September 2026 Newsletter
Library Updates
In This Issue:
Library Updates
Adult Programs
Youth Programs
Master Gardeners
Featured Artist
Month-at-a-Glance Calendar
Library Hours
All programs are held at the library and are open to all, unless otherwise noted.
Library Updates
Fall/Winter Schedule
The Library moves to our Fall/Winter schedule and we are now open on Sundays starting Sunday, September 6th from 1 to 4 p.m.
Library Closing
Please note that the Library will be closed 26th and 27th for Harvest Market. Come and see us in the parade on Saturday. If you want to march with us join us at line up at BRMS at 8:30 on Saturday the 26th.
Back to School reminder
With the school starting we at the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library would just like to remind families and care givers of our guidelines and expectations for kids in the library.
Children under the age of eight must be accompanied and supervised by an adult, age 18 or older.
Children age eight and older may use the library unattended, subject to rules concerning behavior and conduct. If they cannot follow those rules after one warning, they will be asked to leave the library.
Appropriate behaviors include reading, doing homework, using quiet voices and appropriate language so as not to disturb other patrons, walking through the library, playing games, eating outside or over tiled areas only.
The Deborah Rawson Memorial Library assumes no responsibility for children of any age left unattended at the library.
Parents or guardians assume all liability for damage done by their children to the library facility and/or contents of the facility.
For the whole policy please visit https://www.drml.org/about/policies/
September is Library Card Sign Up Month
No matter what your tastes are, a library card hits all the right notes!
Check out a classic story or hit shuffle and try something new. Find harmony at your library’s book clubs, movie nights, crafting classes, and author talks. A headphone kind of day? Find your focus in a study room or vibe out in a cozy nook. No matter what rhythm you find yourself in, there’s a seat in the front row at the library for you.
This September, B sharp, and sign up for a library card!
Book Donation Days at the Big Red Barn
Saturdays, 12th & 19th from 9 a.m. to noon
Limit 3 boxes per family
Please nothing moldy, old reference books, Readers Digest, VHS/cassettes.
FALL BOOK SALE
Saturday, September 26th from 10 am to 4 pm.
Sunday, September 27th from 10 am to 2 pm.
Please join us at the Big Red Barn next to Mills Riverside Park for the annual DRML book sale. All proceeds benefit the Library.
Early Bird Special – Friday, September 25th from 2 to 6 pm. $5 entry fee.
ADULT PROGRAMS
French Conversation Chez Henry
Tuesdays, September 1st & 15th from 7 to 8 p.m.
All levels of French speakers, as well as the French curious, are welcome to this informal conversation group.
Sewing and Quilting Group
Wednesdays, September 2nd & 16th from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Volunteer Mary Stephenson hosts this twice-monthly gathering of people who sew and/or quilt. Bring a project you’re working on. Sewing machines are welcome. For more information, email marystephenson6@gmail.com
Writers’ Circle
Thursdays, September 3 & 24 at 6:30 p.m.
The Writers’ Circle is an inclusive space for writers of all genres and experience levels to congregate and explore the art of writing. Each session, participants will be led by an award-winning writer in a craft lesson and/or creative exercise, and then will be invited to join an open roundtable where the work of willing participants will be read and constructively workshopped. No shame, no cost. Light snacks will be provided.
Deborah Rawson Book Lovers (DRBL)
Tuesday, September 8th, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
This month the group reads “Circe” by Madeline Miller.
Visit our website or call (802-899-4962) the library to reserve a copy.
Crafters’ Group
Thursdays, September 10th & 24th from 6 to 8 p.m.
Bring a craft you’re working on, and join the camaraderie and conversation.
Questions? Please contact Amy Tower at 802-355-9671 or atowerinvt@gmail.com OR Julie Hehir at 802-343-0034 or juliehehir@comcast.net
Mah-Jongg
Thursday, September 10th,
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Come join the fun of our monthly Mah-Jongg games. All levels are welcome. Bring a Mah-Jongg set, if you have one. The library has two sets.
