Roses are red, library has Valentine’s workshops for you

The library has two options for romantics looking forward to Valentine’s Day.

On the next two Wednesdays, Jan. 29 & Feb. 5, 2-3:30 p.m., come by the Charlotte Library to create a work of art or two for special Valentines in this two-part wild-card workshop. Book artists Marcia Vogler and Rebecca Lindy Coll share the secrets of creating beautiful and unique Valentines.

For fifth grade and up. Let the library know if you would like to join the Valentining.

If Feb. 14 is creeping up on you, stop by the library between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to create some Valentines with Gelli print and other craft techniques. For all ages. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Programs for kids

Monthly Babytime
Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.
You’re invited to an unstructured hour for parents, caregivers, and babies to play, explore books, and chat in the young children’s area. Ages birth to 18 months.

Preschool story time
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
Come to the Charlotte Library for preschool stories, crafts and activities. No registration required. Age 2 and over.

After-school book club
Tuesdays, 3 p.m.
Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Ride the bus to the Charlotte Library and enjoy an afternoon of book sharing and crafts every Tuesday after school. Grades 1-3, registration required. Contact Cheryl.

Preschool free play
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Play in the preschool years enables children to explore and make sense of the world around them, as well as to use and develop their imagination. Explore the sensory table, sorting, playing with blocks, playdoh — these are a few of the open-ended projects planned for Wednesday morning play-based learning at the Charlotte Library.

Babytime
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.
You’re invited to an unstructured hour for parents, caregivers and babies to play, explore books and chat in the young children’s area. Ages birth to 18 months.

Let’s Lego
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Drop-in for Lego free play. We’ll have loads of Lego bricks out, along with some books and prompts for inspiration. For all ages. Please note: Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Programs for adults

Stillwater meditation
Saturdays, 9 a.m.
Poetry and meditation are offered freely and in person to the Charlotte community. Come for quiet reflection, contemplation and gentle meditation instruction. Respect for all beings and faiths is a foundational quality of our time together. Beginning and experienced meditators are welcome.

Get some permaculture
Mondays, Jan. 6-Feb. 3, 7 p.m.
Join master gardener Karen Tuininga for a five-week book study with “The Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Permaculture: Creating an Edible Ecosystem.” Register to let us know you’ll be attending. Copies of the book available at the library circulation desk.

Sunday afternoon music jam
Sunday, Jan. 26, 1-3 p.m.
A “jam” is sharing a tune or song of your choice going around in a circle of people. Participants may join in but no pressure to perform. Sit in or sit out. Share or pass. Any age or ability. Guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, keyboard, harmonica, hand drums … anything goes. Questions: Sallie Mack or 802-425-6212.

Craft your closet
Tuesdays, Feb. 4-18, 5:30 p.m.
Snag in a favorite sweater? Tear in your best trousers? Chrissy Bedard brings her sewing savvy to the library for a three-part series on clothes mending. She’ll share the basic clothes mending essentials and provide hands-on guidance for you to mend and make new. Email to let us know you’re coming.

Candidates Night at senior center
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m.
Ask questions and share concerns with the candidates on this year’s ballot at this hybrid at the senior center and on Zoom. Learn more about each candidate, their priorities, reasons for running and points of view. Candidate questions can be emailed or posed during the event.

Poetry at the Grange
Thursday, Feb. 13, 1 p.m.
Poets, poetry lovers and those with an interest in poetry are invited to gather at the historic Charlotte Grange. Bring a few of your favorite poems or your own poetry to read or recite or just come to listen. Enjoy a discussion with fellow enthusiasts over tea and cookies. We would love to know if you’re coming. RSVP appreciated but not necessary.

Short story selections
Wednesdays, Jan. 15 & Feb. 19, 1 p.m.
Join library Director Margaret Woodruff to share and discuss short stories old and new on Zoom. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Story selections are sent out by email the Friday before the meeting date. Contact Margaret if you’d like to join the group.

Recurring programs

Book chat
Wednesdays, 3 p.m.
Meet each week to discuss new books, old books and books we might have missed. Each week, library director Margaret Woodruff selects a theme and highlights related titles from the library collection. No registration necessary.

Crochet & knit night
Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m.
Join in a casual weekly session of crocheting and chatting, knitting and catching up. Bring your project or start a new one with yarn and needles available at the library, along with plenty of books to instruct and inspire. For teens and adults.

Library contact information:
Margaret Woodruff, director
Cheryl Sloan, youth services librarian
Susanna Kahn, tech librarian
Phone: 802-425-3864
Email

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The Charlotte Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., except the month of August or otherwise rescheduled following the Opening Meeting Law. The next scheduled board meeting is Thursday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. Contact the library or visit the library website for more information.


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