Deborah Rawson Memorial Library - Programs and Events

February 2012 Programs

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Baby Time Wednesday, February 8 at 10:15.
Join Leah Rowe for board books, lap rhymes and songs appropriate for babies 18 months and younger. This is a wonderful time for parents and childcare providers to connect with one another and to share ideas. Siblings welcome. Drop in, no registration needed.

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Preschool Story Times
Stories, songs, fingerplays, snack and craft for preschoolers and their caregiver. Drop in, no registration needed:
Wednesday at 10:30 am: February 15, 22 & Mar 7, 14
Thursday at 10:00 am: February 16, 23 & Mar 8, 15

Weather Related Cancellations for Story Times - If Chittenden East School District is closed we will cancel story time for that day. If there is a delay of two hours or less we will have story time as scheduled.

Buddy’s Back Tuesday, February 28 at 1:00
The ever popular Buddy DuBay returns to sing for friends old and new. If you know Buddy you’ll be sure to want to see him again, if he is new to you you’ll love his enthusiastic musical style. For all ages. Drop in no registration needed.

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Reading Goes to the Dogs
Wednesday, February 29 from 10:15 to noon
Kids signup for a time to read to Cully, Wendy Huntley’s therapy dog. Cully is a great listener and will enjoy whatever story you bring to share. To register call 899-4962

Kitchen Science Thursday, March 1 at 10:00
Meet mad scientist Karen Cuttler and try some interesting experiments that utilize common house hold products. For students in grade 3 -6. To register call 899-4962.

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Evening Story Time for Families
Thursday, February 9 at 6:30
Please note change of date to the second Thursday of the month.
Parents with older preschoolers and children in kindergarten through second grade are invited to join us for stories, craft and light refreshments. To register call 899-4962.

Family Movie Night Friday, February 17 at 6:30
In this final adventure Harry faces a climatic showdown with Lord Voldemort. This PG13 DVD is the last part of the popular series. Bring a blanket to make yourself comfortable, we’ll provide refreshments. Running time approximately 2 1/4 hours.
For movie title and to register call, 899-4962

Evening Story Time for Families
Thursday, March 8 at 6:30
Please note change of date to the second Thursday of the month.
Parents with older preschoolers and children in kindergarten through second grade are invited to join us for stories, craft and light refreshments. To register call 899-4962.

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Go Graphic Thursday, February 23 at 6:30
Do you love graphic novels or would you like to learn more about them? Join Rick Evans, graphic designer, bring your favorite graphic novel to share, check out our graphic collection or come just to hear what others have to say. Refreshments provided. Recommended for grade 5 to adults.
To register call 899-4962.

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Local artists exhibit their work in the library on a monthly rotating basis. If you are interested in exhibiting your work, call the library at 899-4962. A lockable display case is available, as well as wall space for hanging photos, paintings, etc.

Art for February features the paintings of Nancy Karlson. Allie Anderson will have jewelry in the display case.

Music series - A music concert is held once a month on the first Sunday of the months of October, November, January, February, March, April and May. Program time is 2 pm. We are looking for performers please fill out this form and send to the library.

Music Sunday is February 5 at 2 PM. Christian Courtemanche performs folk and children’s music. From rolling Appalachian mountainsongs to knee-tapping children's tunes, Christian Courtemanche brings a wide variety of influences and instruments to his folk-laden set. Originally composing light-hearted courting songs on the acoustic 6-string in his earlier days, he has since broadened his scope toward the fullness of the mandolin, harmonica, banjo, ukulele, and dulcimer. His music has been featured in evening coffee houses, elementary school sing-a-longs, backdrops to WCAX clipreels, and local hymnsings. Joined now by the rich alto of his sister-in-law Sarah, the two of them sing sets drawing first from the long-spanning folk tradition, followed in suit by the lyrical wit and whimsy of his original kidsongs. The rhythm of Christian Courtemanche's music finds itself in equal parts Arlo Guthrie, backwoods hymnal, and Shel Silverstein. This program is ideal for the whole family – please bring kids, grandkids and grandparents!

The board of Trustees will meet Thursday Feb. 16th at 7 PM.

The silent auction for Feb. offers a choice. You can bid on Yoga with Jean White either Mondays 8:15 am or Thursdays 6:00 pm for 1 month at Rt. 15 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or 6 Pilates classes with Lisa Timbers Mondays & Thursdays 6:00 pm at her home studio 622 Irish Settlement Rd. Bidding will start on Feb. first and continue until Feb 29 at 6 PM.

The Deborah Rawson Book Lovers (DRBL) meet the second Tuesday of each month at the library at 7 PM. The January book was THIS CHILD WILL BE GREAT by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first woman president. We all agreed it was fine, if you are not looking for a personal memoir, but an introduction to the interesting history and current situation of Liberia. The February book will be LITTLE BEE by Chris Cleave. The blurbs for this novel are very mysterious – “Don’t tell your friends what happens.” Mum’s the word!

The Friends of DRML will meet Tues. Feb 14 at 6:30 PM.

Join Representatives Bill Frank and George Till Thurs Feb. 9th at 6:30 pm for an update and a chance to ask them questions.

