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Ongoing Program Information

OCTOBER IS….
Bullying Prevention Month
Spread kindness and expand your knowledge of bullying and cyberbullying with Opposing Viewpoints in Context, one of the many database resources the library offers.  Take a look at our Online Resources page for more offerings.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month 
Learn about this important issue from Steps to End Domestic Violence (formerly Women Helping Battered Women), including what it is, 10 signs, offering support and tech safety. 

Dyslexia Awareness Month
The Libby app that makes it easy to borrow ebooks from the library offers a font that is designed to increase the readability of text for readers with dyslexia.  If you would like assistance with Libby settings or getting started with Libby, set up a Tech Time appointment with Susanna or drop by the library. Try Fish in a Tree!

Vermont Voter Registration Information
 Vermont offers online and same day voter registration.  For more information about voting in Vermont go here.

Firewood Suppliers in or Near Charlotte
To prevent the introduction of the harmful forest pests such as the emerald ash borer there is a firewood quarantine in effect for the State of Vermont.  It is prohibited to import untreated firewood from out of state. Here is a list of of nearby firewood suppliers.  This link can also be found on our Community page.

 

New & Upcoming Books

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  • Fic & Non-Fic

  • Juvenile & YA

  • Children

 

Upcoming Events

Register for a Program

Monday, October 15

  • Senior Center Book, "West Like Lightning," Chapters 12-15
    1:00 pm-2:00 pm

    Join library director, Margaret Woodruff, as we read and discuss Jim DeFelice’s rollicking and riveting history of the Pony Express. “DeFelice, who traveled the Pony’s route in his research, plumbs the legends, myths, and surprising truth of the service, exploring its lasting relevance today as a symbol of American enterprise, audacity, and daring.” Copies available at the Charlotte Library.

  • Drop-In Chess for Youth and Adult with Ajat
    3:15 pm-5:00 pm

    Drop in Chess for 4th graders and up. Younger students may attend with prior authorization from Cheryl Sloan or Ajat Taryal. Adults are welcome. Students to 8th grade need to register.

Tuesday, October 16

  • Baby Time!
    9:00 am-10:00 am

  • Preschool Story Time
    10:30 am-11:30 am

    A drop in story time for 3 to 5 year olds. Snacks, crafts and stories.

  • Kindergarten/1st Grade Story Time
    2:15 pm-3:15 pm

    Children can ride the blue bus from Charlotte Central School for an hour of crafts, snacks and stories. Registration is required.

  • Author Reading with Lucy Andrews Cummin and David Huddle
    7:00 pm-8:30 pm

    Two Vermont authors share some of their favorite readings, including material from "The Hounds of Spring" and "The Faulkes Chronicle."

Wednesday, October 17

  • Science Wednesday
    3:15 pm-4:15 pm

    Do you like science and discovering new facts with a lot of hands on learning? Discover everything you did not know about the 5 senses with Jan Schwarz of Project Micro and Cheryl Sloan of the Charlotte Library. For 3rd graders and up. Please register.

Thursday, October 18

  • Salvation Farms Presentation
    7:00 pm-8:00 pm

    40% of our food in the US goes to waste! Salvation Farms aims to change that. Director Theresa Snow shares the story of this organization and its mission is to build increased resilience in Vermont's food system through gleaning and other food surplus management.

Saturday, October 20

  • International Observe the Moon Night
    All day

    International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide celebration of lunar science and exploration. One day each year, everyone on Earth is invited to observe and learn about the Moon together, and to celebrate the cultural and personal connections we all have with our nearest neighbor.
    This year the event occurs on October 20th, when the Moon is around first quarter. A first quarter Moon is visible in the afternoon and evening, a convenient time for most participants. Furthermore, the best lunar observing is typically along the dusk/dawn terminator, where shadows are the longest, rather than at full Moon.
    Come to the Charlotte Library now and pick up a moon map and a Moon Observation Log that is meant to be filled in over a month's time to familiarize the observer of the phases of the moon.

Monday, October 22

  • Drop-In Chess for Youth and Adult with Ajat
    3:15 pm-5:00 pm

    Drop in Chess for 4th graders and up. Younger students may attend with prior authorization from Cheryl Sloan or Ajat Taryal. Adults are welcome. Students to 8th grade need to register.

Tuesday, October 23

  • Baby Time!
    9:00 am-10:00 am

  • Preschool Story Time
    10:30 am-11:30 am

    A drop in story time for 3 to 5 year olds. Snacks, crafts and stories.

  • Kindergarten/1st Grade Story Time
    2:15 pm-3:15 pm

    Children can ride the blue bus from Charlotte Central School for an hour of crafts, snacks and stories. Registration is required.

  • Great Decisions: US Global Engagement & the Military
    7:00 pm-8:30 pm

    The global power balance is rapidly evolving, leaving the United States at a turning point with respect to its level of engagement and the role of its military. Some argue for an “America First” paradigm, with a large military to ensure security, while others call for a more assertive posture overseas. Some advocate for a restoration of American multilateral leadership and a strengthened role for diplomacy. Still others envision a restrained U.S. role, involving a more limited military. How does the military function in today’s international order, and how might it be balanced with diplomatic and foreign assistance capabilities?

Wednesday, October 24

  • Science Wednesday
    3:15 pm-4:15 pm

    Do you like science and discovering new facts with a lot of hands on learning? Discover everything you did not know about the 5 senses with Jan Schwarz of Project Micro and Cheryl Sloan of the Charlotte Library. For 3rd graders and up. Please register.

