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Happy New Year from RCML!

12/28/2009

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photo courtesy Barrie Fisher
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As 2009 comes to a close we would like to thank you for your support. Not long ago Roger Clark Memorial Library closed its doors. Today, through the hard work and determination of our volunteers, the library is a place that offers the newest best-sellers for both adults and children, programs for all age groups, and events that bring the community together.   

In the past three years you, our community, have donated thousands of hours of your time: covering library shifts, cataloging new books, updating the filing system, keeping our web page current, fund raising, writing grants, producing programs, buying books, maintaining the library’s technology, updating furniture and many other behind-the-scenes jobs.

We are proud of all that we have accomplished in 2009, and you should be too; without your time, donations and contributions, none of this would have been possible. It is our hope that Roger Clark Memorial Library will continue to grow
as a place for sharing our community’s knowledge, talents, and interests while providing an inviting space for you to browse the Library’s growing book collection.

•     Stream walk and wildflower identification walk in collaboration with U.S. Forest Service
•     Books to shut-ins and offer to deliver books via holiday baskets from the Women’s Alliance
•     “Listen-Up” audio book downloads available to all patrons
•     Summer community potluck dinner
•     Family game night and potluck dinner
•     Many work days for processing new books, cataloging, organizing, cleaning, and more
•     Invitations to speak at Vermont Town Officer’s Conference and Dept. of Libraries seminar detailing the success of our revitalization efforts
•     Purchasing books from Vermont independent book stores, resulting in book donations that support our youth programs
•     Updating the collection with self-raised funds and support from the Turrell Fund
•     Annual book sale at the Pittsfield Bazaar ( $525)
•     Awarded a Turrell Fund grant for children’s books and programming ($3600)
•     Sold-out annual fundraising dinner and silent auction at Clear River Tavern ($2350)
•     “Art Fits Vermont” puzzle project for young adults
•     Community adventure race with Doug and Kelly Lewis
•     “Night Before Christmas” pajama party
•     Saturday music program or toddlers and siblings
•     Spring and fall after school programs
•     “Summer Saturdays” story and craft
•     Annual Halloween book giveaway
•     “Max the Reading Dog” for early readers


Wishing you health, happiness, and lots of reading in 2010!
 
The Volunteers and Trustees of the Roger Clark Memorial Library

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The night before the night before Christmas - Dec. 23rd

12/16/2009

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Join us for a new Christmas ritual at Pittsfield's Roger Clark Memorial Library.  

We will read a few Christmas stories, enjoy wintery snacks and watch
the movie Polar Express.  Wear your PJs and bring pillows and blankets to sit on the floor for the movie.

Tuesday December 23rd at 6pm
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Music for kids Saturday December 12th at 10am

12/7/2009

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 12th at 10am
Music for kids (toddler through 2nd grade, siblings of all ages welcome)

ZZZZZip!!!! A fabulously fun program of zipper songs sung and written by YOU! The term, “Zipper Song” was first used by Lee Hays of the folk group, The Weavers. It refers to a song that has a line or word that will easily zip out and let you zip in a new line or word to create a new verse. “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” is a great example of a zipper song, and there are so many more! How about “Mama Don’t Allow” and “Jim Along Josie”! Join us in singing some great traditional and contemporary children’s songs. Children and parents alike will enjoy making up new verses for these songs! Children’s educator and musician Susie Smolen will lead us in song with accompaniment on the guitar, ukulele, and Appalachian dulcimer.
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Saturday Morning Music Mania!

12/2/2009

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Kids of all ages have been dancing, singing, giggling and wiggling to
wonderful songs and silly stories. Interaction and imagination make
Susie Smollens musical entertainment a hit with both kids and parents.
Felt story boards, audience participation and changing themes have
proven a successful recipe leaving kids wanting more.  Please join us on
Saturday, December 12th at 10am for the next Saturday Morning Music
Mania!
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Fall After School Program

12/2/2009

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The After School Program wrapped up it’s fall program with a Theatre Workshop led by Justine Calnan.  In this two part series divided by age groups the kids got to act out their favorite animals, play theatre games, and explore their imaginations.   It was a great success and we’d like to give a big thanks to Justine.  

While Justine was working with the younger kids the older kids were off playing charades and ended the day with a fun game of apples to apples.  On the day that Justine was with the older kids, Traci was excited to be back in the library with the younger kids for story time.  She read  Where The Wild Things Are  with a very enthusiastic group of crafters who set out to make Wild Things of their own.

Traci would like to thank all the parents who heeded the call for more support for the After School Program.  Your presence is much appreciated.  She is looking forward to the next programming and encourages any community members who have any talent, experience, craft, or idea to share with our after school kids to give her a call.  If you are not sure what you could do but are interested in running a program give her a call and she can set you in the right direction.

Thanks again to all the volunteers who ran each program and to our great community of kids that keep this program going.

See lots more photos HERE

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