According to Wikipedia, Stick Season is “a term used in the U.S. state of Vermont for the transition between fall and winter, after the leaves have fallen and before snow has settled on the trees.” A perfect term for this month of darkening days and symbolic of Vermont’s distinctive setting. Our programs this month embrace this uniqueness, featuring a book talk with David Holmes about his new local history, On Being a Vermonter and the Rise and Fall of the Holmes Farms, 1822-1923, as well as our celebration of Agricultural Literacy Week, November 15-21, focusing on land connections. We are also offering locally-sourced take and make kits, and some seasonal story times on the library porch. Bring your hat and mittens if you plan to attend the latter! Other traditions, old and new, that continue include the Friends of the Library Book Sale, now running through the end of the month, and the second annual Friends Quilt Raffle.
In the words of another Stick Season enthusiast, “The first step in embracing this time of year is mulling items. Not mulling ideas, mind you, but cider, wine, glogg, those sorts of mullables…” The next step is finding a good book to read with your mulled item. A food, farm, or gardening book by a Vermont author would be particularly appropriate.” We would argue that any book you enjoy is appropriate for Stick Season and hope you’ll find one in the list below. While you’re at the library, pick up a mulled cider spice packet to go with your reading. In the meantime, enjoy our local landscape and be well.
Stick Season Reminder: Check your firewood! You can borrow a moisture meter from the library to make sure your wood burns safely and cleanly. Learn more.
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Book Sale Continues in the Library Program Room through November 30
Stop by during library hours to shop from the carefully curated collection of books. Many are in like-new condition and perfect for gifts in the upcoming season. Donations are no longer accepted but there are plenty of great titles to choose from!
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November’s Art Exhibit: "Of Land and Sea"
Watercolors by local artist Barbara Lane
Lane, a self-taught watercolor artist, began painting whenever she had the time between raising a family and a busy career as a surgical nurse. Now, at the wonderful age of 92, Lane is still painting at her home in Whiting, Vermont. This exhibit represents both some of the reflections from time spent on the rocky coast of Maine and also Lane's love of the Vermont landscape. Lane's work is reminiscent of works by Andrew Wyeth, Tom Lynch, Arthurs Healy, and Sumi Art.
For more information contact Brenda Myrick at brendamyrickart@gmail.com. To purchase prints by Lane visit http://www.brendamyrickart.com and take advantage of the 20 % off sale going on now.
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Second Annual “Get Cozy” Quilt Raffle!
November 8 through December 15
Back by popular demand! The Friends of the Charlotte Library are holding the second annual GET COZY RAFFLE to provide cheer and goodwill. The centerpiece is a beautiful and comfy quilt made by Amanda Herzberger, and an assortment of great books surrounds it. Tickets will sell for $5 each, or 5 for $20.
The drawing date is 12/16 at 12pm. The system will randomly draw the winner. We will notify the winner by email and will also announce the winner on social media. To enter the raffle, go to http://go.rallyup.com/3a8686.
All proceeds will benefit the Charlotte Library.
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Book Talk: "On Being a Vermonter and the Rise and Fall of the Holmes Farm 1822-1923"
Tuesday, November 2
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
David Holmes, author of On Being a Vermonter and the Rise and Fall of the Holmes Farm, 1822-1923, will discuss this new book, just published by the Center for Research on Vermont and the White River Press.
The multi-generation Holmes farm was located on Lake Champlain just south of the Holmes Covered Bridge in Charlotte and featured one of New England's largest apple orchards and the breeding and racing of Morgan horses. The farm ended with foreclosure after 101 years of existence. The book is the only case study of a Vermont farm over this span of time and reflects an important chapter of Vermont and Charlotte history.
The presentation will provide insights into the founding of the farm, life on the farm and in Charlotte, and the challenges and stresses that led to its demise in 1923. Rare photographs from the early 1900s are included in the presentation. Registration required for Zoom link.
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"The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence"
Wednesday, November 3
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join Charlotte resident and best-selling author, Jessica Lahey, to discuss The Addiction Inoculation, a comprehensive resource that parents and educators can use to prevent substance abuse in children. Based on research in child welfare, psychology, substance abuse, and developmental neuroscience, this essential guide provides evidence-based strategies and practical tools adults need to understand, support, and educate resilient, addiction-resistant children. The guidelines are age-appropriate and actionable—from navigating a child’s risk for addiction, to interpreting signs of early abuse, to advice for broaching difficult conversations with children.
