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As many of you know, our small, completely volunteer run library held a great free outdoor family movie night with a desert pot luck last week.  What a treat!

Now here's the behind the scenes story of what it takes to make that happen.

After the idea was approved in our monthly meeting volunteer Traci Templeton took on the task of making it happen.  She coordinated ad space in the local paper, she secured movie licensing, and she picked up a copy of the movie itself.  Meanwhile volunteer Sharon Mayer wrote a press release and copy that Angelique Lee used when she designed  a newspaper ad and posters.  Then we all hung them around town.

What else?  Well Traci borrowed a projector and speakers from Kim & Jason at the Clear River Tavern (thanks Kim and Jason!), a popcorn machine from the local school (thanks Gail!), and purchased a new 12 x 12 tent for the library.  She picked up extension cords, lemonade mix, coolers and popcorn cups too.

The night of the movie was when the group effort really came together and we worked together as a community.  Some families set up games, others put tables out, Carl Oertell showed up with his ladder to put the outdoor movie screen up on the library wall, Sharon organized the deserts, Angelique mixed the lemonade, Susie stopped by to take care of a few financial details.

And what was the final result?  A great community event.  Something adults and kids could (and did) enjoy.  A chance for neighbors to get together.  A chance to watch a feature movie under the open sky right here in our home town.  A chance to feel great about the community we live in.

And so, a hearty thank you to Traci, Angelique, Sharon, Karen, Carl, Jason, Kim and all the others who made this happen.

It's not hard to volunteer, it's not complicated, but there sure is a lot to do.  Join us at our next meeting if you'd like to help.

~Marion

 
 
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Please Join Us for a Free Community Movie -
Outdoors and for the Whole Family

The Roger Clark Memorial Library in Pittsfield sponsors a “Walk-In” Movie on Friday, July 23rd.  The evening begins with a Dessert Potluck at 6:30 pm along with Local Entertainment and Games.  Please bring a dessert to share and join in the fun, while waiting for the sun to set on our outdoor ‘theater’, behind the library on the green in Pittsfield. 

We will be viewing:  Inkheart  "A timeless tale about books, about imagination, about life."  The movie is rated PG and begins at dusk.
Bring a blanket and/or chairs.

Free Popcorn and Drinks!  Rain date is Saturday, July 24th
 
 
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Library volunteers Susie, Traci and Angelique have purchased, cataloged and displayed our new selection of books.  These purchases were made possible by our sponsor a book program.  Come in and enjoy them.  Our summer hours are Tuesday 3 to 5, Thursday 5 to 7 (stop by when you're at the farmers market), and Saturday 9 to 11am.

Here is a list of the new books and the sponsors who made their purchase possible.

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
by Steig Larsson
Sponsored by Nancy Hamor

Always Looking Up

by Michael J Fox
Sponsored by Joe and Kristina Grasso

The Joy of Keeping Chickens

Jennifer Megyesi,
Sponsored by Domenic Chiarella

The Postmistress
by Sarah Blake
Sponsored by Alvina Harvey

Committed
by Elizabeth Gilbert
Sponsored by Joyce Stevens

Mike Mulligan and More

by Virginia Lee Burton
Sponsored by Dave Soucey

No, David!
by David Shannon
Sponsored by Spider McGonagle

Walking to Gatlinburg
Mosher, Howard Frank

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
by Jeff Kinney
Sponsored by The Haff Family

The Lacuna
by Barbara Kingsolver
Sponsored by The Abrams Family

The Pact
by Jodi Picoult
Sponsored by The Jarecki Family

Walking to Gatlinburg
by Howard Frank Mosher
Sponsored by The Lee Family

The Lightning Thief: The Last Olympian
by Rick Riordan
Sponsored by Zev Ruben

The Girl Who Played with Fire
by Steig Larsson
Sponsored by Kim and Jason Evans
 
 
Our Saturday morning kids program will follow in the tradition of our Summer Special Saturdays.  We'll have crafts, stories, games and projects, but this summer, thanks to Yu, all with a Chinese theme.  Please join us for the fun every Saturday from July 10th to August 14th at 9:30am.  More volunteers are needed to make this program happen.  If you're interested in lending a hand please contact the library at 746-4067 or pittsfieldvtlibrary@gmail.com.
 
 
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Help us kick off our series of Chinese culture programs.

