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| MAY 2025 NEWSLETTER IN THIS ISSUE: -Get Ready to “Color Our World” -IMLS Funding and Vermont Libraries -Adult Programs -Youth Programs -Teens: 2024-25 Green Mountain Book Award Voting -May’s Featured Artist -UVM Extension Master Gardeners’ Update -Month-at-a-Glance Calendar -Library Hours All programs are held at the library and are open to all, unless otherwise noted. The library is now closed on Sundays until September.  GET READY TO COLOR OUR WORLD The 2025 Summer Reading Program “Color Our World” begins June 3, with programs and activities for kids, teens, and adults. Pick up our Summer Reading Brochure, available now in the library and online at drml.org/srp25.  IMLS FUNDING AND VERMONT LIBRARIES Vermonters through their local libraries directly benefit from Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funding. About one-third of the Vermont Department of Libraries budget, some $1.2 million in 2024, comes from IMLS grants. The department strategically distributes these funds to support youth and early literacy programming, supply digital resources like eBooks, eAudiobooks, and databases, and provide the statewide interlibrary loan system, among other services. IMLS was shut down and all grant funding halted following a March 14, 2025, Executive Order. If you would like to help libraries and museums, please write or call our Vermont Congressional representatives and Governor Phil Scott, urging them to work for the restoration of IMLS. Senator Bernie Sanders 332 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5141 Fax: 202-228-0776. Senator Peter Welch 124 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-4242 Fax: 802-651-1674 Representative Becca Balint 1510 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-4115 Fax: 771-200-5791 Governor Phil Scott Pavilion Building 109 State Street Montpelier, VT 05609 802-828-3333 TTY: 800-649-6825 Fax: 802-828-3339 For more information, visit the Vermont Library Association webpage: Take Action: Help Protect Institute of Museum and Library Services Funding ADULT PROGRAMS Crafters’ Group Thursdays, May 1 and 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a craft you’re working on, and join the camaraderie and conversation. Book Club of One Thursday, May 1, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Come prepared to introduce something you read in the last month – book, article, blog, etc. – and what inspired, challenged, or fascinated you. Connect with fellow readers in this fun, low-key environment, led by volunteer David Weaver. Anxious Generation Book Discussion Tuesday, May 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join Underhill parents Andrea Parikh and Kate Yeh for this final meeting in the four-part discussion series on the book “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness,” by Johathan Haidt, examining the impacts of smartphones and social media on kids. You do not need to have read the book to attend. French Conversation Chez Henry Tuesdays, May 6 and 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, May 7 and 21, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Volunteer Mary Stephenson will host this twice-monthly gathering of people who sew and/or quilt. Bring a project you’re working on. For more information, email marystephenson6@gmail.com Mah-Jongg Thursday, May 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come join the fun of our monthly Mah-Jongg games. Please bring a Mah-Jongg set, if you have one.  Deborah Rawson Book Lovers (DRBL) Tuesday, May 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. “North Woods” by Daniel Mason is “a sweeping, historical-fiction novel about a single house in the woods of New England, told through the lives of those who inhabit it across the centuries.” Call (802-899-4962) or visit the library to reserve your copy. DRML Building Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. The building committee is planning for the library’s future. The meeting is open to all. Those who wish to attend remotely may email Holly at drawsonmemlib@gmail.com to receive the link. Deborah Rawson Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, May 15, 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. Legislative Update Tuesday, May 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. Vermont state representatives Edye Graning of Jericho and Trevor Squirrell of Underhill will provide an update on Vermont’s legislative session and answer your questions. Mystery Book Group: “Murder in an Irish Village” by Carlene O’Connor Tuesday, May 27, at 7 p.m. Visit or call (802-899-4962) the library to reserve your copy of the book. YOUTH PROGRAMS Stories and Songs with Beth and David London Fridays from 11 to 11:45 a.m. For kids ages birth to five, with a caregiver. Join us for the last month of the Londons before they take the summer off. We will listen to stories, sing songs, and shake out the sillies! Baby Toddler Story Time Tuesdays (except May 6) at 10:30 a.m. For kids ages birth to Pre-K, with a