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| February 2025 Newsletter In This Issue: – Love Your Library Month – Adult Programs – Youth Programs – New Books for Teens – Featured Artists Barb Frankowski and Carolyn Subin – UVM Extension Master Gardeners’ Update – Month-at-a-Glance Calendar – Hours All programs are held at the library and are open to all, unless otherwise noted.  In recognition of Love Your Library Month in February, we’re sharing a question each week for you to tell us what you love about Deborah Rawson Memorial Library. You can share your answers on our display board in the library, or in the comments section of our posts on our Facebook and Instagram pages, or by email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you! Week One: My favorite spot in the library is … Week Two: I wish my library had … Week Three: I love my library because … Week Four: My library supports my community by … ADULT PROGRAMS  Sunday Afternoon Music Series Presents William Lee Ellis February 2 from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Tennessee-born singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist William Lee Ellis brings his Delta blues, Appalachian folk, Southern gospel, and bluegrass to Deborah Rawson Library’s Sunday Afternoon Music Series. Admission is free. Seated Tai Chi for Health & Balance [Registration required] Mondays, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, and 26; from 10 to 11 a.m. The Monday, Feb. 10, class is online only. This starter-level course in person and on Zoom is for older adults and people with chronic health conditions. There is no charge for classes, but donations to sustain the program are welcome and can be made directly to Age Well. Email instructor Jo Osborne at [email protected] for the registration link. French Conversation Chez Henry Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, and 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. All levels of French speakers, as well as the French curious, are welcome to this informal conversation group. Watercolor Workshop Thursday, Feb. 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon Join Carolyn Subin and Barb Frankowski for some fun learning a few watercolor techniques and painting several postcards that you can send to loved ones (Valentines, perhaps?) or keep for yourself. Please bring a fine-lined black marker like a Sharpie, if you have one. All other materials will be provided. Crafters’ Group Thursdays, Feb. 6 and 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a craft you’re working on, and join the camaraderie and conversation. For more information, please contact Amy Tower at 802-355-9671 or [email protected] OR Julie Hehir at 802-343-0034 or [email protected] NEW: Book Club of One Thursday, Feb. 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. In this different take on a book discussion group, come prepared to introduce something you read in the last month – book, article, blog, etc. – and what inspired, challenged, or fascinated you. Connect with fellow readers in this fun, low-key environment.  Deborah Rawson Book Lovers (DRBL) Tuesday Feb. 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett “is a meditation on youthful love, married love, and the lives parents have led before their children were born.” Call or visit the library to reserve your copy of the book. DRML Building Committee Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. The building committee is planning for the library’s future. The meeting is open to all. Those who wish to attend remotely may email Holly at [email protected] to receive the link. Mah-Jongg Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come join the fun of our monthly Mah-Jongg games. Please bring a Mah-Jongg set, if you have one. The Anxious Generation Book Discussion Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join Underhill parents Andrea Parikh and Kate Yeh for this second in a four-part discussion series on the book “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness,” by Johathan Haidt. The discussion series is presented in partnership with ReConnect, a growing group of Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District families working to build community around the impacts of smartphones and social media on kids. You do not need to have read the book to attend. Deborah Rawson Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. The monthly meeting is open to all. Those who wish to attend remotely may email [email protected] to receive the link. Legislative Update Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. Vermont state representatives Edye Graning of Jericho and Trevor Squirrell of Underhill will provide an update on Vermont’s legislative session and answer your questions.  