Memorial Day – NWPL Closed
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.
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Needlepoint Get-togethers
Needlepoint Get-togethers
Calling all needlework enthusiasts! Join us Tuesday mornings at 10 am for an informal gathering of needleworkers at all levels. Bring your work in progress for a morning of sharing and encouragement.
Baby Story Time
Baby Story Time
This Tuesday Story Time is geared for children ages birth to 20 months. See also Thursdays for Toddler story time.
Play Chess & Backgammon!
Play Chess & Backgammon!
On Tuesday evenings, join us for chess at the Library from 5-7 pm. Play chess in the company of fellow enthusiasts where everyone is welcome!
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Connelly Akstens – Without Shame: Learning to Be Me
Connelly Akstens – Without Shame: Learning to Be Me
Transgender author and activist Connelly Akstens will read from her recent memoir, Without Shame: Learning to Be Me.
Free
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Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids!
Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids!
Graphic novels use a combination of art and text to tell stories. They may feature adventure, history, biography, science, fiction – any story worth telling! Come learn about new graphic novels, talk about your favorites, and maybe create your own. We’ll meet weekly on Tuesdays; for grades 3 through 6. For more information or to […]
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Summer Book Bingo!
What’s fun in the sun and cool in the shade? NWPL Summer Book Bingo! Stop by, pick up your Bingo card, and start reading… Audiobooks, print books, ebooks – they all count! Listen while driving to the beach, curl up in the hammock with a long classic, or download a dozen ebooks onto your device […]
Toddler Story Time: Thursdays
Toddler Story Time: Thursdays
Join us to read a few books on a theme of the week! Enjoy stories, socializing, and often a project tied into the theme. For young children ages 20 months – 3 1/2 years.
Play Bridge at Norman Williams!
Play Bridge at Norman Williams!
The Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library welcome everyone for the weekly bridge game on Thursday afternoons.
Knitters Meet-up – Thursdays on the Mezzanine
Knitters Meet-up – Thursdays on the Mezzanine
Attention all knitters! Come and meet with other knitters in the library Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3 pm.
2 events,
Qigong with Gerry Sandweiss – Online
Qigong with Gerry Sandweiss – Online
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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Needlepoint Get-togethers
Needlepoint Get-togethers
Calling all needlework enthusiasts! Join us Tuesday mornings at 10 am for an informal gathering of needleworkers at all levels. Bring your work in progress for a morning of sharing and encouragement.
Baby Story Time
Baby Story Time
This Tuesday Story Time is geared for children ages birth to 20 months. See also Thursdays for Toddler story time.
Play Chess & Backgammon!
Play Chess & Backgammon!
On Tuesday evenings, join us for chess at the Library from 5-7 pm. Play chess in the company of fellow enthusiasts where everyone is welcome!
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Poetry Reading | Laura Foley & Sarah Dickenson Snyder
Poetry Reading | Laura Foley & Sarah Dickenson Snyder
Please join us for a reading of newly published work by local poets Laura Foley and Sarah Dickenson Snyder. Following the formal reading, we’ll open up the evening to attendees who would like to share a poem of their own!
Free
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Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids!
Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids!
Graphic novels use a combination of art and text to tell stories. They may feature adventure, history, biography, science, fiction – any story worth telling! Come learn about new graphic novels, talk about your favorites, and maybe create your own. We’ll meet weekly on Tuesdays; for grades 3 through 6. For more information or to […]
5 events,
Toddler Story Time: Thursdays
Toddler Story Time: Thursdays
Join us to read a few books on a theme of the week! Enjoy stories, socializing, and often a project tied into the theme. For young children ages 20 months – 3 1/2 years.
Tech Talk: Navigating the Online Catalog
Tech Talk: Navigating the Online Catalog
Find books in many formats – print, large print, eBooks, audio on CD, eAudiobooks, and movies – in our new online catalog.
Play Bridge at Norman Williams!
Play Bridge at Norman Williams!
The Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library welcome everyone for the weekly bridge game on Thursday afternoons.
Knitters Meet-up – Thursdays on the Mezzanine
Knitters Meet-up – Thursdays on the Mezzanine
Attention all knitters! Come and meet with other knitters in the library Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3 pm.
