Putney Public Library

Rick Winston: Alfred Hitchcock and the Art of Suspense
2021-04-15 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Hi folks–these programs are all happening through Zoom while the library is closed. For security, the only way to access the links for these programs is through our weekly newsletter. Please subscribe here: https://putneylibrary.org/sign-up-for-our-email-newsletter/
Or email Emily Zervas for a link to any individual program (please state specifically which program and date you would like to attend): emily@putneylibrary.org

ReWild Putney Nut Tree Project
2021-04-21 15:00 - 16:30
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Aging Gardens, Aging Gardeners
2021-05-05 14:30 - 16:00
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Do you look forward to spring for the beauty that your gardens produce? Do you love
your gardens but not the seemingly endless hours of maintenance that they demand?
Have you ever found yourself resenting your gardens because their care prevents you
from pursuing other interests? And finally, have you come to the painful realization that
you and your gardens have aged and changed over time?
“Aging Gardens, Aging Gardeners” responds to these questions. It is intended to help
all of us come to terms with our aging, but very much beloved gardens. Ann presents
strategies for gardening more wisely: taking care of ourselves as we garden; assessing
our home landscapes; prioritizing gardening tasks; managing mature plants; and,
creating smaller, simpler gardens.
For years, our gardens have given us great joy. This talk offers us ways by which we
can continue to enjoy these beautiful spaces with much less work.
Ann McEntee is a former Communications and Theatre professor. She left teaching to
earn a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of New Mexico. While
living in Santa Fe, she earned her certification as a Master Gardener, and more
recently, her Advanced Master Gardener certification.
Ann currently teaches architectural and landscape history for Keene State College’s
CALL (Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning) program and works part-time as a
landscape consultant. The former lead gardener at the Cathedral of the Pines, she
presents garden talks to area townships and organizations.

Parenting 4 Social Justice: Tips, Tools, and Inspiration for Conversation and Action with Kids Book Launch with authors Angela Berkfield, Jaimie Lynn Kessell, Leila Raven, Chrissy Colón-Bradt, Rowan Parker, and Abigail Healey.
2021-05-15 06:30 - 08:00

Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2021-05-18 14:30 - 16:00
Please contact Emily for the Zoom link and agenda: emily@putneylibrary.org

Putney Poetry Salon
2021-05-26 15:00 - 16:00
THE PUTNEY POETRY SALON: Betsy Snider, Arlene Distler, and Toni Ortner
Wednesday, May 26th
Time: 7pm-8pm
By Zoom

Please email Emily for the link: emily@putneylibrary.org

Summer Reading Kick Off Party - Modern Times Theater
2021-07-07 07:00 - 08:00
See the full schedule: http://putneylibrary.org/youth-services/summer-reading/

Story Time & Stuffed Animal Sleepover Party
2021-07-09 07:00 - 08:00

Story Time & Craft Bags
2021-07-14 07:00 - 08:00, 2021-07-21 07:00 - 08:00

Ask A Scientist
2021-07-16 07:00 - 08:00

Animal Yoga
2021-07-23 07:00 - 08:00

Incredible Insects
2021-07-28 07:00 - 08:00

All About Goats!
2021-07-30 07:00 - 08:00

Summer Reading Closing Party - Story Teller & Free Books
2021-08-04 07:00 - 08:00

Closed for Labor Day
2021-09-05 - 2021-09-06

Mending Bee
2021-09-12 09:00 - 12:00
In-person, outside! Wear your mask!

Book Group--The Beginning of Spring
2021-09-19 14:30 - 16:00
In person, Outdoors under the large canopy tent behind the library
Sunday, September 19th at 6:30pm
This month’s selection is The Beginning of Spring by Penelope Fitzgerald –please contact emily@putneylibrary.org to reserve a copy.

Becoming More Resilient, Happy, and Relaxed in Just One Minute A Day with Rob Koegel
2021-09-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-09-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-10-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-10-13 10:00 - 11:30
Meeting Wednesday Afternoons September 22nd – October 13th
2-3:30pm
Outdoors and IN PERSON at Putney Public Library

These are uncertain times. Since Covid began and insecurity became the new normal, we often feel anxious and overwhelmed. All too often, we find ourselves at a crucial crossroad and don’t know what our next step is or where it will take us.
Designed to nourish resilience, well-being, and safety (we’ll meet outside the library, under a tent, 6 feet apart), this program invites you:

To choose a chapter, each week, from Rick Hanson’s extraordinary book Just One Thing: Developing A Buddha Brain One Simple Practice At A Time.
To engage, in less time than it takes to brew a hot drink, in fun-to-do practices that fuel resilience, relaxation, and the ability to rise to challenge.
To celebrate and invigorate your efforts to strengthen your inner resources in a supportive setting.
Registration is required for this event: email Rob at koegelr@merrimack.edu to enroll, get a free book link for Just One Thing, or ask questions.

Poetry from a Pandemic Reading via Zoom
2021-10-07 15:00 - 16:30
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Or email Emily at emily[at]putneylibrary.org for the link to this Zoom event.

Marbled Mulberry End Papers Workshop --in person, outdoors behind the library
2021-10-16 07:00 - 09:00
Saturday, October 16th from 11am-1pm

Read To A Dog
2021-10-20 11:30 - 12:30, 2021-10-27 11:30 - 12:30, 2021-11-03 11:30 - 12:30
We are excited to welcome therapy dog, Keeper and his owner Abigail to the Library on Wednesdays from October 20th – November 17th, 3:30 – 4:30. Sign up for 15 minute slots by emailing julia@putneylibrary.org or drop in when space is available.
Therapy dogs can help emerging and struggling readers by lending a nonjudgmental ear to listen. They can also help in lowering heart rates and stress hormones while stimulating parts of the brain that encourage social-emotional learning.
Keeper is a two-year-old Labrador Retriever who is a certified therapy dog (with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs). To become certified, he had to pass an initial obedience test as well as complete three supervised visits at several facilities. Besides listening to stories read out loud his favorite activities are swimming, rolling in mud puddles, chasing squirrels and wrestling with his sister.
Abigail Littlefield is Keeper’s owner/chauffeur, who will always be found at the other end of his leash. Keeper is her forth certified therapy dog; some of the places she has visited with past dogs are elementary schools, hospitals, nursing homes and colleges. She is a retired college professor who lives in Westminster West where, in addition to Keeper, she has two more dogs, a cat, chickens and bees!

Amber Paris Artist's Talk via Zoom
2021-10-20 15:00 - 16:30

In Person, Outdoor Book Club: Independence Square by A.D. Miller
2021-10-24 14:30 - 16:00
Or email Emily at emily[at]putneylibrary.org to request a book for this event.
Sunday, October 24th at 6:30pm

In Person, Outdoor Story Time with Susan Hessey
2021-10-28 07:00 - 08:00
A special Halloween story time with Susan Hessey. Story time will be held
under the tent behind the library. Crafts and treats will be available. Be
sure to wear your costume and a mask!