Mystery Book Group Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. When a skull is found in the trunk of an elm tree in his ancestral home’s garden, Toby is forced to face the possibility that his past may not be what he has always believed. Call or visit the library to reserve your copy of “The Witch Elm” by Tana French. To attend the discussion via Zoom, email Holly at [email protected] YOUTH PROGRAMS Baby Toddler Story Time Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. For kids ages birth to Pre-K, with a caregiver. Join Mz. Abbey and the other story time regulars for singing, bouncing, finger games, and, of course, stories! Stories and Songs with Beth and David London Fridays (except Feb. 28) at 11 a.m. For kids ages birth to five, with a caregiver. If schools are closed on any Friday, this program is cancelled for that day. Warrior Cats Book Club Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 3 to 4 p.m. [Ages 8+] Which cats are truly Warriors and which are just kitty pets? Join the great debate, do some cat crafts, and explore the Warriors app with other fans. Animation Club [Registration required] Thursdays, Feb. 6 and 20, from 3 to 5 p.m. [Ages 8+] Curious about being an animator? With a lot of patience and the equipment at the library you, too, can make short, stop-motion movies. To register, please visit or call (802-899-4962) the library, or email [email protected] Read to Wyatt Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. [All ages] Wyatt the Bernese Mountain Dog hopes you will drop in to read him a story or two. Minecraft Social [Registration required] Thursday, Feb. 13, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. [Ages 8+] Join forces to battle Creepers and creatures from the Deep Dark, or build collaboratively and creatively. The library has a few devices to borrow, but please bring yours if you have one. To register, please visit or call (802-899-4962) the library, or email [email protected] LEGO Club [Registration required] Fridays, Feb. 14 and 28, from 3 to 4 p.m. [Ages 6+] Build a heart, a ship, or a whole entire world. LEGO Club offers unstructured, free-build time to let your imagination soar. To register, please visit or call (802-899-4962) the library, or email [email protected] Wings of Fire Club Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 3 to 4 p.m. [Ages 8+] Come together with other fans of the series to talk, play games, and maybe save the library from dragons! Magic the Gathering Club Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. [Ages 8+] Beginners to experienced players are welcome to bring their own cards or deck and come play and talk MTG. We will have a deck or two to play with, if you don’t have your own. New! Chess Club Friday, Feb. 21, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. [Ages 6+] Kids from first grade and up, regardless of skill level, are invited to join us to learn and play the game of chess STEM Stations Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 3 to 4 p.m. [Ages 6+ ] Our program room is transformed into a science lab, with stations including Makey Makey simple circuit boards, a 3D Doodle pen, and two LEGO Education STEM kits. Each visitor will get about 20 minutes at each station before we switch. Swiftie Friendship Bracelets Thursday, Feb. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon [All ages] Swifties of all ages are welcome to hang out, chat, listen to some T. Swift, and make friendship bracelets — because you can never have too many! NEW BOOKS FOR TEENS  Pick the Lock by A. S. King Jane’s mother is an artist constantly on tour to earn a living and support the family. While her mother is away, Jane lives in a Victorian mansion with her younger brother and their controlling, mendacious father and aunt. Pick the Lock follows Jane’s bizarre and brilliant journey to rediscover and reconnect with her mother through punk rock and opera. – Goodreads YA KIN  Twenty-four Seconds from Now by Jason Reynolds Twenty-four months ago: Neon gets chased by a dog. Not his finest moment. And definitely one he would have loved to forget if it weren’t for the dog’s owner: Aria. Dressed in sweats, a t-shirt, hair in a ponytail. Aria. Way more than fine. -Goodreads YA REY  Heir by Sabaa Tahir Beloved storyteller Sabaa Tahir interweaves the lives of three young people as they grapple with power, treachery, love, and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed, on a journey that may cost them their lives―and their hearts. Literally. – Dust Jacket YA TAH FEATURED ARTISTS BARB FRANKOWSKI AND CAROLYN SUBIN  Jericho residents Barb Frankowski and Carolyn Subin are self-proclaimed “Mountain Mama Hiking Buddies” on Thursday mornings, and together they enjoy watercolor classes with Vermont artist Ginny Joyner on Friday mornings. Thus it’s fitting that they are sharing the exhibit space at Deborah Rawson Memorial Library as February’s featured artists. They hope you will visit and enjoy their eclectic collection of watercolors. And, join them from 10:30 to noon on Thursday, Feb. 6, for a watercolor workshop at the library. (Pictured above is Barb’s watercolor “Radishes”.) UVM EXTENSION MASTER GARDENERS’ UPDATE  February, known for bitter weather and heavy snow, is one of the coldest months in the garden. But as cold as the weather is, the days are getting longer, and the sun is noticeably brighter. February is the month when we order seeds and plan for the summer garden. If you haven’t ordered your seeds yet, now is the time to order them. In the spring, the Master Gardeners will host several workshops at Deborah Rawson Library. Stay tuned for more information. -Suzanne Freitas, Master Gardener   Hours Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday & Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday: 1 – 4 p.m. Monday: Closed |
