Goodbye 2020
from all of us at your
Norman Williams Public Library
December 31, 2020
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You never know what you're going to find. I'm usually working from home these days, but I drop by the library every week to take pictures, if the weather cooperates, and to pick up books through the library's curbside option. It was 5 pm when I stopped by this week, already too dark for photos, but something caught my eye in the library foyer. It was luminous and glowing and looked like a big TV screen. I thought it might be a slideshow of information but, as I grew closer, I saw lush green colors and then -- an elephant! And -- a man playing a piano for the elephant! Oh, how I love it when my colleagues surprise me. The video and music lasted just a few minutes. I found the bag of books with my name on it, then watched the elephant, who seemed enraptured by the tune. Oh, lucky me, I thought. Lucky, lucky me. Sometimes you just have to lift up your head and there it is. Goodbye 2020.
Hoping to see you all next year,
Norman Williams Public Library
802-457-2295
For info about the man, the elephants, and the sanctuary in Thailand, read here.
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Watch & Listen
or read along
A Child's Christmas in Wales
by Dylan Thomas
perfect to listen to over the holidays
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"I can never remember whether it snowed for six days and six nights when I was twelve, or whether it snowed for twelve days and twelve nights when I was six."
Click here to watch the video of Hamilton Gillett reading "A Child's Christmas in Wales" inside the library. Close your eyes and be transported to your childhood.
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BOOK LAUNCH & CONVERSATION
with
Heather Wolfe and Jaynie McCloskey
Earlier this year, we presented our first virtual book launch to a full house of 100 viewers - more than we'd normally have in person. In case you missed it, you can watch it here on video.
SUSTAINABLE KITCHEN:
Recipes and Inspiration for Plant-based, Plant-conscious Meals
on the day of the book launch.
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JUST A FEW OF OUR NEW BOOKS
December 2020
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Shifting Perspective
This month our librarians sift through the stacks this to shift your perspective.
Click on the image to see all the titles. You can order online for curbside pickup or call us if you need assistance finding any book title, DVD or other media.
(802) 457-2295
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Wondering What to Read? Need More Ideas?
A few months ago our librarians got to together for some Rapid Reviews - each of us talks about a book we recommend in a less-than-one-minute review. Check it out by clicking on the video image above.
Or call us for assistance at 802-457-2295.
And don't forget you can pick up in our foyer - contactless pickup!
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COMING in JANUARY
BOOK BUNDLES FOR KIDS TO TEENS
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Children's Library
New Book Bundles - for all ages from pre-school to Young Adult -
WATCH FOR IT! Coming in mid-January
What's a New Book Bundle?
We're creating groups of new books to make it easy for you to check them out! You can use the form for curbside ordering, or email circulation@normanwilliams.org, or call and request one - just specify the age range. We just need one day advance notice. Here's a list of the bundles. The number indicates how many books are included. If new books are not available, you can be put on a waiting list.
- New Picture Books (5)
- New Middle Grade Books (5)
- New Young Adult Books (3)
- New Middle Grade Graphic Novels (3)
- New Young Adult Graphic Novels (3)
Click here for Curbside Ordering
802-457-2295
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Picture Books! Pre-School Story Time |
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Every week, Clare will read a different picture book or two for young kids.
This week Clare tells us that she is going to read her FAVORITE picture book! Can you guess which one it is? Do you have a favorite book?
This Week Clare is Reading:
People Don't Bite People by Lisa Wheeler and Caldecott–winning illustrator Molly Idle AND
Harry, the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion with pictures by Margaret Bloy Graham.
Click the picture to play and listen.
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First Chapter Fridays for Teens |
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Episode #3 - A New YA Book This Week - Dec 31, 2020 |
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Every Friday, Clare reads the first chapter of a different book geared toward a young adult (YA) audience -- for teenagers, specifically. You'll hear an overall description of the book as well as the first chapter of it. It's like getting a free test drive. If you like it, you can use curbside pickup to reserve it and pick it up when it's ready. |
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Book Donations on Hold
We regret that we are unable to accept book donations at this time.
Thank you for your patience.
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COVID-19 Update & Resources |
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The VT Department of Health
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
The Vermont DOH now has COVID-19 data available by county and by town. Choose the tab for “County-level Case Info” to find a graph of new and cumulative cases by county, plus breakdowns by age and gender. Look for more information on the Dashboard of Activity in VT plus a Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 data.
Useful & Important Sites Re: COVID-19
Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 Data
The Vermont Department of Health’s COVID-19 pages are updated daily.
What You Need to Know Now: schools & colleges, town updates, contact tracing, testing, prevention and more.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS - FROM ALL OF US to ALL OF YOU! |
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Questions? Please call us at 802.457.2295 or
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