This new club is open to chess players of all ages and abilities. It offers casual play, rated matches and coaching. It is led by Parker Montgomery, an expert player who has been a member of the U.S. Chess Federation for nearly 46 years. It will meet in the Library's second floor "nook."
Middlebury artist/resident and retired MUHS art teacher Marshall Eddy will demonstrate techniques for photo enhancement, photo repair, and creative work with Photoshop. After the demonstration, Marshall can make appointments to work individually with anyone who is interested.
Crisis in public education Wednesday, Nov 11, 10 a.m. Representative David Sharpe
David Sharpe will present an overview of the state education finance mechanism in the context of statewide fiscal pressures. He will discuss Act 46 and future of education in Vermont. Sponsored by the Addison County Retired Teachers Association.
Join Secretary of State Jim Condos on his third statewide Transparency Tour. This tour gives municipal and state officials, local government boards, and the general public an opportunity to learn more about laws relating to transparency in all levels of government.
Join author/illustrator mother/daughter team from Leicester, VT, Kim Hotchkiss Hewitt and Sarah Adelaide Hewitt for a reading of their new book DoDaDittyDum! Children will be encouraged to envision their own fantastic creatures and adventures.
Join us at 5:30 PM for some pizza and cupcakes before Bob Shea gives a short talk at 6PM, followed by a book signing. Vermont Book Shop will be selling books to be signed. This event will be fun for the entire family.
Howard Frank Mosher Tuesday, November 17 at 7 pm Award-winning Vermont author Howard Frank Mosher will read from, discuss, and sign his new book, God's Kingdom. Some of the characters in this novel are based on real people, like Middlebury's own Alexander Twilight, and real events, like the infamous Rogers’ Raid.
Sponsored by Ilsley Public Library and the Vermont Book Shop.(Photo credit: Jake Mosher)
Zen and the Art of Volunteering with Animals
Thursday, November 19 at 7 p.m.
A presentation with Don Glauber, Ph.D.
Homeward Bound and Elephant Nature Park volunteer and ambassador
This program will explore many aspects of our relationships with animals and the myriad benefits these relationships can offer us: body, mind and spirit, as well as the crucial assistance we can give to animals in shelters and sanctuaries. Through taking a mindful relation to being with animals, we can open our hearts, cultivate compassion, aid in healing trauma and learn deep lessons about being alive and vulnerable. Images and stories of memorable dogs, cats and elephants will be shared. Please come to this event if you are curious to learn some of the ways you can benefit from spending time as a volunteer helping animals and how they can benefit by becoming your friends.
Read and discuss Katherine Applegate's newest title about family, friendship and resilience. This event is part of Ilsley Library's sponsorship of student reading done for the Mary Hogan Read-a-Thon. See Tricia at the Youth Desk for more details.
Dartmouth College professor Roberta Stewart describes her work with veterans and examines what the story of Odysseus's long journey home from war has to say to veterans, and to all of us.