Can you be in two places at one time? Perhaps...
Great thanks to The Friends of Norman Williams Public Library for their donation of the Owl pictured above. An Owl is a special camera that allows us to offer hybrid events: programs simultaneously online AND in-person! While you might want to be here for a book group or the poetry evenings, sometimes you can't – a child's bedtime, bad weather, a flat tire... With this new technology, you get to choose: participate in the library or log on from home.
The mission of The Friends is to "foster and encourage community support and participation that benefits the NWPL in its role as a greater Woodstock-area cultural center." They host an annual Piano Duet Spring Concert (hopefully in 2023, after Covid), organize a bridge group, sponsor the Puppies & Pooches Parade (August 27th), and more! You can learn about the organization by visiting their new website.
We look forward to introducing you to our Owl!
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Tuesday, May 24, 6:00 PM (EST) - online via Zoom Webinar
An award-winning poet who explores the political, ecological, and scientific as well as the metaphysical, personal, and passionate.
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We are excited to host four ongoing book discussion groups. Please email programs@normanwilliams.org to register. We’ll keep you updated on meeting location or send the link to join online.
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Quarterly on the 1st Wednesday at 1 PM
First meeting is May 4th - in person
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Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 10:30 AM
Next meeting is May 10th - in person
Not your usual book club – no assignments! Join us to chat about books you're reading, and the books you wanted to read; the stories and the designs; the elements of great writing and more. (MORE INFO)
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Monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 3:30 pm
Next meeting is May 19th - online via Zoom & in person
Explore non-fiction writing about the environment and sustainability with Ben Kogan. The next book we'll discuss is Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things by William McDonough and Michael Braungart. (MORE INFO)
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Monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 6 PM
Next meeting is May 24th - in person
Enjoy talking about fiction - the plot, the characters, the ending(!)? The Personal Librarian by Maria Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray is our choice for the next discussion led by Donna Steed. (MORE INFO)
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Locations for weekly and monthly programs are scheduled as noted below. Please email programs@normanwilliams.org for information or to register and so we can let you know if there are any changes.
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Weekly Tuesdays at 10:00 AM - in person
Calling all needlework enthusiasts! Bring your project in progress for a morning of sharing and encouragement. This is an informal gathering, welcoming needleworkers at all levels. (MORE INFO)
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Weekly Tuesdays at 5:00 PM - in person
Play chess or backgammon in the company of fellow enthusiasts! Everyone is welcome: beginners and experts, seniors and youngsters (kids under 11 must be accompanied by an adult). We have a few chess sets available including one recently donated, with a beautiful hand-made board. (MORE INFO)
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Weekly Thursdays at 2:00 PM - online via Zoom
All knitters – beginner to expert – are welcome. We'll 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. Be sure to check out the book and magazines donated by the knitters. (MORE INFO)
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Weekly Fridays at 8:30 AM - online via Zoom
Gerry Sandweiss shares her knowledge of Qigong with us weekly on Friday mornings. No matter your physical state of being, Qigong offers a pathway to enhance your quality of life. To read more about Qigong, click here. (MORE INFO)
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A gathering of poets & those who love poetry
Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 5:30 PM
Next meeting May 10th - online via Zoom & in person
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. Please email to let us know you are coming! (MORE INFO)
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STORYTIME!
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM - Weekly, in person
Thursdays at 10:30 AM - Weekly, in person
Please email or call a day in advance to let us know you plan to attend. It's a big help! (MORE INFO)
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What’s the Break Out Box?... A great activity for parents and kids, or friends to do together. Each lock on the box is opened by working out the solutions to different puzzles: a combination of colors, directions found on a map, a set of shapes or numbers in a particular order or maybe words hidden with invisible ink! (MORE INFO)
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Exhibit extended until mid-May
Potpourri is defined as a mixture of dried petals and spices placed in a bowl to perfume a room. This exhibit is indeed a mixture of things: drawings, paintings, and prints. (MORE INFO)
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We welcome donations of books – in good condition – especially now through the end of May for the big book sale in June on the Green that benefits both Bookstock and NWPL. You can drop books off during open hours. If you have multiple cartons, please call 802-457-2295 and we'll meet you at the back door. (Note: We will not be accepting donations in June as we work to organize the Bookstock sale.) Many thanks!
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With Kanopy Streaming Services you can watch up to five full-length movies each month - free to NWPL library card holders. Choose from films selected for Indie Cinema, Classics, Comedy, Romance, SciFi, Fantasy, and much more.
Click here or on the image to sign up online. Or give us a call for assistance.
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