Category: Programs

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.

Historical Fiction: Tuesday,Sept. 10, 4 pm:   Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate is this month’s novel , descriptive of Oklahoma’s landscape, culture, and the history of children gone missing during the land barons’ quest for oil wealth.

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. Sharon McCrumb is the author for September 9 discussion.

A Bugbee Center Variety:  The first Friday of each month Debbie Marcus leads a discussion on a new title—ranging across the genres.  Sept. 6 at 1 pm, however, is special.  The Bugbee Center will bring a bus to the Quechee Library for a reading and talk with our mystery writing neighbor, Sarah Stewart Taylor, about her new novel, Agony Hill,  set right here in the Upper Valley. Special maple refreshments add to the afternoon.

VT Reads:  VHC scholar Suzanne Brown returns to facilitate a discussion of this year’s title, Gather, by Vermonter Ken Cadow.  The 4:30-6 pm conversation on Monday, Sept. 23 will delve into the several themes of “two Vermonts” and the resourceful life of the teenage protagonist.

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.

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.