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If you like harmonies and popular music, you’ll love The Songbird Project! Enjoy an evening of fun with two lovely sopranos – the Songbirds – as they perform pieces from Elvis Presley and the Zombies to Fleetwood Mac and the Black-Eyed Peas. The newly-formed duo will donate half its proceeds to Quechee-based VINS, the Vermont […]
Counting the Votes: The Process, the People and the Electoral College Eve will explain the stages of counting ballots, machine tabulation of paper ballots, and the role of certification boards, the operation of electoral college and describe the how the National Popular Vote compact would work. During the presentation, you’ll be able to stitch pieces […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
