Just a couple of changes to our schedule...
Story & Craft Time for preschoolers and kindergartners will now take place at 1:30 on Tuesdays.
Little Baby Hour will now be from 3:00 to 4:00 on the first Wednesday of every month.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Broadband Internet Forums
DURHAM, N.H. -- The New Hampshire Broadband Mapping Project (NHBMP), which is managed by the University of New Hampshire's Geographically Referenced Analysis and Information Transfer (NH GRANIT) project, will host a series of public forums around the state beginning September 28 through mid-November. The informational meetings will familiarize participants with the NHBMP’s ongoing efforts to inventory and map broadband coverage available across New Hampshire, and collect important input from residents, businesses, and institutions on where broadband is and is not currently available.
The NHBMP is a coordinated, multi-agency initiative funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and is part of a national effort to expand high-speed Internet access and adoption through improved data collection and broadband planning.
GRANIT, which is housed at the UNH Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS), serves as the statewide geographic information system (GIS) clearinghouse. In January, the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded GRANIT approximately $1.7 million to manage NHBMP, which will inventory and map current and planned broadband coverage available to the state's businesses, educators, and citizens.
"The results of the mapping activity will be an important determinant in planning for future broadband access across the state, and that access is vital for all citizens in terms of economic development, education, health care, public health and safety, and quality of life issues," says GRANIT director Fay Rubin of the Complex Systems Research Center at EOS. She adds, “We encourage citizens to join the NHBMP and provide input to this important mapping project.”
Sessions will be co-hosted by UNH, the nine regional planning commissions, and the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development. Alphabetically by town/city, they are scheduled as follows for our area:
Peterborough Monday, October 4th, 6:30-8:30 PM
Peterborough Town House
1 Grove St., Peterborough, NH 03458
Contact Michael Blair at the Southwest Region Planning
Commission (mblair@swrpc.org) for further information.
Keene Tuesday, October 12th, 6:30-8:30 PM
Heberton Hall/Keene Public Library
60 Winter St., Keene NH 03431
Contact Michael Blair at the Southwest Region Planning
Commission (mblair@swrpc.org) for further information.
The NHBMP is a coordinated, multi-agency initiative funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and is part of a national effort to expand high-speed Internet access and adoption through improved data collection and broadband planning.
GRANIT, which is housed at the UNH Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS), serves as the statewide geographic information system (GIS) clearinghouse. In January, the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded GRANIT approximately $1.7 million to manage NHBMP, which will inventory and map current and planned broadband coverage available to the state's businesses, educators, and citizens.
"The results of the mapping activity will be an important determinant in planning for future broadband access across the state, and that access is vital for all citizens in terms of economic development, education, health care, public health and safety, and quality of life issues," says GRANIT director Fay Rubin of the Complex Systems Research Center at EOS. She adds, “We encourage citizens to join the NHBMP and provide input to this important mapping project.”
Sessions will be co-hosted by UNH, the nine regional planning commissions, and the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development. Alphabetically by town/city, they are scheduled as follows for our area:
Peterborough Monday, October 4th, 6:30-8:30 PM
Peterborough Town House
1 Grove St., Peterborough, NH 03458
Contact Michael Blair at the Southwest Region Planning
Commission (mblair@swrpc.org) for further information.
Keene Tuesday, October 12th, 6:30-8:30 PM
Heberton Hall/Keene Public Library
60 Winter St., Keene NH 03431
Contact Michael Blair at the Southwest Region Planning
Commission (mblair@swrpc.org) for further information.
Fight for libraries as you do freedom
Novelist Karin Slaughter has written a beautiful piece about the importance of libraries in our communities. Not just because a library is the heart of the community, but because there is a direct correlation between the rate of literacy in a nation and its success. The full article isn't long and it's worth a read.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Library Events for October 2010
From the Children’s Room…
Thursdays beginning October 7th at 2:30
Story & Craft Time for Preschoolers and Kindergartners
Join Miss Britton in the Children's Room for some favorite stories and a simple art project or craft.
