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Workshop on Raising Berries
Workshop on Raising Berries
Monday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Master Gardener Margaret Lowe will discuss strawberries, red and black raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries and participants will plant strawberry plants. Please bring a flowerpot (about 6-8 inches in diameter and 4-6 inches high, plastic or ceramic) or a substitute container. The bottom half of a plastic gallon milk or water container would do. This program is free, but space in limited. Sign up at the adult circulation desk or call 388-4095.
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Friends of SOLA Talk
Friends of SOLA Talk
The Value and Challenges of Educating Girls in Afghanistan
Ian Lynch, Presenter
Tuesday, April 28, 5:30 p.m.
The present is an uncertain time for Afghanistan. As the United States reduces its involvement, 2015 will test the fragile gains won in the past 13 years. In his two stints teaching and administrating at SOLA (the nation's first and only girls' boarding school) Ian Lynch has observed close hand the complexities, achievements and barriers to education and development in Afghanistan.
Ian will strive to dispel several of the prevailing misperceptions of Afghanistan in the 21st century and offer a portrait of one of the most compelling keys to a bright future: School of Leadership, Afghanistan. Refreshments at 5:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Friends of SOLA, VT
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First Wednesdays Talk
First Wednesdays Talk
Inventing Ethan Allen
Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m.
After more than two centuries, Ethan Allen remains the most remembered figure in Vermont's past. Historian H. Nicholas Muller III considers how the memory of Allen coincides with the reality and why his story was shaped and reshaped after his death.
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The Zone: After School Movie
The Zone: After School Movie
All ages with an adult or 10 and up independently are invited to come and watch Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb(PG).
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PBS Kids Writers’ Contest Storytime
PBS Kids Writers’ Contest Storytime
Come listen to kids from Addison County read the original stories they submitted for the PBS Kids Writers' Contest.
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Neuroscience Talk
Neuroscience Talk
Early Brain Development: What you should know, and why it matters
Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Johana "Jody" Brakeley will describe how our brains develop and continually change. Among the topics for discussion are the effects of good and bad "stress," new ways to understand temper tantrums, explanations for attention regulation issues such as ADHD, the impact of anxiety/worry on one's thinking skills, and the value of learning self-calming skills. No matter what your age, background, or field of interest, there will be something for you. Bring your questions, personal experiences and an open mind! Sponsored by Ilsley Library, Mary Johnson Child Care services, and Let's Grow Kids.
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Documentary Screening
Documentary Screening
Interesting Times--The Secret of My Success
Saturday, May 23, at 11:30 a.m. (59 minutes)
In Chinese (Mandarin) with English subtitles.. This film focuses on a birth control official, Lü Guohua, in the remote northeastern village of Fanshen. Lu has to take things into his own hands in 2001 when a pregnant woman, defying the one-child-family policy, disappears to avoid mandatory abortion. Because of this, his good relationship with the village head is broken. But it happens to be election year in the village and a few tricks from Lü put an end to Li's reelection for the new term in office. This documentary will be screened in the Vermont Conference Room.
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Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking
Sunday, May 24, 8 am - 2 pm
This group is open to anyone interested in paper crafts, including scrapbooking and card making. We meet one Sunday each month to share ideas and techniques and to work on projects.