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*******************Join Our Mailing List*******************TONIGHT--Crafters Connection!Crafters Connection1st an d 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This ongoing event will be taking place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month (weather permitting). Crafters are invited to gather at the library to knit, crochet, sew, scrapbook, quilt, etc. Bring your current project. Interested in learning a craft but don't know how? We're more than willing to share our knowledge! Free and open to the public. Please bring your own materials. *******************Next Trustee Meeting February 22, 2012 7 pm
Weathersfield Proctor Library Trustees
Next Meeting
Wednesday February 22, 2012 7:00 pm
5181 Rte 5 Ascutney VT
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Weathersfield Proctor Library's Next book Discussion will be"A Stranger in the Kingdom"Howard Frank MosherFebruary 16, 7 pm 5181 Route 5, Ascutney VTBook Description
Murder wasn't the only crime this town would never forget. Kingdom County, Vermont, is tucked between the Green Mountains and the White Mountains not far from the Canadian border- a small town of proud people with ling memories. When the preacher, Walt Andrews, came to town, he was an outsider, a stranger. He was also a black man.
It was the summer James Kinneson turned thirteen. Son of the newspaper owner and younger brother of the town's fiery defense lawyer, James witnessed the shattering events that would tear the town apart - a brutal murder and the trial of a man, not so much for what he might have done, but for what he was. A Stranger in the Kingdom is a powerful drama of passion, prejudice, and innocence suddenly lost--and perhaps found again. About the Author
Howard Frank Mosher is a contemporary author of eleven books: ten fiction and one non-fiction. Much of his fiction takes place in the mid-20th century and all of it is set in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, a region loosely defined by the three counties in the northeastern corner of the state (Essex, Orleans, and Caledonia). His characters are often quirky, reflecting the distinctive peculiarities of the region's taciturn residents. He is the 1981 recipient of the Literature Award bestowed by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters.
A Stranger In the Kingdom won the New England Book Award for Fiction in 1991, and was later filmed by director Jay Craven. Craven has also adapted Disappearances and Where the Rivers Flow North to film. He received the Vermont Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2006. Mosher taught English at Orleans High and Lake Region Union.
Stop by the library and pick up your copy today!!
******************Patti Houghton-Arrison named Interim Library DirectorJanuary 7, 2012 The Weathersfield Proctor Library Board of Trustees are pleased to announce the hiring of Ms. Patti Houghton-Arrison as the Interim Library Director. Houghton-Arrison will hold this position until a permanent Library Director is hired. The Board is currently accepting applications for this position and a Search Committe has been formed to interview potential candidates. We hope you all will stop by and wish Patti the best! *******************Library Director
Weathersfield Proctor Library
The Weathersfield Proctor Library is accepting applications for a library director. This is a 30 hour per week position with an attractive compensation and benefits package. This person will oversee the administration, supervision, planning and delivery of high quality library services to a broad range of patrons.
MLS degree, Vermont Public Library Certification or equivalent required. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years experience in library management and digital library technology in addition to excellent organizational management, communication, leadership, public relations, and computer and customer service skills. This position will report to the Board of Trustees.
Send cover letter and resume to:
Or mail to:
Proctor Library Trustees/Search Committee
c/o Town Manager
PO Box 550
Ascutney, VT 05030-0550
Resumes will be accepted until
February 29, 2012
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Volunteers are needed!E-Mail Us
The library is in need of substitute desk help, shelving assistance and special project processing.*******************************NEWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS*** You can now search our catalog from home: proctorlibrary.dnsalias.comYou may also renew and reserve books by logging into our catalog with your library card number and last name. Please contact the library if you don't know your card number or need assistance.
Universal Class: Over 500 Online Continuing Education CoursesLearn something new today! We now offer free online courses for your personal enrichment! Many courses are available in a variety of subjects: Accounting and Bookeeping, Alternative Medicine, Arts and Photography, Business, Career Training, Computers and Technology, Cooking, Crafts and Hobbies, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Health and Medicine, History, Mathematics, New Age and Alternative Beliefs, Office Skills, Parenting and Family, Performing Arts, Personal Care, Pet and Animal Care, Psychology, Real Estate, Science, Social Work, Special Education, Web Development, Writing, and more! For more information or to register for a class, please visit: http://vermontstate.universalclass.com/register.htm Enter your library membership ID: 2VSRK00000XXXX (XXXX= your library card number)
Park & Museum PassesWe have free and reduced-rate passes to local attractions available for check-out. These include Vermont State Parks and Historic Sites, Vermont History Museum, American Precision Museum, and ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center. Passes can be checked out for one week so if you have a particular date in mind please call the library to reserve one. The passes provide an excellent source of affordable summer entertainment. Brother's Keeper Genealogy SoftwareThe library has recently purchased Brother's Keeper genealogy software and loaded it with records from the Weatherfield Historical Society. The software is available for public use. The database can be searched and family trees can be printed. Also if you have your own records that you would like to add to the database we would be happy to do so. Social Networking, Follow us...
The library is now on Facebook! If you have a Facebook account, just add "Weathersfield Proctor" as a friend and you will be able to receive event invitations, request materials, and talk to a librarian. The library is now on Twitter! Follow us on Twitter for all the library news and events. Our BlogYou can now follow all the latest happenings at the library on our blog!! Library Agendas, photos, event listings, volunteer applications, Friends info and more. Soon to come: The Friends Newsletter!!
******************************** Next Trustee Meeting...Wednesday February 22 at 7:00pm.
***PROGRAMS*** Crafters Connection - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This ongoing event will be taking place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month (weather permitting). Crafters are invited to gather at the library to knit, crochet, sew, scrapbook, quilt, etc. Bring your current project. Interested in learning a craft but don't know how? We're more than willing to share our knowledge! Free and open to the public. Please bring your own materials.
Check out our forum for the most up-to-date information! Friends of the Weathersfield Proctor Library By-Laws
Clifford the Big Red Dog visited the Library!On Friday, July 30th, our special guest made an appearance as part of the Summer Reading Program Finale Party, which celebrated all of our readers. The event included a prize raffle, giant bubbles, and delicious treats (thanks to everyone who donated prizes and food!). Approximately 45 children (plus their parents) attended. We will be planning on having a special guest for an event during next year's Summer Reading Program as well :) If you are looking for photographs of your child with Clifford please email the library, we have many more on hand! Volunteers NeededWould you like to volunteer at the library? We are always looking for Grant RecipientsThe Weathesfield Proctor Library is pleased to report that they received a Winnie Belle Learned grant this year. $2000 in new children's and young adult non-fiction books will be ordered and available for check-out during the winter of 2011. Weathersfield Tales are Here!A collection of Weathersfield stories is now available at Proctor Library and the Town Office. Topics for the anecdotes in Weathersfield Tales include the farm, village life, schools, murders, natural disasters, holidays, animals, and fascinating characters. Vermont On-Line LibraryThrough the Vermont Online Library (VOL), the State of Vermont Department of Libraries and our Library provide electronic information databases free to all our patrons. These resources are available to you 24-hours-a-day from not only our Library, but your home, your office or anywhere Internet access is available. Please call us for the password that is required after you log on to http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/vol_w37. |
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