Schedule of Events
Thresholds: The Poetry of Transitions Thursday, July 16th at 6:30 PM: Beth Kanell’s poetry collection THRESHOLDS speaks to the power of big changes in our lives, marriages, in health, and in caring about community. She explores poetry (her own and others) and provides a short demonstration for readers and listeners to find some of their own poetic view in life.
Book Club Friday, July 17th at 4:30 PM: This month’s book is The Optimist’s Daughter by Eudora Welty
Summer Reading Program Monday, July 20th at 10 AM: Join us for our second summer reading event! The theme this year is Unearth a Story! Listen to a story, do an activity, and have snack.
Waterford’s Revolutionary War Veterans Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 PM: We will mark our nation’s 250th birthday by providing a book on Waterford veteran’s of the American Revolution. Copies of the book will be on hand. Nola Forbes and Beth Kanell will give a short talk on the veterans, their battles, and where their remains lie today.
Summer Reading Program Monday, July 27th at 10 AM: Join us for our final summer reading event! Turn in your reading logs and listen to a story, do an activity, and have snack.
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN IS AN ONGOING PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY
Did you know that reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to boost his or her brain power? The simple and enjoyable act of sharing books helps your child learn pre-reading skills such as understanding the sounds letters make, developing a bigger vocabulary, and building background knowledge—all important skills that help prepare your child for learning to read and entering kindergarten. Register: Click on this form https://forms.gle/DQmKG3Bf4BFQ93XR7 and fill it out OR send us an email at davieslibraryvt@gmail.com. Pick up program materials at the library.
Davies Memorial Library 