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Joslin Memorial Library’s Birthday Celebration

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

All are invited to celebrate the library’s 110th birthday by stepping back in time to 1913 and interacting with the townsfolk that made it happen. Refreshments provided.

Free

Pop Art Collage Making Workshop with Artist Michael Albert

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

American Pop Artist and Author, Michael Albert will conduct a Hands-On pop art collage workshop where all participants will be able to create their own collage using the same materials he uses to create his serious artworks. All participants will receive a free signed poster. If so desired, bring your own magazines.

Friday Night Acoustic Music Series

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

The Granville Daze duo,Victoria and John Crowne, will perform many of their compositions of soft instrumental melodies, entrancing vocal harmonies and messages of peace, hope and love. They write their own music, reportedly drawing inspiration from classic rock and folk musicians from the 60’s and 70’s.

Music Featuring Madigan Linnane

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Madigan Linnane is an emerging singer/ songwriter attending Berklee College of Music. When she’s not at school, you can find her in The Mad River Valley in Vermont. Her thoughtful lyrics, drawn from emotional life experiences, combine with a modern folk/pop/indie musical style producing songs that appeal to broad audiences.

An Evening with Author Erika Nichols-Frazer

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Local author, Erika Nichols-Fraser, will share poems from her new poetry collection, Staring Too Closely. Her poems in this collection examine the self and the world, taking a closer look at trauma and the ongoing healing process.

Planet and Star Gazing in the Night Sky

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Come and see Jupiter, Saturn and the galaxies using the library’s telescope under the night sky at the Flemer Field behind the Waitsfield Town Hall. Joel Greene. from the VT Astronomical Society will be on hand to guide everyone in this exploration. Wear clothes to keep you warm.

Conversational French Course

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

This course is designed to build one’s confidence in speaking French whether visiting Quebec or another French speaking nation. Participants will practice using the French language in a variety of commonplace situations such as; how to order food, purchase items, check in to a hotel, ask directions and converse with customs officers. Patrick Travers and […]

Peecycling for Clean Water and Fertile Farms

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Julia Cavicchi, Education Director of the Rich Earth Institute in Vermont, will present a program about the paradigm-shifting practice of peecycling: reclaiming a “waste” as a resource to complete the food nutrient cycle. Human urine contains vital nutrients for growing crops. By reclaiming urine as an agricultural resource, communities can prevent downstream pollution, access an […]

Holiday Open House

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

We will feature books as gift ideas for all ages and serve refreshments. Some books from the Tempest and Inklings bookstores will be on sale too.

Playwriting workshop

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Playwright, Jeanne Beckwith will share her expertise on what it takes to write a play, whether it’s 10 minutes or 60 minutes in length. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in character development and write short plays during the four week session. No previous experience required.

Releasing Your Inner Poet

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Local poet and author, Susan Bauchner will provide a variety of methods to help participants open their hearts and minds to writing poetry in a variety of genres. All are welcome. Preregistration is required. Go to the Joslin Memorial Library website and register under upcoming programs.

The French Connection

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

This five week course is designed to build one’s confidence in speaking French, whether visiting Quebec or another French speaking nation. Participants will practice using the French language in a variety of commonplace situations such as: how to order food, purchase items, check in to a hotel, ask directions and converse with customs officers. Patrick […]

Hiking the GR5 with Author Kathy Elkind

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Kathy Elkind will share her story (with slides) and her book about the 1,400 mile Grande Randonnée Cinq (GR5) walk across The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France she and her husband accomplished in 2018.

The French Connection

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

This five week course is designed to build one’s confidence in speaking French, whether visiting Quebec or another French speaking nation. Participants will practice using the French language in a variety of commonplace situations such as: how to order food, purchase items, check in to a hotel, ask directions and converse with customs officers. Patrick […]

The French Connection

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

This five week course is designed to build one’s confidence in speaking French, whether visiting Quebec or another French speaking nation. Participants will practice using the French language in a variety of commonplace situations such as: how to order food, purchase items, check in to a hotel, ask directions and converse with customs officers. Patrick […]

The French Connection

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

This five week course is designed to build one’s confidence in speaking French, whether visiting Quebec or another French speaking nation. Participants will practice using the French language in a variety of commonplace situations such as: how to order food, purchase items, check in to a hotel, ask directions and converse with customs officers. Patrick […]

The French Connection

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

This five week course is designed to build one’s confidence in speaking French, whether visiting Quebec or another French speaking nation. Participants will practice using the French language in a variety of commonplace situations such as: how to order food, purchase items, check in to a hotel, ask directions and converse with customs officers. Patrick […]

3rd annual Musical Munchkins Halloween concert

Waitsfield United Church of Christ Village Meeting House 4335 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Join Miss Andrea of Musical Munchkins for the Joslin Memorial Library’s 3rd annual HALLOWEEN CONCERT event for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, first-graders & their families. All ages welcome COME IN COSTUME- for an interactive hour of Halloween Music, dance, songs, stories, puppets and instruments

Keep Up Good Courage (an original play)

Valley Players Theater 4254 Main Street, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, United States

This play tells the story of MRV Union soldiers, through their correspondence with loved ones , of what happened during their nine month stay in Virginia from 1862-63. As they were looking forward to returning home in June, they were instead ordered to march North and found themselves engaged in an extraordinary battle. This story […]

Keep Up Good Courage (an original play)

Valley Players Theater 4254 Main Street, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, United States

This play tells the story of MRV Union soldiers, through their correspondence with loved ones , of what happened during their nine month stay in Virginia from 1862-63. As they were looking forward to returning home in June, they were instead ordered to march North and found themselves engaged in an extraordinary battle. This story […]

