Join us for a month of fun and educational programming!

NPL WILL BE CLOSED ON:

• Monday, September 1st for Labor Day

COMMUNITY ART EXHIBIT:

My Tour de France
by Becky Cook

I found the travel diary I used in 1998 when I went to Paris the first time. I didn’t think I would ever get to see the art in Paris museums in person. It was a real treat to go to the Louvre, the Dorsey, and smaller museums.

My French teacher in High School went to Paris every summer and brought back slides of various artist’s works. She would show the slides and have us take quizzes. We memorized the artist names and Madam Churchill would point out the subject matter, we learned about various French artists. I enjoyed the subject matter in the French class.

I enjoyed learning and it helped me to decide to take Art History courses in college. Though I did enjoy the art course in high school, the college courses covered ancient times and taught me to dig deeper into the information. and in earlier times. I learned about how the artists made egg tempura for paint on their walls in ancient times.

Since college, I have taken many courses at Ava to improve my skills as an artist including encaustic, oil painting, drawing, and watercolor.

Showing September-October | Opening Reception – Friday, September 18, 5:30-7:00 PM

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Puzzle Exchange

Looking for new and different jigsaw puzzle challenges? Visit NPL’s first-ever puzzle swap! 

Bring in complete puzzles of all sizes and swap them out for a new-to-you one! Puzzles will be available in our Community Room from Friday, September 19 at 3PM through Saturday, September 20 at 3PM. And while you’re here check out NPL’s new puzzles for circulation in our Library of Things.

Friday, September 19, 3-5:30 through Saturday, September 20, 10-3 | Community Room

DND Day

Interested in learning more about Dungeons & Dragons, wanting to meet people for your next campaign, wanting a space to play, or a place to paint minis? Create some characters, have an encounter, roll some dice, be part of group story telling! All ages welcome! There will be at least one one-shot adventure happening. Please RSVP HERE.

Saturday, September 27, 12-2:45 PM | Community Room

Fall Foraging Walk

Carolyn of Fresh And Foraged will lead a group on a walk from the library to the Norwich Nature Area, pointing out edible plants and fungi along the way. We are capping the group size at 20, so please sign up HERE to reserve your spot.

Saturday, October 4, 10:30-12 | Outside (rain or shine) 

ADULT PROGRAMS

NPL Writing Group

NPL’s friendly monthly writing group! Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just interested in dabbling, come on by. NPL staff will facilitate playing with writing prompts, discussing great writing, and sharing as we go.

Register HERE to reserve your spot for our September gathering (you can indicate on the form if you are interested in having an excerpt of your own writing workshopped during the session). 

The group will meet every third Wednesday of the month. Monthly participation is encouraged, but there’s no commitment. New members are always welcome!

Tuesday, September 16, 12-1:30 | Meet in the Community Room

Adult Arts & Crafts Creation Hour

Come hang out at the library and work on whatever project you’ve got going. 

The library will have some materials and tools available for use. 

Monday, September 22, 5:30-7 PM | Community Room

Tech Help

Did you get a new device recently? Can’t seem to get ebooks to download? Need to set up email or run a confusing update? We are here for you! Easily make an appointment and stop by on Thursday afternoons or at our Friday time to let us troubleshoot all your tech-related challenges.Thursdays, 1-4 PM & Fridays, 11 AM-1 PM | Call 802-649-1184 or email circulation.desk@norwichlibrary.org to make an appointment