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News You Can Use

from your library

06/04/2021

Image: a happy patron with an armful of books by M Brazill

Dear NWPL Patrons,

June is here, just like you said it would be. I know, I can hardly believe it either. You probably know by now that the library doors are open on weekdays so you can come in and browse to your heart's content. When you're back at home with the sunshine streaming through your windows, please keep an eye out for any books, magazines, or DVDs that might be due for a return trip to the library. We want the books to circulate to other households too. So bring them on in!

We're planning some in-person events in August including a visit with first-time author Celia Ryker who'll be talking about her book, "Walking Home" and her journey on The Long Trail. We'll let you know here and on our events page of the library website as soon as we have the dates firmed up. We're also planning a talk, "Aging Gardens, Aging Gardeners" with a special guest, Ann McEntee. She's a wonderful speaker and I can hardly think of a more relevant topic -- if you're not there yet, you or your garden will be.

Stay tuned. It's great to see you all in person again!

Meg Brazill

Director of Communications & Events

Norman Williams Public Library

The Norman Williams Public Library Has Reopened as of June 1.

Our open hours are Mon-Fri 12:00-6:00 p.m. Patrons and the public can browse the shelves, use the public computers, and purchase book sale books. We will continue Curbside Pickup service in the lobby for the time being. We will be encouraging mask-wearing and social distancing. In-house programs will resume in August. Welcome back! We are SO glad to see you!

Monthly Events

What's on Your Nightstand

WOYNS will meet in person (off-site) on

Tuesday, June 8 @ 11:00 a.m.

Please note the time change this month!

Pre-registration is needed

To join, contact Kathy Beaird by email for details and directions

We chat about books you're currently reading, books you've loved, and the books you've always wanted to read.

For more information about this Not-a-Book-Club Book Club, click here.

Recite!

an online gathering of

poets + those who love poetry

Tuesday, June 8 @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!

A LITERARY ESCAPE THIS SUMMER

These vacation-themed reads run the gamut from quaint murder mysteries and weddings run amok to reclaiming your mojo. Writer Adrienne Gaffney put together this list of old and new books to dig into. Click the image for the list.

Let us know what's on your reading list for the coming months!

photo by: Dan Dumitriu

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

WHAT'S ON YOUR NIGHTSTAND

Dive into this list of books recently read by those who attended What's on Your Nightstand in March. Click on the image to see the full list with descriptions.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

"Sustainable Kitchen"

with

Heather Wolfe

and Jaynie McCloskey

Earlier this year, Wolfe and McCloskey launched "Sustainable Kitchen,"their new much-more-than-a-cookbook book. With growing season upon us, it's a great time to revisit their talk and learn loads about nutrition and the food we grow and eat.

NWPL KNITTERS

Saturday, June 12, 11 am-1 pm

World Wide Knit In Public Day is a day for gathering and sharing our love of knitting. Bring your knitting and a chair, and Knit In Public! We'll meet at the picnic tables in front of the library. Our Share the Stash table will be set up for a yarn exchange and sale. Check your stash and bring yarn to trade, give away, or sell!

Needles with knitting and crocheting will be available for any visitors who would like to give it a try– share the love! As always: "Come when you can, Stay as long as you like!”

image: from Rachel Kahn - a few new up-cycled fabric Project Bags,spotted at Woody’s Mercantile.