Poetry Group
Poetry Group
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.
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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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Madeleine May Kunin / Walk With Me – Poetry Reading & Conversation
Madeleine May Kunin / Walk With Me – Poetry Reading & Conversation
The Yankee Bookshop and the Norman Williams Public Library are pleased to host former Governor Madeleine Kunin reading from and discussing her second poetry collection, Walk With Me.
Free
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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 host a weekly bridge game at the library 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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Your Options, Your Autonomy: End-of-Life Options including Medical Aid in Dying under Vermont’s Act 39
Your Options, Your Autonomy: End-of-Life Options including Medical Aid in Dying under Vermont’s Act 39
Audrey Winograd will lead an open discussion about end-of-life decision making including medical aid in dying under Vermont’s Act 39. This is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and share stories.
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Indigenous Peoples Day – NWPL Closed
U.S. Indigenous Peoples Day, the second Monday of October, is a time to honor the cultures and histories of the Native American people.
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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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Cyber Safety: Risks and Resources
Cyber Safety: Risks and Resources
Clever fraudsters are targeting all of us – by phone, by email, and by text! How can we maintain a healthy suspicion and avoid their internet scam and traps?
Free
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.
3 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 host a weekly bridge game at the library 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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Basketball Empire – Lindsay Sarah Kranoff with Alexander Wolff
Basketball Empire – Lindsay Sarah Kranoff with Alexander Wolff
Join us for a fascinating talk of basketball and history as Alexander Wolff, interviews Lindsay Sarah Kranoff about her new book Basketball Empire: France and the Making of a Global NBA and WNBA.
Free
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1 event,
Poetry Group
Poetry Group
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.
6 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.
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Northern Ireland Book Discussion! – Things in Jars with Jess Kidd
Northern Ireland Book Discussion! – Things in Jars with Jess Kidd
The Woodstock Library in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has invited libraries in Woodstocks around the world to a transatlantic book discussion during NI Book Week in mid-October.
Italian Film Series
Italian Film Series
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!
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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Jen Ellis – Bernie’s Mitten Maker: The Story Behind Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ Infamous Inaugural Mittens
Jen Ellis – Bernie’s Mitten Maker: The Story Behind Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ Infamous Inaugural Mittens
In Bernie’s Mitten Maker, Jen Ellis, shares a raw and honest account of the joy, stress, and shock of sudden internet fame.
Free
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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.
4 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 host a weekly bridge game at the library 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.
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.
1 event,
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.
0 events,
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4 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!
Read Between the Lines | Fiction Discussion Group
Read Between the Lines | Fiction Discussion Group
Want to talk about fiction? NWPL invites you to read between the lines!
1 event,
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.
4 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 host a weekly bridge game at the library 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.
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Ann Aikens – A Young Woman’s Guide to Life: A Cautionary Tale
Ann Aikens – A Young Woman’s Guide to Life: A Cautionary Tale
In A Young Woman’s Guide to Life, Ann has collected her best, uplifting advice into one volume aimed at helping the Young People (hereafter referred to as YPs) avoid her mistakes—or at least make more interesting ones.
Free
1 event,
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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SBOOKY Library – Not-Too-Scary Halloween Fun!
SBOOKY Library – Not-Too-Scary Halloween Fun!
Surrounded by cobwebs and creepy noises coming out of the dark corners, you might encounter a lonely witch or hairy goblin waiting for you on Sunday afternoon at the library. Enter the old, haunted great hall, and find your way through the spooky stacks. Be careful, there may be a ghost or two! Then it’s […]
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3 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!
1 event,
Literary Pairs – Book Discussion Group
Literary Pairs – Book Discussion Group
Norman Williams Public Library invites you to join us for talk & treats!
Librarians Kathy Beaird and Lori Mitchell have teamed up to host “Literary Pairs,” a discussion of books that complement each other. Because there are two books to read for each meeting, this group will meet quarterly on the 1st Wednesday at 1 pm.
3 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 host a weekly bridge game at the library 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.
1 event,
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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D. Scotti Hanson – Reception & Artist Talk
D. Scotti Hanson – Reception & Artist Talk
“Mindful Musings,” an exhibition of paintings by D. Scotti Hanson, is on display in the Mezzanine Gallery from November 1 through December 31. Please join us for a reception and artist talk.