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Bookstock is Next Weekend - July 28, 29, 30
The Norman Williams Public Library has a full schedule of author presentations during Bookstock weekend, as well as our much-anticipated vintage book sale.
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Tuesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Cribbage at NWPL
The Norman Williams Public Library welcomes cribbage players of all abilities (though in the interest of other players, we are looking for those who have a basic familiarity with the game already) to play and enjoy the company of other area players.
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Friday, July 28, 11:00 a.m.
Brooke Herter James
Brooke Herter James, author of
Why Did the Farmer Cross the Road?
, will be reading her book and talking about how the story came to be, on
Friday, July 28 at 11 AM
on the Mezzanine. It all started one summer afternoon when her donkey quite unexpectedly showed up on the kitchen stoop! Ms. James is the only presenter during the upcoming Bookstock Festival whose work is specifically written for children. (more info...)
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Tuesday, Aug 1, 3:00-3:30
Sneak Preview: The Lion King Jr.
BarnArts Youth will perform scenes from their upcoming performance of The Lion King Jr. on the mezzanine at 3:00 pm on Aug 1
. Twenty-eight area youth ages 7-18 will sing songs and dance in characters we all love: Simba and Nala, Mufasa, scary Uncle Scar, Laughing Hyenas, stampeding Wildebeest, easy going Pumbaa and Timon and many more! Full performances will be held at the Barnard Town Hall on Aug 4-6. (more info...)
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Saturday, Aug 26, 10:30-Noon
Puppies & Pooches on Parade
Come join us for our 3rd annual dog show filled with fun and friendship and lots of smiles for everyone. New categories, fabulous raffle, wonderful prizes and a special ribbon and bandana for every dog.
For a registration form and/or more information, please contact [email protected]. Early registration $10.
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New in Fiction
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
By: Taylor Jenkins Reid
a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine. (in catalog)
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New in Nonfiction
The No Meat Athlete Cookbook
By Matt Frazier
everyone from weekend joggers to world-class competitors can become even healthier and fitter by eating whole plant foods. (in the catalog)
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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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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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Now through August 14
Photography of Joanna Garbisch
Photographer Joanna Garbisch's interest in photography started in college when she was handed a Polaroid Camera for an art class. On graduating, she went to work for Polaroid's color lab in Cambridge, MA. In the early '60s, Dr. Land switched his attention from black and white to color, so in the lab Joanna and colleagues made the developer, positive and negative film from dyes and chemicals supplied by chemists. Within a year she was sent out to test the film in the real world and she never looked back. Over the years she has traveled and seen the world through the lens.
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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.
(more info...)
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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.
(more info...)
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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
(more info...)
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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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Woodstock Welcomes a New Library Executive Director
Library staff, trustees, patrons, and the whole town is making sure the director of the library gets a warm "Woodstock style" welcome. Amanda Merk, the library's new executive director, arrived on July 10, and she is already well on her way to meeting everyone in Woodstock!
Trustees and staff got to know Amanda better at a cocktail reception at the home of Anne Debevoise, library trustee. Amanda also attended "Lobsters on the Green" last weekend where she got a chance to meet many members of the community and see how much fun Woodstockers like to have.
If you haven't had a chance to meet Amanda yet, please stop in to the library to say hello.
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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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