2 events,
Qigong with Gerry Sandweiss – Online
Qigong with Gerry Sandweiss – Online
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.
1 event,
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Needlepoint Get-togethers
Needlepoint Get-togethers
Calling all needlework enthusiasts! Join us Tuesday mornings at 10 am for an informal gathering of needleworkers at all levels. Bring your work in progress for a morning of sharing and encouragement.
Baby Story Time
Baby Story Time
This Tuesday Story Time is geared for children ages birth to 20 months. See also Thursdays for Toddler story time.
What’s on Your Nightstand? The Not-A-Book-Club Book Club
What’s on Your Nightstand? The Not-A-Book-Club Book Club
This is NOT the usual book club. We chat about books you are reading, the books you’ve loved, and the books you’ve always wanted to read. No required reading!
Play Chess & Backgammon!
Play Chess & Backgammon!
On Tuesday evenings, join us for chess at the Library from 5-7 pm. Play chess in the company of fellow enthusiasts where everyone is welcome!
Recite! Poetry Sharing Evening
Recite! Poetry Sharing Evening
Recite! – an open mic poetry event, monthly on the 2nd Tuesday, at 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to participate - bring a poem of your own or one from a favorite poet to read and share, or simply listen and enjoy.
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Mending Circle
Mending Circle
A stitch in time saves nine… Join us and mend, patch, darn, and hem those items languishing in your wardrobe or create your own darning sampler to practice your stitches.
Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids!
Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids!
Graphic novels use a combination of art and text to tell stories. They may feature adventure, history, biography, science, fiction – any story worth telling! Come learn about new graphic novels, talk about your favorites, and maybe create your own. We’ll meet weekly on Tuesdays; for grades 3 through 6 during the school year; June […]
6 events,
Toddler Story Time: Thursdays
Toddler Story Time: Thursdays
Join us to read a few books on a theme of the week! Enjoy stories, socializing, and often a project tied into the theme. For young children ages 20 months – 3 1/2 years.
Knitters Meet-up – Thursdays on the Mezzanine
Knitters Meet-up – Thursdays on the Mezzanine
Attention all knitters! Come and meet with other knitters in the library Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3 pm.
Play Bridge at Norman Williams!
Play Bridge at Norman Williams!
The Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library welcome everyone for the weekly bridge game on Thursday afternoons.
Green Books Discussion Group – focus on the environment and sustainability
Green Books Discussion Group – focus on the environment and sustainability
Want to learn about sustainability? Ben Kogan brings his knowledge to the “Green Books” discussion group at Norman Williams Public Library. We’ll explore non-fiction writing about the environment and sustainability. The group meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 3:30 pm.
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Stories in Sound: A Podcast Listening Event
Stories in Sound: A Podcast Listening Event
Join three award-winning audio storytellers for a “live event” at Norman Williams Public Library. Hear excerpts from their shows and a panel discussion about what goes into making their evocative, sound-rich narrative podcasts.
Free
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Juneteenth – NWPL Closed
The Norman Williams Public Library will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
“All Together Now” Summer Reading Program
This year’s national summer reading theme, “All Together Now”, celebrates reading with reading challenges and programming. Participating could mean earning fun prizes, learning new things, enjoying live entertainment, and getting lost in a great book.
5 events,
Needlepoint Get-togethers
Needlepoint Get-togethers
Calling all needlework enthusiasts! Join us Tuesday mornings at 10 am for an informal gathering of needleworkers at all levels. Bring your work in progress for a morning of sharing and encouragement.
Baby Story Time
Baby Story Time
This Tuesday Story Time is geared for children ages birth to 20 months. See also Thursdays for Toddler story time.
Play Chess & Backgammon!
Play Chess & Backgammon!
On Tuesday evenings, join us for chess at the Library from 5-7 pm. Play chess in the company of fellow enthusiasts where everyone is welcome!
3 events,
Zentangle Workshops
Zentangle Workshops
Jenny Dembinski’s Zentangle classes at NWPL have evolved into a monthly Zentangle Workshop open to all, beginners and experienced Zentanglers, alike.