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| January 2025 Newsletter In This Issue: – The Anxious Generation – Love Your Library – Adult Programs – Youth Programs – New Books for Teens – Try Mango Languages! – Featured Artists Barb Frankowski and Carolyn Subin – UVM Extension Master Gardeners’ Update – Month-at-a-Glance Calendar – Hours All programs are held at the library and are open to all, unless otherwise noted.  Have you been thinking about how to approach smartphone and social media use with your kids? Are you considering the right time to get them a phone, or how to enforce boundaries with the one they already have. Are you wondering what other parents in our community are doing and thinking on this topic? Let’s get together and talk about it! Underhill Central School parents Andrea Parikh and Kate Yeh will get the conversation going with a four-part discussion series on the book “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness,” by Johathan Haidt. Andrea and Kate say that although it’s a heavy title, it offers real, actionable solutions. The discussion series is presented in partnership with ReConnect, a growing group of Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District families working to build community around the impacts of smartphones and social media on our kids. Meetings will be held at Deborah Rawson Memorial Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the following Tuesdays, focusing on different sections of the book: January 21: Part 1 and Part 2 February 18: Part 3 March 18: Part 4 April 15: Recap and Looking Ahead: What’s next for our community? Those with a Deborah Rawson Memorial Library card can borrow the book or put it on hold via our online catalog; or on Hoopla (audiobook), or Libby (ebook and audiobook) at https://www.drml.org/collections/elibrary Please join us for any or all of the gatherings, regardless of how much you have or have not read or listened to the book.  ADULT PROGRAMS Crafters’ Group Thursdays, Jan. 2 and 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a craft you’re working on, and join the comradery and conversation. For more information, please contact Amy Tower at 802-355-9671 or [email protected] OR Julie Hehir at 802-343-0034 or [email protected] Seated Tai Chi for Health & Balance Mondays, Jan. 6, 13, 20, and 27; Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, and 29; from 10 to 11 a.m. [Registration required.] This starter-level course in person and on Zoom is for older adults and people with chronic health conditions. There is no charge for classes, but donations to sustain the program are welcome and can be made directly to Age Well. For information and to register, email instructor Jo Osborne at [email protected] “Common Ground” Movie Presentation Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. The Jericho Energy Task Force presents this screening of “Common Ground,” a movie that “unveils the dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system,” and provides “a hopeful and uplifting movement of farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate, save our health, and stabilize America’s economy.” Erica Campbell, co-founder of InCommon Group, will answer questions. French Conversation Chez Henry Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14, and 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. All levels of French speakers, as well as the French curious, are welcome to this informal conversation group. DRML Building Committee Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. The building committee is planning for the library’s future needs. The meeting is open to all. Those who wish to attend remotely may email Holly at [email protected] to receive a link. Mah-Jongg Thursday, Jan. 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come join the fun of our monthly Mah-Jongg games. Please bring a Mah-Jongg set, if you have one. Deborah Rawson Book Lovers (DRBL) Tuesday Jan. 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Instead of meeting over a particular book, all who attend are invited to discuss the best book(s) they read in 2024. Library Board of Trustees Annual Meeting and Budget Vote Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. All Jericho and Underhill registered voters are encouraged to attend the meeting and vote on the library’s fiscal year 2025-26 budget. Copies of the proposed budget are available at the library, and on the library’s website at https://www.drml.org/about/trustees/ The Anxious Generation Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Details at the top of the newsletter. Legislative Update Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. Your state representatives Edye Graning of Jericho and Trevor Squirrell of Underhill will provide an update on Vermont’s legislative session, and answer your questions.  Mystery Book Group Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. This month the group is reading “Devil in a Blue Dress” by Walter Mosley, his first published book. Call or visit the library to reserve your copy. To attend the discussion via Zoom, email Holly at [email protected] Sunday Afternoon Music Series: William Lee Ellis February 2 from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Free admission. Master acoustic guitarist William (Bill) Lee Ellis returns to Deborah Rawson Memorial Library in February. Raised in the center of blues and country music in Memphis, Tennessee, Bill carries that influence through his unique mix of blues, Americana, gospel, and bluegrass. YOUTH PROGRAMS For events that require registration (*), please visit or call the library, or email [email protected] Baby Toddler Story Time Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. For kids ages birth to Pre-K, with a caregiver. Stories and Songs with Beth and David London Fridays at 11 a.m. For kids ages birth to five, with a caregiver. If schools are closed on any Friday, this program is cancelled for that day. Warrior Cats Book Club Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 