Thursday, October 25

  • Book Discussion: "Running in the Family" by Michael Ondaatje
    7:30 pm-9:00 pm

    In the late 1970s Ondaatje returned to his native island of Sri Lanka. As he records his journey through the drug-like heat and intoxicating fragrances of that "pendant off the ear of India, " Ondaatje simultaneously retraces the baroque mythology of his Dutch-Ceylonese family. Copies available at the circulation desk.

Saturday, October 27

  • Transition Town Summit: Unleashing the Collective Genius
    12:00 pm-3:00 pm

    On Saturday, October 27th, Transition US will host our first-ever national online summit, bringing together Transition US Community members and organizers from across the country for a day of education, inspiration, and celebration. Both groups and individuals are invited to join in the fun!

Monday, October 29

  • Drop-In Chess for Youth and Adult with Ajat
    3:15 pm-5:00 pm

    Drop in Chess for 4th graders and up. Younger students may attend with prior authorization from Cheryl Sloan or Ajat Taryal. Adults are welcome. Students to 8th grade need to register.

Tuesday, October 30

  • Baby Time!
    9:00 am-10:00 am

  • Preschool Story Time
    10:30 am-11:30 am

    A drop in story time for 3 to 5 year olds. Snacks, crafts and stories.

  • Kindergarten/1st Grade Story Time
    2:15 pm-3:15 pm

    Children can ride the blue bus from Charlotte Central School for an hour of crafts, snacks and stories. Registration is required.

Wednesday, October 31

  • Science Wednesday
    3:15 pm-4:15 pm

    Do you like science and discovering new facts with a lot of hands on learning? Discover everything you did not know about the 5 senses with Jan Schwarz of Project Micro and Cheryl Sloan of the Charlotte Library. For 3rd graders and up. Please register.

  • Trick-or-Treat @ the Library!
    5:00 pm-7:00 pm

Thursday, November 1

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

Friday, November 2

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

Saturday, November 3

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

Sunday, November 4

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

Monday, November 5

  • Start Listening to Podcasts
    10:00 am-11:00 am

  • Senior Center Book Group: "America is Not the Heart"
    1:00 pm-2:00 pm

  • Drop-In Chess for Youth and Adult with Ajat
    3:15 pm-5:00 pm

    Drop in Chess for 4th graders and up. Younger students may attend with prior authorization from Cheryl Sloan or Ajat Taryal. Adults are welcome. Students to 8th grade need to register.

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

Tuesday, November 6

  • Baby Time!
    9:00 am-10:00 am

  • Preschool Story Time
    10:30 am-11:30 am

    A drop in story time for 3 to 5 year olds. Snacks, crafts and stories.

  • Kindergarten/1st Grade Story Time
    2:15 pm-3:15 pm

    Children can ride the blue bus from Charlotte Central School for an hour of crafts, snacks and stories. Registration is required.

  • Great Decisions: South Africa's Fragile Democracy
    7:00 pm-8:30 pm

    The African National Congress (ANC) party has governed South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994. But the party today suffers from popular frustration over official corruption and economic stagnation. It faces growing threats from both left and right opposition parties, even as intraparty divisions surface. Given America’s history of opportunistic engagement with Africa, there are few prospects for a closer relationship between the two countries. Join us to discuss how the U.S. can create a more meaningful and mutually rewarding relationship with this fragile government. Reading materials available at the circulation desk.

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

Wednesday, November 7

  • Science Wednesday
    3:15 pm-4:15 pm

    Do you like science and discovering new facts with a lot of hands on learning? Discover everything you did not know about the 5 senses with Jan Schwarz of Project Micro and Cheryl Sloan of the Charlotte Library. For 3rd graders and up. Please register.

  • Water Series #3: Your Water, Your Lake
    7:00 pm-8:30 pm

    Marty Illick, head of Lewis Creek Association and director of Ahead of the Storm Project, shares the latest word in sustainable and safe practices for runoff around your home and property. Learn what you can do to keep the lake healthy and your garden green, no matter where you live.

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

Thursday, November 8

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

Friday, November 9

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

Saturday, November 10

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

Sunday, November 11

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

Monday, November 12

  • Senior Center Book Group: "America is Not the Heart"
    1:00 pm-2:00 pm

  • Drop-In Chess for Youth and Adult with Ajat
    3:15 pm-5:00 pm

    Drop in Chess for 4th graders and up. Younger students may attend with prior authorization from Cheryl Sloan or Ajat Taryal. Adults are welcome. Students to 8th grade need to register.

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

Tuesday, November 13

  • Baby Time!
    9:00 am-10:00 am

  • Preschool Story Time
    10:30 am-11:30 am

    A drop in story time for 3 to 5 year olds. Snacks, crafts and stories.

  • Kindergarten/1st Grade Story Time
    2:15 pm-3:15 pm

    Children can ride the blue bus from Charlotte Central School for an hour of crafts, snacks and stories. Registration is required.

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

Wednesday, November 14

  • Science Wednesday
    3:15 pm-4:15 pm

    Do you like science and discovering new facts with a lot of hands on learning? Discover everything you did not know about the 5 senses with Jan Schwarz of Project Micro and Cheryl Sloan of the Charlotte Library. For 3rd graders and up. Please register.

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

Thursday, November 15

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

  • Lund Family Center Heart Gallery Exhibit
    All day

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