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 […]
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.
This Tuesday Story Time is geared for children ages birth to 20 months. See also Thursdays for Toddler story time.
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!
Sustainable Woodstock is hosting the Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library at NWPL from August 30 to September 2.
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.
The Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library host a weekly bridge game at the library on Thursday afternoons.
Attention all knitters! Come and meet with other knitters in the library Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3 pm.
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.
On Labor Day, we celebrate the many – and often unsung – contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. The date is rooted in the late nineteenth century when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday. *** Remember, even when the library is closed, you can use this website to access eBooks […]
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.
This Tuesday Story Time is geared for children ages birth to 20 months. See also Thursdays for Toddler story time.
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!
“Pasture & Shore: The Calm Side of the Wild West of Ireland,” an exhibition of paintings by Gaal Shepherd, is on display in the Mezzanine Gallery from September 1 through October 30. Please join us for a reception and artist talk on Tuesday, September 5, at 5:30 pm.
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.
The Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library host a weekly bridge game at the library on Thursday afternoons.
Attention all knitters! Come and meet with other knitters in the library Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3 pm.
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.
To be entered in the raffle to win one of the exciting prizes, bring (or mail) your NWPL Summer Book Bingo card to the circulation desk before 11 am on Saturday, September 9. Then join us for refreshments and fun!
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.
This Tuesday Story Time is geared for children ages birth to 20 months. See also Thursdays for Toddler story time.
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!
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! – 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.
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.
Join Lt. Governor David Zuckerman and guests to hear excerpts from some books that have been the subject of bans and participate in a discussion about the importance of free speech, inclusion, democracy, and open dialogue.
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.
The Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library host a weekly bridge game at the library on Thursday afternoons.
Attention all knitters! Come and meet with other knitters in the library Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3 pm.
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.
Writing poetry is a solitary endeavor… Are you looking for feedback on your poems? You are invited to join the Poetry Group at NWPL for sharing and critique.
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.
This Tuesday Story Time is geared for children ages birth to 20 months. See also Thursdays for Toddler story time.
Local instructor, Veronica Delay is screening a series of Italian films (with English subtitles!) for her Italian classes at NWPL and invites everyone to join!
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!
Marcel Gleiser has penned a spellbinding and urgent call for the recognition of the preciousness of life using reason and curiosity—the foundations of science—to study, nurture, and ultimately preserve humanity as we face the existential crisis of climate change.
Jenny Dembinski’s Zentangle classes at NWPL have evolved into a monthly Zentangle Workshop open to all, beginners and experienced Zentanglers, alike.
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.
Join us to learn more about the principles of sustainable funeral options and what we can each do to plan for a more affordable, meaningful, and planet-friendly exit. If you’re looking for home funeral and green burial how-tos and why-fors, join us!
The Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library host a weekly bridge game at the library on Thursday afternoons.
Attention all knitters! Come and meet with other knitters in the library Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3 pm.
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.
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.
In celebration of our Summer Reading theme, “All Together Now,” the BenAnna Band will once again fill the side garden at NWPL with song and movement!
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.
This Tuesday Story Time is geared for children ages birth to 20 months. See also Thursdays for Toddler story time.
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!
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.
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.
The Friends of the Norman Williams Public Library host a weekly bridge game at the library on Thursday afternoons.
Attention all knitters! Come and meet with other knitters in the library Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3 pm.
Join community doula, Francesca Lynn Arnoldy, for an introduction to “Death Journaling,” the inspiration behind her new book, The Death Doula’s Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared.
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.
Join us Friday night in the NWPL side garden for a special outdoor screening* of “Paddington 2,” a delightful Warner Brothers classic “with humor and heart.”
There’s been a quiet but colorful phenomenon growing nationwide – barn quilts on houses, garages, chicken coops, barns, and other outbuildings. The Green Mountain Quilters Guild invites quilters and non-quilters alike to an information session about barn quilts.
This young adult novel by actress Christy Cashman is a spell-binding tale of the magical powers within just waiting to be discovered. Fourteen-year-old Reese has grown up around horses and dreams of her family winning the Black Elk race. In the face of great tragedy and loss, she must prove — against all odds — that some dreams are worth fighting for.