Library's Acoustic Cafe Bringing The Folk

Acoustic Cafe: Atwater-Donnelly

Saturday, January 19
Every performance is surprisingly different and always entertaining, exciting and educational with the award-winning duo Atwater-Donnelly, who provide a unique and thrilling blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance, along with original songs and poetry.

Doors Open @ 7 PM ~ Performance @ 7:30 PM ~ Admission is Free!

The Acoustic Café is a library-sponsored program showcasing regional acoustic musicians. Open to the public, it is held the 3rd Saturday from October through April in a smoke-free intimate environment.

The Acoustic Café is also supported by the Friends of the Library. All proceeds from coffee and refreshment sales benefit the café and the library.

Morning Book Group

Thursday, January 10
10 a.m.

A.V. Room

This month's selection is Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen.

 In this irresistible memoir, the #1 "New York Times" bestselling author writes about her life and the lives of women today, looking back and ahead--and celebrating it all--as she considers marriage, girlfriends, our mothers, faith, loss, all that stuff in our closets, and more.

Copies will be available for checkout at the Library. All are welcome, please join us!

Evening Book Group

Tuesday, January 22
7 p.m.

Our selection for this month is Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson

"In a sweeping narrative that follows Franklin's life from Boston to Philadelphia to London and Paris and back, Isaacson chronicles the adventures of the spunky runaway apprentice who became, during his 84-year life, America's best writer, inventor, media baron, scientist, diplomat, and business strategist, as well as one of its most practical and ingenious political leaders." Amazon Editors.

All are welcome.

Discovering New England Stone Walls

Tuesday, January 29
7  - 8:30 p.m.
Keyes Meeting RoomKevin Gardner, author ofThe Granite Kiss,will talk about the  history, technique, stylistic development, and aesthetics of stone walls in New England.  He explains how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways in which they and other dry stone structures were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time, and their significance to the famous New England landscape.  Other topics may include: differences in approach between historical and contemporary wall-builders, a discussion of restoration tips and techniques, and information about design, acquisition of materials, preservation, and analysis. There is always a generous question-and-answer period, during which listeners are encouraged to bring up specific problems or projects on their own properties.
 
Along the way, Kevin occupies himself building a miniature wall or walls on a tabletop, using tiny stones from a five-gallon bucket.  He will bring along his collection of books about stonework, and copies of The Granite Kiss will be available for purchase and signing.  
Register now for this free event!

Reader & Gadget Forum

Wednesday, January 30
7 p.m.

Keyes Meeting Room

Have you recently acquired a Kindle, Nook, iPad, or other gadget? Did you know you can borrow downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks from our library? Learn how to make the most of your new eReader, exchange ideas with other eReader owners, and ask your questions of our staff who use their Nooks, Kindles and iPads for downloadable books. 

Knit 1, Crochet 2

1st and 3rd Mondays of every Month
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 
Keyes Meeting Room

Are you looking for other yarn addicts? Do your Monday nights seem dull? Look no further! Don't have a project in mind? Can't seem to finish that scarf for Grandma? Or are you a complete beginner with an itch to stitch? Bring your project in & be inspired; if you're a beginner, your local craft store can help you select a project & requisite supplies. There will be no formal instruction but 'knitwits' are a helpful bunch and love to indoctrinate the uninitiated into the cult of knitting. Tea, helpful company & oodles of knitting books will be served.