This month, kids will enjoy several opportunities to enjoy "slightly scary" games, crafts and trick-or-treats. All ages are invited to the Friends Book Sale for great bargains, or to visit the library to knit or crochet. Adults can get together and discuss buying and preparing organic food, climate change in relation to November elections, peaceful parenting and finding hope in difficult times. Classes cover topics from creating safer passwords, to outdoor recreation safety and a play by Eugene O'Neill. English conversation groups and our monthly book clubs continue in October.
The Library is closed on Oct. 10th for Columbus Day. We open at 10:00 on Oct. 20 to allow for our monthly staff meeting.
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FOR ADULTS Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - Knitting group Mondays, 6:30 pm - English Conversation Class led by Betty Navin Mon. Oct. 3, 3:30 pm - Film: Joanna Macy and the Great Turning. A film and discussion about these times we live in and about the opportunity we have to participate in the transition to a healthier and safer world. Kids’ activities and childcare provided; best suited for ages 3-11. Sponsored by Mother Up! Parents Exchange for Change, a project of 350VT. Contact maeve@350vt.org for more information Wed. Oct. 5, 1:00 - Brown Bag Lunch: Outdoor Recreation Safety.Fall is a great time to be outdoors and walk, run, hike, and play! Join the Chittenden County Medical Reserve Corps to learn about plants, bugs, and sunshine in Vermont. Know what to pack for outdoor adventures. Be aware of the signs and symptoms of exposure to these bugs and plants as well as overexposure to the sun’s rays. Thu. Oct. 6, 6:30 pm - Climate Change Conversation. How will issues of climate change play out in the upcoming debates and in presidential policies? Great Decisions is a moderated current events conversation series from the Foreign Policy Association. Participants are encouraged to read the annual book of short articles designed to start the conversations. The 2016 book is available for purchase at the desk for $25, or may be borrowed in-house. Mon. Oct. 10 - CLOSED Tues. Oct. 11, 6:30 pm - Peaceful Parenting with Maris Rose. Parenting classes sponsored by Growing Kids SB. On-site childcare available. Register here. Wed. Oct. 12, 6:30 pm - A Long Day's Journey into Night. Discuss O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play with Vermont Humanities Council (VHC) Scholar, Merilyn Burrington. This program is supported in part by the VHC and the National Endowment for the Humanities and a donation from the Friends of the Library.
Thu. Oct. 13, 10:30 am - Morning Book Discussion of The High Divide by Lin Engerer. Check out your copy at the desk or check for eBook availability on the web page. This group is open to the public and meets at the Senior Community Center, The Pines Apartments. Thu. Oct. 13, 4:30 pm - Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Open to the public. Sat. Oct. 15, 1:00 - Crazy About Crochet.Join us to learn the beauty of crochet! Bring a crochet hook and some yarn, or a work in progress. Practice supplies will also be available. The SBCL subscribes to Crochet World through Flipster, and we’ll be putting it up on the big screen to display different stitch patterns and projects. We’ll also show you how to access this resource from home. All ages are welcome. Mon. Oct. 17, 9:15 am - Meeting of the Friends of the Library. All Library lovers welcome! Wed. Oct. 19, 7:00 pm - Kayaking the Lake Champlain Valley. Cathy Frank and Margy Holden, authors of A Paddlers Guide to the Champlain Valley, will show slides and describe their adventures exploring the Lake and its tributaries. Their book includes 42 guided adventures with background information about wildlife, vegetation, geology and history. Thu. Oct. 20, 5:30 pm - Eating Organic, a conversation hosted by the Edible Gardening Series. For more information, contact Sophie at quests600@gmail.com.
Fri. Oct. 21, 5-7 pm - Friends' Book Sale "Members Night". Enjoy "early bird" selections from the many books at the sale. Located at the Wheeler House, 1100 Dorset St. Sat. Oct. 22, 9-3 pm - Friends' Book Sale. Proceeds benefit programs and services at the Library. Wed. Oct. 26, 6:00 pm - 20s & 30s+ Book Group discusses The Call by Yannick Murphy. This group is for the young and young-at-heart and meets upstairs at Healthy Living. Wed. Oct. 26, 6:30 pm - City Center Public Information session Thu. Oct. 27, 7:00 pm - Evening Book Discussion of My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
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FRIENDS of the LIBRARY
*The Friends of the South Burlington Community Library will be holding its Annual Used Book Sale on Saturday, October 22 from 9AM—3PM at the Wheeler House, 1100 Dorset Street.