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Book Chat is Back!
Fridays in November
9:30 am
Join Margaret Friday mornings on Zoom to discuss new books, old books and books we might have missed. Each week, Margaret selects a theme and highlights related titles from the library collection.
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Bundle Up for Story Time
Tuesdays, November 16 & 23
10:00 am
Weather permitting, there will be a late November story time on the Charlotte Library porch. We will enjoy a few great picture books and a craft project. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. If the weather is too cold or blustery, this event will be cancelled. No registration required.
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Intro to Libby: Reading e-Books and Audiobooks
Wednesday, November 17
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Traveling for Thanksgiving? Audiobooks are great for car trips and e-books won't take up space in your bag! Learn how-to listen and read books with Libby on your computer or device in alive Zoom session with tech librarian Susanna. It's all free with your library card!
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Agricultural Literacy Week
November 15-21
Agricultural Literacy Week, hosted by NOFA-VT and the Vermont Department of Libraries, offers programming to highlight and celebrate local farms & the food system. This year’s theme is Land Connections. Join NOFA-VT online on November 17 for a virtual song & story celebration of land connections with Joseph Bruchac and Jesse Bowman Bruchac. At the Charlotte Library, we celebrate these connections by highlighting the work of our Seed Library coordinators, who make available local and heirloom seeds for our community to grow and enjoy. In addition, we showcase the “Seeds of Food Sovereignty” project coordinated by the Nulhegan Abenaki Tribe. Sign up to learn more about the Abenaki Land Link project at a virtual discussion with tribal leaders and supporters on November 18. You can find details about both of these events on the NOFA-VT Agriculture Literacy Week calendar.
More information about the Land Link “Seeds of Sovereignty” project can be found in this article from Seven Days.
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Monthly Book Discussions
Join us for one of these book group meetings on Zoom!
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Book Discussion Group
The Night Wathman
by Louise Erdrich
Thursday, November 4
7 pm – 8:30 pm
Hardcopies are available at the library.
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Mystery Book Group
Looking for Rachel Wallace
by Robert B. Parker
Monday, November 15
10 am – 11 am
Hardcopies are available at the library.
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Men's Book Group
All the Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
Wednesday, November 17
7 pm – 8:30 pm
Hardcopies are available at the library.
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We'd love to see what you are making. Share on social media with #charlottelibraryvt or send us a pic!
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3-D Deer Decor
Make and mount a mini-paper buck. Kits are available at the circulation desk while supplies last.
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Felted Wool Acorns
Create a collection of festive fall acorns. Kits are available at the circulation desk while supplies last.
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Thanksgiving Craft for Children
Make sure to visit the Charlotte Library vestibule to pick up a fun Thanksgiving turkey craft and coloring project.
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Book Discussion: "We Are What We Eat"
Fridays, December 3 and 10
11:30 am
Alice Waters' latest book, We Are What We Eat, is a very readable comparison of the values and assumptions embedded in fast food and slow food. How important is "fast, cheap and easy" and how important is "beauty, biodiversity and seasonality"? Join Seed Library Coordinator Linda Hamilton for a two-part exploration of this timely topic.
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Art Sale @ the Library
Sunday, December 12 from 2 to 4 p.m
The Friends of the Charlotte Library invite you to a Winter Art Show. The second art event features local Charlotte artists who have generously agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of their work. If you’re an artist who’d like to feature your art, please contact us via margaret@charlottepubliclibrary.org.
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How to Avoid A Scam
Four Signs That It’s a Scam
- Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know.
- Scammers say there’s a PROBLEM or a PRIZE.
- Scammers PRESSURE you to act immediately.
- Scammers tell you to PAY in a specific way.
What You Can Do to Avoid a Scam
- Block unwanted calls and text messages.
- Don’t give your personal or financial information in response to a request that you didn’t expect.
- Resist the pressure to act immediately.
- Know how scammers tell you to pay (money transfer service, gift card).
- Stop and talk to someone you trust
Get the full details from the Federal Trade Commission.
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New, Upcoming, and Featured Titles
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