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Women's Nurture Program Set for Sept. 23
Please join us for a special event that will surely nourish and nurture your body and mind on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 7-9 p.m. in the Community Room.
Lisa and Lucinda will introduce the fall books and make recommendations on what to read, listen to and watch.
In addition, local body practitioners will be on hand to provide, (free of charge) various therapies: Jenny Gelfand and PJ Morgan (Massage), Holly Hall (Reiki, Craniosacral, Acupressure, and Swedish Massage), Annie Ross (Hand and Feet Therapy) and Frances McManus (Reflexology).
Of course, there will be delicious refreshments. The evening promises to be wonderful, and we hope you will join us!
Space is limited to 20 participants; please call in advance to register at 802-649-1184.
12+ Artists Reception is Sept. 10
A reception opening the exhibition of the 12+ Painters Group will be held Friday, September 10 in the NPL Community Room from 5 to 7 p.m. Artists featured include Bea Alexander, Nancy Dean, Martha Drake, Libby Gardner, Nan Green, and Olive Pettengill. For more information, visit the Art Exhibits page.
NPL Adult Summer Reading Club Winds Down, Grand Prize Drawing Sept. 3
The library is calling its first Summer Reading Club for adult patrons this year a success, with 59 members having joined.
There have been weekly drawings for books, gift certificates, and other prizes. Winners have included Laurie Halpern, Bonnie Lawlor, Nora Shukovsky, Lyn Mead, Lisa Christie, Kathleen Foltz, Ann Crandell, Judy Pond, and Corlan Johnson.
Readers have also shared their impressions of the books they're reading by filling out a rating card for posting on the summer reading bulletin board. Librarians hosted two book talks and a book bag discussion.
The grand prize drawing will be on Friday, September 3.
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NPL Offers Mango Language Link
Traveling soon?
NPL patrons can now practice conversational skills in one of a dozen languages online using the Mango Language program.
Among the languages offered are Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, and Russian.
Follow this link to the registration/login page for Mango language study. Sign in, using your library card number.