Preparing for the Cold Months With Bradford Public Library
After a busy summer and a brilliant foliage season, the leaves are falling, the temperatures are dropping, and the library is preparing for the colder months ahead. We’re refreshing our spaces, adapting our collection, and getting ready to help our community through the inevitable “winter blues.” The good news? The library is here to bring a little warmth, joy, and inspiration to the season!
Bath Public Library Book Club To Discuss Hamnet By Maggie O’Farrell
The Bath Public Library Book Club will meet on Monday, November 9, at 5:00 PM at the Bath Public Library to discuss Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell.
News & Updates from the Groton Free Public Library
Improvements made over the summer and into the fall include a new roof, improved front porch, as well as a backup generator. In addition, newly installed HVAC and ERV systems make our indoor community space comfortable no matter the season or what the weather is like outdoors.New windows and doors throughout the Library make our space more energy efficient and noticeably quieter.
October Events At Fairlee Public Library
The Fairlee Public Library was honored to host local author and artist Blair Shedd’s recent book launch for his graphic novel “The Worlds Between Us.” The book is a science fiction/fantasy epic, set right here in Fairlee, Vermont. The author kindly gifted the library two copies of the novel, both of which are available for circulation. This novel is intended for mature audiences.
Sister of My Heart and Outstanding October
On Saturday, October 10th at 2:00 pm, Tenney is sponsoring Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) for a great, hands-on FAMILY EVENT called “Rendezvous with REPTILES. You will be able to handle the reptiles and learn a lot. There will be popcorn and apple cider after the program.
Upcoming Fall Programs At The Barnet Library
On October 1st, Beki Auclair from VT Ferments will be joining us for what she calls a Kraut Mob fermentation workshop. Beki will do a brief demonstration followed by everybody working on their own ferments with their own veggies.
The Circus and Legends
Legends II by Kathleen Monroe is hot off the presses and boy is she excited about Barnet town history. Legends I, published in 2020 is full of Barnet lore, both well-known and obscure. But, according to Kathleen, there were just so many more stories to tell.
Bath Book Club & Wrapping Up Summer Reading In Fairlee
After a magnificent season of reading, the Fairlee Public Library will be wrapping up its summer reading program on Friday, August 21st. From 4:00 to 6:00 pm, we will be hosting a party in celebration of yet another wonderful summer coming to a close
Declaration Reading and Book Sales
Please call ahead to make sure that we have the pass you want at the library, so you will not be disappointed.
The Serviceberry & The Smithsonian
How many times can I say it? We are so excited to have been chosen to host the Smithsonian Museum’s traveling SPARK! PLACES OF INNOVATION exhibition from July 29-September 9th! Barnet is one of only three towns in Vermont to have been awarded this unique opportunity.
News and Updates from the Groton Free Public Library For July
This project was truly a collaborative effort: Community member and educator Gillian designed each backpack, and funding to purchase the items was provided by Vermont Humanities Early Literacy Grant, with additional support for early learning technology from NEK Broadband .
The door to display these items was designed and built to match the historic Alice Lord Goodine House by Batchelder carpentry LLC .
Summer Reading Season at Fairlee Public Library
It’s that time of year again: Summer Reading season! Readers of all ages are welcome to sign up for Fairlee Public Library’s summer reading challenge. When you sign up, you’ll be randomly assigned to one of six teams. Then, you’ll track your minutes spent reading this summer (being read to and/or listening to audiobooks count, too!)
Summer Magical Adventures at Baldwin Memorial Library
Are you ready to kick start your magical summer adventures? Then make your way to Baldwin Memorial Library.
Bath Public Library Announces July Children’s Summer Program
The summer program wraps up on Tuesday, July 28, with the Bath Village Garden Party on the historic Bath Village Green in front of the library. Children will have the chance to make their own fruit snack, paint a flower pot, create compost in a jar, and play garden-themed games. Organizers say the event will be full of surprises.
News and Updates from the Groton Free Public Library
We are pleased to announce that the work on the Library’s Capital Project Grant has started. The Groton Free Public Library (GFPL) was awarded $522,043 for critical building upgrades that will improve access to library resources and to vital high-speed internet for work, education and health monitoring.
Barnet Library & Community News
While it was intended to celebrate our country as a whole, its true spirit was one of gathering together to celebrate the shared values and strengths of our small towns. It reminded me that as it is essential to strengthen the community of people, it is also important to strengthen the bond between towns. While we appear similar on the outside, each Vermont town is slightly and beautifully unique in character.
Bethlehem Public Library Announces June Programs
Bethlehem Public Library has a full month of free programs planned for June, with events for children, adults, readers, hobbyists, and families. All programs are free and open to the public at Bethlehem Public Library, 2245 Main Street in Bethlehem, New Hampshire. For more information, call 603-869-2409 or visit www.bethlehemNHlibrary.gov.
Dan Nott on Saturday
The novel centers around the impacts of climate change on the environment, the people who inhabit it, the lengths they will go to to maintain the systems they put in place to protect their homes and lives, and how they adapt when the world as they know it disappears.
If You Have a Garden and a Library…
When you visit Baldwin Memorial Library, you get both! As the weather improves, so does our back yard garden space. We have benches and picnic tables for lounging and lunch, flower beds for bursts of color, and raised beds for fresh veggies.
Bradford Public Library News for May
This year’s TEEN PLAYWRIGHT WORKSHOP, led by guest artist Kailie Larkin, will take place on Wednesday, May 6, and Thursday, May 21, from 3:30–5:30 PM at the library. Kailie holds a Master’s degree in Theater Education from City College of New York, and her expertise spans improvisation, devising, Shakespeare, clowning, mask work, shadow cinema, puppetry, and playwriting.