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: 1-4pm

Upcoming Events

Mar
28
Tue
10:30 am Baby Time [birth to PreK]
Baby Time [birth to PreK]
Mar 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
7:00 pm Mystery Book Club
Mystery Book Club
Mar 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The title for this month is To Be Announced.  We will be meeting in person in the program room. Masks are recommended. A Zoom meeting will also be available for those who prefer a virtual[...]
Mar
30
Thu
3:00 pm Tech Take Apart [ages 8+]
Tech Take Apart [ages 8+]
Mar 30 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ever wanted to know what’s inside an old laptop or digital camera? We have some broken down tech to take apart and investigate! Space is limited. Please sign up by stopping by the library, calling[...]
Mar
31
Fri
11:00 am Beth and David London [Preschool]
Beth and David London [Preschool]
Mar 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come sing, dance and listen to stories with Beth and David London on Fridays at 11. (If schools close for a snow day, Beth and David will not visit).
3:00 pm LEGO Club [ages 6+]
LEGO Club [ages 6+]
Mar 31 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Build a spaceship, a monster truck, or whatever else your imagination can come up with and then put it on display for all to see in the kids’ room. Space is limited so please sign[...]
Apr
1
Sat
7:00 pm Fundraiser – Wine and Dessert Night
Fundraiser – Wine and Dessert Night
Apr 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wine and dessert night returns! – Saturday April 1st 7-9PM at the Jericho Community Center.  We are not joking; the popular event is happening again!  Please join us for this delicious fundraising event. Come enjoy local[...]
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8 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465

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