AUGUST ADULT PROGRAMS
Adult Summer Reading Challenge: Thursday, June 21—Thursday, August 16.
2018 Adult Summer Reading Challenge Libraries Rock Around the Clock
Complete each of six challenges and enter to WIN GREAT PRIZES! Challenges: Check Out a Museum Pass, Visit the Book Cellar, Check Out a Musical DVD, Read a Music Biography, Come to a Library Program, Read a Magazine with Zinio.
Classic Movie Film Noir Series: Thursdays in August at 6:00 p.m.
Murder, My Sweet (Warner Bros, 1944, 95 min) August 2
Deadline at Dawn (Warner Bros, 1946, 83 min) August 9
Desperate (Warner Bros, 1947, 73 min) August 16
Backfire (Warner Bros, 1950, 91 min) August 23
The Big Sleep (Warner Bros, 1946, 114 min) August 30
As always, this is a free event with popcorn and beverages provided, as well as a door prize!
Sewing Basics: a two part sewing class: August 4 & 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
(sign up for one or both classes)
Part 1: Meet Your Sewing Machine: Saturday, August 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meet Your Sewing Machine is a two-hour class where you will learn the technical skills of your sewing machine. Bring any questions or issues you may be having. Please bring your own machine as this class is designed for you to be more confident using your own machine.
Registration Required. No experience necessary. Ages 13 and up. Limited to eight participants.
Part 2: Make Your Own Tote Bag: Saturday, August 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In this class, you will learn how to make a tote bag for carrying your books or groceries while following a tutorial. Participants must bring their own sewing machine and the following materials: 1/2 yard of fabric, 2 yards of 1-inch cotton webbing to compliment your fabric and cotton thread to match your fabric.
Registration Required. No experience necessary. Ages 13 and up. Limited to eight participants.
Fiber Arts Social: August 6 & 20 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (1st and 3rd Mondays of the month)
Spend a few hours stitching your cares away! Bring your easily portable fiber art project and come join our drop-in stitching group. We’ll share tips and experiences and maybe a few laughs. This is mainly a share and social group.
Tuesday Night Book Group: Tuesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m.
The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian
A book group reading a wide range of genres. Books available at the circ desk.
Mornings, Muffins & Mysteries Book Group: Thursday, August 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith
A book group devoted to mysteries. Books available at the circ desk.
Writers’ Medley: Thursday, August 16 at 2:00 p.m.
For those interested in pursuing the art of creative writing and sharing their work with peers. Each month a helpful prompt is provided. Call Wanda at 524-1507.
Classic Readers Book Group: Tuesday, August 21 at 6:45 p.m.
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
A book group reading the classics. Books available at the circ desk.
Art in the Afternoon: Adult Coloring: Wednesday, August 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Stop in and listen to music as we use color pencils for some relaxing adult coloring and social time!
Review and Recommend Night: Tuesday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Read any good books lately? Swap recommendations at this informal discussion and get new suggestions for your next good read!
AUGUST YOUTH PROGRAMS
Movement & Music (Mon.) / Story Hour (Thurs.): Every Monday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Children age 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to come to the Library for some stories and fun activities. Sing, dance and reveal your inner musician on Monday's Music and Movement story time or enjoy a more traditional story hour on Thursday. It’s a great way to meet other parents/caregivers. Infants welcome! (Check our calendar for Holiday breaks.)
Library Legos: Thursdays, August 2 & 9 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and August 23 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Youth Lego enthusiasts are invited to stop by for some creative building time with other kids.
DIY Musical Instruments: Thursday, August 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Are you a future guitarist without a guitar? Perhaps you need a drum or a trumpet? Our cardboard instruments sound amazing! Choose one or make them all!
Swing Peepers (musicians!): Tuesday, August 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for some Vermont made music and storytelling for kids. A great family event!
Baby Story Time: Saturday, August 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for this monthly story time designed for our youngest patrons (0 to 24 months). We will be exploring nursery rhymes, songs, and a simple story or two. A wonderful way to meet other playmates, parents and caregivers.
Summer Reading Program Finale: Thursday, August 16 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Program participants are invited to join us as we celebrate their reading success with cake and prizes for all participants! The BIG BLUE TRUNK will be here! Completed Teen Punch Cards and Reading Records are due by 2:00 p.m. this day. Winners announced at 3:00 p.m. Completed Youth Reading Records and Teen Punch Cards are entered to win a GRAND PRIZE
Adult Summer Reading Challenge: Thursday, June 21—Thursday, August 16.
