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« on: January 31, 2013, 05:50:56 PM »
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6-8 pm: Needle Felted Hearts
There is nothing quite like a homemade Valentine’s craft! Join Annette Hansen of Make Life Cozy at the library to learn how to make a needle felted heart. No experience necessary. $10 per person (cash or check). Preregister at the library. Ages 8+ (14 and under with guardian).
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« on: January 29, 2013, 02:43:54 PM »
Thursday, January 31, 6:30-7:30 pm: Intro to Digital Resources
Did you receive a new tablet or eReader this Christmas? Did you know that you can access a wide range of digital services on your device with just your library card? Resources include: Listen Up! Vermont audio and eBooks, One Click Digital audio books, Universal Class, and more! We'll be giving a free tutorial here at the library.
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« on: January 28, 2013, 04:13:30 PM »
February 2013 Events at the Fairfax Community LibraryBrr! Warm up at the library this February! News from the Town Librarian:2012 was year of growth at the library! I’d like to share some statistics about the library in the next few monthly newsletters. This information and more will be included in the 2012 Town Report as well. Weekly visits were up 17% compared to 2011, and 76% compared to 2010. The number of programs we offered, for all ages, rose by 30%, to a total of 142 programs, and program attendance rose by 59%. The number of library materials checked out increased by 3.4% (non-digital, i.e. actual physical items housed in the library), which is significant in this digital age. Use of both digital (downloaded) eBooks and audio books was up by 22%. The new library website received over 2400 visits. Wayne Senville said it best: “There’s been a dramatic change in the mission of a growing number of libraries across the country. No longer just static repositories of books and reference materials, libraries are increasingly at the heart of our communities, providing a broad range of services and activities. They are also becoming important ‘economic engines’ of our downtowns and neighborhoods.” -Debbie Landauer Calendar for Late January/February 2013:Tuesday, January 29th, 6:30-7:30 pm: People Helping People GlobalHave you heard of micro-lending before? Did you know that we have an international micro-lending organization right here in Fairfax? Please join us at the library to learn more about the non-profit organization, People Helping People Global. PHPG has been helping people living on less than $2 a day start businesses and raise themselves out of extreme povery since 2009. The co-founders, Alex Tuck and Isabel Gamm, will be at the Fairfax Library to give a talk and head a discussion about the organization and its work. You can learn more about the organization at http://phpgmicrolending.org. Thursday, January 31, 6:30-7:30 pm: Intro to Digital ResourcesDid you receive a new tablet or eReader this Christmas? Did you know that you can access a wide range of digital services on your device with just your library card? Resources include: Listen Up! Vermont audio and eBooks, One Click Digital audio books, Universal Class, and more! We'll be giving a free tutorial here at the library. Friday, February 1 (3-6 pm) and Saturday, February 2 (10 am-12 pm): Stuffed Animal SleepoverYoung ones’ favorite stuffed animals spend the night at the library. What happens when stuffed animals take over the library? On Friday, from 3 to 6 pm, children can drop off their stuffed animal with the librarians in the children’s section. In the morning, children can come pick their animals up and watch a slideshow of the stuffed animals’ night at the library, enjoy a snack, and receive a certificate, from 10 to 12 pm. Free, for children of all ages. Monday, February 4, 2:15-4:00 pm: Chess Club: Friendship Match The Chess Club will be having a special friendly match at Georgia Elementary School. Children who participate will need guardians to sign a permission slip and have it returned to the library by Jan. 29th. Boards and chess pieces are provided, though you can certainly bring your own. Free, for children of all ages and abilities. Contact the instructor, Michael Freed-Thall, with questions at 782-9885. Tuesday, February 5, 6-8 pm: Needle Felted HeartsThere is nothing quite like a homemade Valentine’s craft! Join Annette Hansen of Make Life Cozy at the library to learn how to make a needle felted heart. No experience necessary. $10 per person (cash or check). Preregister at the library. Ages 8+ (14 and under with guardian).
