Wardsboro
Public
Library
170 MAIN STREET WARDSBORO, VERMONT
Fiber artist Linda Gifkins is one of the area artists whose works have been featured in the Art Displays and Raffles at the Library. Gifkins lives in Wardsboro and is an active volunteer for the Friends of the Wardsboro Library, as well.
FREE ADULT PROGRAMS
AND BOOK
CLUB
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Computer Class
Kevin Burke, Marlboro College graduate with a Masters Degree in Information Technology will be teaching:
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Oral History Group – Old-Time Music
The next meeting for the Oral History Group will be in 2010. The topic is Old Time Music and if you have ideas or pictures to share, please come contact the library. The sound recording equipment was provided by a grant from the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont Inc.
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JULY ART
Willie Finkel's pottery will be on display throughout the month of July.
Admission is free.
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Chat & Chew Book Club
All adults are welcome
Please bring yourself
and a potluck food
item to share
July discussion book:
Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs
Wed., July 21st at 6pm
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Wardsboro Public Library OPEN
Monday 10 - 1
Tuesday 2 - 7
Wednesday 2 - 7
Thursday 10 - 1
Saturday 9 - 1
(802) 896-6988
NEW
ADULT BOOK SELECTIONS FOR JULY
Silent Sea by C. Cussler
The Shean on the Silk by A. Perry
Winter garden by K. Hanna
National Geographic Birds of N. America by J. Dunn
Pirate Latitudes (Audio) by M. Crichton
Women and Self Esteem (Audio) by M. Donovan
Imperfect Birds by A. Lamott
The Shadow of Your Smile by M. H. Clark
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Digital Wattmeter
The library now owns a wattmeter which may be signed out and borrowed. The meter will register the amount of electricity it takes to operate electrical items (just plug each item into the meter and a read-out immediately appears). Have you ever wondered if your plugged-in electrical item, such as a computer, uses energy while turned off? Here is your chance to find out more. If you are a patron of Wardsboro Public Library, you may borrow the wattmeter for 3 days and test the electrical items in your home.
Book Sale
We will gladly accept your book donations at this time; however, we are not able to accept text books, encyclopedias and old magazines. Please note: DVDs, and audio books are most welcome
The perpetual book sale at the library (inside the front hall of the library and outside on the ramp) has a variety of paperback books for sale.
Your library adds audio books to the collection each month!
Your library loans VHS and DVD movies, including many about Vermont.
Friends of the Wardsboro Library
The Friends of the Wardsboro Library sponsor an annual Art Show on July 4th as well as arranging for local artists to display their works in the library during various times of the year. The library is handicap-accessible, permitting all members of the community to participate. The Stratton Foundation McCarty Grant has facilitated the expansion of this program to include art demonstrations, lectures (including art history and various media styles) and children’s programs. The art gallery system at the Wardsboro Public Library is funded, in part, by the Stratton Foundation McCarty Grant . www.strattonfoundation.org (802) 297-2096.
The Stratton Foundation was created to enhance the quality of life for residents and dedicated to building community in southwestern Vermont. The Stratton Foundation provides financial support to non-profit organizations. The grant was awarded to the Friends of the Wardsboro Library due to the significant impact this project will have on the community and the arts along with an educational component.
On July 4th, Linda Gifkins demonstrated her passion for creating hand-hooked rugs and discussed the history of rug hooking in Vermont. In August, William Finkel demonstrated the use of his potter’s wheel, and showed how he forms creations from clay. In September, Roger Vincent Jasaitis discussed several of his oil paintings and his style of painting. Several works of art from various artists will be on display at the library.
In November, Katarine Aubry discussed the art of making white-line woodblock prints. Katarine showed her original woodblocks and examples of multi-colored artwork.
In December, Henry Branford discussed his style of painting and the history behind several of his works.
Joanne Finkel discussed her drawings and provided instruction on how to draw in January. Joanne will provide another drawing lesson on Feb. 13th and March 6th at 11AM at the library.
Kevin Burke disucssed his computerized art work on Wednesday, March 16th at 7Pm at the library.
Anita Rafael discussed the art of gravestone rubbings on Saturday, March 27th at 11AM at the library.
Christel Holden demonstrated how to make stained glass art on Wed., April 14th at 6PM at the library.
The late Betsy Fellows, who studied watercolor painting with teacher Arlo Monroe, has many works of art on display at the library in May. Betsy's relatives discussed her works at the art talk on 5/2/10 at the library.
Darlene Rutnick will discuss her acrylic Folk Art paintings on Wed., June 23rd at 7PM at the library.
