Kids ages 5-11 enter the Universe of Stories series this week with the British artist and storyteller Jools Skeet. Using imaginations they will collaborate on creating stories. Just take a look at the delightful collages on exhibit in the main library and children’s room to be similarly inspired. See our “kids” page for more details and join as many of the 4 o’clock programs and activities this summer as possible. Reading contracts available too.
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Programs
Gilded Age: Then and Now
We have again created a book discussion series that will travel the state through the Vermont Humanities Council. It starts with the 1893 Columbian Exposition and continues on through the spectacular age. Portrayals of inventors, entrepreneurs, artists and lawyers include Henry James, Stanford White, Clarence Darrow, George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, D.W. Griffiths and detective William Burns. Three novels and a narrative history illustrate that time period in ways that in turn illuminate our own. The series will be led by scholar Suzanne Brown. The next session is Tuesday, July 2 at 5:30 pm. Copies of The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore are available for borrowing for that evening’s discussion. In addition, enjoy the related display on the main floor and consider more related reading.
Mystery Monday, July 1 @ 4 pm
Generally Meeting the first Monday of the month, this group discusses selected mystery authors. The theme for this month is Chicago, Chicago. Many books are available for borrowing including the Stuart Kaminsky Lieberman series.
Sci Fi Discussion, Monday, June 24 @ 6pm
Nick Clemens facilitates a monthly Science Fiction book series. Next date is Monday, June 24 at 6 pm at the Quechee Library for a discussion of What it means when a man falls from the sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah. Copies are available for borrowing and new participants are always welcome.