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Diverse selection of books for you to check out!

11/28/2020

 
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November 13th, 2020

11/13/2020

 
Once again we thank Esther Fishman for showing her amazing pastels and intricate collages in the Janeway Wing of the library.
This exhibit can be viewed during library hours and we ask that everyone wear a face covering and keep a social distance from others. The library is one of the safer places that you can visit as there are generally no more than 5 people here at any one time.
We hope that you will stop by and see Esther's wonderful art work while you check out some books or movies!

November 13th, 2020

11/13/2020

 

NEW BOOKS FOR NOVEMBER

11/13/2020

 
​A PRIVATE CATHEDRAL – JAMES LEE BURKE
JACK – MARILYNNE ROBINSON
THE SICILIAN METHOD – ANDREA CAMILLERI
ANIXIOUS PEOPLE – FREDRIK BACKMAN
FAIR WARNING – MICHAEL CONNNELLY
TOO MANY BEARS! – DONATED BY MARIKE WESTBERG

 There are lots of great movies for children and adults here to borrow also!


HALLOWEEN AT THE LIBRARY

10/29/2020

 
Witches, goblins and all sorts of creepy fairytale creatures WANTED. All are welcome to visit the library on Saturday, October 31. Candy and free kids books will be available all day by the library book return box. If you come over between 10 am and 1 pm the library will be open for you to check out special Halloween books. Distancing and face coverings will be requested for everyone's safety.

While you are here you can read our latest outdoor STORYWALK (c.) ALL YEAR ROUND, written and charmingly illustrated by Emilie Leduc. The fun STORYWALK concept was created by Anne Ferguson of Montepelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
We thank the VT Dept of Libraries for providing the laminated pages for this story and to Barb and Bob Wells for installing it. ALL YEAR ROUND will not be taken down until the middle of November.

NEW BOOKS FOR AUTUMN

10/15/2020

 
THE BOOK OF TWO WAYS - JODI PICOULT

FAIR WARNING - MICHAEL CONNELLEY

THE EVENING AND THE MORNING - KEN FOLLETT

THE ORPHAN'S GUILT - ARCHER MAYOR

ALLL THE DEVILS ARE HERE - LOUISE PENNY

SQUEEZE ME - CARL HIAASEN

CASTE: THE ORIGINS OF OUR DISCONTENT - ISABEL WILKINSON

MIGRATIONS - CHARLOTTE MCCONAGHY

TOO MUCH AND NEVER ENOUGH - MARY TRUMP PHD.

WHEN WE BELIEVED IN MERMAIDS - BARBARA O'NEAL

RAGE - BOB WOODWARD

BEGIN AGAIN JAMES BALDWIN'S AMERICA... - EDDIE S. GLAUDE JR. 

DON'T FORGET WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

8/14/2020

 
THE SOUTH LONDONDERRY FREE LIBRARY
Come on over!
 
IN PERSON OR STREET-SIDE LENDING
OUTSIDE STORY WALK
CRAFTS TO GO FOR THE KIDS
DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO AND EBOOKS
LIBRARY TRAIL
ONLINE UNIVERSAL CLASS COURSES
ART EXHIBITS
ROCK PAINTING KIT
BINOCULARS TO BORROW
MOVIES
GREAT BOOKS IN ALL CATEGORIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
​PASSES TO STATE PARKS, HISTORICAL SITES AND HILDENE

For Requests you can all 824-3371 or email southlondonderryfreelibrary@yahoo.com
 
We are open Wed. Thurs. Fri. from 10 to 5 and Saturdays we are here from 10 am to 1 pm.
ALL ARE WELCOME!

KIM ENG YEO - GUEST ARTIST THROUGH OCTOBER

7/9/2020

 
Come to the library to view the outstanding watercolor paintings of Kim Eng Yeo. Kim studied art in Bangkok, Singapore and New York City. She has displayed and sold her magnificent paintings worldwide. On display are intricate still life and floral arrangements that can be seen Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 -5 or on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. Kim has generously offered to give 50% of her proceeds to the library.
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We ask that you wear a face covering and keep a social distance while in the library. Please make time to come on over and see this special exhibit. All are welcome!