First Tuesday of every month from 3:15 to 4 pm, beginning October 5th
Lego Club for Elementary School Students
Drop by and build something! A snack is provided.
First Wednesday of every month from 2 to 3 pm, beginning October 6th
Little Baby Hour
Babies and their caregivers are invited to the Children's Room for social time. Drop in to play with toys, browse new books, and meet other babies in town.
Saturday October 9th from 10:00 – 11:30
Second Saturday Arts – Mask Making
Come and enjoy a creative morning with Melody Russell – this month making masks. Best suited for those ages 5 – 12. All classes are $15. Call the library (525-4411) or Melody Russell (525-4103) to register.
Friday October 29 at 7 pm
Spooky Stories Night with Gregory Pratt
Gregory Pratt will return this year for our annual evening around the campfire! With a catalog of thousands of tales, most of which are his own invention, Greg has established a reputation as a master storyteller and has proven adept at telling stories to crowds of all ages. Come if you dare! Meet behind the library. If there’s rain we’ll move inside.
For the Grown ups…
Thursday September 30th at 7:00 pm
Into the Wilderness with author Debra Luskin
Author Deborah Lee Luskin will read from her highly praised first novel, Into the Wilderness, about a tender romance between Rose Mayer and Percy Mendell, two appealing 64-year olds who have given up on finding love late in life. Set against the backdrop of Vermont’s changing seasons, Into the Wilderness is both a love story and a testament to the endurance of the human heart. Deborah Lee Luskin has been writing about Vermont life, past and present, since relocating from New York City in 1984.
Tuesday October 5th at 7:00 pm
First Tuesday Book Group
Join us as we discuss Fall of Frost by Brian Hall. The First Tuesday Book Group is open to anyone interested in reading and talking about books. Drop in!
Thursday October 7th at 7:00 pm
Poetry of Palestine & Israel
This poetry reading participates in the ancient and beloved Palestinian and Israeli tradition of reading poems aloud. In line with that tradition, Ruth Siegel and James Smart (two retired college professors) will be presenting poetry of the two most beloved poets of Palestine and Israel, Mahmoud Darwish and Yehuda Amichai, both recently deceased. Their selections cover a wide range of topics & perspectives, from love poems to poems about exile. Siegel and Smart have been struck by the way ethical questioning is entwined in national issues, and love is mixed up with nationalism as well. Ruth Siegel was Professor of literature at Queens College in New York and James Smart was Professor of history at Keene State College in Keene. Free and open to all.
Beginning Wednesday October 13th at 9:00 am
Elderhood and Mindfulness: A Four Session Workshop
This workshop will provide an opportunity to develop and use Mindfulness as a means to explore and honor the wisdom we have gained over the years. There is considerable research indicating that a regular meditation practice helps with the aging process and as we develop and maintain our practice, we will be able to see what benefits are derived from this discipline. We will meet for four mornings for two hours. During this time, we will practice and explore the value of Mindfulness mediation as we age and discuss relevant themes concerning eldering. No previous experience with meditation is necessary. Sessions will be held in the Daniels' room at the Hancock Library from 10:00 am until noon, October 13, 20, 27 and November 3, 2010. Please bring a mid morning snack a shawl or warm wrap and a cushion if you don't wish to meditate in a chair. Facilitators: Eleanor Cappa, B.A. is a massage therapist. Eleanor has worked with elders in a variety of capacities. Pamela Erdmann, M.Ed has taught Mindfulness Meditation for many years as a senior faculty person at the Center for Mindfulness at U. Mass Medical Center and more informally in the community. To register and for more information please call either Eleanor at 878-2945 or Pamela at 525-4424. Suggested fee for the workshop is $25.00 to cover facility and materials.