Join Middlebury College graduate and Beijing native Yu Wang in a friendly and fun environment at Pittsfield's Roger Clark Memorial Library this summer. We are planning two series, one for children on Saturday mornings starting in early July, and one for adults and teens starting Thursday July 1st . We'll kick off the evening series with a Chinese dumpling party on June 1st from 5 to 7, please bring a rolling pin!

Dumpling Party (Thurs. July 1st 5 to 7pm):
Dumplings are humble and homey. Do you want know how to make dumplings and share your
them with your family. Join the Dumpling Party. We will make Chinese dumpling step by step.
Then, share the delicious dumplings together.

Meet at Pittsfield's Roger Clark Memorial Library Thursday at 5pm,
bring your rolling pin and your appetite!

 
 
Join Middlebury College graduate and Beijing native Yu Wang in a friendly and fun environment at Pittsfield's all volunteer library this summer. We are planning two series, one for children on Saturday mornings, and one for adults and teens on Wednesday evenings. We'll kick off the evening series with a Chinese dumpling party on Thursday June 1st from 5 to 7.  Bring a rolling pin and your appetite and Yu will show you how to make Cinese dumplings. This is a great chance to learn about China and spend some time with other curious members of your community.         

Our Saturday morning kids program will follow in the tradition of our Summer Special Saturdays.  We'll have crafts, stories, games and projects, but this summer, thanks to Yu, all with a Chinese theme.  Please join us for the fun every Saturday from July 10th to August 14th at 9:30am.  More volunteers are needed to make this program happen.  If you're interested in lending a hand please contact the library at 746-4067 or pittsfieldvtlibrary@gmail.com.




Teen and Adult Schedule:
            1. Dumpling Party - Thurs. July 1st 5 to 7pm: Dumplings are humble and homey. Do you want know how to make dumplings and share your them with your family. Join the Dumpling Party. We will make Chinese dumpling step by step. Then, share the delicious dumplings together.

            2. Greeting Code - Wed. July 7th 6 to 7pm: Have you ever been to China? Have meet Chinese people? What will be proper greeting manners in China? Handshaking? Hugging? Kissing?!  Interested in the Chinese greeting and Customs? Please join us in the Chinese greeting workshop!!!

            3. Chinese food and dinning manners - Wed. July 14th 6 to 7pm: Do you like Chinese food? We are going to have a great tour about delicious Chinese food. Where does your favorite Chinese food originally come from and how Chinese people eat them?  Want to learn more and about Chinese food? Please join us in the workshop.

            4. Today’s China - Wed. July 21st 6 to 7pm: In this workshop, we will have short tour of China and have a look at daily life Chinese people. How Chinese people view Family, education, jobs, government and the USA.

            5. Travel In China - Wed. July 28 6 to 7pm: Are you thinking about traveling to China? How to design to your trip? Beijing (Forbidden City, Great Wall), Shanghai, Hong Kong? Any places else to go in China?  Have a brief look before you go. Join us for your next amazing vacation.

            6. Chinese Holidays and traditions - Wed. Aug 4 th 6 to 7pm: You must hear of Spring Festival and dumplings. Many Chinese festivals can be dated back to thousands years ago with different legends and traditions. Do you what to learn more about Chinese Festival? Join the Holiday Workshop.

sessions 7 & 8    TBD - Wed. Aug 11  & Aug 18  6 to 7pm

 


 Kids Schedule:

Crafts, stories and games - all with a Chinese theme.

Saturdays 9:30am from July 10th to August 14th.




 
Did You know: 06/17/2010
 
A 2009 poll conducted for the American Library Association found that 96% respondents agreed that public libraries play an important role in giving everyone a chance to succeed because it provides free access to materials and resources.
 
 
Who can deny that Pittsfield is a beautiful place to live and play? The Library is celebrating that beauty with our First Annual Photo Contest. Winning photos will be featured in a 2011 Calendar which will be for sale in time for holiday giving, proceeds to benefit the library. Purchasing details will be announced soon.  Go to our contest page for more information.
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Saturday Morning Music Mania returns Saturday June 12th and 26th with James Mee at 10am   Children and parents can interactively participate with James' songs, stories and riddles.   Come out and enjoy our musical fun filled morning.

The program is free and meets at the Roger Clark Memorial Library in Pittsfield, Vt.

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DATE CHANGE: June meeting will be held on the 10th at 7pm at the library.  New volunteers are always welcome!