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Library News:
News From the Library
By Margaret Woodruff and Cheryl Sloan, January 26, 2012, page 7..... New on the shelves Adult Selections: Fiction and Mystery The Spy Who Jumped Off the Screen by Thomas Caplan
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
News From the Library & Lending Policy
by Margaret Woodruff and Cheryl Sloan, January 12, 2012, page 6..... Art For The New Year: Rick Benson, proprietor and chef at the Little Garden Market, shares his paintings with us.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...]
News from the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, Library Director, December 15, 2011, page 14..... New books to keep you entertained and informed during the holidays! Here is our latest batch of books, everything from bread baking to Dali-esque mystery, from New Yorker movi
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...]
News From the Library, Wish List and Book Discussion Series
by Margaret Woodruff, Library Director, December 1, 2011, page 8.....Help us fill our “tree” with mittens, hats, scarves and other warm accessories for the winter months to come. We will donate the items to our neighbors in need around the community.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 30th [more ...]
News From the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, Library Director, November 17, 2011, page 8..... Please Note: The library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23. We will remain closed on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 16th [more ...]
Library News and November Book Group Meeting
by Margaret Woodruff, Library Director, November 3, 2011, page 8..... Paper Art Featured on November 14
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 2nd [more ...]
News from the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, Library Director, October 20, 2011..... TASTE OF CHOCOLATE: Wednesday, October 26, at 7 p.m. Halloween is on the way and how better to prepare for the treats than with a chocolate tasting?
    - Submitted: Tuesday, October 18th [more ...]
News From the Library, Wish List and Book Discussion Series
by Margaret Woodruff, Library Director, October 6, 2011, page 10..... Taste Of Chocolate: Wednesday, October 26, at 7 p.m.
    - Submitted: Thursday, October 6th [more ...]
News from the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, Library Director September 22, 2011, page 10..... Vermont Reads To Kill A Mocking Bird
    - Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...]
News From the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, Library Director, with a book review by Georgia Edwards, September 8, 2011, page 10..... We go live September 12! The Charlotte Library will begin operating with its new computer system on Monday, September 12.
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 8th [more ...]
News and Book Reviews From the Library
by Margaret Woodruff Library Director and Cheryl Sloan, Youth Servicesw Librarian, August 25, 2011, page 6..... E-mail addresses needed for new computer system
    - Submitted: Wednesday, August 24th [more ...]
Library News & Book Review
by Margaret Woodruff, Library Director, and Georgia Edwards, August 11, 2011, page 6..... News Flash #1: Library closing early on August 18
    - Submitted: Thursday, August 11th [more ...]
News From The Library
Summer Reading Continues at the Library! by Margaret Woodruff, July 14, 2011, pg 6....
    - Submitted: Thursday, July 14th [more ...]
News from the Library & Summer Reading Suggestions
by Margaret Woodruff, Library Director, June 30, 2011, page 10..... Summer Reading Has Kicked Off The Charlotte Library Summer Reading Program, “One World, Many Stories,” kicked off June 21.
    - Submitted: Thursday, June 30th [more ...]
News from the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, Library Director June 16, 2011, page 8..... Summer Reading at the Charlotte Library
    - Submitted: Friday, June 17th [more ...]
News and Book Reviews From the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, Library Director June 2, 2011, page 7..... June Is Audiobook Month: Be sure to check out the new selections arriving for adults and children.
    - Submitted: Thursday, June 2nd [more ...]
News From the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, Library Director May 19, 2011, page 8..... MAY IS…
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News From the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, Interim Library Director May 5, 2011, page 8..... MAY IS… National Duckling Month National Strawberry Month: Find a berry farm near you at pickyourown.org/VT.htm
    - Submitted: Friday, May 6th [more ...]
Around Town: Congratulations and Sympathy
Compiled by Edd Merritt, April 21, 2011, page 22.....
    - Submitted: Thursday, April 21st [more ...]
News from the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, Interim Director April 21, 2011, page 8..... Please Note: The Charlotte Library will be closed Saturday, April 23, for maintenance. We will reopen on Monday, April 25, at 10 a.m.
    - Submitted: Thursday, April 21st [more ...]
News from the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, Interim Library Director, April 7, 2011, page 8..... National Library Week is April 10 to 16
    - Submitted: Thursday, April 7th [more ...]
Letters: Town Meeting Thanks from Chris Davis for Fire & Rescue, and Ed Stone to CCS Students
March 24, 2011, page 3.....
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 23rd [more ...]
News from the Library
by Margaret Woodruff And Kids Book Review by Cheryl Sloan, March 24, 2011, page 8..... Snapshot Day at The Charlotte Library! The library held its first Snapshot Day on Monday, March 14.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 23rd [more ...]
News from the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, Interim Library Director, March 10, 2011, page 8..... Library Snapshot Day, Monday, March 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 9th [more ...]
News From the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, February 24, 2011, page 8..... March Book Discussion, New Boods for Adults and Activities for Children
    - Submitted: Wednesday, February 23rd [more ...]
