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SUMMARY:Stephen Kiernan | Pollock's Last Lover: A Novel of Art and Deception
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the publication of a new novel by Stephen P. Kiernan\, Pollock’s Last Lover: A Novel of Art and Deception. Co-hosted by the Yankee Bookshop\, this event will be a conversation between the writer and M.T. (Tobin) Anderson\, an award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction for all ages. \nSet in New York City in alternating time periods – the 1950s and the early 2000s – Pollock’s Last Lover is the engrossing tale of two women whose lives collide as they contend with the art and legacy of the brilliant\, tragic painter Jackson Pollock. Gwen is an associate at a prestigious auction house tasked with verifying the authenticity of a Pollock painting offered by Ruth Kligman\, who had a tempestuous relationship with the painter. \nFrom smoky Greenwich Village dive bars to glitzy art auctions\, from the empty studio of a man once known for his artistic stamina to the fine museums where his works hang\, the controversial painting provides a window into two eras and the ongoing struggle of women to develop power and freedom on their own terms. \nStephen P. Kiernan is the author of the novels The Curiosity\, The Hummingbird\, The Baker’s Secret\, Universe of Two\, and The Glass Chateau. A graduate of Middlebury College\, Johns Hopkins University\, and the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop\, he spent more than twenty years as a journalist\, winning many awards before turning to fiction writing. He has also worked nationwide on improving end-of-life medical care through greater use of hospice. Kiernan lives in Vermont. \nM.T. Anderson has written stories for adults\, picture books for children\, adventure novels for young readers\, graphic novel adaptations of ancient French tales\, and several books for older readers (both teens and adults). His satirical book Feed was a Finalist for the National Book Award\, won the L.A. Times Book Prize\, and is included on several lists of “best YA novels.” A nonfiction book\, Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad\, was long-listed for the National Book Award. He has curated concerts that bring together text and classical music all over New England. \nYankee Bookshop will be on hand with copies of Pollock’s Last Lover.
URL:https://normanwilliams.org/event/s-kiernan6-2-26
LOCATION:Norman Williams Public Library\, 10 The Green\, Woodstock\, VT\, 05091\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Special Program
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SUMMARY:VABVI | Information Table & Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Dan and Debbie Norris\, representatives from the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI)\, will set up an informational table at noon and give a brief presentation at 2 pm. \nThey will share information on high- and low-tech ways to deal with vision loss. How can you access print\, continue to pursue preferred crafts/hobbies\, adapt your activities of daily living\, and more? They will help you troubleshoot adaptations and identify resources to continue achieving your goals and dreams. \nThe VABVI celebrates its 100th anniversary this year! Founded in 1926 with the help of Helen Keller\, VABVI provides support services throughout Vermont to help Vermonters who are blind or visually impaired cultivate adaptive skills\, live more independently\, and improve their quality of life. \nJoin us to learn about the tools\, guides\, and support materials for individuals\, families\, and service professionals.
URL:https://normanwilliams.org/event/vabvi26
LOCATION:Norman Williams Public Library\, 10 The Green\, Woodstock\, VT\, 05091\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Family Programs,Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
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SUMMARY:World Wide Knit in Public Day Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The NWPL Knitters invite everyone to a casual gathering at the library in celebration of yarn\, knitting\, and the creative community. \nThey will have snacks\, a few starter projects\, and advice if you are stuck on your current project in progress. \nNow an international event held on the second Saturday of June\, the first World Wide Knit in Public Day was held in 2005. Initially organized by Danielle Landes\, the original purpose was to show that knitting can be a social activity practiced by anyone\, not just your granny! It is now the largest knitter-run event across the globe\, including locations in Germany\, Sweden\, South Africa\, Poland\, Norway\, Ireland\, France\, Finland\, England\, China\, and Australia. \nJoin us for an afternoon of sharing the love of yarn!
URL:https://normanwilliams.org/event/wwkip26
LOCATION:Norman Williams Public Library\, 10 The Green\, Woodstock\, VT\, 05091\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T153000
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SUMMARY:Ben Mezrich | Checkmate: Genius\, Lies\, Ambition\, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess
DESCRIPTION:NWPL and Yankee Bookshop welcome Ben Mezrich back with another investigation—this time into the high-stakes world of chess. Josh Mezrich\, Ben’s brother\, will talk with him about his new book\, Checkmate: Genius\, Lies\, Ambition\, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess. \nIn September 2022\, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face-to-face match. Within days\, Carlsen accused Niemann of cheating—a bombshell allegation that rocked the chess world. As the scandal spiraled\, Chess.com—the dominant force in online chess—launched a high-stakes investigation\, igniting a global media firestorm. \nBut Checkmate is about more than a cheating scandal. It’s the story of a teenager willing to risk everything to rise to the top; a reclusive genius suddenly fighting to protect his legacy; and a centuries-old game transforming into a billion-dollar industry fueled by streaming\, sponsorships\, and Silicon Valley power players. \nWith exclusive access to the central figures\, Ben Mezrich takes readers deep inside the weird\, wild\, and cutthroat world of competitive chess—where genius meets ambition\, and every move could be your last. \nFree and open to all! Seating is limited; first-come\, first seated. \nBen Mezrich is the New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires (adapted by Aaron Sorkin into the David Fincher film The Social Network)\, Bringing Down the House (adapted into the #1 box office hit film 21)\, The Antisocial Network (adapted into the 2023 film Dumb Money)\, and many other bestselling books. \nJoshua D. Mezrich is an award-winning surgeon and Professor of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin. He is the author of Every Living Creature: How Xenotransplantation Will Change Our Lives\, the history and promise of inter-species organ transplantation\, published by MIT Press this spring.
URL:https://normanwilliams.org/event/b-mezrich-6-26
LOCATION:Norman Williams Public Library\, 10 The Green\, Woodstock\, VT\, 05091\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Special Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T183000
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SUMMARY:Bingo Night! | Library After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Bingo Night returns for the June “Library After Hours!” Shouting “bingo” when you get the right combination of numbers to win is encouraged – even in the library – at this “fun-raiser” that is also a mini-fundraiser. \nAdrian Tans will be the evening’s emcee. We’ll play a variety of traditional games: straight line\, picture frame\, blackout\, and more. \nWe request a $5 donation for each slide-shutter bingo card\, You can play as many as you wish – whatever you think you can keep track of! You reset your cards to play the next round\, so one card lasts the entire evening. Small cash prizes will be awarded for each game. \nThis event is BYOB\, so feel free to bring your own drinks (including beer and wine); the library will supply snacks. \nDoors open at 6:00\, and the first round will start promptly at 6:30.
URL:https://normanwilliams.org/event/bingo-6-26
LOCATION:Norman Williams Public Library\, 10 The Green\, Woodstock\, VT\, 05091\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fund-raiser,Library After Hours,Special Program
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