*There will be a special preview night, Friday, October 21st from 5PM—7PM for members of the Friends. $10 Membership may be purchased at this event. Please help support your Library. *The FOL book shop, "A Novel Idea", is located at the Wheeler House.The floors have just been re-finished, so come by and see our "face lift". Open Thu.- Sat.,10-2.
*SAVE THE DATE: Cookie Walk2016 will be held at the Library on 11/19. Let the Friends bake cookies for you!
FOR CHILDREN
Tuesdays 9:15 am & 10:30 am - Tiny Tot Time for readers 1-3. Join Mr. Monkey for a literacy based playgroup. Wednesdays 10:30 am - Baby Book Time. Non-walking readers visit with Library Bunny. Fridays 9:30 am - Storytime Adventures. Readers ages 3-5 explore the world of books with Mr. Monkey and create story art. On the 3rd Friday of the month enjoy Jiggity Jog, a preschool music program. Mon. Oct. 3, 3:30 pm - Film: Joanna Macy and the Great Turning. A film and discussion about the opportunity we have to participate in the transition to a healthier and safer world. Kids’ activities and childcare provided; best suited for ages 3-11. Sponsored by Mother Up! Parents Exchange for Change, a project of 350VT. Contact maeve@350vt.org for more information Mon. Oct. 10 - CLOSED Tues. Tue. Oct. 11, 6:30 pm - Peaceful Parenting with Maris Rose. Parenting class sponsored by Growing Kids SB. On-site childcare available. Register here. Sat. Oct. 15, 1:00 - Crazy About Crochet for all ages Wed. Oct. 19, 10:30 - Baby Charms music program for non-walking babies, with Miss Susan. Fri. Oct. 21, 10:00 am - Jiggity Jog preschool music program for ages 2-5, with Miss Susan.
Fri. Oct. 21AMonster Book Bash!Come and have some monstrous fun at the Library on your day off from school. Ages 3 *10:30-noon Monster Crafts and Games
*2:00 pm Monster snacks and a movie Fri. Oct. 21, 5-7 pm - Friends' Book Sale Members Night. Enjoy "early bird" selections from the many books at the sale. Located at the Wheeler House, 1100 Dorset St. Sat. Oct. 22, 9-3 pm - Friends' Book Sale. Proceeds benefit programs and services at the Library. Sun. Oct. 23, noon-3:00 pm - Trick-or-Treat with Rita Book. Visit the Bookmobile at the South Burlington Recreation & Parks annual Trunk-or-Treat event at FHTMS. *The Bookmobile will offer a non food Halloween treat. Thu. Oct. 27, 9:00 am OR 10:30 am - Boo to You story time for ages 0-6. Dress in Halloween costumes and join Mr. Monkey for a trick-or-treating parade through the Library! Mon. Oct. 31, 3:30-8:00 pm - Trick-or-Treat at the Library.Visit the Library Circulation Desk dressed in your costume and pick a treat from the Library Pumpkin. *The Library will have a selection of treats to choose from including non-food treats. Fri.Oct. 28, 9:30 - PBS Kids Storytime. Join us for stories, snacks, crafts, games and an episode of a favorite Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. series. Sponsored by Vermont Public Television. ___________________________
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Recreation & Parks offers programs and classes for all ages. Check their web site for details. (Fees may apply)
-Fall Family Hike on 10/9
-Babysitter Training Course 10/19
-Pumpkin carving and lighting at Tuttle Middle School 10/22
-Halloween Spooktacular and Trunk-or-Treat 12-3 at Tuttle Middle School 10/23 Clerk's Office reminds you to vote on or before Nov. 8th
City Hall is offering information to educate voters about the City Center vote: City Center—Phase I: Public Infrastructure November 8 Vote The first public vote on the City Center Tax Increment Financing District covers two projects and related costs: 1. The reconstruction of Market Street
2. The development of City Center Park - Dumont parcel and
3. Costs related to the application, implementation, and administration of the TIF District.
To learn more, attend a public information session: Mon,10/17 @City Council Meeting 6:30 pm Wed, 10/26 @SB Community Library 6:30 pm Mon, 11/ 7 @City Council Meeting 6:30 pm Or visit us online at www.sburl.com/CityCenter.
South Burlington Community Library
540 Dorset St.
South Burlington, VT 05640
(802) 652-7080 www.sburlcomlib.com
