HARDWICK – Discuss “The Light Pirate” with other readers at the Jeudevine Memorial Library on Tuesday, March 24, at 5:30 p.m., with Vermont Humanities Speaker Rachael Cohen. “The Light Pirate” by Lily Brooks-Dalton is a dystopian coming-of-age novel following Wanda, a girl born during a catastrophic hurricane in Florida, as[Read More…]
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AWARE book group, discussions begin April 6
HYDE PARK, HARDWICK – In recognition of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, AWARE will host a group in April to read and discuss Viriginia Roberts Giuffre’s “Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice”. This community book group is offered in partnership with AWARE, Jeudevine Memorial Library, Clarina[Read More…]
Poetry readings, third Sundays
MARSHFIELD – Beginning Sunday, March 15, the Poetry Society of Vermont and the Jaquith Public Library will host Sunday afternoon poetry, rom 2 to 4 p.m.. Each poetry reading will feature two Poetry Society of Vermont poets. This month will feature Buffy Aakaash and Bethany Ann Barrett Bohall. Bohall writes poetry, plays and[Read More…]
Monthly book group, fourth Mondays
MARSHFIELD – The Fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m., the Jaquith Public Library hosts a book group for adult readers. For copies of the book, stop by the library. This month’s meeting will take place February 23, with “These Days” by Lucy Caldwell.
History book group, second Saturdays
MARSHFIELD – Second Saturday of the month at 2 p.m., the Jaquith Public Library hosts a free reading and discussion series. Books are available for loan from the library. On February 14, the group will discuss “Empire Statesman: The Rise and Redemption of Al Smith”. For information call (802) 426-3581[Read More…]
Third Sunday poetry readings
MARSHFIELD – The Poetry Society of Vermont (PSOV) and the Jaquith Public Library will present Sunday Afternoon Poetry at the library on the third Sunday of each month, from 2 to 4 p.m. February 15 will feature poets Mary Collins and Rick Agran. Each monthly poetry reading will feature two[Read More…]
Library serves community in many ways
HARDWICK – Our shortest month of the year will be a busy one at the Jeudevine. The event calendar features a variety of presentations, ranging from author discussions to income tax seminars. As I have noted before, a library serves its community in so many different ways. This week, on[Read More…]
More than books: A Year at the Library
GREENSBORO – Over the past year, the Greensboro Free Library has continued to be a steady and familiar part of everyday life in Greensboro, offering space, resources and connection in ways both big and small.The library has remained a place where people gather, learn, work, rest and connect. It serves[Read More…]
Author Lew-Smith leads book discussion, Feb. 5
HARDWICK – Jodi Lew-Smith, author of the new book, “Asa James,” will lead a discussion of the book at the Jeudevine Memorial Library, on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m. Lew-Smith is a biologist and scientific curator who reads primary literature for the Candida Genome Database and lives on a[Read More…]
New children’s book explores magic of caring
MARSHFIELD – “Friends with Stars”, a new book by Marshfield author Craig Wilson with artwork by Brittany Lumsden of Wolcott, is about a chance encounter that reminds readers of the magic that arises with care for one another. The narrative invites children and adults to believe in the power of[Read More…]
Words Out Loud series begins Sept. 14
CALAIS – “Words Out Loud,” Sunday afternoon fall reading series, returns as part of event offerings for Art at the Kent’s exhibit, “Holding,” at the Kents’ Corner State Historic Site. “Words Out Loud: Knowing by Heart,” features six Vermont authors, two on each of three Sundays in September. On September 14, author[Read More…]
