| Art this month features the paintings of artist Alison Saunders. Artist Statement provided by Alison: This exhibit provides an important opportunity for me to celebrate one of our most valuable and immeasurable gifts – our environment. My desire to share my art and protect this resource is one of my goals. I hope you enjoy this work. |
| The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, June 15th at 7pm. This meeting will be held in-person. A virtual meeting is available for those who wish to remain remote. Please contact Holly ([email protected]) to receive the link. Library Hours Tuesday & Thursday — 10 AM to 8 PM Wednesday & Friday — 10 AM to 6 PM Saturday — 10 AM to 2 PM Closed Sunday and Monday Masks are recommended but not required. |
Curbside Pickup
Tuesday & Thursday — 11 AM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday & Friday — 11 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday — 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Master Gardener’s Update
The Master Gardeners have been busy with Spring Cleanup. It’s an exciting time of year. We have cleaned out the garden storage shed and taken stock of tools and plant supports. The library’s vegetable garden has been tilled by hand and the Pole Beans have been set up. Peas and carrots were planted during the week of May 24th. The potatoes and squash were planted on June 1st.
It is important at this time of year to keep an eye on the weather. Even if the weather is warm, if you plant too early, unexpected frosts will kill tender plants. A good rule of thumb is to wait until Memorial Day to plant annuals and tender seedlings.
This year the Master Gardeners are being very careful regarding Jumping Worms. The gardeners wash their tools in warm soapy water after working in the garden. This will help prevent the spread of Jumping Worms.
We are also preparing the Harry Potter theme garden. Our version of Herbology class will label and identify herbs and perennials used for health benefits. If you are visiting the library, please take the time to visit the gardens. You will be surprised and delighted.
Adult Programs
Cribbage — Tuesday, June 6th from 10:30am to 12pm & Thursday June, 22nd from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Underhill/Jericho Cribbage Group meets in the program room at Deborah Rawson Memorial Library on the first Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 or whenever you would like to leave.
We will also play on the fourth Thursday of each month – 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 ( or shortly thereafter as they close at 8:00) All levels are welcome, we will split up into pairs, singles, and 3-hand depending on the turnout. Please bring your own deck and board in case we need them.
Mah Jongg — Wednesday, June 7th and June 21st from 6:30-8:30pm
Please join us as we explore the tile game of winds, dragons, and number tiles. If you like Rummy-style card games, you’ll love Mah Jongg! All are welcome—no experience necessary!
Crafters Group — Thursday, June 1st and 15th from 6 to 8pm
Join us at DRML for a couple of hours of crafting and conversation with your neighbors. All are welcome – beginner to expert – in any craft you can transport. Hope to meet you there!
Any questions- please contact Amy Tower at 802-355-9671 or [email protected] OR Julie Hehir at 802-343-0034 or [email protected].
Deborah Rawson Book Lovers — Tuesday, June 13th at 7 PM
DRBL is a monthly adult book discussion group. This month’s selection is 11/22/63 by Stephen King. New members are always welcome to drop in on any meeting, which is always the second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM. For more information on how to join, contact [email protected].
Mystery Book Club — Tuesday, June 27th at 7pm
We will be discussing The American Agent by Jacqueline Winspear. If you need a copy call the library or request a copy on our online catalog using your library card. We meet in person in the program room. A Zoom link is available. Email Holly at [email protected] for a link.
Youth Programs
The summer program “All Together Now” is here!
Register online and enter for raffle prizes at bit.ly/jusrp23 and then pick up your goody bag at DRML or JTL. Starting June 17th read at least 60 minutes per week and mark it in your reading log, then show the log to a librarian at DRML or JTL and you can pick a prize from the treasure box! You may visit one treasure box one time per calendar week.
Bonus community prize: if we can all read 550 hours this summer, DRML will host cosmic bowling at the library!
Baby Time [birth to PreK] Tuesdays at 10:30am (except 6/27)
Join us to meet other parents, caregivers and little ones! We will play finger games, do lap bounces, sing, dance, and read a story or two. No registration necessary.
Pride Buttons – Saturday, June 3rd from 10am-12pm [all ages]
Happy Pride month! Drop by and use our button maker to create pins, magnets and keychains that show your pride and allyship. All ages welcome.
Nintendo Switch – Thursday, June 8th from 3 to 4:30pm [ages 8+]
Challenge someone to a Nintendo Sports basketball match, race around in Mario Kart, or see if your friendship can stand the test of Mario Party. No registration necessary, just come on by.
LEGO Club – Fridays, June 9th and June 23rd from 3 to 4pm [ages 6+]
Build a house, a spaceship, a time traveling device, or anything else you can imagine, and then put it on display for all to see in the kids’ room. Space is limited so please sign up by stopping by the library, calling us at 899-4962 or email [email protected]
Jericho Families in Nature Walk – Sunday, June 11th at 10am. Meet at the Old Red Mill Trails [all ages]
Join us on a JFiN (Jericho Families in Nature) walk, a facilitated walk for families and communal connection with nature. Expect nature to flood your senses with exquisite detail and unimaginable mysteries. The key to this fabulous portal is foremost to stop, look, and listen with no agenda, and to enter into alien worlds waiting to be discovered by you. Families: make time for unorganized time in nature. Put nature on the calendar – sign up for a JFiN walk. https://forms.gle/J1UNt6ii6675ZpCt7
Read to Wyatt – Wednesday, June 14th from 3 to 4:30 [all ages]
Wyatt needs someone to read him stories! He doesn’t mind if you mess up some words, or make up the tale based on pictures. We hope you can visit and read to him. Sign up for a 15 minute spot by stopping by the library, calling us at 899-4962 or email [email protected]
Microscope Magic – Thursday, June 15th from 3 to 4pm [all ages]
Let’s explore the little things that hold our world together. We will take a walk around the library and pick up things from nature, then we will learn how to mount a slide and use a microscope for a really up close look at what we collected. No registration necessary. [all ages]
Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) Raptors: Inspiring Conservation and Summer Program Kickoff! Saturday, June 17th at 11am [all ages]
Let’s officially start the summer with our friends from VINS! They will bring live animals and help us understand how we are all connected, and what we can do to protect the magnificent animals that live here. While you’re here, register for the summer program and pick up your goody bag!
Kindness Rocks – Wednesday, June 21st from 3 to 4pm [all ages]
Drop in and paint a kind message on a stone, and then keep it, or pass it on and put a little more kindness out in the world. No registration necessary.
Library booth at the Jericho Farmers’ Market – Thursdays, 3-6:30pm starting 6/22
DRML and Jericho Town Library will be taking turns at the farmers market again this summer. We will have book giveaways, some games, probably bubbles, and a lot of fun. See you there!
Family Movie Night – Saturday, June 24th from 9pm to 10:30pm [all ages]
Bring your family and get comfy cozy while we watch a movie about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. The film title is Luca.
Animation Camp – Monday, June 26th–Friday, June 30th at 9am-12pm [ages 8+]
Are you ready for another week long animation camp? Whether you’ve been coming to the animation club all year, or this is something new you want to try, you’re all welcome. We will learn about lighting, storyboards, and how to use editing software while we create awesome animations. Friday starting at noon we’ll screen the creations in the Fireplace Room. Spots are limited to 8 participants so be sure to sign up quickly! Visit the library, call us at 802-899-4962, or email [email protected]