5 events,
Toddler Story Time: Thursdays
Toddler Story Time: Thursdays
Join us to read a few books on a theme of the week! Enjoy stories, socializing, and often a project tied into the theme. For young children ages 20 months – 3 1/2 years.
Play Bridge at Norman Williams!
Play Bridge at Norman Williams!
The Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library welcome everyone for the weekly bridge game on Thursday afternoons.
Knitters Meet-up – Thursdays on the Mezzanine
Knitters Meet-up – Thursdays on the Mezzanine
Attention all knitters! Come and meet with other knitters in the library Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3 pm.
4 events,
Bookstock Festival of Words
The 13th annual Bookstock Festival of Words in Woodstock, Vermont will celebrate voices from the village green June 23, 24, and 25 th. The three-day event will feature lively activities for all ages as Woodstock welcomes authors, writers, and poets from across the country to this quintessentially New England location for interactive workshops, readings, receptions, […]
Rare & Vintage Book Sale
Rare & Vintage Book Sale
Norman Williams Public Library is offering an intriguing collection of rare and vintage books — in addition to the ongoing book sale in the foyer — during the Bookstock Festival weekend.
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Bookstock Sessions @ NWPL
Bookstock Sessions @ NWPL
We will be hosting five Bookstock author events on Saturday and four more on Sunday!
Rare & Vintage Book Sale
Rare & Vintage Book Sale
Norman Williams Public Library is offering an intriguing collection of rare and vintage books — in addition to the ongoing book sale in the foyer — during the Bookstock Festival weekend.
5 events,
Bookstock Sessions @ NWPL
Bookstock Sessions @ NWPL
We will be hosting five Bookstock author events on Saturday and four more on Sunday!
Rare & Vintage Book Sale
Rare & Vintage Book Sale
Norman Williams Public Library is offering an intriguing collection of rare and vintage books — in addition to the ongoing book sale in the foyer — during the Bookstock Festival weekend.
4 events,
Tech Talk: “Who is Libby? How to Access & Download Digital Audiobooks & eBooks”
Tech Talk: “Who is Libby? How to Access & Download Digital Audiobooks & eBooks”
Learn how to download and stream free ebooks and audiobooks from NWPL! Technology Librarian Danelle Sims will demonstrate the process so you can read or listen from your phone, tablet, or computer.
“1, 2, 3 Ready! Read! Review!” with Joyce Yoo Babbitt
“1, 2, 3 Ready! Read! Review!” with Joyce Yoo Babbitt
Joyce Yoo Babbitt is the local elementary schools’ librarian and the producer of “1, 2, 3 Ready! Read! Review!” a weekly book review podcast for – and by – kids. We invite kids and parents to join us on Mondays beginning in late June to share their reading journey.
5 events,
Needlepoint Get-togethers
Needlepoint Get-togethers
Calling all needlework enthusiasts! Join us Tuesday mornings at 10 am for an informal gathering of needleworkers at all levels. Bring your work in progress for a morning of sharing and encouragement.
Baby Story Time
Baby Story Time
This Tuesday Story Time is geared for children ages birth to 20 months. See also Thursdays for Toddler story time.
Play Chess & Backgammon!
Play Chess & Backgammon!
On Tuesday evenings, join us for chess at the Library from 5-7 pm. Play chess in the company of fellow enthusiasts where everyone is welcome!
3 events,
Mending Circle
Mending Circle
A stitch in time saves nine… Join us and mend, patch, darn, and hem those items languishing in your wardrobe or create your own darning sampler to practice your stitches.
5 events,
Toddler Story Time: Thursdays
Toddler Story Time: Thursdays
Join us to read a few books on a theme of the week! Enjoy stories, socializing, and often a project tied into the theme. For young children ages 20 months – 3 1/2 years.
Play Bridge at Norman Williams!
Play Bridge at Norman Williams!
The Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library welcome everyone for the weekly bridge game on Thursday afternoons.
Knitters Meet-up – Thursdays on the Mezzanine
Knitters Meet-up – Thursdays on the Mezzanine
Attention all knitters! Come and meet with other knitters in the library Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3 pm.
3 events,
Qigong with Gerry Sandweiss – Online
Qigong with Gerry Sandweiss – Online
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.