Tuesday October 19th at 7:00 pm
A Fine High Gleefulness: The Art of Shirley Jackson
with Ann Robinson, Lecturer
Shirley Jackson, who published from the late 1940's through the early 1960's, earned her living as a commercial writer of domestic comedy, sophisticated ghost tales, gothic horror and psychological drama. Sadly, she is one of the most neglected figures in 20th-century American literature. Her novels We Have Always Lived In This Castle and The Haunting of Hill House remain two of her most popular works, while her landmark short story, The Lottery, originally published in The New Yorker, continues to intrigue readers of all ages. This lecture emphasizes the impact of Jackson's personal life on her art. Rather than have her artistic impulse stifled by the social constraints of the 1950's, she remained prolific for most of her adult life. Her best work reflects her unique personality and her intense interest in the occult. Jackson was considered an oddity and an outsider by the community of Bennington,VT, where she lived for some years with her scholar husband, Stanley Edgar Hyman, and their four children. Undaunted, she used her feelings of isolation as a foundation for some of her most intriguing works. Ann Robinson received a B.A. in English from Connecticut College and an M.F.A. in Writing from Vermont College. Since 1967 she has lived in southwestern NH where she wrote and produced award-winning radio commercials and published feature articles in newspapers and magazines. Initially presented through the NH Humanities Council’s Traveling Scholars program, this hour-length presentation appeals to adult audiences. Free and open to all.
Coming in November…
Monday November 1st at 7:00 pm
Mary Catherine Bateson discusses her new book, Composing a Further Life: The Age of Active Wisdom
Thursdays beginning October 7th at 2:30
Story & Craft Time for Preschoolers and Kindergartners
Join Miss Britton in the Children's Room for some favorite stories and a simple art project or craft.
First Tuesday of every month from 3:15 to 4 pm, beginning October 5th
Lego Club for Elementary School Students
Drop by and build something! A snack is provided.
First Wednesday of every month from 2 to 3 pm, beginning October 6th
Little Baby Hour
Babies and their caregivers are invited to the Children's Room for social time. Drop in to play with toys, browse new books, and meet other babies in town.
Saturday October 9th from 10:00 – 11:30
Second Saturday Arts – Mask Making
Come and enjoy a creative morning with Melody Russell – this month making masks. Best suited for those ages 5 – 12. All classes are $15. Call the library (525-4411) or Melody Russell (525-4103) to register.
Friday October 29 at 7 pm
Spooky Stories Night with Gregory Pratt
Gregory Pratt will return this year for our annual evening around the campfire! With a catalog of thousands of tales, most of which are his own invention, Greg has established a reputation as a master storyteller and has proven adept at telling stories to crowds of all ages. Come if you dare! Meet behind the library. If there’s rain we’ll move inside.
For the Grown ups…
Thursday September 30th at 7:00 pm
Into the Wilderness with author Debra Luskin
Author Deborah Lee Luskin will read from her highly praised first novel, Into the Wilderness, about a tender romance between Rose Mayer and Percy Mendell, two appealing 64-year olds who have given up on finding love late in life. Set against the backdrop of Vermont’s changing seasons, Into the Wilderness is both a love story and a testament to the endurance of the human heart. Deborah Lee Luskin has been writing about Vermont life, past and present, since relocating from New York City in 1984.
Tuesday October 5th at 7:00 pm
First Tuesday Book Group
Join us as we discuss Fall of Frost by Brian Hall. The First Tuesday Book Group is open to anyone interested in reading and talking about books. Drop in!
Thursday October 7th at 7:00 pm
Poetry of Palestine & Israel
This poetry reading participates in the ancient and beloved Palestinian and Israeli tradition of reading poems aloud. In line with that tradition, Ruth Siegel and James Smart (two retired college professors) will be presenting poetry of the two most beloved poets of Palestine and Israel, Mahmoud Darwish and Yehuda Amichai, both recently deceased. Their selections cover a wide range of topics & perspectives, from love poems to poems about exile. Siegel and Smart have been struck by the way ethical questioning is entwined in national issues, and love is mixed up with nationalism as well. Ruth Siegel was Professor of literature at Queens College in New York and James Smart was Professor of history at Keene State College in Keene. Free and open to all.
