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Friday, Jan 27, 3:30-5:30
Life Stories: Aging and the Human Spirit
This video, by local filmmaker Anne Macksoud with John Ankele, documents a group of senior citizens in Galveston, Texas, who gather twice a month to "re-member" their lives through poems and stories.
We come to know and love these ordinary people who become elder guides for us. With honesty and poignancy, they model the art of accepting the past so that life in the present can be free of regret and open to affirmation.
The Aging with Grace film series is a collaboration between North Chapel UU Church, Norman Williams Public Library and the Thompson Senior Center.
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Tuesday, Jan 31, 6:30-7:30
Love and Lust Outside the Lines:
Adultery in Literature
By the age of nine, Frank Gado had read every non-fiction book in his town's Children's Library. The world was so full of facts to be mastered; why read made-up stuff? Upon entering law school, however, he realized that, on the anvil of justice, truth was malleable to whatever fiction the law's hammer could beat it. Preferring the illusion of truth to its counterfeit, he turned to literary study.
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Tuesday, Feb 7, 9:30-4:30
Work Together Tuesday:
Pop-up Co-working
Join other local freelancers, telecommuters, independent professionals, and anyone who just needs to get some work done for an office-away-from-the-office at a "Work Together Tuesday" gathering. Expand your network and surround yourself with good productivity vibes! Internet, coffee, and snacks provided.
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If you wish to see one of our events after the fact, you might be able to find it online. Macy Lawrence films many of our events for WCTV8, uploads them, and adds them into the television schedule. Thank You, Macy!!! (more...)
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New in Non-fiction
Citizen Scientist
By Mary Ellen Hannibal
Searching for Heroes and Hope in an Age of Extinction
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New in Fiction
Human Acts
by Han Kang
"rare and astonishing" portrait of political unrest and the universal struggle for justice
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Tuesday, Feb. 14, 10:15 - 11:30 a.m.
What's On Your Nightstand?
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Vermont History Room
Come chat about the books you are reading now, the books you've loved forever and discover the favorites of others. You'll never have to wonder what to read next again. We promise.
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Friday, Feb. 10, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Second Friday Book Group: The Prince of Los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood
A poignant, hilarious, and inspiring memoir from the first Latino and openly gay inaugural poet, which explores his coming-of-age as the child of Cuban immigrants and his attempts to understand his place in America while grappling with his burgeoning artistic and sexual identities. Richard Blanco's childhood and adolescence were experienced between two imaginary worlds: his parents' nostalgic world of 1950s Cuba and his imagined America . . .
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Saturday, Feb. 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Classics Book Discussion Group: 1984
In the words of Newspeak - IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH. Does that resonate?
We shall learn all about it when we read George Orwell's 1984. Orwell's novel, written in 1949, is a classic in what literati call "negative utopia." So get ready for Big Brother, the telescreen, hate week, etc. Discussion is open to all - led by John Matthews.
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Need a book? Need to thin out your shelves?
The front foyer of the library has a wide variety of books - all for quite reasonable prices! Because
Norman Williams Library welcomes contributions of used books from our community members, and because our local folks are voracious readers, we have quite a selection of books for sale! All proceeds from book sales go toward the library's operating budget. Stop by and browse our current selection. Or drop off books you don't need anymore, so you can make room for new ones.
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Saturdays, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Qigong - Free at NWPL
In Qigong, your awareness is awakened in the first lesson and benefits accrue immediately. When practiced, Qigong helps to reawaken our sense of joy. No equipment needed except one's body.
Gerry Sandweiss has been a student and practitioner Qigong for fifteen years. Classes will be held Saturday mornings at 8:30. Classes held on the NWPL mezzanine - enter through back door of library. Please wear loose clothing and bring a mat and notebook. These classes are suitable for everyone, regardless of age or ability.
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Thursdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday Afternoon Knitting Group
Knitters are invited to meet on the Mezzanine of NWPL every Thursday afternoon through February. All knitters are welcome - from beginners to experts. We will knit together, learn together and provide each other assistance when needed. Plan to bring your current project, knitting questions or problems, or a pattern to share.
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Ongoing through February 15
The Art of Patsy Highberg: In Living Color
The January exhibition on the mezzanine will be paintings by local artist, Patsy Highberg. Patsy surrounds herself with bright colors - they enhance and enrich her life and her paintings reflect that. Annette Compton was Patsy's mentor and teacher for over 20 years.
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Mondays 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Baby & Toddler Story Time
This session features short stories, interspersed with songs and finger plays and runs for about 20 minutes. It is geared for children ages birth to three years.
*Please note: The Library is closed for Federal Holidays, and as they usually fall on Mondays, there will be no Baby Story Times on those days.
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Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Pre-school Story Time
This session features three thematically-related stories and a tie-in craft or activity. This session runs for about 45 minutes. Geared for children ages 3-5 years.
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Dave Sullivan as Interim Director During Search for Executive Director
NWPL staff member Dave Sullivan has agreed to serve as the library's Interim Director while the search committee looks for new leadership after the resignation of the previous director.
Many of you already know Dave in his role as Information Services Director. He has tutored patrons seeking advice on digital and electronic issues and helped arrange the staging for many library programs, particularly those involving electronic presentations.
What you may not have known is that he has been extremely helpful with the library's operations and budgeting
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We've been rebarcoding books - and we are rebarcoding our patrons, too!
We have been using a serendipitous process of rebarcoding patrons up to this point, whenever people come through the library. But now we have to ramp things up and just get the job done.
So, if you find your barcode is no longer working, chances are we have a shiny new library card with a new barcode on it waiting for you at the circulation desk. Just drop by and we will give you the new card. If you need to access your account online, feel free to call us and we can tell you the new number over the phone as well.
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Founded in 1972, the
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC)
is an independent, non-collecting, contemporary art museum, whose mission is to present art and ideas in ways that inspire, educate, and engage people of all ages. BMAC's frequently changing exhibits, education programs, and public events seek to reflect and enhance the cultural richness of the communities we serve. (more info...)
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The Norman Williams Public Library makes space available to a variety of organizations regardless of political or philosophical beliefs. Use of library space for these events does not imply endorsement or sponsorship by Norman Williams Public Library.
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