We have Exciting Additions to our Programming and Collection! To view this entire E-Newsletter be sure to click "View Entire Message" below.
In This Newsletter:
*We are STILL OPEN our full hours!* *Scavenger Hunt to Win Enchanting Dragon Puppet and Egg!* *Conserving Corinth's Rural Character - Sept 14th*
*No Bones About It: Let's Talk About Death Series Starts 9/20* *Next Book Discussion Sept.24th*
*In Person Story Hour* *Fall Movie Night - Oct. 8th 6:30 - Wallace & Gromit* *Hunter Safety Course - Oct 9th* *Upcoming Art Display of Newbury Cow Photos - Stay Tuned* *Story Walk in F.X. Shea Town Forest* *Did You Know? Access to over 500 CE Courses* *Survey* *NEW - Books For Sale Shelf* *Kanopy - Video Streaming* *New Additions To Our Collection* *Other Free Online Resources* *211 24/7 hr Support For Vermonters* *Ways To Support The Library*
We are now OPEN for our FULL hours & Masks Required:
We have decided to require masks again to be on the safe side. If we make any more changes this month we will let you know in the local List Serve emails. Also, feel free to write or call to inquire about our latest health policies. 802-439-5338 libdirector@blakememorial.org
Library Scavenger Hunt to Enter Raffle to win Dragon Puppet and Egg!
Week of September 13th - 18th Raffle Drawing on the 18th @ 11:30
Library Scavenger Hunt! Come into the library during the week of Sept 13th to the 18th, do a fun Scavenger Hunt and Win a Prize! Everyone who participates gets a small prize PLUS you will be entered into the drawing to win an Enchanting Dragon Puppet and Dragon Egg! The Dragon Puppet and Egg are currently on display at The Library. Come check them out. Sponsored by The Vermont Fairy Tale Festival - scheduled for Sept. 17th 2022
Check them out at - https://www.facebook.com/Vermont-Fairy-Tale-Festival-1576499969319403/
Conserving Corinth's Rural Character: Forest Blocks & Wildlife Corridors Tuesday, Sept. 14th @ 6:30 at The Corinth Town Hall Both the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Natural Resource Agency have identified areas of our “landscape” that are critical to long term health of our environment and the benefits we all enjoy. Key landscape elements include Forest Blocks and Wildlife Corridors.
Translating this knowledge into action resulted in Act 171 which requires all Vermont towns to address both Forest Blocks and Wildlife Corridors in future land use planning. Upwards of 90% of Corinth's land area is identified with these two elements.
Corinth's 2019 Town Plan does include consideration of these issues, but to insure the future of our rural character we need to take action.
The Corinth Conservation Commission & The Blake Memorial Library are hosting Jens Hawkins-Hilke, a Senior Conservation Biologist from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Jens will explain just exactly what a Forest Block and Wildlife Corridor is and what role Corinth's future land use planning plays in conserving the community we enjoy. Free and open to all. For more info. go to our website - https://blakememorial.org/
Join us for a 3-part Series with Readings & Conversations about Aging and End of Life - Mondays @ 5:00, Sept 20th, 27th & Oct 4th We will read the book
"Being Mortal," by Atul Gawande (1/3 of the book before each session).
Our conversations will be facilitated by VNH Hospice Chaplain, Rev. Lava Mueller.
We will also have a Social Worker at one session to discuss Advanced Directives, etc. & for another session we will have a Hospice Nurse to answer any questions. We will cover many aspects of aging and dying including:
What is important to us as we age?
What are our Choices?
How to Have hard Conversations.
Our Fears, Thoughts & Questions about Aging & Dying.
WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE, UNDER OUR TENT
WE HAVE A FIRE PIT IF IT GETS CHILLY!
PLEASE RSVP - WE WILL TAKE 12 PARTICIPANTS
802-439-5338 or khotellingbml@gmail.com Co-Sponsored by Vermont Humanities
Summer/Fall Book Discussion Series: "Conservation, Ecology and Indigenous History & Wisdoms."
Our next Book Discussion is on Education for Extinction: American Indians and The Boarding School Experience, by David Wallace Adams
- Friday, September 24th @ 4:30 RAIN OR SHINE
Held under our New Tent & facilitated by Suzanne Brown.
