News  & Upcoming Events at the Charlotte Library

New at the Library!
Not only do we have new books to share, we now have new ways to share them.  With a generous donation from the Friends of the Charlotte Library, the library purchased a Kindle e-reader and a color Nook e-reader.  These are available for patrons to use in the library, to learn and explore the features of these two tools.  In addition, the library has e-subscriptions to several magazines and newspapers for you to enjoy.  These include:  The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and The Financial Times; The New Yorker, Cooking Light, Sports Illustrated, Real Simple,  This Old House, Sunset and other periodicals.  Stop in to try one out.  Upcoming:  workshops on e-readers and related technologies.  Please let us know at the Circulation Desk if you are interested so we can schedule.

Take Your Child to the Library Day
Saturday, February 4, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm 
Join us for a library celebrations:  DIY crafts, book bonanza and tasty treats.

Afterschool Adventure:  Kinder Pals
 Wednesday, February 22 @ 3:15 pm
A kindergarten exclusive!  Take the bus to the library for stories, snacks and fun.  Registration required; please call (425-3864) or email (youthservices@charlottepubliclibrary.org) to sign up.

Brown Bag Story Time: Preschool Friends
Tuesdays @ 11:30 am, January 17 to February 21
Pack a lunch for story time! After our library picnic, we'll share stories, songs and crafts then make a treat for dessert.  Children ages 3 to 5 who are comfortable in a story time setting with or without a parent/caregiver.
Please email (youthservices@charlottepubliclibrary.org) or call (425-3864) the library to register.

ADULTS!! Hands-On Green with the Sprout Queen
Tuesday, February 21 @ 6 pm
Join sprout queen Jen Slater for a hands-on green lesson.  Jen will demonstrate and assist you with the simple steps for growing your  own sprouts and micro greens, from broccoli to sunflower. Learn first hand the ease and variety of sprouts to grow almost anywhere.  Plant your own garden to take home with you. In class, we will harvest pre-grown sprouts for delicious organic salad supper to eat together.  Space is limited and registration required.  Please call (425-3864) or email (youthservices@charlottepubliclibrary.org) to sign up.

FYI: Charlotte Library Lending Details
Loan period: Two weeks
Overdue notices: Sent at two weeks past due date
Materials reminder: Sent at four weeks past due date
Notice of Restriction: Sent at six weeks past due date
Renewals: In person, over the phone or via the library account system.
Return or replacement of materials lifts lending restrictions. If you have any questions or would like to set up a library account, please call the library: 425-3864 or email: charlottelibraryvt@gmail.com

Reading and Discussion Group:
A Mysterious Lens on American Culture*
Thursday, February 9, 7:30 pm
Join a discussion of Blood of the Prodigal by P.L. Gaus led by Lesley Wright.  Books are available for loan at the library, please ask at the circulation desk.

*Vermont Humanities Council event hosted by The Charlotte Library.  Under grant form the NEH.

New on the Shelves
Adult Selections:  Fiction & Mystery
 


Youth Books







 

Yarn Exchange
 Please drop off any yarn you no longer need and pick up a skein or two for a new knitting project.
 

On Exhibit
Charlotte Fire and Rescue
Artifacts from the past.

Abstract Paintings by Rick Benson
Rick Benson, proprietor and chef at the Little Garden Market, shares his paintings with us. Rick started painting in 2004, taking time to fulfill a longtime desire and to fill his restaurant with consistent art. The abstract paintings in oils, acrylics, and latex will be on display through the end of February.

ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE OF CHARGE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC