 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 Free Outdoor Movie Night! July 23rd 07/20/2010
 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 Come See Our New Books! 07/12/2010
 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 Summer Saturdays Start July 10th! 07/09/2010
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. Chinese Dumpling Party! 06/30/2010
 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! Summer Chinese Programs for Adults and Kids 06/30/2010
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: 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. Pittsfield Photo Contest 06/13/2010
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.  Music for Kids Saturday June 12 & 26 06/07/2010
 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.  Volunteer and Trustee Meeting Date Change 06/02/2010
DATE CHANGE: June meeting will be held on the 10th at 7pm at the library. New volunteers are always welcome! | 2010 Photo Contest Page Here!
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