News From the Library
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff, January 27, 2911, page 6..... February Children’s Programs, New Books and E-books!
    - Submitted: Wednesday, January 26th [more ...]
Book Discussion Series Begins January 13
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff January 13, 2011, page 6..... Once again the library is offering a book discussion series sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council and the Friends of the Charlotte Library.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 13th [more ...]
News from the Library
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff, December 16, 2010, page 15.....
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News from the Library
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff December 2, 2010, page 9..... Holiday Season Programs for Children & Adult Reading
    - Submitted: Friday, December 3rd [more ...]
News From the Library
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff, November 18, 2010, pg. 8 DIY Craft for November: Be Thankful for Books!
    - Submitted: Thursday, November 18th [more ...]
News from the Library
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff November 4, 2010, page 8..... Librarian receives a greatly appreciated letter.
    - Submitted: Thursday, November 4th [more ...]
News from the Library
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff October 21, 2010, page 12..... October Occasions at the Library
    - Submitted: Wednesday, October 20th [more ...]
News from the Library
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff September 23, 2010, page 8..... New Faces at The Library...We Hope One Is Yours!
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 23rd [more ...]
News from the Library
by Margaret Woodruff August 12, 2010, page 12..... SUMMER READING FUN: Young adult and juvenile titles
    - Submitted: Thursday, August 12th [more ...]
Mel Kaplan Sets the Pitch
by John Hammer, July 15, 2010, pg 5-A....Whenever you hear an orchestra tuning up, you’ll hear a quiet little A note played by the oboe
    - Submitted: Thursday, July 15th [more ...]
Looking for Something to Do with the Kids? Take them to the Library!
by Margaret Woodruff, July 15, 2010, pg 6-A....July 19-23: ‘NEATH the WAVES
    - Submitted: Thursday, July 15th [more ...]
News from the Library
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff, July 1, 2010, pg 7....July 5 – July 9: Stormy Weather, DIY CRAFT: Rain Hats and Weather Birds.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, June 30th [more ...]
News from the Library
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff June 17, 2010, page 8..... Make a Splash & Read! Summer Reading Program 2010.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 15th [more ...]
News from the Library - A Peek at Summer Programs
by Margaret Woodruff and Sherrie Simmons June 3, 2010, page 14..... Wander the Winooski.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 1st [more ...]
New Books at the Library
by Margaret Woodruff, May 20, 2010, Page 15..... New Early Readers at the Charlotte Library We received our first shipment of “eye know” books published by Dorling Kindersley
    - Submitted: Wednesday, May 19th [more ...]
News from the Library
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff, April 22, 2010, page 15... May Programs at the Charlotte Library: HOP ON IN!
    - Submitted: Tuesday, April 20th [more ...]
Communities Thrive
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff, April 8, 2010, page 15..... National Library Week: April 11 to April 17
    - Submitted: Tuesday, April 6th [more ...]
April is National Poetry Month!
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff APRIL PROGRAMS, NO FOOLING! News From the Library by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff, March 25, 2010, page 11.....
    - Submitted: Tuesday, March 23rd [more ...]
News From the Library
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff, March 11, 2010, page 11..... March is National Women’s History Month.
    - Submitted: Thursday, March 11th [more ...]
News From the Library
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff February 11, 2010, page 9..... FEBRUARY IS…BLACK HISTORY MONTH Check out our book display for biographies, stories and folktales about African Americans past and present.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, February 10th [more ...]
News From the Library
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff 1/14/10, Page 8 NEW DVDs! Check out these great new additions to the juvenile DVD collection, some old favorites and some new hits:
    - Submitted: Tuesday, January 12th [more ...]
News From the Library
New Year, New Session of Story Time! Our next session of preschool story time begins Wednesday, January 13.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, December 15th [more ...]
News From the Library
reeting Card Workshop Wednesday, December 9, at 3 p.m. Eliza Bedell brings her card-making expertise to the Charlotte Library for a festive afternoon of crafting.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, December 1st [more ...]
News From the Library
We give thanks for our dedicated volunteers. Who are they and what do they do?
    - Submitted: Tuesday, November 17th [more ...]
News From the Library
We’re “gaming” the old-fashioned way at the Charlotte Library! Join us for a fun-filled morning of board-game mania..
    - Submitted: Tuesday, November 3rd [more ...]
News From the Library
Local South Burlington Watercolorist Lynn Tarbutton Cummings displays her brilliantly colored florals, botanicals and landscapes through the end of November. Many of her paintings are based on subjects from her travels throughout the United States, the Ca
    - Submitted: Tuesday, October 13th [more ...]
Library News
Spooky Spiders Afterschool Program: October 15, 3:30 p.m. Getting ready for Halloween? Come to the library to paint and decorate your own spider spectacular, perfect for a front porch or party display.
    - Submitted: Friday, October 2nd [more ...]
Library News
Story Time at the Charlotte Library! Please join us for a session of stories, songs, crafts and fun.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, September 15th [more ...]