2018 Adult Summer Reading Challenge Libraries Rock Around the Clock
Complete each of six challenges and enter to WIN GREAT PRIZES! Challenges: Check Out a Museum Pass, Visit the Book Cellar, Check Out a Musical DVD, Read a Music Biography, Come to a Library Program, Read a Magazine with Zinio.
Classic Movie Film Noir Series: Thursdays in August at 6:00 p.m.
Murder, My Sweet (Warner Bros, 1944, 95 min) August 2
Deadline at Dawn (Warner Bros, 1946, 83 min) August 9
Desperate (Warner Bros, 1947, 73 min) August 16
Backfire (Warner Bros, 1950, 91 min) August 23
The Big Sleep (Warner Bros, 1946, 114 min) August 30
As always, this is a free event with popcorn and beverages provided, as well as a door prize!
Sewing Basics: a two part sewing class: August 4 & 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
(sign up for one or both classes)
Part 1: Meet Your Sewing Machine: Saturday, August 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meet Your Sewing Machine is a two-hour class where you will learn the technical skills of your sewing machine. Bring any questions or issues you may be having. Please bring your own machine as this class is designed for you to be more confident using your own machine.
Registration Required. No experience necessary. Ages 13 and up. Limited to eight participants.
Part 2: Make Your Own Tote Bag: Saturday, August 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In this class, you will learn how to make a tote bag for carrying your books or groceries while following a tutorial. Participants must bring their own sewing machine and the following materials: 1/2 yard of fabric, 2 yards of 1-inch cotton webbing to compliment your fabric and cotton thread to match your fabric.
Registration Required. No experience necessary. Ages 13 and up. Limited to eight participants.
Fiber Arts Social: August 6 & 20 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (1st and 3rd Mondays of the month)
Spend a few hours stitching your cares away! Bring your easily portable fiber art project and come join our drop-in stitching group. We’ll share tips and experiences and maybe a few laughs. This is mainly a share and social group.
Tuesday Night Book Group: Tuesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m.
The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian
A book group reading a wide range of genres. Books available at the circ desk.
Mornings, Muffins & Mysteries Book Group: Thursday, August 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith
A book group devoted to mysteries. Books available at the circ desk.
Writers’ Medley: Thursday, August 16 at 2:00 p.m.
For those interested in pursuing the art of creative writing and sharing their work with peers. Each month a helpful prompt is provided. Call Wanda at 524-1507.
Classic Readers Book Group: Tuesday, August 21 at 6:45 p.m.
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
A book group reading the classics. Books available at the circ desk.
Art in the Afternoon: Adult Coloring: Wednesday, August 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Stop in and listen to music as we use color pencils for some relaxing adult coloring and social time!
Review and Recommend Night: Tuesday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Read any good books lately? Swap recommendations at this informal discussion and get new suggestions for your next good read!
AUGUST YOUTH PROGRAMS
Movement & Music (Mon.) / Story Hour (Thurs.): Every Monday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Children age 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to come to the Library for some stories and fun activities. Sing, dance and reveal your inner musician on Monday's Music and Movement story time or enjoy a more traditional story hour on Thursday. It’s a great way to meet other parents/caregivers. Infants welcome! (Check our calendar for Holiday breaks.)
Library Legos: Thursdays, August 2 & 9 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and August 23 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Youth Lego enthusiasts are invited to stop by for some creative building time with other kids.
DIY Musical Instruments: Thursday, August 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Are you a future guitarist without a guitar? Perhaps you need a drum or a trumpet? Our cardboard instruments sound amazing! Choose one or make them all!
Swing Peepers (musicians!): Tuesday, August 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for some Vermont made music and storytelling for kids. A great family event!
Baby Story Time: Saturday, August 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for this monthly story time designed for our youngest patrons (0 to 24 months). We will be exploring nursery rhymes, songs, and a simple story or two. A wonderful way to meet other playmates, parents and caregivers.
Summer Reading Program Finale: Thursday, August 16 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Program participants are invited to join us as we celebrate their reading success with cake and prizes for all participants! The BIG BLUE TRUNK will be here! Completed Teen Punch Cards and Reading Records are due by 2:00 p.m. this day. Winners announced at 3:00 p.m. Completed Youth Reading Records and Teen Punch Cards are entered to win a GRAND PRIZE