Halloween at the Quechee/Wilder Libraries: Thursday, October 31st: Trick or Treat at the Quechee/Wilder Libraries .Kids wear your costume to either of our libraries and be treated to candy—and, of course, books! A witch visits at Quechee 2:30-4:30.
4 Book Discussion Groups
Here’s the monthly list. Pick up any title and join the conversation to match. In person or by Zoom link.
Sci Fi: Monday, Oct. 28, 6 pm. Join in to discuss Ocean’s Gadori.
First Monday Mystery: Each month at 4 pm at the Quechee Library. Eliot Pattison is the author for the November 7 discussion.
A Bugbee Center Variety: The first Friday of each month Debbie Marcus leads a discussion on a new title—ranging across the genres. For Nov. 1 at 1 pm, Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate will be the novel set in early Oklahoma when children went missing during the storm created by land barons and pioneers hungry for wealth.
Historical Fiction: Tuesday,Nov. 12, 4 pm: Lydia Cassatt Reads the Morning Newspaper by Helen Scott Chessman is set in the art world of 1880 Paris. Ill and aware of her approaching death, Lydia contemplates art and love as she serves as her sister Mary’s most memorable model.
Storytimes
Enjoy stories and a related craft project. Ten a.m. on Tuesdays at Wilder and Wednesdays at Quechee.
Watch for the storywalks rising up this summer all around town & for our reading challenges for all ages.
Covers and Keys—and Dance
The Wilder Club and Library version of Covers and Keys can be enjoyed most Friday afternoons as Steve Rice, Doug Morse, Bodie Kelton, and Richard Cook play a mix.
Jes Raymond is in the hall at Wilder on Thursdays at 4:30 pm inviting all to join in an inclusive, non-judgemental space for health, expression, and connection through dance and free form movement.
Jazz with Jake at Quechee is on a summer hiatus. Watch for other musical times.
With this music—it’s also a perfect time to browse the libraries’ shelves and read.
New York Times Here
Quechee/Wilder Libraries patrons now have digital access to the daily New York Times. We are proud to be able to offer this important resource to our patrons, an important tool to understanding today’s world as citizens and as individuals. The Friends of our libraries have given us the additional resource of the New York Times Digital Cooking Access.
Click here to begin. We are glad to help you navigate until familiar.
Print copies of the Valley News are also available at both libraries. The print Times is also at the Quechee Library, donated by Jake’s Quechee Market.
Needleworkers Unite
Needleworkers United meets at Quechee Library on Tuesday at 6:30 pm. Whether knitting, crocheting, rughooking, stitching or any other needle endeavor, all who seek inspiration and conversation are welcome to join.
Covid Protocols within QW Libraries
Some Covid protocols ended at the Quechee/Wilder Libraries as the pandemic moved toward a more endemic phase. Masks may be required for programs with a large attendance. We urge continued precautions.
Senior Exercise at Wilder Club & Library
Growing Stronger, Living Longer: Strength and Balance Exercise
Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays 9a.m.-10a.m. @ Wilder Club & Library
Led by Gail Schaal (Certified Senior Fitness Instructor). $1 donation per session is appreciated to cover refreshments immediately following. Please carry in dry workout shoes, Enjoy air conditioning on the hot days….and access to the library to stock up on books and dvds.
Meetings
The Quechee Library Trustees meets on the second Monday of most months at 5 p.m. Open to the public by requesting Zoom link from info@quecheelibrary.org or attending in person. Most meetings are hybrid, but not all. Email for specific information.
The Wilder Club and Library Board of Trustees meets generally on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
The Friends’ steering committee generally meets the second Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Email info@quecheelibrary.org to join the email list of meeting dates and other Friends’ news.
Upper Valley Co-op for Library Service
The Quechee/ Wilder Libraries will deliver your book requests to the pickup box located in the café area. Email info@quecheelibrary.org for such requests. You can return books 24 hours a day 7 days a week using the drop box outside the Co-op entrance, or at either library. Membership applications available at the pick-up box. The Upper Valley Food Co-op and the Quechee Library are pleased to be working together to help you find the information you need and bring services directly to you in WRJ.