Fall Library Book Group Chooses Pilgrimage Theme
Next week the library book discussion group will begin the Pilgrimage series from the Vermont Council on the Humanities. Discussions will center on a variety of journeys people have undertaken and on what they were hoping to find.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, September 1st [more ...]
News From the Library
Rob Geiszler, from the Vermont Department of Libraries, stopped in recently and asked how the recession was impacting us.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, August 4th [more ...]
Library News
Get Creative @ Saving for College” is a new promotion from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation and the Vermont Higher Education Investment Plan.
    - Submitted: Friday, July 17th [more ...]
Library News
Under the supervision of Carolyn Howard, the following youth scoured the roadsides for recyclable and refundable items and in turn donated the proceeds to the library:
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 30th [more ...]
Library News
Create your summer reading list on a green note with recycled bookmarks, the VT Energy Education Project, solar-powered brownies and DIY drinks. All ages welcome!
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 2nd [more ...]
News From the Library
In a recent library column we requested the donation of a previously owned digital camera; much to our delight we were given a new HP Photosmart M637 by an anonymous donor. We don’t know who you are, but please know that your gift will be put to good use.
    - Submitted: Saturday, May 9th [more ...]
Library News
PAMPER YOUR PET: APRIL 22, 1:30 p.m. Join veterinary tech-in-training, Katherine Edwards for a hands-on pet care lesson.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, April 15th [more ...]
Library News
We would love to document the activities that take place at the library and would welcome the donation of a digital camera.
    - Submitted: Friday, April 3rd [more ...]
Library News
pring Story Time: New! Thursdays at 1 p.m. (March 26 through April 16) There is still space. Join us for stories, songs and crafts with a good dose of springtime fun.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 18th [more ...]
News from the Charlotte Library
Spring Story Time, March Half-Day Programs, After-School Programs and more
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 4th [more ...]
Library News
We are looking forward to a new year of great books, engaging programs and fun.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, January 6th [more ...]
New at the Library
Lonely Mittens? We’re building an “art” exhibit of solo mittens to decorate the Children’s Room.
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 18th [more ...]
Library News
Our “flock” of chickens has been named! Many thanks to all the kids who offered suggestions, including our winner, Rayona Silverman.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, December 3rd [more ...]
Library News
New books on the loose...track one down!
    - Submitted: Thursday, November 20th [more ...]
Library News
We are going to East Charlotte for a HALLOWEEN STORY TIME! Wednesday, October 29, at 10:30 a.m. Meet us at Spear’s Corner Store (corner of Spear Street and Hinesburg Road) for a fun and festive look at our favorite pumpkin holiday!
    - Submitted: Wednesday, October 15th [more ...]
Library News
Darfur Now, won the NAACP Image Award for best documentary of 2007 and was named one of 2007’s top five documentaries by the National Board of Review. Ted Braun is the son of Dr. Theodore and Mrs. Joan Braun of Charlotte. The DVD is available for check ou
    - Submitted: Sunday, October 5th [more ...]
Library News
VERMONT READS! CHARLOTTE READS! September 17 at 7 p.m: Kick-off at Charlotte Library Pick up your copy of the Vermont Reads selection for 2008, A Restless Spirit: The Story of Robert Frost. Enjoy music, poetry and fall refreshments.
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 18th [more ...]
Library News
njoy music, poetry and fall refreshments. Pick up your free copy of A Restless Spirit.
    - Submitted: Friday, September 5th [more ...]
Letter
this letter is for those people who, like me, enjoy having a small flock of laying hens.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, August 6th [more ...]
Town Bites
Beware about becoming too secure at Town Hall. Ask Dave Perrin what can happen if you’re not careful...
    - Submitted: Wednesday, August 6th [more ...]
News from the Library
Volume 2 is missing from the nine-volume set. “Getting There: Sweet 16 and Licensed to Drive” was in place of Baseball: Something Like a War, 1910.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, August 6th [more ...]
Library News
FIRES & DRAGONS WEEK: July 21-28 Swoop in to create your own firefly jar… real or make-believe…
    - Submitted: Wednesday, July 16th [more ...]
Library News
Town Party on the Green July 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Book Sale opens at 11 a.m.
    - Submitted: Saturday, June 28th [more ...]
Library News
New books for young and old, summer reading programs and the CCS photo exhibit!
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 17th [more ...]
Library News
Summer is coming and so is The Summer Reading Program
    - Submitted: Saturday, May 17th [more ...]
Library News
Join us for two special Story Times in May:
    - Submitted: Wednesday, April 30th [more ...]
Library News
by Sherrie Simmons and Margaret Woodruff
    - Submitted: Wednesday, April 16th [more ...]
Library News
Downloadable Audio Books
    - Submitted: Wednesday, April 2nd [more ...]
Library
News from the Library
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 19th [more ...]
Library News
January 10
    - Submitted: Wednesday, January 9th [more ...]
Kids! Get Ready to Start Your List of Summer Reading
by Edd Merritt
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 19th [more ...]

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