Ukulele Class
Saturdays, September 12 & 19 from 10 to 11 am
Join Beth London for a ukulele class for all music lovers of all skill levels right here at DRML. Please bring your own ukulele. Interested teens are welcome.
If you’re coming, please email beth.london58@gmail.com so she can get an idea of the size of the class.
Symposium for Readers
Sundays, September 13 & 20, 2 – 4 p.m.
The Symposium will feature ideas from fiction and non-fiction or story synopses by participants. The gatherings are for attendees to discover new works and converse in meaningful ways about what they are reading.
Meetings will be held in the Conference Room at the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, 8 River Road, Jericho.
Wheelchair accessible. Restrooms available.
Bring something edible to share.
For more information, please call:(802) 899-4962
Deborah Rawson Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, September 17th at 7 p.m.
The monthly meeting is open to all. Those who wish to attend remotely may email drawsonmemlib@gmail.com to receive the link.
ReConnect Discussion Group
Thursday, September 17th at 6 p.m.
Join us as we discuss Michaeleen Doucleff’s newest book, Dopamine Kids. We’ll explore the author’s 5-step protocol for discovering what’s most important to your family, creating new habits for your children, and filling your kids’ lives with activities that align with your family’s values.
No time to read the book? No worries! We’d still love for you to join the conversation. All are welcome!
Seated Tai-Chi
Monday 21 & 28 and Wednesday 23, 30 from 10 – 11 a.m.
In this program you will learn the form of Sun Style Tai Chi in its seated version. This Fall Prevention joint safe activity over time can help reduce symptoms for people with Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, diabetes, lower back pain, arthritis and depression while you are seated in a chair. Centers for Disease Control and Injury Prevention (CDC) report this program reduces falls by 55% and recurrent falls by 70%. This program is for adults. 50+.
Email instructor Jo Osborne – joannosborne2@gmail.com to register.
Mystery Book Group
Tuesday, September, 29th at 7 p.m.
This month the group will read “Salvation of a Saint” by Keigo Higashino
Visit our website or call (802-899-4962) the library to reserve a copy.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Community Story Time [birth to PreK] Tuesdays at 10:30am
Join Milly, our new Youth Services Librarian, for a half hour of songs, rhymes and stories.
Stories and Songs with Beth and David London [birth to PreK] Fridays at 11am
Come see why Beth and David make Friday the best day of the week at DRML. We hope you can join us for an hour of preschool stories, songs, dance and more!
LEGO Club – Friday, September 4th & 18th from 3 to 4 p.m. [ages 6+] Registration Required
What will you create with LEGO pieces? Join us for an hour of LEGO free-play. Design whatever you wish and set it up on our LEGO display. Ages 6+. Registration Required.
Kids Chess Club
Fridays, September 11 & 25, from 3 to 4 p.m.
For kids ages 6+. Registration required.
Chess players of all skill levels are welcome to come enjoy this great game of skill and strategy.
Minecraft Social
Tuesday, September 22 from 3 to 4:30 pm
Registration required.
The Library has a few devices. Please bring your own if you can.
MASTER GARDENERS
Every Wednesday morning a group of avid gardeners meet from nine to eleven – rain or shine – to work in our various gardens – We grow lovely gardens for the public to enjoy plus two large vegetable gardens where we plant potatoes and squash to donate to our local food shelf.
We would love to invite new comers to join us – no signup – just show up.
FEATURED ARTIST for September and October is Nancy Leona Cmejla
Nancy is a recently retired teacher from Jericho Elementary School. Raised in a suburb of New York City, she moved to Austin, Texas for ten years and then moved to Vermont in 1992. She raised her three children in Jericho.
Nancy completed Masters in Arts courses at Saint Michael’s College which included drawing, clay sculpting and theater. She also has experience with oil pastels, acrylic paint, watercolors and alcohol ink.
She typically begins her work by choosing the colors she wants to use, then she “makes a mark” and continues.
Nancy’s goals are to create on larger canvases, use new colors and new techniques.
Be sure to stop by to enjoy the work!
Library Hours
Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday & Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (September through May)
Monday: Closed
