In one of the prettiest weeks of the year—a body is revealed at the Quechee Library when MURDER BY THE BOOK is read on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 5 pm. Drop in for the fun with other patrons who cherish the Three Pines village mysteries by Canadian writer Louise Penny. She has sponsored a script, written by Laura Teasdale, and offered it to libraries for performance. Audience members will have a chance to taste refreshments worthy of Olivier while enjoying our community members as they try to figure out who did in the victim in our very own library.
Fall Foliage Booksale
Browse the downstairs Quechee Library during library hours October 1-Oct 12 for the annual fall foliage booksale. Hundreds of sorted books to choose from and great prices. The library will be closed Monday, Oct. 14 for the holiday.
Calling Puzzlers to a Challenge
We have 5 identical 500 piece puzzles ready for a Saturday race. Form a team (or come solo), sign up for either date and place: Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 am at the Quechee Library; Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 am at the Wilder Club and Library.
4 Book Discussion Groups plus Autumn’s VERMONT READS “GATHER”
Here’s the monthly list. Pick up any title and join the conversation to match. In person or by Zoom link.
Sci Fi: Monday, Sept. 30, 6 pm. Join in to talk about Gateway by Frederik Pohl..
First Monday Mystery: Each month at 4 pm at the Quechee Library. Linda Castillo is the author for October 7 discussion.
A Bugbee Center Variety: The first Friday of each month Debbie Marcus leads a discussion on a new title—ranging across the genres. For Oct 4 at 1 pm, Gather by Ken Cadow, will be the book.
Historical Fiction: Tuesday,Oct 15, 4 pm: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee is this month’s novel , a saga of a Korean family in Japan that begins in the 1930s and follows generations through the 20th century.
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
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.
Jazz with Jake at Quechee is on a summer hiatus. Watch for other musical times.
With this music—it’s also a perfect time to browse the libraries’ shelves and read.
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.
