the Poetry Group at NWPL for study and critique. (MORE INFO)
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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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Baby Story Time - Birth - 20 months
Weekly on Tuesdays, (NOTE no meeting 12/26)
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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Italian Film Series
Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday; Next meeting 12/19
4:00 PM
Local language instructor Veronica DeLay is screening a series of Italian films for her students at NWPL and invites everyone to join! (MORE INFO)
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Recite! Open-mic Poetry
Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday; Next meeting 12/12
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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Mending Circle
Monthly on the 4th Wednesday, (NOTE no meeting in December)
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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Zentangle Workshops
Monthly on Wednesdays - dates on website; Next meeting 12/20
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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Knitters Meet-up
Weekly on Thursdays (NOTE Holiday Gala at 12/14 meeting!)
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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Qigong
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
D. Scotti Hanson
“Mindful Musings”
November 1 - December 31
Vermont-based artist, D. Scotti Hanson’s artistic development stems from spending years photographing human hidden faces, exploring the acceptance of the physical body, discovering what could be held inside a protective shell, to an inquiry into her own childhood history.
Currently, they are exploring, through the daily practice of photographing visual notes and then transposing what they saw heard, thought, remembered, or dreamt onto paper, using art markers, colored pencils, and ink. (MORE INFO)
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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 circulation desk, bag them, and drop them in. (MORE INFO)
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NWPL Bag Mobile
Sometimes mobility issues and transportation challenges make it hard to get to the library.
Enter the Bag Mobile! We are happy to fill a special tote bag with your choice of books. This may be picked up at the library by a caregiver or friend.
We now have a regular off-site delivery service to The Homestead, Melishwood, and Woodstock Terrace for patrons who request it. Currently, we pick up and deliver items weekly, on Tuesday afternoons. We will do our best to accommodate requests outside of those locations if you cannot send someone to pick up the Bag Mobile at NWPL. (MORE INFO)
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