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She's Here! Amanda Merk is the New Executive Director of NWPL, as of July 10!
The Norman Williams Public Library Board of Trustees and staff are happy to announce the arrival of our new Executive Director, Amanda Merk. She started July 10, and we will be planning introductions to the community as well as orienting her to our library services.
Please join us in welcoming our new leader to our community!
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Nesting Season:
Raptors and Their Homes
Saturday, July 15, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
In conjunction with this year's Summer Reading Program, the NWPL is hosting a free presentation about raptor nest building. An educator from VINS will be on hand with three raptors to explain how humans aren't the only creatures that build amazing homes for their families.
Nesting season is the most important time of the year for bird populations. Learn what to do if you find a baby bird, and what bird parents are busy doing at this of time year, and how we can help them out. A discussion of NestWatch, a citizen scientist conservation project, will also be presented.
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Author Reading - Janet Benton
Thursday, July 20, 4:00-5:00
Come hear Philadelphia author Janet Benton, whose debut novel Lilli de Jong has been called a "monumental accomplishment" (Kirkus Reviews) and "a stunning ode to motherhood" (author Sarah McCoy). Released May 16 by Nan A. Talese/Doubleday, the novel tells the story of an unwed Quaker mother in 1883 who decides to keep her baby. It is in the form of the young mother's diary. Reviewers have compared the work to that of Geraldine Brooks. The author will read from the novel, discuss the history and motivations behind it, answer questions, and sign books. See www.janetbentonauthor.com for more information.
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Pause in Book Donations
We love books, of course we do!
But, right now, our stacks of donated books are so high we'll soon need a ladder. If you can, please hold off on any book donations until August. If you need to donate asap, you may drop off books at the UU church (down the driveway and into the downstairs door).
Thank you for understanding!
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No Reading Groups this Summer
We will resume book groups in the September, after everyone gets back from their summer reading.
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Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Qigong with
Gerry Sandweiss
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. 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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Thursdays, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Play Bridge at NWPL
The Friends of the NWPL invites bridge players to join us on Thursdays at 4:00 PM at the library. Please contact Peggy Fraser at [email protected] if you are interested!
Thursdays - ongoing
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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.
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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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Expanded Summer Hours at the Library
Mondays 10-6
Thursdays 10-6
Tuesdays 10-8 Fridays 10-6
Wednesdays 10-6 Saturdays10-5
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Water now available at NWPL!
Thanks to the generous donations of our patrons, the Norman Williams Public Library has installed a hot and cold water dispenser in the Room of Requirement, just to the left when you enter the library.
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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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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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