Beginning Wednesday October 13th at 9:00 am
Elderhood and Mindfulness: A Four Session Workshop
This workshop will provide an opportunity to develop and use Mindfulness as a means to explore and honor the wisdom we have gained over the years. There is considerable research indicating that a regular meditation practice helps with the aging process and as we develop and maintain our practice, we will be able to see what benefits are derived from this discipline. We will meet for four mornings for two hours. During this time, we will practice and explore the value of Mindfulness mediation as we age and discuss relevant themes concerning eldering. No previous experience with meditation is necessary. Sessions will be held in the Daniels' room at the Hancock Library from 10:00 am until noon, October 13, 20, 27 and November 3, 2010. Please bring a mid morning snack a shawl or warm wrap and a cushion if you don't wish to meditate in a chair. Facilitators: Eleanor Cappa, B.A. is a massage therapist. Eleanor has worked with elders in a variety of capacities. Pamela Erdmann, M.Ed has taught Mindfulness Meditation for many years as a senior faculty person at the Center for Mindfulness at U. Mass Medical Center and more informally in the community. To register and for more information please call either Eleanor at 878-2945 or Pamela at 525-4424. Suggested fee for the workshop is $25.00 to cover facility and materials.
Tuesday October 19th at 7:00 pm
A Fine High Gleefulness: The Art of Shirley Jackson
with Ann Robinson, Lecturer
Shirley Jackson, who published from the late 1940's through the early 1960's, earned her living as a commercial writer of domestic comedy, sophisticated ghost tales, gothic horror and psychological drama. Sadly, she is one of the most neglected figures in 20th-century American literature. Her novels We Have Always Lived In This Castle and The Haunting of Hill House remain two of her most popular works, while her landmark short story, The Lottery, originally published in The New Yorker, continues to intrigue readers of all ages. This lecture emphasizes the impact of Jackson's personal life on her art. Rather than have her artistic impulse stifled by the social constraints of the 1950's, she remained prolific for most of her adult life. Her best work reflects her unique personality and her intense interest in the occult. Jackson was considered an oddity and an outsider by the community of Bennington,VT, where she lived for some years with her scholar husband, Stanley Edgar Hyman, and their four children. Undaunted, she used her feelings of isolation as a foundation for some of her most intriguing works. Ann Robinson received a B.A. in English from Connecticut College and an M.F.A. in Writing from Vermont College. Since 1967 she has lived in southwestern NH where she wrote and produced award-winning radio commercials and published feature articles in newspapers and magazines. Initially presented through the NH Humanities Council’s Traveling Scholars program, this hour-length presentation appeals to adult audiences. Free and open to all.
Coming in November…
Monday November 1st at 7:00 pm
Mary Catherine Bateson discusses her new book, Composing a Further Life: The Age of Active Wisdom
Friday, September 17, 2010
Facebook Basics Workshop - Sept. 22 @ 7
Don't miss this chance to work with Hancock's own Chris Halvorson of Halvorson New Media, LLC. She has an engaging teaching style that will help us all learn how to use Facebook safely. Free and open to all.
The Summer of 2010
The Library Sheep were back again this year with a wonderful demonstration of sheep herding by Jack the Border Collie. Thanks again to Ruth Holmes of Sunnyfield Farm in Peterborough for letting us borrow her sheep and putting Jack through his paces.
The kids and teens of Hancock did it again this year! Only this time instead of reading 600 books they read 700. So of course, the library director had to be true to her promise of dying her hair blue if they reached the goal! Look closely and you can see the blue.
Mary Catherine Bateson and her grandson Cyrus enjoy one of the snakes at our Reptiles on the Move program!
Alice in Wonderland visited the library for our Summer Reading Program Finale!
Many thanks to the Hancock Woman's Club and the Friends of the Library for funding all these wonderful programs!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Saturday Night in the Stacks!
Saturday September 25th from 7 - 9 pm
The Hancock Town Library will open its 150th Anniversary celebration with Saturday Night in the Stacks on September 25. The town’s many literary lights, writers as well as illustrators, will gather for a social evening with their readers. “It’s no surprise that writers like to meet readers,” says Hancock’s Howard Mansfield, “and when they’re neighbors, it’s even more fun.”