NEW BOOKS FOR SUMMER READING

6/18/2020

 

​A PIECE OF THE WORLD and BIRD IN HAND – CHRISTINA BAKER KLINE
BOOK OF LOST FRIENDS – LISA WINGATE
THE PUNISHMENT SHE DESERVES – ELIZABETH GEORGE – DONATED BY PAT HATRY
THE SPLENDID AND THE VILE – ERIK LARSON
THE OPERATOR – GRETCHEN BERG
AFTERLIFE – JULIA ALVAREZ
ELEPHANT COMPANY – VICKI CONSTANTINE CROKE
LITTLE BEE – CHRIS CLEAVE -DONATED BY SHERRY CLARK
PAINTINGS IN THE UFFIZI AND PITTI
THE WIDOWS OF MALABAR HILL – SUJATA MASSEY
THE BOOK OF LONGINGS – SUE MONK KIDD
COYOTES OF CARTHAGE – STEVEN WRIGHT
THE LONG CALL – ANN CLEEVES
MASKED PREY – JOHN SANFORD
HOME GIRL BUILDING A DREAM HOUSE – JUDITH MATLOFF – DON. PAT HATRY
ON THE PLAIN OF SNAKES – PAUL THEROUX – DONATED BY LEN BUGEL
SIBERIAN DILEMMA – MARTIN CRUZ SMITH – DONATED BY CAROL BELLUCCI
 
NEW MOVIE – LITTLE WOMEN
 
 

LIBRARY RE-OPENING!

6/8/2020

 
Your library will open its doors on Wednesday, June 10. We will be open WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS. We request that you wear a face covering and stay 6' apart from others while visiting. Please do not come in if you have any symptoms of illness. 
​We are looking forward to seeing you!

LIBRARY CLOSURE

3/18/2020

 
HELLO ALL
REGRETFULLY WE WILL BE CLOSED indefinitely due to COVID19 pandemic. Curbside pickup will be available on MWF and Saturdays between noon & 2 pm.
Remember that you can download Audio and E-books though the free Libby app.
Questions? Please email southlondonderryfreelibrary@yahoo.com
Stay well everyone!

NEW BOOKS FOR SPRING

3/13/2020

 

Stop by and check out some recent new acquisitions of books and movies.
Some titles include AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins, THE GUEST BOOK by Sarah Blake and LATE MIGRATIONS by Margaret Renkl. BOMBER'S MOON by Vermont author, Archer Mayor has been replaced and is now available. EMILY MASON, To Another Place is a contemporary art book that was donated by the Brattleboro Museum.

NEW MOVIES are: PARASITE, THE DURRELLS IN CORFU, INDIAN SUMMERS, and JOKER.

If there is a book or a movie that is not part of our collection, I will search for it via the Inter-library-loan system that gives us access to all the Libraries, Colleges and Elementary Schools in this wonderful state of Vermont.

MAKE VALENTINES AT THE LIBRARY

1/24/2020

 

On Saturday, February 8th at 10:30 artist, Casey Junker Bailey, will be on hand to help children of all ages make beautiful Valentines for friends and family. All are welcome!

Guest Artist Nancy Calicchio

1/24/2020

 

On display through the middle of March are the beautiful oil paintings by Nancy Calicchio. These landscapes are of Vermont scenes and reveal the artist's fascination with the natural world. 
Nancy is mostly self-taught and she paints outdoors deftly capturing the sky, hills, fields, streams and farms through the seasons. This exhibit is a delight to show and we think that you will appreciate Nancy's talent and expertise when you visit.

NEW AWE COMPUTER FOR AWESOME KIDS

12/27/2019

 

Thanks to the generosity of The Stratton Foundation and The Thrifty Attic, the library has acquired a new state of the arts Learning Center computer for pre-schoolers through age 10. We thank Stratton and The Thrifty to be able to share with all children this wonderful, fun learning tool! 

Guest Artist for November and December

10/28/2019

 
Simple Gifts Workshop for Kids
The South Londonderry Free Library is celebrating the holidays with a special workshop for children on Saturday, December 7th at 10:30 a.m. In this workshop, which has been held annually for over 20 years, children are invited to celebrate the season by making special presents for family and friends with artist Casey Junker Bailey.
All are welcome!


                                       
 
Esther Fishman is the guest artist for November and December. Esther will be showing her multi-media works of art beginning November 15. On display will be her outstanding pastels, collages, jewelry and unique ornaments. There will be an artist’s reception on Saturday, November 16th from 10:30 to noon.

Casey Junker Bailey will work her magic for a pre-Thanksgiving celebration on Saturday, November 23rd at 10:30. Children of all ages are invited to come on over to express what they are grateful for and make a Thanksgiving decoration.

