Deborah Rawson Memorial Library

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Adult

Through its purchase of current books and multimedia materials, and unique local collections, the library encourages a love of reading for recreation and lifelong learning.

In order to fulfill the library’s mission, the collection provides access to information in print, audio, video, and electronic formats. These resources include:

  • Fiction and Nonfiction books including Bestsellers
  • Large Print
  • Reference
  • Vermont books
  • Magazines and Newspapers
  • Audiobooks on CD 
  • Downloadable audiobooks & e-books
  • Music CDs
  • DVDs

 

Special Collections:   

In addition there are two special collections:

  • Voices: The Search for Justice and Identity Collection. This collection focuses upon, but is not limited to, first-person narratives of people who have sought equal rights, religious freedom, political freedom, and cultural identity. Authors from the United States and around the world are represented.
  • Bella Luna: Breast Cancer Collection. This collection honors women and their families whose lives have been challenged by breast cancer. It includes books and educational materials about breast care, breast cancer, treatment and coping.

Adult Book Discussion Groups

The Deborah Rawson Book Lovers discussion group meets the second Tuesday of every month in the program room of the library. Registration is required to be a part of the group. Please call the library, 899-4962, for more information.

Award Winning Books

  • Pulitzer Prize Winners
  • Agatha Awards – honor the traditional mystery – books best typified by the works of Agatha Christie
  • The Hugo Awards – for excellence in science fiction and fantasy
  • National Book Awards – recognition in fiction, non-fiction, poetry and young adult literature
  • Pen / Faulkner Awards – honors the best published works of fiction (novels, novellas, and collections of short stories) written by American citizens
  • ALA Notable books list
  • Crime Fiction Awards
  • Man Booker Prize – awards the best novel of the year written by a citizen of the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland

 

 

 

HOURS

Mon: Closed
Tue: 12pm-8pm
Wed: 10am-6pm
Thu: 12pm-8pm
Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat: 10am-2pm
Sun: Closed

Upcoming Events

Jan
22
Fri
4:00 pm Among Us
Among Us
Jan 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Back by wildly popular demand! Join your friends and deduce who’s totally sus and who’s safe in a librarian-moderated online environment. The app is free on Android and iOS systems, or costs $5 through Steam.[...]
Jan
28
Thu
4:00 pm Graphic Novel Fan Club
Graphic Novel Fan Club
Jan 28 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
This month we’ll be reading and talking about the manga, Age of Adventure: Set in 1876, young Takanosuke Arashi is sent to deliver a top-secret message to the United States of America. When his ship[...]
Feb
1
Mon
6:30 pm Evening Mah Jongg
Evening Mah Jongg
Feb 1 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 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,[...]
Feb
4
Thu
2:00 pm Afternoon Tech Talk
Afternoon Tech Talk
Feb 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This program is designed to demystify digital technologies. Have questions you’d like answered? Send your suggestions to Erik – [email protected]    Registration required — please click here to register. This program uses the application Zoom.[...]
Feb
15
Mon
1:00 pm Afternoon Mah Jongg
Afternoon Mah Jongg
Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 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,[...]
Feb
18
Thu
6:30 pm Evening Tech Talk
Evening Tech Talk
Feb 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
This program is designed to demystify digital technologies. Have questions you’d like answered? Send your suggestions to Erik – [email protected]    Registration required — please click here to register. This program uses the application Zoom.[...]
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Jericho, VT 05465

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