caregiver. Join Mz. Abbey and the other story time regulars for singing, bouncing, finger games, and, of course, stories! Animation Club [Registration required] Thursday, May 1, from 3 to 5 p.m. [Ages 8+] It’s our last day to create new projects before summer break! To register, please visit or call (802-899-4962) the library, or email youth_librarian@drml.org Chess Club [Registration required] Fridays, May 2 and 16, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. [Ages 6+] Join this robust group of players for a great afternoon. All skill levels are welcome to learn and to play. To register, please visit or call (802-899-4962) the library, or email youth_librarian@drml.org Magic, the Gathering Club Tuesday, May 6, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. [Ages 8+] Parent volunteers and kids who love the game are here to get you playing, whether you know the game well or are new to it. LEGO Club [Registration required] Fridays, May 9 and 23, from 3 to 4 p.m. [Ages 6+] Whether you build a giant ship or a tiny scene, there’s no wrong way to play with LEGO. To register, please visit or call (802-899-4962) the library, or email youth_librarian@drml.org Wings of Fire Club Tuesday, May 13, from 3 to 4 p.m. [Ages 8+] Do you love dragons and the Wings of Fire series? Come hang out, chat, draw, and more. Read to Wyatt the Therapy Dog Wednesday, May 14, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. [All ages] Whether you want to read to him or just need a little dog time, Wyatt is here for you. Animation Club Movie Day Thursday, May 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. [Ages 8+] Everyone who has ever participated in Animation Club is invited to join us for popcorn and an animated movie. No registration necessary. Warrior Cats Club Tuesday, May 20, from 3 to 4 p.m. [Ages 8+] Make cat masks and papercrafts, take quizzes, play games, and hang out with other series’ fans. Nintendo Switch Games Thursday, May 22, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. [Ages 8+] Use the library’s Switch to play Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Overcooked, and other multiplayer games. Minecraft Social [Registration required] Thursday, May 27, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. [Ages 8+] Play Minecraft with your friends! Please bring your own device or drop one off, if possible. The library has only a few to loan. To register, please visit or call (802-899-4962) the library, or email youth_librarian@drml.org Suncatcher Craft Thursday, May 29, from 3 to 4 p.m. [Kids of all ages] Using precut silhouettes, contact paper, and a rainbow of tissue paper, you can create a beautiful suncatcher for your window. TEENS 2024-25 Green Mountain Book Award Voting  Vermont students in grades 9 to 12 are invited to vote for the 2024-25 Green Mountain Book Award (GMBA) title. The reader’s choice award honors excellence in young adult literature. Online voting is open through 5 p.m. Friday, May, 25. Vote here for your favorite of the 15 nominated books. FEATURED ARTIST: MARY JANE LEDERMAN Jeanne Hutchins is hosting a retrospective of the works of Underhill resident Mary Jane Lederman, who died in 2024. A passionate flower gardener and painter, Lederman was the Underhill postmaster who also worked to promote upward mobility for women through statewide initiatives. Read more about Mary Jane in this Seven Days article. UVM EXTENSION MASTER GARDENERS’ UPDATE  It’s May, and the UVM Extension Master Gardeners have returned to Deborah Rawson Memorial Library’s garden. One of our first tasks is to “turn the compost.” This process involves rotating the compost pile to promote decomposition and improve airflow. Turning the compost mixes the ingredients, breaks up and redistributes compacted materials, and creates air pockets. We use a pitchfork to ensure a more uniform composting process. Why do we spend so much time composting? Compost plays a crucial role in creating a healthy environment for plants. It consists of organic matter that has been decomposed, making it rich in nutrients and beneficial microorganisms. Compost provides essential nutrients that plants need to thrive and helps improve soil structure by enhancing aeration and drainage while retaining moisture. The ideal time to add compost to the garden is in the spring, just before plants begin to grow actively, which occurs when the soil temperature consistently reaches between 60 to 75 degrees. While we wait for the soil to warm, we clear away the debris of dead leaves and plant material from previous seasons. We also loosen the soil with a gardening fork. Once the soil is warm enough, we spread a one-to-two-inch layer of compost on top of the soil, mixing it in where possible. Adding compost in the spring is an excellent way to improve the soil, maintain healthy soil, and promote optimal plant growth. – Suzanne Freitas  Download a .pdf of this calendar at this link.  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: Closed Until September. Monday: Closed |
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