History will be made and a sacred rule will be wantonly broken as the town’s cultural hub seeks to become “New Hampshire’s Loudest Library.” “At 7:30, the party’s going to raise the roof,” says library director Amy Markus. “This library sees a lot of action,” she says, “we’re not the quietest library – so why shouldn’t we be the loudest, at least for one night.”
Saturday Night in the Stacks will be the first of many anniversary celebrations this fall. Delicious snacks and beverages will be served. Evelien Bachrach’s paintings will be featured in the Daniels Room. Families are welcome, admission is free (though there will be a 50/50 raffle to benefit the library), and all are encouraged to bring their own noisemakers.
The Hancock Town Library will open its 150th Anniversary celebration with Saturday Night in the Stacks on September 25. The town’s many literary lights, writers as well as illustrators, will gather for a social evening with their readers. “It’s no surprise that writers like to meet readers,” says Hancock’s Howard Mansfield, “and when they’re neighbors, it’s even more fun.”
History will be made and a sacred rule will be wantonly broken as the town’s cultural hub seeks to become “New Hampshire’s Loudest Library.” “At 7:30, the party’s going to raise the roof,” says library director Amy Markus. “This library sees a lot of action,” she says, “we’re not the quietest library – so why shouldn’t we be the loudest, at least for one night.”
Saturday Night in the Stacks will be the first of many anniversary celebrations this fall. Delicious snacks and beverages will be served. Evelien Bachrach’s paintings will be featured in the Daniels Room. Families are welcome, admission is free (though there will be a 50/50 raffle to benefit the library), and all are encouraged to bring their own noisemakers.
Library Events for September 2010
Wednesday September 22nd at 7:00 pm
Facebook Basics: Safely Connect with Family & Friends
Somebody has probably already asked you, “Are you on Facebook?” If you’re not using this fun and useful tool, come learn how to get online to connect with children, grandchildren, and your friends from far away or long ago. If you’re already on Facebook, learn some new tips and tricks, and how to protect your privacy. Did you know email is dying or dead? Facebook is the easiest way to share photos, videos and news, and get a glimpse into the daily lives of those you care about. Christine Halvorson turned a successful career as a professional writer into a career as a professional blogger, one of the few in the country. She pioneered the use of blog technology for Stonyfield Farm in 2004. Since 2006, she has been advising companies and non-profits on using blogging, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube with her own consulting firm, Halvorson New Media. She has lived in Hancock for 10 years with her husband, Ken Sheldon. For more information, call 525-4411. Free to all!
Saturday September 25th at 7:00 pm
Saturday Night in the Stacks!
Please join us for this open house celebration of the Hancock Town Library’s 150th birthday. The entire town is invited to party in the stacks with many of our local Hancock authors, including Howard Mansfield and Sy Montgomery, to mark our sesquicentennial. The Hancock community has generously supported the library since 1860 and continues to do so today. Let us thank you with a memorable library bash! We will not only be celebrating our birthday, but we will be going for the title of Loudest Library in New Hampshire (since the library director gets shushed by her patrons occasionally, we thought this was apropos). We’ll have a decibel reader there so please drop in by 7:30 pm for the making of the Great Noise! Refreshments will be served.