Tuesday, February 5, 3-4 pm: Chess ClubPlay chess to your heart’s delight every Tuesday afternoon. Receive expert advice from a skilled instructor and play games with others. Boards and chess pieces are provided, though you can certainly bring your own. Free, for all ages and abilities. Thursday, February 7, 3-4 pm: After School Craft: Duct Tape ValentinesMake a duct tape Valentine heart, bracelet, or rose! Ages 6+, preregister at the library. Thursday, February 7, 6:30- 8 pm: Memorable Memoirs VHC Reading Group Discussion Join us in our first reading group discussion for the VT Humanities Council book series "Memorable Memoirs." We will be discussing Henry Adams's 19th Century work The Education of Henry Adams. John R. Turner will be leading our discussion. All are welcome to attend. Sign out your copy of the book at the library today! Thursday, February 7, 6:30-7:30 pm: PJ Story Time with Success by Six Toddlers bundle up in their favorite pajamas for a PJ story time and craft activity at the library. Ages 0-6. Free. Tuesday, February 12, 3-4 pm: Chess Club Play chess to your heart’s delight every Tuesday afternoon. Receive expert advice from a skilled instructor and play games with others. Boards and chess pieces are provided, though you can certainly bring your own. Free, for all ages and abilities. Thursday, February 14, 3-4:15 pm: Read to a Dog Kids can read a book of their choice to a fuzzy, friendly dog. To sign-up for a time slot, call (849-2420) or stop by the library. Saturday, February 16, 8:30 am-12:15 pm: Chess TournamentThe library is delighted to host a youth chess tournament. *Pre-registration greatly appreciated.* There are three divisions of play (K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade, and 6th-8th grade). Registration is from 8:30 to 9 am. The tournament starts at 9 and ends at 12 pm. Trophies and medals will be awarded from 12-12:15 pm. This tournament is open to homeschoolers and students from Fairfax, Georgia, and Fletcher Schools. Please contact Michael (782-9885) or the library (849-2420) or fairfaxlibrarian@gmail.com for more information, to pre-register, or if you are able to help out (particularly, parent volunteers are needed for supervising free play in between games). Tuesday, February 19, 3-4 pm: Chess Club Play chess to your heart’s delight every Tuesday afternoon. Receive expert advice from a skilled instructor and play games with others. Boards and chess pieces are provided, though you can certainly bring your own. Free, for all ages and abilities. Thursday, February 21, 6-7:30 pm: Genealogy Workshop Research your roots! Where were your great-great-grandparents? How did your ancestors end up in America? Genealogy allows us to answer those questions and more. Join experienced genealogist Ed McGuire, President of the Vermont Genealogy Library and VT French-Canadian Genealogy Society, at the library to learn about how to start researching your ancestry. All are welcome to this free workshop. Please sign up by contacting the library. Tuesday, February 26, 10-11:30 am: Fancy Nancy Tea Party! *Preregistration is required;limit of 35.* Come in your fanciest finery for food, fun and frolicking at the Fairfax Community Library in honor of the fanciest, dressiest girl around: Fancy Nancy! Contact the library by phone at 849-2420 or stop by. Free and open to all ages. EVERY TUESDAY: Fairfax Community Library Story HourJoin us for stories, crafts, and activities from 9:30-10:30 am! For ages 0-6. Feb. 5th: African Adventure & Music with Christie Feb. 12th: Acceptance Feb. 19th: Dinosaurs February School Break Library Hours:Monday, Feb. 25: 9-5:30 Tuesday, Feb. 26: 9-8 Wednesday, Feb. 27: 9-5:30 Thursday, Feb. 28: 9-8 Friday, March 1: 9-3:15 Saturday, March 2: 9-1 Fairfax Community Library: 75 Hunt St., Fairfax, Vermont, 05454 Website: http://www.fairfaxvtlibrary.orgLike us on Facebook! Phone: 849-2420 Program Planner: Karyn Norwood at knorwood@fwsu.org
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« on: January 23, 2013, 08:04:29 PM »
Friday, February 1st (3-6 pm) and Saturday, February 2nd (10 am-12 pm): Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Young ones’ favorite stuffed animals spend the night at the library. What happens when stuffed animals take over the library? On Friday, from 3 to 6 pm, children can drop off their stuffed animal with the librarians in the children’s section. In the morning, children can come pick their animals up and watch a slideshow of the stuffed animals’ night at the library, from 10 am to 12 pm. Children will also receive a snack and certificate. Free, for children of all ages.
Contact the library at 849-2420 or by email at knorwood@fwsu.org for more details or questions.
