News You Can Use
from your library
04/2/2021
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Dear NWPL Patrons,
Oh there's so much to say, but the sun is out so anything I might convey will wane by comparison. If that sounds poetic, wait till you discover the poems wafting in over the radio and arriving by clusters in your inbox. That's because April is National Poetry Month, as well as being the prime indicator of Mud Season in the years when March isn't up to the task. April has already snowed on my flowers but they are doing pushups through the dirt in spite of it. April ushers in more sun (yes!) and warmer weather (tra la!) setting the stage for the arrival of bunnies and baby birds. Plus, Shakespeare and Leonardo da Vinci were born this month. April is starting to sound a whole lot better, isn't it?
April is also National Gumshoe Month, National Soft Pretzel Month, and National Sidewalk Gum Removal Month. Which is true? Ask a Reference Librarian. At one time, April had but 29 days; a 30th was added when Julius Caesar established the Julian calendar. Is it too late to give it back?
And who knew that National Poetry Month has become the largest literary celebration in the world, marking poetry's important place in our lives. This year is the 25th anniversary of celebrating it. This week, sign up for our sure-to-be-fabulous Book Jam event on April 6th, followed by author and former career diplomat Elizabeth Shackelford on April 15th. In partnership with Bookstock, NWPL will be presenting (virtually) two poets on April 22nd.
As always, there are updates on COVID and links to register for the vaccine - this week people age 40+ can register. And don't miss the two beautiful photos by Kent McFarland, including one at the very bottom - you may need to open this newsletter in your browser to find it.
Thanks for reading!
Meg Brazill
Director of Communications & Events
Norman Williams Public Library
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BOOK & AUTHOR EVENTS: REGISTER NOW |
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THIS TUESDAY!
A BOOK JAM
(A Big Review of Books of All Kinds)
ALL Readers and Book Groups WELCOME
Tuesday, April 6 @ 7pm
with special guests
Lisa Christi (of Book Jam), Kari Meutsch (Yankee Bookshop),
and Liana Kish (High School English Teacher)
Come listen up to the latest and greatest books to read. These insightful readers will treat us to an hour+ discussion of of new and newish books that will make you listen up and start turning the pages. They're tag teaming it to cover different genres, themes, and notions of what makes a great book - and a great discussion. Online. Advance register today.
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ELIZABETH SHACKELFORD
author of "The Dissent Channel"
Thursday, April 15 @ 7pm
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"In these norm-shattering times, we urgently need to examine and learn from mistakes of the past. This beautifully written, personal story exposes uncomfortable truths about the costs of America's foreign policy approach and, without cynicism, offers some hope for a better way forward
—Yara Bayoumy, National Security Editor, The Atlantic
Elizabeth Shackelford is a Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute and an independent consultant. She was a career diplomat with the State Department until December 2017, when she resigned in protest of the Trump administration. Her resignation letter was the first to draw widespread attention to the declining state of diplomacy under Trump. She is the author of The Dissent Channel: American Diplomacy in a Dishonest Age (2020), which shows firsthand that the crisis in our foreign policy predates current efforts to sideline the diplomatic corps.
As a Foreign Service Officer, Shackelford served in Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, Poland, and Washington, D.C., analyzing information on political and conflict developments, advising Mission and Washington leadership, and advocating for U.S. interests with foreign counterparts. For her work in South Sudan, Shackelford received the Barbara Watson Award for Consular Excellence, the Department’s highest honor for consular work.
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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.
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70 Languages Free to Learn - on MANGO |
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We have a new FREE language learning program called Mango to help you pick up or practice another language. You can log in by clicking the Mango Logo on our website and use your library card number to get started. NWPL patrons have free access to over 70 world languages and more than 20 ESL/ELL courses - plus more.
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Call to Artists: Fertile Ground
click on the image below for details
DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2021
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For Children & Young Adults |
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Preschool Storytime
with Marcia
This week Marcia reads one of her favorites for our youngest listeners.
Kitten's First Full Moon
written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes. The book tells the story of a kitten who thinks the moon is a bowl of milk.
Henkes won the 2005 Caldecott Medal Winner for these illustrations.
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Preschool Storytime
with Clare
Stella, Queen of the Snow
Book by Marie-Louise Gay
Cubs in the Tub: The True Story of the Bronx Zoo's First Woman Zookeeper
Book by Candace Fleming
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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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This Week's New YA Book - April 2, 2021
Punching the Air
a novel by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam
This is a powerful YA novel written in verse about a Black boy
convicted for a crime he did not commit.
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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Vermont
Department of Health
COVID-19
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.
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IRS FORMS
We have a packet of IRS forms for perusal in the NWPL lobby. People can request a copy of tax forms from the library if you can’t print at home but you must specify which form(s) you need. We offer printing but we need one day's notice and printing is limited to 10 pages or fewer. Call us for assistance: (802)457-2295
INDIVIDUAL TAX DEADLINES
The IRS has extended the tax filing deadline for individuals until May 17, 2021. Please note that estimated tax payments are still due on April 15.
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Mezzanine Gallery: Current Exhibit |
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Who can resist this beautiful photo? Hermit Thrush eggs captured by KP McFarland
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Questions? Please call us at 802.457.2295 or
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