August 2026 Newsletter
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
Help the Jericho-Underhill Library District make informed plans! The results of this survey will be used to inform Deborah Rawson Memorial Library’s strategic plan. We want to know what our community wants and needs. We appreciate your help!
Complete the survey online at https://bit.ly/drmlstratplan or stop by the library to grab a paper copy.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS)
Saturday, August 1 at 11:00 a.m.
VINS presents: Birds are Dinosaurs
Live birds of prey will visit the library in this exciting presentation.
ADULT PROGRAMS
French Conversation Chez Henry
Tuesdays, August 4 & 18 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, August 5 & 19, 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
Crafters’ Group
Thursdays, August 6 & 20 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
Deborah Rawson Book Lovers (DRBL)
Tuesday, August 11th 7 to 8:30 p.m.
This month the group reads ” Red Dog Farm” by Nathaniel Ian Miller.
Call or visit the library to reserve your copy.
Mah-Jongg
Thursday, August 13th, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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.
Deborah Rawson Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, August 20th 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.
Mystery Book Group
Tuesday, August 25th, at 7 p.m.
This month the group will read “The Devotion of Suspect X” by Keigo Higashino.
Visit our website or call (802-899-4962) the library to reserve a copy.
Human/Bear Conflict Presentation
Tuesday, August 25th at 6:30 p.m.
Join Robert Acabbo, Wildlife Biologist with USDA Wildlife Services for a presentation on what to do and what not to do around bears
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Stories and Songs with Beth and David London [birth to PreK] Friday, August 28th 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!
Nature Rubbings
Thursday, August 6th from 10:30 to 11:30 am
Discover the hidden patterns of nature! Join us for a fun, hands-on art activity. Use crayons and paper to create beautiful rubbings. Watch the veins, textures, and shapes of nature come to life. Ages 6+
LEGO Club
Friday, August 7th & 21st 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.
Dino Eye Magnets
Wednesday, August 12th from 3 to 4 pm
Bring a dinosaur to life with this roaringly fun craft! Create a magnet that looks like a dinosaur’s eye. Join us for a creative activity that’s sure to spark prehistoric imagination! Ages 6+
Marbled Paper
Friday, August 14th from 10:30 to 11:30
Create one-of-a-kind works of art with the magic of marbling! Swirl vibrant colors together to make beautiful, unique patterns on paper. No two designs are ever the same. What will your paper look like? Ages 6+. Registration Required.
Perler Beads
Tuesday, August 18th from 3 to 4 pm
Get creative with colorful Perler beads! Design your own unique patterns, favorite characters, or imaginative creations, then fuse them into keepsake works of art. Ages 6+. Registration Required.
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 August – Maxwell Garraphy.
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
