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Annual Appeal Is in Full Swing
NPL's Annual Appeal is in full swing. You can drop a donation by the library, or you can donate online at Network for Good. You can find our list of current donors by clicking this link.
VALLEY VOICES Continue: Climbing into the Guinness Book of World Records
Last fall Norwich teen Kristen Kelliher set the record as the youngest female to climb to the highest point in each of the contiguous 48 states. She'll share her adventure with us in our second event of the Valley Voices series.
Join us Thursday, February 9th, 2012, from 12-1 in the Community Room. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided.
Children's Valentine Making Wednesday
Kids! Join us for a valentine making workshop Wednesday, February 4. Go here for more information.
'Seusstival' Will Benefit Kids' Library, Schoolhouses
Save Sunday, March 4, for a celebration of Dr Seuss books, including readings by well-known readers and a performance of The Lorax by Norwich thespians, ages 4 to 8. The event will be held at Tracy Hall from 12:30-4:30 p.m.
All proceeds from Seusstival will benefit the Children's Room of the Norwich Public Library and Norwich's two remaining one-room schoolhouses in public ownership, the Beaver Meadow Schoolhouse and the Root District Schoolhouse.
Participating sponsors will pledge funds to honor their favorite Seuss books. Those with the most pledges will be read as part of the festival.
Along with the play and the readings, Seusstival will serve Seuss-themed baked goods and an art space for kids.
Admission to Seusstival is free. Those who would like to sponsor books should download the form from the library's website or request a form by email by writing to seusstival@gmail.com.
Norman Miller Book Signing February 28
Join Norman Miller on Tuesday, February 28 for a presentation and signing of his new book, Encounters with Witchcraft: Field Notes from Afica.
Miller's new book is part of his exhibit at NPL with Chad Finer. Go here for more information.
State Library Offers Universal Classes to Local Patrons
Follow this link to the home page of the Universal Class site, provided by the Vermont State Library. There patrons will find a staggering list of classes available, from career-building skills to personal enrichment--from business programs to spiritual studies, over 500 in all.
The courses are taught by professionals, though the courses themselves are no-credit classes.
Students have six months to complete the courses and can access their work online at any time.
Check out the Universal Classes site for a complete list of course offerings and the logistics for accessing them. You will need your library card number to register.
Perennial Favorite Henry Homeyer Returns February 23
Join Master Gardener Henry Homeyer for his annual visit to NPL. This year his topic will be Landscaping for Wildlife Using Native Plants. His talk will begin at 7 p.m. on February 23 in the Community Room.
Henry's appearances at NPL are always heavily attended. For best seating, plan to arrive about 15 minutes early.
NPL Offers Mango Language Link
Traveling soon?
NPL patrons can now practice conversational skills in one of over thirty 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.Check Out NPL's Strategic Plan
The Library's Board of Directors adopted a new strategic plan at its January 2011 meeting.
Check out its goals and activities by following this link.