Come to the library to get your copy or let us know if you want us to set one out for curbside pick up - 439-5338 Sponsored by Vermont Humanities
In Person Story Hour - Yay!! Every Thursday @ 10 am on the library lawn, under our new tent.
Rain or Shine (the tent can have walls)
Join Wendy for a fun hour of Stories, Songs and Crafts.
Fall Movie Night !!
Oct. 8th @ 6:30 -
"Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers" On the library lawn, under our new tent.
Rain or Shine
Hunter Safety Course - Online & then Day Long In Person at the Library
- Saturday, Oct. 9th from 9-5
This is a Homestudy Hunter Firearm Safety course with the in-person portion taking place at the Library. There is prerequisite homework that can be completed online, for free, or you can request a physical workbook and manual be sent to you to complete the required homework. All course materials are written at a 6th grade reading level. For the in-person portion, students should be prepared to be outside rain or shine and bring food and water for the day. The class will be held under the library tent. The course is free and open to all ages.
Taught through Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
Follow this link to register and for more info. - https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/172274
New Art Display Coming in September!
Joyful and Fun-Loving Cow Photos by local Artist, Emilie Hall We will announce in the listservs when the display is up - Stay Tuned!
Story Walk in the F.X. Shea Town Forest "The Water Protectors" book is set up, page by page along a trail in the Shea Town Forest. It is a beautiful book with an important message. So - why not pack up a picnic and head over to the Town Forest for a fun walk (there is a picnic table along the trail to the right). Here are the directions to the Town - https://corinthvt.org/recreation/fx-shea-town-forest/
Did You Know? Through Our Website You Can Access Over 500 Online Courses!
Through "Universal Class" you have access to hundreds of classes including: Accounting, History, Alternative Medicine, Homeschooling, Office Skills, Computer Training, DIY Skills and so much more!
Just follow this link - https://vermontstate.universalclass.com/barcode-login.htm?enter+code
All you need is your Library Card Number - give us a call or email if you need yours - 802-439-5338 libdirector@blakememorial.org
We’ve just added the Video/Course/Family Programming streaming platform: Kanopy to our Library Offerings!
Free to patrons, Kanopy’s unique selection offers something for everyone, from award winning indie films to important and timely documentaries, to foreign films, popular cinema, children’s shows and more. They also offer the Great Courses Series as well as a complete selection of Kids’ specific videos, courses, and other programming.
Here’s how it works (be sure to read these directions thoroughly):
If you need your card number, please let us know; we’re happy to get that information to you!
Once you’ve created an account, search, explore, and find the things you want to watch.
You will have access to 3 movies, 1 course, and unlimited Kids’ programming each month.
NOTE: Your movie credits get used/deducted after 5 seconds of play for any movie you pick. So, do a little research and hit “PLAY” only on the titles you’re sure you want to watch. Kanopy is in the process of adding previews. It may be a while before those are up, so use another free service (such as YouTube) to preview the film before viewing.
Movies: Once you’ve selected a movie to play you have 72 hours to finish it (or watch it again and again and again). Once the 72 hour period is up, if you choose to watch it again it will incur another play credit. Remember, you only have 3 a month.
Great Courses: Once selected, you will have 30 days to complete a Course, even if that time period spans the end/beginning of a month. You will have access to one Course a month, though your course doesn’t have to finish prior to beginning another one if a new month begins in that time.
Kids’ and Family Features: You have unlimited access to the Kids/Family videos, courses, and programming. This resets monthly, so start your viewing early and watch as much as you want/can during that time period. You do not have to use your Kids/Family access if you don’t want to!
ListenUp! Vermont offers audio and e-books for download to your device. Thousands of books for all ages are available here. All you need is an internet connection and your library patron ID and password. To get started, visit the ListenUp! Vermont sign-in page. Need help accessing audio and e-books? Click here for the help page with useful guides or contact us.
All Vermonters have access to a wealth of online resources provided by the Vermont Online Library (VOL). The VOL offers a wide array of electronic databases on a variety of topics geared to a variety of age levels, for both generalists and specialists. These resources are available 24 hours-a-day via the internet (to access VOL out-of-state, a password is required; please contact us for details). You can also access VOL from our website: www.blakememorial.org.
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE LIBRARY Do you shop at Amazon.com? The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization or non-profit of your choice. To start shopping in support of Blake Memorial Library, please use: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/03-0212407
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