News You Can Use
from your library
02/05/2020
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Image courtesy of KP McFarland |
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Dear NWPL Patrons,
We are officially past the mid-winter point. Apparently, some people think that means Groundhog Day, but no. Groundhogs have nothing to do with it. The official arbiter of such things is - or should be - The Farmers' Almanac. Or a librarian. In this case, we'll go with the almanac as it's handy. Open to page 140 and you’ll see that Wednesday, February 3, at 4:49 p.m. EST was the exact halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. So there you have it.
It's a bit of knowledge you can mull over while lying on your back in the driveway after the annual shoveling mishap or perhaps while checking the fuel level on your heating source. We still have quite a while to think about it so there's no rush.
In the meantime, at NWPL we've got a lot goin' on. We've got new fiction, we've got new nonfiction. We've got picture books and baby books. And we have lots of events to participate in (virtual, but I'm learning to love them). Ever wanted to try your hand at those stunning decorated (Ukrainian) eggs? Danelle will be leading a series of workshops on Pysanky where you'll learn a bit about the history of the craft and how to decorate your own eggs. We have a limited number of beginner kits of supplies for those who have no supplies or no access to them. Call the front desk to request one.
Our board president Ron Miller has put his interest in history to work by writing and creating a much-needed brochure on the library's history with lots of photos that have been previously hidden away in an archive. The newly digitized images are beautiful and evocative of the early days of the library.
There are also videos on NWPL's own YouTube channel which include Baby Story Time, First Chapter Fridays for Teens, and recordings of the recent author series produced in conjunction with Bookstock. Each is captivating. We hope you'll agree.
It's a short month. Gotta get cracking! Until the next time.
Meg Brazill
Director of Communications & Events
Norman Williams Public Library
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We have sooo many new books to choose from! Click the image to see even more. Even better? You can reserve them online for contact-free pickup in the NWPL foyer. |
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A History of the Norman Williams Public Library
NWPL Board President Ron Miller dove into research on the history of the library. What began as a project, Ron turned into a beautiful brochure filled with photographs, history, and lots of insights into the Norman Williams Public Library.
Call the library or drop by the Yankee Bookshop to purchase one.
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What's On Your Nightstand
WOYNS will meet online on
Tuesday, Feb 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, February 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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ONLINE WORKSHOPS & HAPPENINGS |
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PYSANKY EGG DECORATING
led by Danelle Sims
Wednesdays, February 17-March 31
Yes, you CAN make eggs like these!
Drop-in via Zoom Wednesday afternoons and Danelle will help you through the process. Click the image for a complete description, materials needed, and how to sign up.
We have a limited number of basic beginner kits with materials for those who need them. First come, first served. Please call to request.
Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating has been handed down through generations
of the Ukrainian people and they are famous the world over for their
colorful Easter Eggs (Pysanky).
CLICK the IMAGE above for all the workshop information.
photo ©2011 Luba Petrusha. Used with permission
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BOOKSTOCK & NWPL PRESENT
In Case You Missed It
Videos of 2021 Bookstock Authors
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Bookstock and NWPL Present
New York Times journalist Nikita Stewart
with Giselle Burgess
NYT journalist Nikita Stewart settled in with Troop 6000 for more than a year, at the peak of New York City’s homelessness crisis in 2017, getting to know the girls and their families and witnessing both their triumphs and challenges. The result is a powerful, inspiring story about overcoming the odds in the most unlikely of places.
Giselle Burgess was a young mother of five trying to provide for her family. Though she had a full-time job, the demands of ever-increasing rent and mounting bills forced her to fall behind. Eviction soon followed, and Giselle and her kids were thrown into New York City’s overburdened shelter system. Giselle had the idea to establish a troop in the shelter, and with the support of a group of dedicated parents, advocates, and remarkable girls, Troop 6000 was born.
Click IMAGE Above to Watch Video
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African American History Month |
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The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society. To read more about it, click here.
In 2020 we compiled a list of books from old and new generations on black life, history, feminism, anti-racism, and more. Click on the image for the full list.
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Mezzanine Gallery
a series of virtual art exhibits
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MEZZANINE GALLERY: A CALL TO ARTISTS
The Norman Williams Public Library invites you to include work in an upcoming virtual exhibit
Zentangle! a showcase of Zentangle Art
created by local enthusiasts.
Show dates are March 1 - April 30.
Deadline: February 7, 2021.
Zentangles - image pictured: by Jennifer Dembinski
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Mezzanine Gallery: Current Exhibit |
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To see the entire gallery of Judith Callens art, click here. |
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For Children & Young Adults |
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Preschool Storytime
with Clare
"Sakes Alive" by Karma Wilson. Two cows, Mabel and Molly, take the farmer's truck and go for an eventful joyride into town.
Plus 2 other books.
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Vermont Book Award Nominees 2020-21
Book nominations equal recommendations of books for children of all ages, K-12. With recommendations of readers' favorites and those honoring excellence, these lists include more than a few that you'll love to read. (Go ahead, share them with your parents.)
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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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Episodes #5 and #6 - TWO New YA Books This Week - Feb 5, 2021
If We Were Us by K.L. Walther
and
The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed
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.
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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Questions? Please call us at 802.457.2295 or
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