3 to 4 p.m. [Ages 8+] Do you love Firestar, Graystripe, and the other cats of the Warriors Clans? Join other fans to talk about the books, explore the Warriors app, and make some cat crafts. *Animation Club Thursdays, Jan. 9 and 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. [Ages 8+] [Registration required] Experiment with stop-motion animation at the library! We have what you need for LEGO animation, Claymation, and drawing frame by frame. *LEGO Club Friday, Jan. 10, from 3 to 4 p.m. [Ages 6+] [Registration required] Create a flying ship or an underwater scene, or pick a challenge card and try something new. Magic: The Gathering Tuesday, Jan 14, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. [Ages 8+] Beginners to experienced players, bring your cards or deck and come play and talk MTG. We have a deck or two, if you don’t have your own. Read to Wyatt Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. [All ages] Whether you’re a kid, teen, or adult, Wyatt, a four-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog, hopes you will drop in to read him a story or two, and give him some belly rubs. *Minecraft Social Tuesday, Jan. 16, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. [Ages 8+] [Registration required] Spend some time together in various realms across the world of Minecraft. The library has a few devices to borrow, but please bring yours if you have one. Wings of Fire Club Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 3 to 4 p.m. [Ages 8+] Hang out with other people who are as obsessed as you with Glory, Peril, Tsunami, and the other dragons. We’ll have a dragon craft, some official Wings of Fire activities, and personality quizzes. Snowman Stretch STEM Challenge Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 3 to 4 p.m. [Ages 6+] Using only copy paper, tape, and a few decorative items, build the tallest “snow” person you can. *Crafternoon: Marbled Paper Thursday, Jan. 30, from 3 to 4 p.m. [Ages 6+][Registration required] With shaving cream, paint, and paper (and a lot of mess!), make some really beautiful marbled paper for use as cards, bookmarks, or whatever else you can think of. NEW BOOKS FOR TEENS  “Break to You” by Neal Shusterman, with Debra Young and Michelle Knowlden “An intense yet tender story of two teens, trapped in impossible circumstances and unjust systems, willing to risk everything for love—no matter the consequences.” Goodreads Young Adult Fiction YA SHU  “The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky” by Josh Galarza “A fiercely funny and hopeful story of one boy’s attempts to keep everything under control while life has other plans.” Goodreads Young Adult Fiction YA GAL TRY MANGO LANGUAGES! Is learning a language your New Year’s Resolution? Mango Languages allows patrons access to conversational language learning lessons in 22 languages. Be sure to create a profile with your email address when you log in for the first time. You will find Mango in “Ebooks, Languages, Databases” under the “Collections” tab on our website. Featured Artists Barb Frankowski and Carolyn Subin  Jericho residents Barb Frankowski and Carolyn Subin are self-proclaimed “Mountain Mama Hiking Buddies” on Thursday mornings, and together they enjoy watercolor classes with Vermont artist Ginny Joyner on Friday mornings. Thus it’s fitting that for January and February, they will be sharing an exhibit at Deborah Rawson Memorial Library. “We hope all will enjoy our eclectic collection,” Barb said. A retired pediatrician, Barb had not touched a paintbrush in decades, though she enjoyed various art mediums in her youth. “I love the freedom of watercolor, learning different techniques, and playing with bright colors,” she said. “Painting brings me joy!” Carolyn, a psychotherapist, has been playing with watercolor for years. She conducted watercolor workshops for women in prison in New York, and then for Dragonheart Sisters here in Vermont. “Playing with the paints and watching the beautiful colors move across the page is amazing,” she said. “Sometimes I even get an image I like, or capture a special memory. I love doing it, and I love sharing the fun and my attempts with others.” (Pictured is Carolyn Subin’s watercolor “Bear”.) UVM Extension Master Gardeners’ Monthly Update  Winterberry hollies (Ilex verticillata) are the shrubs with bright-red berries growing next to the parking lot near the library’s main entrance. Winterberry, a member of the holly family (Aquifoliaceae), is a slow-growing, woody, deciduous tree or shrub native to Eastern North America. The common name refers to the plant’s red berries that mature in the fall. A low maintenance plant, the Master Gardeners prune the shrubs only once a year, in late winter or early spring. Flowers appear on new growth. It is important to know that winterberries are dioecious. This means there are separate male and female plants. Only fertilized female flowers on the female plant will produce the attractive red berries. Generally, one male winterberry plant will be sufficient for pollinating six to ten female plants. Winterberry is a food source for songbirds, small mammals, butterflies, specialized bees, and other pollinators. A good addition to native, winter, and pollinator gardens, it is also a wonderful plant to brighten a gray winter day. -Suzanne Freitas, Master Gardener  Hours Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday & Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday: 1 – 4 p.m. Monday: Closed |
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