News You Can Use
from your library
09/17/2021
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Photo courtesy of NWPL Meg Brazill
Dear NWPL Patrons,
This week about all I can say is: imagine dragons. At least that's what some of us in Vermont will be doing on Saturday, September 18, starting at 10 am until 3 pm. Throughout the state, 100 libraries are participating in the Great Vermont Dragon Egg Hunt. In Woodstock, we have our very own dragon egg to track down. Natch, there will be prizes for winners, which takes a bit of both determination and luck. The search will take place outdoors, rain or shine!
The following Saturday, September 25, save the date for our outdoor Vintage Book Sale. Oh, it's good to be able to browse books in person again!
Meanwhile, we're planning a lot of events for this fall - some will be in person, some will be virtual. For our most recent gathering of Recite!, it was a real treat to see our poet friends in person. We hope to continue that and more in-person events. Read on!
And happy last gasp of summer. Ah, summer! We barely knew ye.
Meg Brazill
Director of Events & Communications
Norman Williams Public Library
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The Great Vermont
Dragon Egg Hunt!!
Saturday, September 18
To join the hunt, find a children’s librarian to give you your first clue starting at 10 am or later. Solve them all by 3 o’clock, submit proof to the librarian for a dragon-worthy reward, AND you’ll be entered to win a fabulous Folkmanis Baby Dragon puppet and a shimmering egg! The name of the top hunter will be drawn at 3:30 and the egg and dragon presented!
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National Book Awards Announces Its 2021 Nominees
This year’s fiction longlist includes Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, a 2020 nominee in the poetry category, as well as Richard Powers, who also made the Booker Prize shortlist this week. Read about all of the authors.
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SATURDAY, SEPT 25
11 am - 4 pm
NWPL will hold a used book sale outdoors in front of the library under a small open tent.
Come check it out!
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MASKS ARE BACK AT THE LIBRARY
Visitors to the library are required to wear a mask. We will have some on hand in case you forget to bring your own.
Thank you for your understanding and for wearing a mask while visiting the library.
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Qigong
Weekly (most) Fridays @8:30 am via Zoom
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Gerry Sandweiss offers a Qigong class on Friday mornings, weekly. The class is currently held via Zoom. Email us at programs@normanwilliams.org to receive a link and reminder.
We are delighted to have Gerry sharing her knowledge with us. The practice of Qigong has been recommended to increase one’s blood circulation, oxygenation, flexibility, stability, balance, and overall sense of well-being. No matter your physical state of being, Qigong offers a pathway to enhance your quality of life.
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Local Motion Upper Valley E-bike Lending Library Coming to Woodstock!
Would an e-bike make your life easier? Find out for free! Local Motion’s Upper Valley E-bike Lending Library will be at the Norman Williams Public Library on Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3. Borrowers can check out an e-bike from the library for 1 hour. To reserve an e-bike click here.
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ARCHER MAYOR
VIRTUAL Reading & Talk
Wednesday, Oct 13 @4:30 pm
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Archer Mayor is the author of the highly acclaimed Vermont-based series featuring detective Joe Gunther, which the Chicago Tribune describes as “the best police procedurals being written in America.” He is a past winner of the New England Independent Booksellers Association Award for Best Fiction — the first time a writer of crime literature has been so honored. In 2011, Mayor’s 22nd Joe Gunther novel, TAG MAN, earned a place on The New York Times bestseller list for hardback fiction.
His newest book, "Marked Man," will be available in bookstores on Sept 28. Signups for this Zoom event will be available at the end of September.
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October is National Chess Month
Throughout October, join us for chess at the Library on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 7:30 pm as well as on Saturday, October 9 (National Chess Day)!
Play chess in the company of fellow enthusiasts where everyone is welcome: beginners and experts, seniors and youngsters (kids under 11 must be accompanied by an adult).
Bring a chess set and we will also have a few available for use. Coaching and beginner help is available. Everyone is required to wear a mask while playing or in the library.
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For Children & Young Adults |
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NEW TITLES FOR KIDS - SEPT 17, 2021
Every week, there are new books on our shelves. Come in and browse or click the link below to see all of them in one place. From there, you can click on a book to see a description or reserve it. Just click the image below to see these and more!
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The mission of the Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library is to foster and encourage community support and participation that benefits the library in its role as a greater Woodstock area cultural, intellectual and educational center. The Friends is an organization that provides a social context to programs, activities and events and devotes itself to the enrichment of the library in every way it can. Click the image to find out more about becoming a Friend of NWPL. |
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COVID-19 Update & Resources |
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Coping with COVID:
Managing Re-entry Anxiety
The re-entry back into “normalcy” has been a surprising source of worry for many. According to the American Psychological Association, nearly 50% of Americans feel anxious about resuming in-person contact, regardless of vaccination status. Explore techniques to manage stress and engage in discussion and support as a group to share experiences and explore coping strategies. Every other Tuesday at 11:30am
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Vermont Department of Health
COVID-19
Anyone age 12 and older is eligible to be vaccinated,
regardless of residency.
You can now get your vaccine without an appointment!
NEW! Questions & Answers About the COVID Vaccine
Useful & Important Sites Re: COVID-19
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Questions? Please call us at 802.457.2295 or
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Norman Williams Public Library
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