News You Can Use
from your library
03/06/2021
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Image: Top (L) Sonja Olson, (R) Jennifer Dembinski,
Dear NWPL Patrons,
It's been a week of more sunshine than we've seen in a long time and, when Sunday rolls around, we'll be seeing even longer days with the start of Daylight Savings Time. All this has inspired us to cook up some great events. The first event is just in time for thinking about your garden (or lack thereof) with Bill Noble discussing his new book, Spirit of Place, the Making of a New England Garden. The cover alone is enough to make you swoon.
On April 6 we've got a special event geared specifically for book groups and book clubs who are seeking a selection of books guaranteed to fire up discussions. Several special guests will be on hand to share their inspired choices, including Kari Meutsch from Yankee Bookshop. And it's not just for book groups -- anyone who loves to read is welcome. Then, on April 15, former career diplomat in the U.S. State Department, Elizabeth Shackelford, author of The Dissent Channel, will read and discuss her work and the state of U.S. diplomacy. Email us at programs@normanwilliams.org for advance registration for either program.
The library's homepage will guide you to a lot of new information, updated frequently: new book titles, our home-grown video channel, MANGO - a new language program and a list of events. Enjoy! I'm off to catch some rays.
Meg Brazill
Director of Communications & Events
Norman Williams Public Library
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AUTHOR EVENTS: REGISTER NOW |
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- a Virtual Bookstock event -
Spirit of Place
the Making of a
New England Garden
Bill Noble
in conversation with
Penny McConnel
co-founder of the Norwich Bookstore
Thursday, March 25 @ 7pm
Join Bookstock & the Norman Williams Public Library for an evening with Bill Noble, author of Spirit of Place: The Making a New England Garden, in conversation with Norwich bookstore co-owner and avid gardener, Penny McConnel.
As Director of Preservation for the Garden Conservancy, Bill Noble was instrumental in the preservation and restoration of dozens of gardens throughout the United States. In his newly-released book, Spirit of Place: The Making of a New England Garden, he describes the pleasures and challenges—both aesthetic and practical—of creating a garden that feels deeply rooted to its place.
His own garden in Norwich, VT, is included in the Smithsonian Institution’s Archive of American Gardens. It has been featured in Martha Stewart Living, House & Garden, The New York Times, Washington Post and the Garden Conservancy’s Outstanding American Gardens. To read more about the book and to register, click here.
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A Night of
BOOK JAMMING
for
BOOK GROUPS,
BOOK CLUBS, and
READERS of ALL STRIPES!
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Tuesday, April 6 @ 7pm
with special guests
Lisa Christi (of Book Jam), Kari Meutsch (Yankee Bookshop),
and Liana Kish (High School English Teacher and avid reader)
After many moons of a lot of indoor time, we're all wondering, what should I read now? And book groups are always on the hunt for a book that inspires a vibrant discussion. Join us as these well-read women expound on a wide-range of new and newish books that are perfect for book groups. They're tag teaming it to cover different genres, themes, and notions of what makes a great book - and a great discussion. P.S. You can come on your own - no need to be in a book group.
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Spring Forward! Boing!
Turn your clocks one hour ahead on Saturday night, March 13. Daylight savings time begins 2 a.m. on Sunday morning. You will "lose" an hour but gain a bucket of daylight.
See you on the bright side.
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SO MANY new books to choose from! Click the image to see even more. Even better? Reserve them online for contact-free pickup in the NWPL foyer. |
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Monthly Book & Word Events: Virtual |
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What's On Your Nightstand
WOYNS will meet online on
Tuesday, March 9 @ 10:30 a.m.
We chat about books you're currently reading, books you've loved, and the books you've always wanted to read. Drop-ins welcome!
For more information about this Not-a-Book-Club BookClub, click here.
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Recite!
an online gathering of
poets + those who love poetry
Tuesday, March 9 @7:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to participate -
bring a poem of your own or one from a favorite poet to read and share.
Or just come and listen.
New faces and new voices are always welcome.
Please RSVP in advance to receive an online Zoom invitation. Email us!
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How About Learning a New Language? |
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We have a new FREE language learning program called Mango to help you pick up or practice another language. You can log in by clicking the Mango Logo on our website and use your library card number to get started. NWPL patrons have free access to over 70 world languages and more than 20 ESL/ELL courses - plus more.
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Mezzanine Gallery: New Exhibit |
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ZENTANGLE WORKSHOPS
Tuesdays, March 24 & 31
10 am - 12 Noon
Free, via Zoom
Beginners Welcome!
Art Kits with materials may be available in advance.
Take your Doodles to the next level while getting in touch with your Zen. Zentangle is great for everyone, child (12+) and adult, no matter how good you are at drawing.
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Image: a six-piece Zentangle "Gratitude" by Jennifer Dembinski.
Mixed media: each 4.5” diameter / 9” Circle
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Woodstock artist Jen Dembinski will lead two consecutive workshops. "We will be using 3.5-inch-square art paper and micron pens and pencils to create several different repetitive patterns or "tangles." Nothing is planned and there are no mistakes; the only requirement is to bring an intention of gratitude and appreciation of our drawing practice." - Jen Dembinski
Image: a six-piece Zentangle "Gratitude" by Jennifer Dembinski.
Mixed media: each 4.5” diameter / 9” Circle
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For Children & Young Adults |
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Preschool Storytime
with Clare
This week Clare reads two great books that will warm up a winter's afternoon.
Rocket Says Clean Up
by Nathan Bryon
I Always Wanted One
by Olivier Tallec
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New Titles for Kids 2020-21
Take a look at some of the many new titles available for kids.
Click on the image to see lots and lots of new books.
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First Chapter Fridays for Teens |
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This Week's New YA Book - March 06, 2021
We Are Power
How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World
by Todd Hasak-Lowy
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.If you like it, you can use curbside pickup to reserve it and pick it up when it's ready. |
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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.
Starting Monday, March 8, Vermonters ages 55+ with
certain high-risk health conditions are eligible
for FREE COVID-19 vaccines.
Useful & Important Sites Re: COVID-19
Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 Data
The Vermont Dept of Health’s COVID-19 pages are updated regularly.
What You Need to Know Now:
schools & colleges, contact tracing, testing, prevention and more.
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IRS FORMS
We have a packet of IRS forms for perusal in the NWPL lobby. People can request a copy of tax forms from the library if you can’t print at home but you must specify which form(s) you need. We offer printing but we need one day's notice and printing is limited to 10 pages or fewer. Call us for assistance: (802)457-2295
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Questions? Please call us at 802.457.2295 or
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Norman Williams Public Library
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