Thursday September 30th at 7:00 pm
Into The Wilderness with author Deborah Luskin
Author Deborah Lee Luskin will read from her highly praised first novel, Into The Wilderness. Following the reading, Luskin will be available to answer questions and sign books. Into The Wilderness is a tender romance between Rose Mayer and Percy Mendell, two appealing 64-year olds who have given up on finding love late in life. Set against the backdrop of Vermont’s changing seasons, Into The Wilderness is both a love story and a testament to the endurance of the human heart. Filmmaker Jay Craven calls Into The Wilderness, an “absorbing, affectionate, and often funny slice of early 1960’s Vermont life.” And Frank Bryan, co-author of Real Vermonter’s Don’t Milk Goats says, “Luskin knows Vermont. But more importantly she knows love. And she puts them together with honesty, fairness and courage.” Deborah Lee Luskin has been writing about Vermont life, past and present, since relocating from New York City in 1984. She holds a PhD in English Literature from Columbia University and has taught literature and writing to diverse learners, from Ivy League undergraduates to prison inmates. She is a Visiting Scholar for the Vermont Humanities Council, a freelance journalist, a skilled technical writer, and a regular commentator for Vermont Public Radio. Into The Wilderness is her first published novel.
From the Children’s Room…
Wednesday September 22nd at 3:30
After School Bookmark Workshop for Kids of All Ages
Local artist Kim Cunningham will lead elementary-age children (and up) in a bookmark-making frenzy! The library needs lots and lots of bookmarks to give away for our 150th anniversary. Please help us make some beautiful bookmarks for our patrons. All are welcome. Materials & refreshments provided. Please call the library to register for this workshop as space is limited: 525-4411.
Thursday September 23rd at 2:30
Story & Craft Time for Preschoolers and Kindergartners
Every Thursday at 2:30, beginning September 23rd join Britton in the Children’s Room for some favorite stories and a simple art project or craft.
Coming in October!
Little Baby Hour
The First Wednesday of every month from 2:00 to 3:00, beginning October 6th.
Babies and their caregivers are invited to the Children’s Room for social time. Drop in to play with toys, browse new books, and meet other babies in town.
Returning in October!
Lego Club for Elementary School Students
The first Tuesday of every month from 3:15 to 4:00, beginning October 5th.
Drop by and build something! A snack is provided.
Coming in October for adults so sign up today!
Elderhood and Mindfulness: A Four Session Workshop
This workshop will provide an opportunity to develop and use Mindfulness as a means to explore and honor the wisdom we have gained over the years. There is considerable research indicating that a regular meditation practice helps with the aging process and as we develop and maintain our practice, we
will be able to see what benefits are derived from this discipline.We will meet for four weeks mornings for two hours. During this time, we will practice and explore the value of Mindfulness mediation as we age and discuss relevant themes concerning eldering. No previous experience with meditation is necessary. Sessions will be held in the Daniels' room at the Hancock Library from 10:00 am until noon, October 13, 20, 27 and November 3, 2010. Please bring a mid morning snack a shawl or warm wrap and a cushion if you don't wish to meditate in a chair. Facilitators: Eleanor Cappa, B.A. is a massage therapist. Eleanor has worked with elders in a variety of capacities. Pamela Erdmann, M.Ed has taught Mindfulness Meditation for many years as a senior faculty person at the Center for Mindfulness at U. Mass Medical Center and more informally in the community. To register and for more information please call either Eleanor at 878-2945 or Pamela at 525-4424. Suggested fee for the workshop is $25.00 to cover facility and materials.
Facebook Basics: Safely Connect with Family & Friends
Somebody has probably already asked you, “Are you on Facebook?” If you’re not using this fun and useful tool, come learn how to get online to connect with children, grandchildren, and your friends from far away or long ago. If you’re already on Facebook, learn some new tips and tricks, and how to protect your privacy. Did you know email is dying or dead? Facebook is the easiest way to share photos, videos and news, and get a glimpse into the daily lives of those you care about. Christine Halvorson turned a successful career as a professional writer into a career as a professional blogger, one of the few in the country. She pioneered the use of blog technology for Stonyfield Farm in 2004. Since 2006, she has been advising companies and non-profits on using blogging, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube with her own consulting firm, Halvorson New Media. She has lived in Hancock for 10 years with her husband, Ken Sheldon. For more information, call 525-4411. Free to all!
Saturday September 25th at 7:00 pm
Saturday Night in the Stacks!