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« on: January 19, 2013, 09:50:33 AM »
Tuesday, January 29th, 6:30-7:30 pm: People Helping People Global
Have you heard of micro-lending before? Did you know that we have an international micro-lending organization right here in Fairfax? Please join us on Tuesday, January 29th at 6:30pm to learn more about the non-profit organization, People Helping People Global. PHPG has been helping people living on less than $2 a day start businesses and raise themselves out of extreme poverty since 2009. The co-founders, Alex Tuck and Isabel Gamm, will be at the Fairfax Library to give a talk and head a discussion about the organization and its work. You can learn more about the organization at http://phpgmicrolending.org.
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« on: January 15, 2013, 02:21:20 PM »
Memoirs come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: they are not autobiographies. Rather than a straight chronology of the author’s life, memoirs hone in on a specific feature of that life. The following memoirs use both traditional and unconventional formats to do just that.
Join us at the library for our newest book series through the Vermont Humanities Council. All are welcome to attend one session or all four. Sign out your copy our first book at the the library today! Our first discussion group is the poignant work, The Education of Henry Adams, by Henry Adams. Our discussion leader is John R. Turner.
Thursday, February 7, 6:30 pm: Henry Adams, The Education of Henry Adams
Scholar: John R. Turner
Thursday, March 7, 6:30 pm: Eudora Welty, One Writer’s Beginnings
Scholar: Sherry Olson
Thursday, April 11, 6:30 pm: Russell Baker, Growing Up
Scholar: Helene Lang
Thursday, May 9, 6:30 pm: Dave Eggers, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
Scholar: John R. Turner
Please feel free to contact the library with any questions at 849-2420.
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« on: November 23, 2012, 03:47:47 PM »
All are welcome to join Stephen Payne, local author and fourth-generation Vermonter, in a lively discussion about his new book Cliff Walking. Stephen will also be talking about the writing process. A lifelong writer, he has published fiction, non-fiction and poetry in a number of publications including Vermont Life magazine, the Tufts Review, The Vermont Literary Review, Livin’ the Vermont Way magazine and Route 7- Vermont Literary Journal.
Payne's debut novel, Cliff Walking, developed in part from his experiences both as a former police officer and for the last 28 years as a surgeon caring for victims of spousal and child abuse. It is a unique blending of an intense and tender love story with a realistic portrayal of the hard realities of domestic abuse. Books will be available for purchase. A portion of proceeds is donated to Prevent Child Abuse Vermont.
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Fairfax Community Library
Free!
Contact: Karyn at knorwood@fwsu.org or 849-2420
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« on: November 11, 2012, 10:32:18 AM »
All are welcome to attend a discussion by Dr. Marilyn Daniels, Professor Emeritus of Pennsylvania State University. As a leading expert on non-verbal communication, she will speak on the benefits of using sign language with all babies and toddlers, demonstrate signs and rhymes, and address content from her books Sign to Speak: Toddlers at Play and Babies can Talk. Success by Six will be offering childcare at the library. Success by Six and the library are co-sponsoring this event! Books will be available for purchase.
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« on: November 05, 2012, 01:00:36 PM »
Special Programs at Fairfax Community Library this week!
Tuesday, November 6th, 9:30-10:30 am: Join us for stories, crafts, and activities from 9:30-10:30 am! For ages 0-6. Special Guest! Our friend Virginia Holiman will present her special brand of story time fun with “Good Books and Good Food.” Includes taste tests of fruits and veggies!
Thursday, November 8th and 29th, 3-4:15 pm: Read to a Dog
Kids can read a book of their choice to a fuzzy, friendly dog. To sign-up for a time slot, call (849-2420) or stop by the library (November 8th is full).
Thursday, November 8th, 6:30 pm- 8 pm: 20th Century Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Book Discussion
Please join us for our third 20th Century Presidents book discussion on That Man: An Insider’s Portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt by Robert Jackson. Helene Lang, Ph.D., will be the facilitator. Books can be signed out at the library front desk.
Hope to see you there! Contact Karyn, the Program Planner, at 849-2420 or knorwood@fwsu.org for more details.
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« on: October 18, 2012, 12:12:08 PM »
On Thursday, October 25th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Gilbert Newbury, resident of nearby Fairfield, and author of Pedal to the Sea, will speak about his remarkable journey with his family on a cross-country tandem bicycle trip. Gil's talk will include picture and audio. At times humorous and touching, Gilbert’s retelling of their adventure is one not to be missed!