Winter Solstice Tea Party at Joslin Memorial Library

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Join Joslin Library and music-maker Lynn Noble on one of the shortest days of the year for our 5th annual celebration of light and community. We’ll have tea, goodies, a cozy fire, a shadow puppet show, and plenty of songs and chants to get us in the spirit. All are welcome. Please be sure to […]

How to Write a Children’s Book

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Have you been thinking about writing a children’s book, but aren’t sure where to begin? Wondering whether to rhyme or not to rhyme? How many words are too many words? Join picture book author (& owner of Inking’s Children’s Books) Brian Wray for a four week workshop and discover how to create short, inviting, and […]

Pizza and a Picture at Joslin Library

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Join us downstairs at Joslin Library to watch the new animated adaptation of Peter Brown’s beloved novel. Attendees will also be entered to win a set of The Wild Robot book trilogy! We’ll be ordering pizza (provided by the Friends of Joslin Library) so please tell us if you’ll be participating so we know how […]

How to Write a Children’s Book

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Have you been thinking about writing a children’s book, but aren’t sure where to begin? Wondering whether to rhyme or not to rhyme? How many words are too many words? Join picture book author (& owner of Inking’s Children’s Books) Brian Wray for a four week workshop and discover how to create short, inviting, and […]

How to Write a Children’s Book

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Have you been thinking about writing a children’s book, but aren’t sure where to begin? Wondering whether to rhyme or not to rhyme? How many words are too many words? Join picture book author (& owner of Inking’s Children’s Books) Brian Wray for a four week workshop and discover how to create short, inviting, and […]

You Can Cartoon! at Joslin Memorial Library

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Come get your doodle on at Joslin Library! If you love perusing the graphic novel section of the library and have always wanted to make your own comic strip, this is the program for you! We’ll cover all the basics from designing your characters to dialogue. Recommended for children kindergarten and older. Drop-off friendly although […]

How to Write a Children’s Book

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Have you been thinking about writing a children’s book, but aren’t sure where to begin? Wondering whether to rhyme or not to rhyme? How many words are too many words? Join picture book author (& owner of Inking’s Children’s Books) Brian Wray for a four week workshop and discover how to create short, inviting, and […]

Poetry Workshop

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Susan Bauchner, Mad River Valley poet, writer and actor, will expose participants to a variety of poetry formats. Participants will have an opportunity to work on a variety of poems and share them in the group.

Poetry Workshop

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Susan Bauchner, Mad River Valley poet, writer and actor, will expose participants to a variety of poetry formats. Participants will have an opportunity to work on a variety of poems and share them in the group.

Conversational Spanish Group

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Would you like to sharpen your Spanish language skills? If you had Spanish once upon a time (perhaps in a class or perhaps because of where you once resided) this group may be perfect for you. Participants will improve upon existing Spanish language skills by reviewing vocabulary, verbs and pronunciation and speaking to each other […]

Conversational Spanish Group

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Would you like to sharpen your Spanish language skills? If you had Spanish once upon a time (perhaps in a class or perhaps because of where you once resided) this group may be perfect for you. Participants will improve upon existing Spanish language skills by reviewing vocabulary, verbs and pronunciation and speaking to each other […]

Conversational Spanish Group

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Would you like to sharpen your Spanish language skills? If you had Spanish once upon a time (perhaps in a class or perhaps because of where you once resided) this group may be perfect for you. Participants will improve upon existing Spanish language skills by reviewing vocabulary, verbs and pronunciation and speaking to each other […]

Conversational Spanish Group

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Would you like to sharpen your Spanish language skills? If you had Spanish once upon a time (perhaps in a class or perhaps because of where you once resided) this group may be perfect for you. Participants will improve upon existing Spanish language skills by reviewing vocabulary, verbs and pronunciation and speaking to each other […]

Conversational Spanish Group

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Would you like to sharpen your Spanish language skills? If you had Spanish once upon a time (perhaps in a class or perhaps because of where you once resided) this group may be perfect for you. Participants will improve upon existing Spanish language skills by reviewing vocabulary, verbs and pronunciation and speaking to each other […]

Conversational Spanish Group

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Would you like to sharpen your Spanish language skills? If you had Spanish once upon a time (perhaps in a class or perhaps because of where you once resided) this group may be perfect for you. Participants will improve upon existing Spanish language skills by reviewing vocabulary, verbs and pronunciation and speaking to each other […]

Celebration of Joslin Memorial Library’s Co-Founder Sarah Joslyn

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Through a variety of stories and music, Sarah Joslyn’s story will come to life. Come learn more about this vibrant and influential woman, who originally from the Mad River Valley, became a civic and cultural leader in Omaha, Nebraska advocating for voting rights for women and touching the lives of orphaned children, the elderly, the […]

Outsmarting Scammers Presentation

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Incidents of financial fraud are on the rise — and are becoming increasingly harder to detect. Nick Hart, Edward Jones financial advisor, will share how to spot certain red flags, available resources if you become a victim and steps you can take to help protect yourself.

A Festive Fall Celebration of Poems and Short Stories by Mad River Valley Authors and Readers

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Individuals of any age interested in sharing a poem or a short story are encouraged to send an email to Shevonne Travers at joslinprograms@gmail.com or to call the library (802)496-4205 and provide your contact information. We welcome your participation. The Mad River Valley community at large is invited to listen and support the readers while […]

Get Answers to How Social Security Fits Into Your Retirement Income Plans

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Have questions about how Social Security fits into your retirement plans? Before you retire, it’s important to understand your options and the impact your decisions have on your retirement. Nick Hart, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, will discuss how one’s Social Security benefits fit into retirement income plans, when one should begin taking benefits and what […]



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