The club offers casual play and free coaching. It is led by Parker Montgomery, an expert player who has been a member of the U.S. Chess Federation for 46 years. Drop in and play.
This free series of classes, led by Ruth Barembaum, begins today June 6 and continues every Monday and Thursday through the month of July. For more information, contact Chris at the reference desk.
Come learn about this coalition of environmental organizations, businesses, and town energy committees that are working toward addressing climate change by taxing carbon emissions. This meeting is open to the public.
Do you want to become a more conscious dreamer? Are you interested in learning more about yourself as a spiritual being? Join others in this open discussion series about the realm of dreams. Explore the part your dreams can play in unlocking the puzzle of your past lives and present circumstances. Share you insights with others.…
Monday, July 25 at 2 p.m. M.T. Anderson & the Arneis Quartet
Location: Middlebury Town Offices, Large Conference Room
National Book Award winner M. T. Anderson reads and discusses his highly acclaimed book, Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad, followed by a live performance of Shostakovich’s String Quartet no. 8 by the Arneis Quartet. Space limited. Reserve your free ticket by calling the Ilsley Library adult circulation desk at (802) 388-4095. Generously sponsored by the Friends of Ilsley Public Library and Point Counterpoint.
Ancestry Library Edition & Other Genealogy Resources Thursday, July 28 at 2 p.m.
Learn how to use the Library's genealogical databases to explore your family history. Please bring names of a few people you would like to know more about, ideally one or two who might be in the 1940 U.S. Census. We will have two experienced genealogists on hand to answer your questions--Joan Hoxie and Ann Watson. Joan Hoxie has pursued genealogy as a hobby for 30 years while researching the family history of three English grandparents and is a member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Ann Watson was a librarian for over 30 years and has researched her own family history for a long time. She holds a Certificate of Study from the Boston University Genealogical Research program and is a member of the National Genealogical Society and the Association of Professional Genealogists. Space is limited. Register at the circulation desk or by calling 388-4095.
Create illustrations and more with Library craft supplies: markers, crayons, pencils, pastels, clay, collage. Bring your imaginations! For children entering grades K-3.