Please contact Karyn Norwood, Program Planner at the Fairfax Library, for more information. 802-849-2620 or knorwood@fwsu.org.
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« on: October 02, 2012, 12:57:40 PM »
Hello all, Here at the Fairfax Library we are interested in offering some free computer courses for community members. We wanted to get a sense of the interest, though, in the community before scheduling any programs. If you can, please take a moment of your time to fill out our survey on Survey Monkey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G3RLDJKOr, you can respond to this message below with your comments. Thank you for your time! Karyn Norwood Program Planner Fairfax Community Library 849-2420 knorwood@fwsu.org
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« on: August 15, 2012, 01:16:27 PM »
Mark the date! This tutorial will be offered on Thursday, September 20th at 6:30 p.m.
The tutorial includes introductions to:
Listen Up! Vermont audio and eBooks, One Click Digital audio books, Gale online Library & Databases, Universal Class Adult Continuing Ed. Courses
Come find out about all the resources you can access with just your library card!
We will give you an overview of each service and then staff will be available to answer your questions and help you set up accounts on your device.
Contact Debbie Landauer at fairfaxlibrarian@gmail.com or 849-2420 with any questions or for more information.
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« on: August 15, 2012, 01:07:01 PM »
This fall's Vermont Humanities Council Book Discussion Group features presidents of the 20th Century, before and during World War II.
The books in the series are:
Thursday, September 13, 6:30 p.m.
Theodore Roosevelt: A Strenuous Life by Kathleen Dalton
Discussion led by Cheryl Heneveld
*The first book is now available to check out at Fairfax Community Library!*
Thursday, October 11, 6:30 p.m.
Woodrow Wilson: World Statesman by Kendrick Clements
Discussion led by Alan Berolzheimer
Thursday, November 8, 6:30 p.m.
That Man: An Insiders Portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt by Robert Jackson
Discussion led by Helene Lang
Thursday, January 10, 6:30 p.m.
Truman by David McCullough
Discussion led by Linda Bland
These books are available on loan in advance. Come to one session or come to all - they're free, open to the public, and accessible to people with disabilities.
For more information, call Debbie Landauer at (802) 849-2420.
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« on: August 14, 2012, 01:00:23 PM »
Tomorrow night at 6:30 - we wrap up the 2012 Summer Concert Series with Jon Gailmor, American folk tunes musician! Fairfax Town Office Green (rain location: BFA Fairfax Middle School Gym). We hope to see you there!
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« on: August 09, 2012, 08:33:51 PM »
This post contains two major parts. First:
Congratulations to the readers in our community who dreamt big and read this summer! Continue dreaming big and reading, and we’ll see you at the Library!
A warm congratulation goes out to our Summer 2012 Reading Program prizewinners! Winners not present at the time of the drawings at today’s Summer Reading Finale will be receive a call notifying them of their winnings.
The 2012 Summer Reading Finale was fantastic! Magician and comedian Tom Joyce brought the entertainment – magic, stories, and laughs – that had the audience enthralled. A hearty “Thank You!” goes out to Tom. In addition, the Library served ice cream and locally made chocolate and vanilla cakes, which were delicious and beautifully decorated in this summer’s reading theme.
If your children participated in the Dream Big Read! this summer, there are certificates available to pick up at the Library to commemorate their work. Just ask one of the librarians the next time you stop in!
Look for photos of the Summer Reading Finale on Fairfax Community Library’s Facebook page!
Second:
Events at Fairfax Community Library during the upcoming weeks of August 13-18 and 20-25:
Summer Concert Series: Jon Gailmor from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8
+ Final concert of Summer 2012 – you don’t want to miss out!
+ Join us for American & international children’s tunes
+ Free to all
+ Rain or shine
+ Fairfax Town Office Green (inclement weather location Middle School Gym)
+ Perfect for a family picnic if the weather’s decent!
+ For more information, visit: http://www.jongailmor.com/
LIBRARY CLOSED from THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 to TUESDAY, AUGUST 21:
+ Fairfax Community Library will be closed for cleaning and maintenance
+ Library materials can be returned throughout the time closed by using the Book Drop
+ We apologize for the inconvenience!
LIBRARY REOPENS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22:
+ Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Please contact Lara at cmarlinski@fwsu.org or call 849-2420 for more information or with questions. Hope to see you there, and have a great weekend!
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