October 2020
This month, we’ll celebrate Halloween with spooky stories, make cards together with items around the house, and learn some (light) rocket science!
While DRML is still closed to the public, we are offering curbside pickup as well as appointments for browsing and use of library computers. Please call us at 802-899-4962 to arrange for pickup or for an appointment. For more information on curbside services, please see our previous newsletter here.
Curbside Pickup
Tuesday & Thursday — 1 PM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday & Friday — 1 PM to 5:30 PM
Saturday — 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Appointments for Browsing
Thursday — 12 to 6:45 PM
Friday — 10:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Saturday — 10 AM to 1 PM
Appointments for Computer Use
Thursday — 12:15 to 7 PM
Friday — 10:15 AM to 5 PM
Saturday — 10:15 AM to 1:15 PM
Master Gardener’s Update
As the summer season changes into fall, the garden at the DRML is changing, too. One plant that livens up the fall garden is Autumn Joy Stonecrop (Sedum x ‘Autumn Joy’). This sturdy perennial sedum has fresh green, succulent foliage that feels rubbery and smooth.
Its blooms start out green in early spring and open to pink and fade to bronze in fall. It is one of the highlights of the late-season garden. Come see this wonderful plant behind the library. You might want to add some Sedum Autumn Joy to your garden.
In other news from our garden: you may have seen that we recently harvested approximately 300 lbs of potatoes for our local food shelf! You can read all about it in this article from VT Digger here.
Adult Programs
Please register for all programs you are interested in attending by clicking “Register Here” below. You will then be sent all of the information you need to participate.
Mah Jongg — Monday, October 5th at 6:30 PM and 19th at 1 PM
Please join us as we explore the ancient Chinese tile game of winds, dragons, and number tiles. If you like Rummy-style card games, you’ll love Mah Jongg!
We’ll be meeting on the free website MyJongg.net, with a Zoom call allowing us to chat once again. All are welcome—no experience necessary!
Collage Cardmaking Workshop with Megan Humphrey — Sunday, October 11th from 2 to 4 PM
This hands-on workshop will allow us to get together online for some creative fun. You can gather whatever you’d like to use for making greeting cards that could include any of the following: magazines, photos, colored paper, scrapbooking paper, cardstock, tissue paper, wallpaper, markers, colored pencils or pens, crayons, paints and brush, some form of glue (gluestick, white glue, and/or rubber cement), scissors, paper cutter, ribbon, paper punches, rubber stamps, glitter, beads and baubles, yarn, twine, needle and thread, stapler, and anything else that you think would be fun to use. You can even turn a paper bag into a greeting card!
Megan J. Humphrey has been a Burlington artist for almost 40 years and owns a greeting card company, Sweet Basil Cards. Her original inspiration came from the layers, lace, and romance on vintage Valentines. For better or worse, Megan’s never met a piece of scrap paper that she didn’t like.
Megan will offer some tips and samples and then we’ll all have a chance to cut, paste, and create. She suggests that it might be easier if you decide ahead of time on who or what event you’d like to make a card for—that may help you plan the cards you’d like to make. This program is presented in collaboration with Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery.
Deborah Rawson Book Lovers — Tuesday, October 13th at 7 PM
DRBL is a monthly adult book discussion group. This month’s selection is Chances Are… by Richard Russo. 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 in, contact [email protected].
Mystery Book Club: Rules of Prey — Tuesday, October 27th at 7 PM
From now until April 2021, we will be meeting at the Jericho Community Center the last Tuesday of every month at 7 PM. This month, we will be discussing Rules of Prey by John Sandford. If you need a book, please call the library (899-4962) to request a copy. Due to delays with our courier you should request soon so that it has time to arrive.
In-person program — Registration is not required, but social distancing guidelines will be observed and masks must be worn by all attendees. This program meets at the Jericho Community Center, located at 329 Browns Trace Rd, Jericho.
Vermont Reads 2020 Discussion: The Hate U Give — Thursday, October 29th at 7 PM
All are invited to join our continuing discussion of the Vermont Reads 2020 selection The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. More than just a book group, this is a chance to discuss as a racism and its impacts, both in our own community and in the nation. The Vermont Humanities Council has provided us with a number of copies to distribute in order to facilitate conversations about this important work. Adult and teen readers are both invited to participate. To request a copy, please email us at [email protected].
