The Norman Williams Public Library will be closed on
Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
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We're getting ready for the 13th annual Bookstock Festival of Words that runs June 23, 24, and 25, 2023. We are honored to be hosting a dozen author presentations on the Mezzanine.
Throughout the year, we gather a fine selection for the special Rare and Vintage Book Sale in the library during Bookstock. And of course, the shelves in the Foyer are full of great finds.
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The NWPL Knitters celebrated World Wide Knit in Public Day on the front lawn. They encourage yarn workers to join them on Thursdays this summer to get out of the heat!
Enjoy the good weather and relax on one of the wonderful new benches in the side garden, a generous gift from the Woodstock Garden Club! Remember, free wifi is available all the time in the building and on the library grounds.
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We have made a few adjustments to our schedule of programs to accommodate summer plans. The Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids will resume in the fall. Friday morning Qigong is paused until the end of this month. Read Between the Lines discussion group will skip June, and host Daisy Rockwell, translator of Tomb of Sand, in July.
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In Memoriam
Joan McGee
The Norman Williams Public Library community mourns the death of Joan McGee who served for nearly two decades as a book cataloguer in charge of data management and a volunteer.
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Mon, June 19-Sat, July 29
The theme of this year's program for young readers is "All Together Now." We'll have reading challenges, programs, and prizes! (MORE INFO)
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Mondays, 5 pm, June 26-July 31
Joyce Babbitt, the local schools' librarian, invites young readers to stop by and talk about what they are reading. She'll be recording brief conversations for her podcast at NWPL. (MORE INFO)
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Now through Sat, Sept 2
Grown-ups need to have fun, too... Stop by, pick up your Bingo card, and start reading. Audiobooks, print books, ebooks – they all count! (MORE INFO)
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday
June 23, 24 & 25
We are looking forward to hosting author events during Bookstock! This year’s theme, Voices on the Village Green, pays tribute to the history of the region and the charm of our cherished community gathering spots. For generations, village greens have served as open-air gathering posts where communities engage in celebrations and meaningful exchange.
The three-day event will feature lively activities for all ages as Woodstock welcomes authors, writers, and poets from across the country for interactive workshops, readings, receptions, and book signings. (MORE INFO)
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Friday, June 23, 10 am -5 pm
Saturday, June 24, 10 am -5 pm
Sunday, June 25, 10 am -2 pm
In addition to the giant Book Sale on the Green and the ongoing Book Sale in our Foyer, we invite you to discover literary treasures at the Rare & Vintage Book Sale inside the Library during Bookstock!
We have been gathering a fine selection of rare and vintage volumes including signed, century-old gems, rare classics, illustrated children’s books, and ornate, pocket-sized collections of poetry.
Proceeds from the book sales are used to raise money for programs and events, add new books to the collections for children and adults, and fund the overall upkeep of our historic library building. (MORE INFO)
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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 an ongoing series of support workshops led by Technology Librarian Danelle Sims.
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Mon, June 26, 2 pm
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. Palace Project is a new app with more options. (MORE INFO)
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Thur, July 13, 12 pm
What is your interest: Ecology? Writing? Learning Japanese? College Prep? Automotive repair? Thousands of online courses and resources for both adults and children are available for NWPL patrons. (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, July 11 at 10:30 am.
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Read Between the Lines will discuss Tomb of Sand, a novel by Gītāñjali Śrī, translated by Daisy Rockwell who will join the discussion on July 25 at 6 pm. (No June meeting.)
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"Rural Life as Healing is the theme for the next Literary Pairs gathering. We will discuss A Month in the Country by J. L. Carr and The Lost Garden by Helen Humphreys. Richard Bennett will lead the discussion. Meets quarterly, next meeting is Wednesday, Aug 2 at 1 pm.
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Adult & Children's Ongoing 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.
We have begun requesting RSVPs for author events and some NWPL programs. This is not required but gives us a sense of how many chairs are needed. Occasionally, we fill the hall and, sadly, need to turn folks away. The sign-up forms will be at the bottom of an event's webpage if we are asking for an RSVP.
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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
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 July 11
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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Monthly on Wednesdays - see website for dates; Next meeting June 21
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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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 - short break, next meeting June 30
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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May & June
The Mezzanine Gallery features the work of nineteen local artists who have portrayed the season in oils, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, and photography. (MORE INFO)
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The acoustics on the Mezzanine are lively which can make hearing presenters a challenge. The sound system at NWPL now supports assisted listening devices. There are two options and we're happy to work with you. Please let us know if this might help you enjoy our programs.
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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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