The library does have some Federal and State tax forms. The forms and instructions can also be found online at www.irs.gov

Programs for Adults

Bryan Harrington and Phyl Newbeck were looking for the perfect way to celebrate having turned 50. They decided on an alpine trek on the Hiker's Haute Route from Mt. Blanc to the Matterhorn. For Bryan, an ardent backpacker, it was an opportunity for light travel but for Phyl it was a chance to go a little beyond her comfort zone of day hiking from a base area. The two covered roughly 10 miles a day with elevation gains and descents of approximately 3,500 feet, spending each night in a different town, ranging from the cosmopolitan Zermatt to the tiny town of Gruben, population 70. Come see the photos and hear the story of this gorgeous trek on Friday Feb. 3 at 7 PM.

On Friday Feb 10 at 6:30 PM please join us to watch the movie “The Help”. This film was recently nominated for Academy Awards in the categories of best picture, best actress and best supporting actress. This the multi-character narrative revolves around race relations in the Kennedy-era South. Veteran maid Aibileen provides the heartfelt narration that brackets the story. A widow devastated by the death of her son, she takes pride in the 17 children she has helped to raise, but she's hardly fulfilled. That changes when Skeeter returns home after college. Unlike her peers, Skeeter wants to work, so she gets a job as a newspaper columnist. But she really longs to write about Jackson Mississippi’s domestics, so she meets with Aibileen in secret--after much cajoling and the promise of anonymity.

Do you love to play Scrabble? Come to the library on Monday Feb. 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM to play Scrabble with fellow enthusiasts. Bring a friend and a Scrabble board or just join a table with others. Please call to register 899-4962.

ITALIAN PHOTO SHOW: The Vermont Italian Club is presenting a glimpse of "Everyday Italy" as seen by guests of family and relatives in the Italian regions of Abruzzo, Lombardy, and the Piedmont. Come see a day with relatives at an Italian wedding, or a day in the mountains with an Italian family above Lake Como, or with family that works both in Turin and in a small village in the Italian mountains near the French border. These are "off the beaten track" photos that will inspire a trip to Italy as much as its famous places. 2pm, Sunday, Feb 19th .

The Mystery Group is reading “Sinister Pig” by Tony Hillerman. They will meet to discuss it on Tues. Feb 28 at 7 PM. Everyone is welcome!

Do you have a program suggestion or would you like to do a presentation? Please contact Holly at the library!

Library book-bits...

Try listening to audio books...what a great way to discover a new book. Press Play and enjoy a book!
Wi-fi! The Library has wireless Internet. Bring in your laptop.

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Tips for Locating Obituaries and Articles
Several helpful resources are available to help patrons find obituaries and newspaper articles in Vermont newspapers. One of the most useful sites is the Vermont Newspaper Project Catalog Database, http://vtnp.uvm.edu/, where locations of newspaper titles in repositories throughout the state are displayed by searching the place of coverage. To use this site, click on the link "Search the Catalog" and, on the next screen, type the name of the town for which you are searching in the "Find this" box. Use the "Find Results In" box to highlight "place of coverage" and then click on the "Search" button. A subject heading for the town you are searching will appear with the number of associated newspaper titles. Or, if you don't find the name of the town, search for a larger nearby town or city that may have news and articles about the town in question. Click on the newspaper title(s) of interest within the date range desired. Bibliographic information is provided along with: (1) a list of repositories owning the newspaper, (2) the format (print or microfilm) available, and (3) the dates available. It is possible to make an interlibrary loan request at your local library for microfilm reels to view in your own town library, provided they have equipment available. Or call the Vermont State Library at 828-3268.

The Library of Congress Chronicling America website http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/ now has several digitized Vermont newspapers available for full-text searching. Drop-down menus allow for searches by state and/or time period. Use search terms such as a person's name for an obituary or for a specific event and all available newspaper pages that contain the search terms will be displayed. The "zoom" feature allows for changes in print size; and "advanced search" allows the user to select and view individual newspaper titles.

Both of the websites listed above include Vermont newspaper content as a result of the Vermont Newspaper Project and its successor project, the Vermont Digital Newspaper Project. These projects have been made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The current Vermont Digital Newspaper Project in progress is a collaborative effort led by UVM. The Department of Libraries is a partner in that project.

The library now has a Facebook fan page! Sign up on our webpage www.drml.org to stay up to date on things happening at the library!

Remember when you are using a book bag, water bottles in with books cause damage. The library has had several books returned that have been ruined by liquids. As items are returned they are checked for damage. You will be billed for any items that are damaged while checked out to you.

Newsletters Return to Top

Monthly newsletters are available at the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, the Jericho Town Library and local businesses. The new issues come out the first week of each month. Read the current newsletter here.

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What is a Friends Group?
A Friends Group can be self-defined. Most libraries have community members interested in lending their support, time and skills to make the library a better place. Friends of Libraries work with the staff and trustees to help the library achieve its short and long term goals. Friends can take on special projects, sponsor programs, keep the staff informed about the needs of the community and participate in fund-raising events. Friends can help regularly, volunteer once a year or offer financial support.

Why does the DRML need a Friends group?
The DRML has been a huge success. Each year the library serves more patrons and sponsors more programs. The library has become a place to meet, read and enjoy time together. The library is fortunate to have a solid foundation of community support. It's time to build on this foundation. In order to continue to achieve excellence, we are asking for more patrons to get involved.

If you are interested in being a Friend of the DRML call the library at 899-4962.