(Unless otherwise noted, programs are free and open to all, but registration is required for all programs.)
Youth Programs
Outdoor Storytime (ages 0 to preschool)
It may be cool to start the mornings, but the sun makes the back lawn toasty warm so join us on those sunny Tuesday mornings in October from 10:30 to 11 AM for movement based stories and songs. Once it gets way too cold we will try indoor small group story times.
This program is weather dependent. If it is a rainy morning we will not meet. If you are not sure if storytime is happening, check our Facebook page or call 899-4962.
For the safety of all who attend, everyone must maintain 6 feet of social distance, and everyone over the age of 2 must wear a mask. Please bring a blanket or a towel for your family to sit on.
Curbside Crafts (all ages)
Curbside crafts are available on Wednesdays during curbside pick up from 1pm – 5:30pm and come with pretty much everything you need to complete the craft. There are only a limited number available, so first come, first served. Extras will be put out each day until they’re all gone. October’s crafts include Craft Stick Scarecrows, Leaf Lanterns, and Glow in the Dark Bead bracelets.
Scary Story Contest! — Accepting submissions from Monday, October 5th to Friday, October 23rd. Reading party Friday, October 30th at 7 PM
Terrify the DRML librarians with your unique tales of mayhem, horror and mystery!
Submit your scary story for a chance to win a yummy prize pack from Snowflake Chocolates, and join us Friday the 30th at 7 PM to read them to each other!
Submissions from authors 18 years or younger open from 10/5/20 – 10/23/20
Requirements:
Stories should be 2 pages or less typed, or 4 pages handwritten. No weapons should be used in the story. Illustrations aren’t required, but if you want to include them go for it!
Judging Criteria:
Your librarians will judge based on creativity, originality, and hair-raisingness of entry. Illustrations, punctuation, and grammar are not included in judging criteria.
How to enter:
Email your story in a Word/Google doc or PDF to [email protected] OR print your story, put it in an envelope with your name & email address (so we can send you an invite to the reading) and leave it in the library drop box.
Young Writers Group (tweens and teens) — Thursday, October 8th and 22nd at 4 PM
Join the young writers to play writing games, hang out and work on that novel, book of poetry or comic book you’ve been dying to create!
Please pre-register at http://bit.ly/DRMLYouth1020
Marvel Cinematic Universe Family Trivia Night (all ages) — Friday October 16th at 7 PM
Superheroes, wizards, and gods, oh my! How much do you know about the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Test your knowledge in this family friendly game of trivia.
This program will use both Zoom and Kahoot. It is helpful to have 2 devices — one to run Zoom and another to play the Kahoot. Please pre-register here: http://bit.ly/DRMLYouth1020
D&DRML (ages 9+) — Sunday, October 18th at 3:30 PM
The adventurers went to investigate a tomb that turned out to belong to a long dead dragon and were betrayed by the monk that lead them there. They barely made it out alive. What on Abeir-Toril will happen next? Join us and see. Beginners are welcome!
Please pre-register at http://bit.ly/DRMLYouth1020
Preschool Yoga Story Time – Thursday, October 22nd at 11 AM
Join Ms. Abbey and special guest Ms. Meredith for a peaceful yoga story time. Stretch your body and your mind with us in the sunshine on the back lawn of DRML. In case of poor weather we will meet via Zoom. Please pre register here: http://bit.ly/DRMLYouth1020
This program will be held in person at DRML. Masks for those over age 2 and social distancing are required.
Minute To Win It (ages 6 and up) — Friday, October 23rd at 7 PM
Arrange to pick up your Minute to Win It kit and pick it up starting Wednesday, October 20th, then join us Friday the 23rd at 4 PM to compete and see who can win it in a minute!
Please pre register here: http://bit.ly/DRMLYouth1020
Rockets! (all ages) — Saturday, October 24th at 11 AM
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 — lift off! Come on down and watch a model rocket launch, make water bottle rockets, or make a construction paper rocket with your name on it. This program will have space loads of fun for everyone.
This program will be held in person at DRML. Masks for those over age 2 and social distancing are required.
Deborah Rawson Memorial Library
8 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
802-899-4962
www.drml.org