Poetry Circle – 1st Wednesday 4-6 PM.
Come to the Poetry Circle Wednesday, Nov. 6th 4-6 and share more favorites or just come and listen.
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Recent News:
Pride and Prejudice Book Discussion 9/18 at 6:30
Pride and Prejudice…most of us have heard of, read or seen the movie. What makes this 200 year old story live on in 2013? Come give us your thoughts Wednesday evening September 18, 6:30 at the Bradford Public Library.
Suzanne Brown, a scholar from Dartmouth, will be facilitating the discussion.
*** ***TECH SAVVY HELP and Tech Program Schedule
1st and 3rd Wednesday from 5-8:00 PM Bradford Public Library
Got a tech question, need help getting set up to download audio or ebooks. Do you have an email account. Are iPADs a mystery and your mobile devices sending you over the bend? Ask Arvid!
Focus Programs 7-8 PM
Video Program at the Bradford Public Library
9/18 – Google Vast Array of Services
10/2 Google + and VideoConferencing
10/16 Windows 8 Upgrade
11/6 TED ED and Universal Classes
11/20 Using Your Library Catalog from Your Home Computer
12/4 Which Mobile Phone to pick for Your Holiday Wishlist
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Bradford Public Library Lap for the Library 2013 Walk-a-thon
Bradford Public Library Lap for the Library 2013 Walk-a-thon is Saturday, September 14 beginning at 10 AM. Meet at the Bradford Elementary School.
Our Lap for the Library Walk-a-thon is a fun and fit activity for members of the Bradford Community and for patrons and supporters of the Bradford Public Library. Our goal is to raise at least $2500 to promote literacy for children and families.
Pick up your pledge sheets at the library or donate at the walk-a-thon before the walk. Children’s programs will be enriched by your donation.
Thank you very much for your participation.
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***What Bones Can Tell Us Story Hour – 7/19
What Bones Can Tell Us 10:00 am Preschool and up
Whale bones will be used to encourage inquiry and hands-on discovery of what bones can tell us. This program should impact learning in a BIG way.
Dinosaur Dig Connection Kit will be available for check out after the event.
*** ***Mushroom Walk 7/20
Mushroom Walk7/20 – Saturday 9:45 AM
Bradford Public Library
Wet is good when it comes to Mushroom Discovery so 2013 looks to be a bumper year. Chanterelles, Boletes and so many more should be out. Meet at the Bradford Public Library at 9:45 AM. We will then migrate to a local mushroom hot spot for collection. Meet back at the library at 12 noon for the Identification Round Table. Bring a basket, brush and snippers.
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BPL Gets Winnie Belle Learned Fund Grant for Connection Kits
Bradford Public Library receives the VT Library
Foundation – Winnie Belle Learned Fund Grant
State Librarian, Martha Reid, on behalf of the Winnie Belle Learned Fund of the Vermont Public Library Foundation, today announced a grant of $1500 to the Bradford Public Library in Bradford.
The library will use the funding to make Connection Kits to lend out to patrons. The Connection Kits are a hands-on collection of themed books and learning activities. This summer we will feature Dinosaur Dig, Entomology-Insect Explorer, and Boredom Eliminator Travel Kit.
The Vermont Public Library Foundation was established in 2000 by the Vermont Department of Libraries for the benefit of Vermont’s public libraries and to date with the assistance of the Freeman Foundation has awarded more than $12 million in grants to qualifying libraries.
The Winnie Belle Learned Fund was established in 2006 by Dr. Burnett Rawson in cooperation with the Vermont Community Foundation, in honor of Winnie Belle Learned, a Vermonter, educator, and his benefactress. Dr. Rawson’s goal for the Winnie Belle Learned Fund is to help the public libraries of Vermont foster literacy, love of learning, critical analysis and intellectual exploration in their communities, among children of all ages and their families.
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Jason Chin / Author and Illustrator of “Island” 6/29
Jason Chin / Author and Illustrator and Native Son
Saturday, June 29, 1:00 PM
Bradford Public Library
Jason Chin is the author and illustrator who grew up in a small town in New Hampshire. Jason’s latest book, Island: A Story of the Galapagos, won the 2013 Gryphon Award from the Center for Children’s Books. The New York Times called it “a remarkable introduction to the Galapagos,” and said that the “science is gracefully combined with superb illustrative art”.
Tick Check Youtube
Amy Cook, Owner and Veterinarian of the Newbury Veterinary Clinic gave us the skinny on ticks and the dangers of Lyme Disease for pets. Amy helped us understand how ticks affect the health of our pets and what we can do to minimize risks. Check out our short youtube video of the program.
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Tick Check – Are Pets at Risk? May 22, 6:30
Tick Check – Are Pets at Risk?
Wednesday May 22, 6:30
Bradford Public Library
Amy Cook, Owner and Veterinarian of the Newbury Veterinary Clinic will give us the skinny on ticks and the dangers of Lyme Disease for pets. Amy will help us understand how ticks affect the health of our pets and what we can do to minimize risks. Come learn about the latest in treatments, prevention and research.
*** ***Growing Shiitake Mushrooms – 5/1, 6:00 PM. BPL
Shitake Growing
Wednesday, May 1, 6:00 PM
Bradford Public Library
Local grower will talk about growing Shiitake Mushrooms in this cold region. We will also be inoculating logs if people have them and offering $5 bags of Shiitake spawn as long as our supply lasts so people can try growing Shiitake for themselves. Have interested parties email us at bradfordpubliclibrary@gmail.com and I will put them on our Mushroom email list for our summer collecting walks.
*** ***Perennial Plants Needed at the Library
Bradford Public Library needs your extra perennials for the Memorial Day Plant Sale. While working in the dirt this spring dividing perennials, think about the library and how donated perennials can flower into books for hungry readers. Please drop off potted perennial plants at 156 South Pleasant Street, on the small side lawn near the top of the drive. Leave a note with name and phone number of donor in case of questions. Label plant names and whether they like sun or shade. We do not need any Common Orange Daylilies, Lily of the Valley or Dandelions but are interested in most other garden perennials. Thanks so much for helping your local library. If you have any questions call 222-4536 or email us at bradfordpubliclibrary@gmail.com
The Bradford Public Library 2012 Annual Appeal
The Bradford Public Library kicked off its 2012 Annual Appeal Monday October 15.
The Library is busier than ever with a diverse group of users and borrowers. Book, video, and audio book checkouts continue to increase. The Library’s 10 patron computers are in constant use, along with wifi use on patron owned devices. There is a continuing series of interesting and informative programs and children’s story hour. Please contribute by sending a contribution to the Library at PO Box 619, Bradford or drop one off at the Library at 21 South Main St. You may also make an electronic contribution at the Library website through paypal, or through the Library’s Facebook page. Click on the “Donate” button.
Bert Dodson and Willem Lange Together Again
Bert Dodson and Willem Lange together again at the Bradford Public Library. 6:00 PM, Thursday, Dec 13th. Artist,author, and accomplished storytellers, this duo will present their new book “White Footed Mouse” and answer questions from inquiring minds.
Valley Cooperative Preschool says Thank You!
Thank You Gail & Stuart for another year of fun
at Story Hour and learning some Spanish Words!
from Judy Bartlett; Teacher/Director of Curriculum
and all the kids at the Valley Cooperative Preschool!
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