October 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
Our annual basket raffle is coming soon! If you’d like more information, or are interested in donating a basket, please contact director@drml.org
27th Annual Sunday Afternoon Music Series – Amy Dixon-Kolar
Sunday, October 4th at 2 p.m.
Free Admission
Chicago singer-songwriter Amy Dixon-Kolar incorporates folk, traditional, Celtic, and blues influences into her contemporary acoustic style. Recognized enthusiastically by reviewers, listeners and organizations globally, her honest lyrics, distinctive vocals and fluid guitar stylings come together in a fresh expressive mix
The concert series is presented to you by the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library and an anonymous donor. Thank you!
ADULT PROGRAMS
Crafters’ Group
Thursdays, October 1, 15 & 29 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
Ukulele Jam
Monday, October 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Bring along your ukulele for a Jam session with Beth London. All skill levels welcome.
French Conversation Chez Henry
Tuesdays, October 6 & 20 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, October 7 & 21 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
The Lost History of Montana – Ben Larson
Wednesday, October 7 at 6-8 p.m.
Underhill born, MMU grad Ben Larson moved to Montana in 2008 where he built a career as a musician, poet and local historian. Ben has published four books, released five albums and runs a weekly radio show on Last Chance Public Radio where he regales audiences with unbelievable true stories of pioneers, miners and cowgirls who never made the history books. Ben tours the West, teaching and singing about Montana history in libraries, museums and senior centers. For a new perspective on the Wild West, Ben will be performing a free educational show at the Library. Come hear the tales of the Murder at the Hasmark Saloon, the Man Who Saved Millions, the Miles City Ice Bombing and more unbelievable tales!
Aging Well Class
Wednesdays October 7th to November 11th, from 10:30 am to 12 Noon
A six-week class that will help reframe the way we think about aging.
Topics include:
Stress Management
Coping with Changes
The Aging Mind
Life transitions and more
To sign up for this FREE class, call or email SASH Coordinator M.J. Merchant at merchant@cathedralsquare.org. (802) 859 8866 by Thursday, October 1st.
Mah-Jongg
Thursday, October 8, 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.
Writers’ Circle
Thursdays, October 8 & 22, 6-7 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 work shopped. No shame, no cost. Light snacks will be provided.
Symposium for Readers
Sundays, October 11 & 18, 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
10- Minute Travel
Tuesday, October 13, 6 to 7 p.m.
Sign up for 10 minutes to share photos, videos, and stories from your travels with your neighbors.
Email director@drml.org to sign up.
Deborah Rawson Book Lovers (DRBL)
Tuesday, October 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
This month the group reads “The Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See.
Visit our website or call (802-899-4962) the library to reserve a copy.
Deborah Rawson Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m.
Preliminary budget meeting.
The monthly meeting is open to all. Those who wish to attend remotely may email drawsonmemlib@gmail.com to receive the link.
Welcome Milly, our new Youth Services Librarian
Saturday, October 24 at 10 am
Join us at the library to welcome Milly Stephenson, our new Youth Librarian.
Light refreshments provided.
Mystery Book Group
Tuesday, October 27 at 7 p.m.
Visit our website or call the library (802-899-4962) to find out the title of the book and 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 (except Oct 23)
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, October 2 & 16 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.
Animation Club….. is back!
Thursdays, October 8 & 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. Sign up required.
The library has all you need to make stop motion movies!
Kids Chess Club
Friday, October 9th 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, October 27 from 3 to 4:30 pm
Registration required.
The Library has a few devices. Please bring your own if you can.
Magic the Gathering
Wednesday, October 28 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Players of all experience levels are welcome.
MASTER GARDENERS
The Great Potato Dig (September 15th)
With help from the pre-schoolers at Saxon Hill the library volunteer gardeners harvested 308 lbs of potatoes. All the produce was donated to the local food shelf.
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
