The month of January is named after the Roman god of beginnings and transitions, Janus. He was also the protector of doorways and gates, and often depicted with two faces: one looking into the past and one to the future. January replaced March, named after Mars – the god of war – as the first month of the year by the Roman king Numa Pompilius.
January in northern New England is a quiet time though programs and events at the library will keep you busy and entertained! Along with the ongoing meetings – Story Time, Chess, Knitting, Needlepoint, Qigong, Bridge with NWPL Friends – we have added a Mending Circle, a time twice a month to address those pesky tears, rips, pulls, and holes that appear in otherwise useful cloth.
Two local authors will be sharing new publications this month. Geza Tatrallyay will read from his new collection of poems and his short stories. Celia Ryker will introduce us to Augusta, the fictionalized account of her grandmother’s challenging life.
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Tue, Jan 16, 6:30 pm
Geza Tatrallyay will read from and talk about his two most recently published books in the context of his life, interests, and other writing.
Many of the poems in The Abyss: Poems for our World express wonder at the beauty of the world around us while others lament the destruction we are wreaking on nature, other species, and ourselves. The Mind Spins, his first short story collection, brings together tales based on remembered dreams, some set in Vermont.
Born in Budapest, Hungary, Geza Tatrallyay escaped with his family in 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution and immigrated to Canada. He attended the University of Toronto, Harvard University, and Oxford University. He earned a Master’s from London School of Economics and Politics. (MORE INFO)
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Tue, Jan 31, 6:00 pm
We are pleased to host the Vermont launch of Augusta, a new novel by local writer, Celia Ryker.
This historical novel is based on the true story of her grandmother, Augusta. Raised on a hard-knock farm in Arkansas and married off to the father of one of her classmates at thirteen, the protagonist, Augusta, was not set up for a life of bliss. Abandoned by her second husband in 1920s Detroit, with four children to provide for, she is forced into a decision that will haunt her forever.
“Augusta is an ideal blend of storytelling and family history, wit and heartache, persistence and vulnerability.” —Shawn T Anderson, former League of Vermont Writers president
Celia Ryker has been a horse trainer, horticulturalist, and hiker. She has contributed articles for newsletters, local newspapers, and The Vermont League of Writers. Celia and her husband Don live in Vermont and Michigan. (MORE INFO)
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NWPL will be closed
Monday, January 2,
New Year's Day, observed
Monday, January 16
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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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, January 10 at 10:30 am.
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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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Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday; Next meeting Jan 17
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 Jan10
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 Wednesday, beginning Jan 11
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, resumes Jan 12
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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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January 3 - February 24, 2023
Reception/Artist Talk - Fri, Jan 13, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
The paintings in this exhibit are the culmination of a year-long exploration of four sites in New Hampshire: an island, an esker, a waterfall, and a mountain. Each was visited and painted ‘en plein air’ four times, capturing the site each season.
Elizabeth Leone Holmes (Betsy) is an oil painter with a passion for nature. Recognizing that we are often too busy to notice the beauty around us, Betsy creates paintings to remind us of the splendor that is our environment - at all times of the year. (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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