Please join us for this open house celebration of the Hancock Town Library’s 150th birthday. The entire town is invited to party in the stacks with many of our local Hancock authors, including Howard Mansfield and Sy Montgomery, to mark our sesquicentennial. The Hancock community has generously supported the library since 1860 and continues to do so today. Let us thank you with a memorable library bash! We will not only be celebrating our birthday, but we will be going for the title of Loudest Library in New Hampshire (since the library director gets shushed by her patrons occasionally, we thought this was apropos). We’ll have a decibel reader there so please drop in by 7:30 pm for the making of the Great Noise! Refreshments will be served.
Thursday September 30th at 7:00 pm
Into The Wilderness with author Deborah Luskin
Author Deborah Lee Luskin will read from her highly praised first novel, Into The Wilderness. Following the reading, Luskin will be available to answer questions and sign books. Into The Wilderness is a tender romance between Rose Mayer and Percy Mendell, two appealing 64-year olds who have given up on finding love late in life. Set against the backdrop of Vermont’s changing seasons, Into The Wilderness is both a love story and a testament to the endurance of the human heart. Filmmaker Jay Craven calls Into The Wilderness, an “absorbing, affectionate, and often funny slice of early 1960’s Vermont life.” And Frank Bryan, co-author of Real Vermonter’s Don’t Milk Goats says, “Luskin knows Vermont. But more importantly she knows love. And she puts them together with honesty, fairness and courage.” Deborah Lee Luskin has been writing about Vermont life, past and present, since relocating from New York City in 1984. She holds a PhD in English Literature from Columbia University and has taught literature and writing to diverse learners, from Ivy League undergraduates to prison inmates. She is a Visiting Scholar for the Vermont Humanities Council, a freelance journalist, a skilled technical writer, and a regular commentator for Vermont Public Radio. Into The Wilderness is her first published novel.
From the Children’s Room…
Wednesday September 22nd at 3:30
After School Bookmark Workshop for Kids of All Ages
Local artist Kim Cunningham will lead elementary-age children (and up) in a bookmark-making frenzy! The library needs lots and lots of bookmarks to give away for our 150th anniversary. Please help us make some beautiful bookmarks for our patrons. All are welcome. Materials & refreshments provided. Please call the library to register for this workshop as space is limited: 525-4411.
Thursday September 23rd at 2:30
Story & Craft Time for Preschoolers and Kindergartners
Every Thursday at 2:30, beginning September 23rd join Britton in the Children’s Room for some favorite stories and a simple art project or craft.
Coming in October!
Little Baby Hour
The First Wednesday of every month from 2:00 to 3:00, beginning October 6th.
Babies and their caregivers are invited to the Children’s Room for social time. Drop in to play with toys, browse new books, and meet other babies in town.
Returning in October!
Lego Club for Elementary School Students
The first Tuesday of every month from 3:15 to 4:00, beginning October 5th.
Drop by and build something! A snack is provided.
Coming in October for adults so sign up today!
Elderhood and Mindfulness: A Four Session Workshop
This workshop will provide an opportunity to develop and use Mindfulness as a means to explore and honor the wisdom we have gained over the years. There is considerable research indicating that a regular meditation practice helps with the aging process and as we develop and maintain our practice, we
will be able to see what benefits are derived from this discipline.We will meet for four weeks mornings for two hours. During this time, we will practice and explore the value of Mindfulness mediation as we age and discuss relevant themes concerning eldering. No previous experience with meditation is necessary. Sessions will be held in the Daniels' room at the Hancock Library from 10:00 am until noon, October 13, 20, 27 and November 3, 2010. Please bring a mid morning snack a shawl or warm wrap and a cushion if you don't wish to meditate in a chair. Facilitators: Eleanor Cappa, B.A. is a massage therapist. Eleanor has worked with elders in a variety of capacities. Pamela Erdmann, M.Ed has taught Mindfulness Meditation for many years as a senior faculty person at the Center for Mindfulness at U. Mass Medical Center and more informally in the community. To register and for more information please call either Eleanor at 878-2945 or Pamela at 525-4424. Suggested fee for the workshop is $25.00 to cover facility and materials.
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