While you are here check out some of our new books: The Deserter by perennial favorite, Nelson DeMille; The Guardians by John Grisham; One Good Deed by David Baldacci; The World We Knew by Alice Hoffman; The Bomber’s Moon by Vermont author, Archer Mayor; The Dutch House, a book group favorite by Ann Patchett; Bloody Genius by John Sandford; or The Body: A Guide for Occupants by humorist, Bill Bryson.
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Thanks to John Specker for entertaining all the books purchasers who came out for out for our Book Sale October 26th.  John’s amazing banjo playing was a treat for all of us.
You never know what surprises you are going to discover at Your library!

September 20th, 2019

9/20/2019

 
Be sure to visit Booth 21 at the Peru Fair on Saturday, September 28th. The Library will be selling Vintage, Re-purposed, Hand-crafted books at this fun event. 

On Saturday, October 12th between 10 am and 1 pm, the Library will be holding its annual BOOK FAIR AND SALE. Quality books in all categories will be available at very reasonable prices. Hundreds of fiction, non-fiction, art books, cook books, gardening books, biographies and children's books are some of the offerings. There are 2 full book cases of antique books that were published in the 1800s which are in amazing condition. 
Apple donuts and cider will be served. Come on over and support your Library!

Some recent acquisitions include CHANCES ARE by Richard Russo, CALL SIGN CHAOS by Jim Mattis, AUNTIE POLDI AND THE FRUITS OF THE LORD (called the Miss Marple of Sicily), OLD BONES by Douglass Preston and A BETTER MAN by Louise Penny. 
If you are a fan of Andrea Camilleri you will like to check out the video featuring Inspector Detective Montalbano.



New Books at the library

8/16/2019

 
Stop by and check out some of our recent acquisitions: City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert, The Body in the Castle Well by Martin Walker, Death in Provence by Serena Kent, The Department of Sensitive Crimes by Alexander McCall Smith (this one takes place in Sweden) Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Wiener or Refuge by Alan Gratz.
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We have many new movies on DVD thanks to donations by Helen Hamman and Peter Isakson,

WALTER KNOWLES, GUEST ARTIST FOR JULY AND AUGUST

7/5/2019

 
Come to the library during library hours to view the eclectic artwork of local resident, Walter Knowles. On display are mixed-media paintings of Venice, Italy as well as seascapes, landscapes, portraits and whimsical animal pictures.
Walter had an interest in art since he was 5 years old and painting became a lifelong endeavor. He has not had that many exhibits of his work, so make sure that you don't miss this one.

July events for kids of all ages presented by Linda Schroeder are:
Monday, July 8th at 3 pm - ICE CREAM CELEBRATION
Friday, July 19th at 2 pm - celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the MOON LANDING
Friday, July 26th at 1 pm - Have a WILD & CRAZY HAIR time
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SPECIAL EVENT:
Wednesday, July 31st at 1 pm - ROCKIN' RON, THE FRIENDLY PIRATE will entertain all with music and inter-active songs. This show will be held at the Londonderry Town Assembly Room, just up the street from the library.

While you are here check out some of our new books: THE PIONEERS by David McCullough; THE BROKEN WINDOW, A Lincoln Rhyme mystery by Jeffery Deaver; SAVE ME THE PLUMS by Ruth Reichl, A memoir of her time with Gourmet Magazine; THE DUMMY LINE by Bobby Cole; REDEMPTION by David Baldacci and THE CORNWALLS ARE GONE by James Patterson.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT THE S. LONDONDERRY FREE LIBRARY

6/17/2019

 
South Londonderry Free Library
15 Old School Street, South Londonderry
802-824-3371

 
June 22, 10:00-12:00 - Summer Reading Kickoff -  Balloon Animals – Come to the library for an animal of your choice. While at the library pick up your summer reading packet and join in on all the fun!
Story Time Programs
Programs include stories, songs, finger plays, games and a related craft.
 
 
June  28, 2:00 - Rocket into Space            August 9, 1:00 – The Planets
July 8, 3:00 – Ice Cream Celebration        August 14, 2:00 -Sharks & Shells
July 19, 2:00 – Moon Landing                    August 26, 1:00 – National Dog Day
July 26, 1:00 – Wild & Crazy Hair
 
“Craft on the Go” – Stop by the library each week to pick up a craft to take home. All you need is glue.

ROCKIN' RON, THE FRIENDLY PIRATE OF THE UNIVERSE:

This special event will be held at the
 Londonderry Town Meeting Room
 100 Old School Street, South Londonderry
July 31, 1:00 – Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate of the Universe
Rock along with Rockin’ Ron’s happy interactive pirate tunes!
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