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Itty Bitty Story Time, Thursdays--ON BREAK FOR NOW

2/10/2020

**ITTY BITTY STORY TIME is taking an Itty Bitty Break, to keep us all healthy and happy. We will let you know when we resume!

Join us at the Library for the Itty Bitty Story Time! This weekly event for babies through age 2 (with caregiver) is the perfect way to introduce your child to the wonders of the Library. We'll read some stories, sing some songs, and engage in creative play. You'll get to have some relaxing time just playing with your child, as well as getting to know other grown-ups! Every Thursday, 2:30 until 3 pm. Free.

Valentines Craft Party 2/13

2/1/2020

Pittsfield's Roger Clark Memorial Library is hosting a Valentines Craft Party on February 13! Come to the Library to make some Heart Garlands and some Love Goggles! For all ages; those in Grade 2 and younger should bring an adult caregiver. Snack will be provided. 3:30-5; stay as long or as short as you like. Free.

Drop-in Tech Help 2/8

1/30/2020

Stop in on February 8, from 11 am until 1 pm to ask any and all tech questions. Jessamyn West will be here to answer! Bring your phone, laptop, smart watch, tablet, ebook or other gizmo and ask away! First come, first served. This is not a class, just a chance to ask an expert your questions. Jessamyn is a librarian who lives in Randolph VT. She has been doing Computer Drop-in Time, helping people learn to use their devices and the internet, for fifteen years. Free, open to all.

Six-Week Gentle Yoga with Heather Harvey, Feb-Mar 2020

1/27/2020

Heather will share simple, gentle, properly aligned stretches that anyone can do. Improve balance, reduce stress, improve mental health and sleep, increase flexibility and strength, and learn breathing techniques. No yoga knowledge necessary. Please arrive a few minutes early, wear comfortable clothes, and bring water and a yoga mat if you have one. Mondays, starting 2/3/20, through 3/9/20, 5:30-6:15 pm. Ages 18 and up. Call 746-4067 or email pittsfieldvtlibrary@gmail.com to reserve your space for any or all classes. Free.

Book Club 2/12/20

1/18/2020

Join the Roger Clark Memorial Library Book Club for a discussion of Amy Stewart's fourth Kopp Sisters adventure, Miss Kopp Just Won't Quit. Wednesday, February 12, at 6 pm, at the Clear River Tavern in Pittsfield. Copies available at the Library. We have all books in the series, if you want to catch up!

January 11th, 2020

1/11/2020

WANTED:
People Good at Things!

What are you good at? Do you have a passion you’d like to share with our community? The Library would like to host community-led groups here! Maybe you paint, or are a fiber artist, or have a cool craft project to share with other local folks. Maybe you know quite a bit about something, and would be willing to talk about it with other community members. We’ve got the space; YOU bring the ideas! Call the Library during open hours, email pittsfieldvtlibrary@gmail.com, or post on our Facebook page. Looking forward to hearing from you!

RCMLibrary Book Club, January 2020

12/12/2019

The RCMLibrary Book Club will meet on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 6 pm, at the Clear River Tavern in Pittsfield. Come join the discussion of Amy Stewart's third Kopp Sisters adventure, Miss Kopp's Midnight Confessions. Copies available at the Library!

Four-week Gentle Yoga with Heather Harvey

12/9/2019

Heather will share simple, gentle, properly aligned stretches that anyone can do. Improve balance, reduce stress, improve mental health and sleep, increase flexibility and strength, and learn breathing techniques. No yoga knowledge necessary. Please arrive a few minutes early, wear comfortable clothes, and bring water. Mondays, starting 1/6/20, through 1/27/20, 5:30-6:15 pm. Ages 18 and up. Call 746-4067 or email pittsfieldvtlibrary@gmail.com to reserve your space for any or all classes. Free.

Job Search Workshops with Irene Sinteff, January 2020

12/5/2019

A Job Search Plan for 2020
Thinking about a new job in 2020? This five part workshop will be geared to all job seekers regardless of the job target. The focus of the workshops will help you understand and develop tools and techniques to present yourself positively to recruiters and hiring managers. Job search is more than just writing a resume and posting it online.
Week 1 will focus on the steps of an effective job search – self-reflection by conducting an inventory of knowledge, skills and abilities that make one qualified for a targeted role, identifying the target job or job family, and understanding and quantifying your worth in the job market.
Week 2 will be all about the communication tools needed in a search: an exit statement, a positioning statement, SOAR stories, a resume, a LinkedIn profile and a marketing plan. We will discuss the value of each in your own job search.
Week 3 will focus on using the tools in networking and identifying and pursuing “hidden” job openings.
Week 4 will cover the job search process: applying to jobs posted online, interviewing and keeping job prospects alive.
In the final workshop we will talk about negotiating compensation and ensure that all questions are addressed.
The facilitator for the workshops, Irene Sinteff, will draw on a long career in human resources as a recruiter and career coach. She has extensive experience in manufacturing, distribution and warehousing, healthcare, technology and education. Irene has been a career coach for Lee Hecht Harrison, a leading career transition services provider. For 20 years. Her clients have been seeking jobs at all levels of organizations across a variety of industries.
During the 5 weeks, Irene will be available by phone, email or appointment to address your personal job search questions, concerns and progress.
Please call, email or visit our Facebook page to reserve your space!

Annual Gingerbread House Event - December 17th - 3:30-5pm.

11/14/2019

Open to children of all ages. Children 2nd grade and younger should be accompanied by caregiver. This is a very popular program provided by Dana Decker. Great fun for all! Please call the Library, email us, or post on Facebook to reserve your space! Please RSVP by 12/15.