Library Notes--3/20/2014

March 21, 2014

We have a new rotation of LUV DVD's in, along with a few new titles, including Jim Rooney's new book:
"In It For the Long Run"; "The How Can it be Gluten Free Cookbook" - from America's Test Kitchen (the Cook's Illustrated
people); the DVD "Frozen".

Reading Group meets next Thursday at 1pm to discuss "The Sixth Extinction" by Elizabeth Kolbert

On Wednesday, April 2, 7 pm, please join us in welcoming Jim Rooney, to celebrate the publication of his new book!
 

Library Notes--3/12/2014

March 12, 2014
Some notes about the expected weather:
We are planning on being open as usual Wednesday, 2 - 5.
We are hoping to open Thursday, but we'll just have to see if someone can make it in by 10, if there is power, etc. etc.
Feel free to call the library to check and see if someone is there: 765-4037.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience if we can't open on Thursday.
If school is cancelled, then the after-school program is cancelled.

PLEASE please return LUV DVD's (audiobooks stay for a while) asa...


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Library Notes--3/6/2014

March 6, 2014
STORYTIME! This Friday at 10 am.

If you (or someone you know) are looking for Vermont tax forms (it is increasingly difficult to get paper forms):

1. order them by emailing:  taxforms@state.vt.us

2. order them by calling 802-828-2515 and leave a message with your name, mailing address, and form numbers needed.

3. print forms from the website:  www.tax.vermont.gov   ----- go to the "individual income tax resource area".

We can help you print the forms in the library. 



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Library Notes--2/21/2014

February 21, 2014
Friday, 10 am: STORYTIME!
If (for some icy reason) school is delayed for 2 hours, Storytime will be cancelled.

Some new arrivals: fiction: "I Always Loved You" - Robin Olivera, " The Museum of Extraordinary Things" - Alice Hoffman, " An Officer and a Spy" - Robert Harris, " Killer" - Jonathan Kellerman, "Winter People" - Jennifer McMahon ( a "spooky mystery", set in Vermont; non-fiction: "The Sixth Extinction" - Elizabeth Kolbert, "Out of the Woods: A Memoir of Wayfinding" - Lynn Darling (set p...


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Library Notes--2/15/2014

February 16, 2014
TODAY: (Saturday): MEDICARE program, 10 am in the Education Center at the Homestead.
As of Friday evening, this is still scheduled ----- if you want to call the library in the morning to make sure,
it's 765-4037 (the library opens at 9).

The library will be closed this Monday ------ happy holiday. 



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Library Notes--2/13/2014

February 13, 2014
Thursday after school program: if school is cancelled or there is early dismissal, our after school program is definitely cancelled.
If the storm is just gearing up after school, but snowing pretty hard by 3, and Emily can't make it in, we will also cancel. (We'll try to call regulars ---- or feel free to call the library @ 765-4037).

Saturday : 10 am AT THE EDUCATION CENTER AT THE HOMESTEAD:  MEDICARE !
Join us in learning all about it, with Dagny Hoff, from the Central VT Council on Aging.
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Library Notes--2/6/2014

February 6, 2014

The Reading Group will meet Thursday, Feb. 27 at 1 pm to discuss the book "The Last Dickens" by Matthew Pearl. "A historical literary mystery filled with real-life figures........ showcases Pearl’s impressive research into the Victorian era" (Bookmarks magazine).

Looking for paper VT tax forms? A daunting task this year. We have a few booklets at the library, and can order more. We can print forms for you (federal forms also), or you can order Vermont forms by emailing:
taxforms@state.vt.us
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Library Notes--1/29/2014

January 29, 2014
The Reading Group meets this Thursday at 1pm to discuss "Dodger" by Terry Pratchett.

We have a new collection of LUV DVD's and audiobooks in.
Other new additions include DVD's: "The Butler", "20 Feet From Stardom", and "Fruitvale Station". "Captain Philips" will arrive soon and Season 4 of Downton Abbey should arrive by Feb. 3 (yes, there is already a short waiting list).
Fiction: "Andrew's Brain" - Doctorow, "Mrs. Lincoln's Rival" - Chiaverini, "The Days of Anna Madrigal" - Armistead, "Red Risi...


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Library Notes--1/20/2014

January 20, 2014
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED TODAY,
MONDAY, JAN. 20 for the federal holiday, in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

Please return all LUV audiobooks AND DVD's by Thursday, so we can exchange them for a new collection. 



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Library Notes--1/16/2014

January 16, 2014
STORYTIME!! FRIDAY, 10 am.

There are paper copies of the "Delinquent Tax Penalty Survey" at the library, if you can't fill it out online.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Thursday, Jan. 30, 1pm: Reading Group discusses "Dodger" by Terry Pratchett

Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 am: Fancy Nancy Tea!!  We know there are quite a few Fancy Nancy fans out there, so please bring them in to join Emily for this fun event. Extraordinary Fancy Nancy wardrobes, amazing manners and a fabulous vocabulary encouraged. Dolls welcome.

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