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Game Day
Game Day
Sunday, October 27, 12-6:00PM
Game Day at IPL
Back in the day, board games meant Monopoly, Life and Sorry. Today’s board games can be much more complex and involved. Join Chuck Burkins at IPL for some fun brain stretching. Chuck will be on hand to teach you how to play Flashpoint, Pandemic, Settlers of Catan, 7 Wonders, Powergrid and more! And just in case there are some old dogs resistant to new tricks we will have some retro choices available like Monopoly, Sorry and Clue. Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. There will be free pizza and soft drinks.
2 events,
2 events,
Library Explorers Storytime
Library Explorers Storytime
Books, games, crafts and more for K-3rd graders! Registration is required.
First Wednesday Talk
First Wednesday Talk
1st Wednesdays
November 7, 7:00PM
Immigration Restrictions Then and Now: Short Stories of Edith Eaton (Sui Sin Far).
Suzanne Brown discusses three 1912 short stories by Edith Eaton (Sui Sin Far) that examine the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and its effects on the Chinese immigrant community. Eaton's stories explore assimilation issues, family separation, discrimination, and fear of deportation in ways that will resonate in 2019. Audience members are encouraged to read the three short stories--"Mrs. Spring Fragrance," "In the Land of the Free," and "The Americanizing of Pau Tsu"--now available at Ilsley Public Library.
4 events,
VT Reads Book Discussion
VT Reads Book Discussion
Saturday, November 9, 12:00PM
VT Reads: John Lewis's March
Join IPL and Renee Wells, Director of Education for Equity and Inclusion, Middlebury College, for a discussion of John Lewis’s March, including an exploration of the history of the march, a discussion of activism then and now, and an imaging of what that means for working towards social change today. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided.
4 events,
Library Explorers Storytime
Library Explorers Storytime
Books, games, crafts and more for K-3rd graders! Registration is required.
Knitting Know-How Night
Knitting Know-How Night
Join Cheryl Burnham and Amy Quesnel and other “Cacklin Hens” at Ilsley Public Library each month for a night with a “Knowledgeable Knitter” to answer your questions, help fix your mistakes, and teach you new tricks. Come with your stalled project or any project and be ready to laugh. This is a drop in program.…
3 events,
Special Needs Planning
Special Needs Planning
Attorney specializing in planning for special needs, Claudia Pringles, will be here for a talk, including a question and answer session. Free and open to the public.
Wu Brothers Present Classical Music Encounters
Wu Brothers Present Classical Music Encounters
November 16, 11:00AM
Classical Music Encounters
Twin brothers and Essex High School rising seniors Nathan and Henry Wu will introduce audiences to classical music through performance and commentary. Works by Bach, Mozart, Elgar, Gliere, and more. This event will be held in the library lobby.
1 event,
Music of the Movement
Music of the Movement
Sunday, November 17, 4:00PM
Music of the Movement
IPL is thrilled to host Francois Clemmons. He will share with us the history of Freedom Songs, from spirituals to slavery to civil rights anthems. Francois will give a short performance and lead us in sing-a-long. Snacks and soft drinks provided. A VT Reads event.
3 events,
Technology Help – Cell Phones
Technology Help – Cell Phones
Cell Phone Basics. Bring your questions and your phone for expert help and advise. Free and open to the public.
Otter Creek Poets
Otter Creek Poets
For more information about this and other meetings held at the library, visit our "Get Involved" page.
Sarah Dillard Author Visit
Sarah Dillard Author Visit
November 21, 5:00
Sarah Dillard Visits
Sarah Dillard, author of Mouse Scouts and other children's books will be here for a visit and book signing. Vermont Book Shop will be on hand with Dillard's books.
2 events,
Megan Price Author Talk
Megan Price Author Talk
November 23, 1:00PM
Megan Price, author of VT Wild series will be here to share her hilarious stories about Fish & Game Wardens in Vermont. Vermont Bookshop will also be on hand to purchase books for a book signing.
2 events,
Poetry Writing Workshop with Geof Hewitt
Poetry Writing Workshop with Geof Hewitt
Join Geof Hewitt and Word on the Street for a children's poetry writing workshop. Come work on a submission for the Word on the Street poetry contest which is open to all ages. The winner's poem will be inscribed on the sidewalk in front of Ilsley library. Children from kindergarten on up and parents are…
Poetry Slam
Poetry Slam
All Ages Poetry Slam
Monday, November 25th
5:45 - 7:30 p.m.
Geof Hewitt, Vermont's Poetry Slam Champion, and Word on the Street present a slam at the Ilsley Public Library. Slammers should bring two original poems, each of which they can read or recite in three minutes of less. This slam is open to all poets. Those who wish to participate should sign up at the door from 5:45-6 PM. Modest prizes. No cover charge, so audience members can enjoy a free evening of mixed poems! People under 13 yrs old should be accompanied by an adult.