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, 802-899-4962, for more information.

The mystery book group meets the last Tuesday of every month at 7 PM in the program room.  Please call the library, 802-899-4962, 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: 10am-8pm
Wed: 10am-6pm
Thu: 10am-8pm
Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat: 10am-2pm
Sun: Closed

Upcoming Events

Jul
1
Fri
12:00 am Adult Summer Reading Bingo
Adult Summer Reading Bingo
Jul 1 @ 12:00 am – Aug 31 @ 2:00 pm
Stop by the library to pick up an Adult Summer Reading Bingo card! Connect five boxes diagonally, horizontally, or vertically and bring your card back to the library to enter for a chance to win[...]
Aug
16
Tue
10:00 am Story Time
Story Time
Aug 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join Ms. Abbey and Freddy for jokes, stories, songs and fun! Hope to see you there.
3:00 pm Ocean Slime craft [ages 6+]
Ocean Slime craft [ages 6+]
Aug 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Get messy at the library with ooey, gooey ocean slime! We’ve got everything needed to make slime that looks like it came from the bottom of the sea, or maybe out of a mermaid’s nose![...]
Aug
17
Wed
3:30 pm Minecraft Social [ages 8+]
Minecraft Social [ages 8+]
Aug 17 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Spend a lazy afternoon in the air conditioning while playing Minecraft with your buddies. Please bring your own device. Sign up by stopping by the library, calling us at 899-4962 or email [email protected] [email protected]
Aug
18
Thu
10:30 am Read to Wyatt
Read to Wyatt
Aug 18 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Come practice your reading and find some Zen with the goodest good boy, Wyatt the therapy dog. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot by stopping in at the library, calling us at 899-4962 or[...]
7:00 pm Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
Aug 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The board of trustees will meet on Thursday, August 18th at 7PM. This meeting will be held in-person; masks are recommended. A virtual meeting is available for those who wish to remain remote. Please contact[...]
Aug
19
Fri
all-day Maker Day: Button Machine [All A...
Maker Day: Button Machine [All A...
Aug 19 all-day
Ms. Abbey will have the button machine set up in the kids’ room all day so drop by anytime to learn how to use our button machine to make pins, magnets or keychains. It’s quick,[...]
Aug
20
Sat
3:00 pm Movie Afternoon
Movie Afternoon
Aug 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
This month we’re watching Dolphin Tale. Bring your own chairs if you’d like, but seating will be available. Masks are optional while inside the library. 
Aug
23
Tue
10:00 am Story Time
Story Time
Aug 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join Ms. Abbey and Freddy for jokes, stories, songs and fun! Hope to see you there.
Aug
24
Wed
3:30 pm Older Kid Craft: Paper Bag Sea S...
Older Kid Craft: Paper Bag Sea S...
Aug 24 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Design and build big, beautiful paper bag sea stars, then decorate them and take them home.
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Jericho, VT 05465

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