Quechee & Wilder Libraries – Quechee & Wilder Libraries

4 Book Discussion Groups

Here’s the monthly list. Pick up any title and join the conversation to match. In person or by Zoom link.

Sci Fi: Monday,Nov. 25, 6 pm. Join in to discuss A Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Makine.

First Monday Mystery: Each month at 4 pm at the Quechee Library. Participants will select books from the wide assortment available of murderous holidays.

A Bugbee Center Variety: The first Friday of each month Debbie Marcus leads a discussion on a new title—ranging across the genres. For Dec. 6 at 1 pm, Agony Hill by Sarah Stewart Taylor will be the mystery to enjoy–set right here in the Upper Valley in the 1960s.

Historical Fiction: Tuesday, Dec. 10 , 4 pm: Table for Two by Amor Towles includes a novella set in Golden Age Hollywood and several short stories in New York circa 2000. This hybrid discussion will focus on the noirish LA tale that follows Evelyn from the author’s Rules of Civility, but do read the stories too. Much to discuss.

Storytimes

Enjoy stories and a related craft project. Ten a.m. on Tuesdays at Wilder and Wednesdays at Quechee.

Watch for the storywalks rising up this summer all around town & for our reading challenges for all ages.

Covers and Keys—and Dance

Jake Kelleher returns to the Quechee Library to play jazz every other Thursday, 4-6 pm, starting Nov. 21. Do some of your book browsing and reading then while enjoying the music. Jake is always ready to talk music too.

The Wilder Club and Library version of Covers and Keys can be enjoyed most Friday afternoons as Steve Rice, Doug Morse, Bodie Kelton, and Richard Cook play a mix.

Jes Raymond is in the hall at Wilder on Thursdays at 4:30 pm inviting all to join in an inclusive, non-judgemental space for health, expression, and connection through dance and free form movement.

New York Times Here

Quechee/Wilder Libraries patrons now have digital access to the daily New York Times. We are proud to be able to offer this important resource to our patrons, an important tool to understanding today’s world as citizens and as individuals. The Friends of our libraries have given us the additional resource of the New York Times Digital Cooking Access.
Click here to begin. We are glad to help you navigate until familiar.

Print copies of the Valley News are also available at both libraries. The print Times is also at the Quechee Library, donated by Jake’s Quechee Market.

Needleworkers Unite

Needleworkers United meets at Quechee Library on Tuesday at 6:30 pm. Whether knitting, crocheting, rughooking, stitching or any other needle endeavor, all who seek inspiration and conversation are welcome to join.

Covid Protocols within QW Libraries

Some Covid protocols ended at the Quechee/Wilder Libraries as the pandemic moved toward a more endemic phase. Masks may be required for programs with a large attendance. We urge continued precautions.

Senior Exercise at Wilder Club & Library

Growing Stronger, Living Longer: Strength and Balance Exercise
Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays 9a.m.-10a.m. @ Wilder Club & Library
Led by Gail Schaal (Certified Senior Fitness Instructor). $1 donation per session is appreciated to cover refreshments immediately following. Please carry in dry workout shoes, Enjoy air conditioning on the hot days….and access to the library to stock up on books and dvds.

Meetings

The Quechee Library Trustees meets on the second Monday of most months at 5 p.m. Open to the public by requesting Zoom link from info@quecheelibrary.org or attending in person. Most meetings are hybrid, but not all. Email for specific information.

The Wilder Club and Library Board of Trustees meets generally on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

The Friends’ steering committee generally meets the second Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Email info@quecheelibrary.org to join the email list of meeting dates and other Friends’ news.

Upper Valley Co-op for Library Service

The Quechee/ Wilder Libraries will deliver your book requests to the pickup box located in the café area. Email info@quecheelibrary.org for such requests. You can return books 24 hours a day 7 days a week using the drop box outside the Co-op entrance, or at either library. Membership applications available at the pick-up box. The Upper Valley Food Co-op and the Quechee Library are pleased to be working together to help you find the information you need and bring services directly to you in WRJ.

Digital Resources