Join us to read some stories and play with friends! Geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome.

Join us to read some stories and play with friends! Geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome.

Three crime writers working in different corners of the genre describe the writing process—getting that first idea, creating characters, doing the research, and the daily writing schedule that gets it done.

Dinner and drinks will be provided.

About the authors:

Martha “Max” Folsom: is a retired Canadian bookmobile librarian, who later served for eight years as president of the library board of trustees in Arlington, Vermont. She is now a regular columnist for the quarterly Sherlockian journal Groans, Cries and Bleatings, as well as being the author of three private detective novels in the Baker Somerset Crime Novel series: One Bad Day After Another, Searching for Peter Griffiths, and Death of a Codebreaker. Her mysteries have dealt with issues such as: illegal activity in the military arms and equipment industry, the human rights violations regarding the island of Diego Garcia, WWII spies and codebreakers, and increasing activity of far-right hate groups. Folsom is a member of Sisters in Crime, the League of Vermont Writers, and Crime Writers of Canada. She is married to a retired Canadian military officer and divides her time between their Ottawa Centretown apartment and their Vermont stone house. She is currently at work on her fourth novel. Reading mysteries is her favorite pastime activity and several times she has read more than 200 books in a year.

Karen Lakis, writing as Kara Lacey, is a photography enthusiast who enjoys hiking, skiing, watching the sunrise, and getting comfortable with a good book. After leaving her career in academic finance, she moved to a tiny southern Vermont village, where her surroundings inspire her writing. She is the author of the Camera Club Mystery Series, traditional whodunnit mysteries with a warm, cozy vibe. Her first novel, Caught on Camera, was published by Level Best Books in September 2024. When she's not at her laptop creating havoc for her characters, you'll find her rambling through the forest with her husband and spirited Labrador retriever, camera in hand. Kara is a member of Sisters in Crime (SinC), SinC New England, and Mystery Writers of America. She is also Co-Member at Large for Vermont SinC-NE writers.

Eugenia Parrish: is the author of the mystery series, "The Del Sueno Files". She grew up in Canton, Ohio, but has mined her stories from all her travels. Eugenia has had short stories published in several local magazines as well as an essay in the Journal of the Romance Writers of America. Her first Vermont murder mystery story was published in the 2021 Crime Spell Books anthology "Bloodroot". She was a happy molecule in the first foaming crest of the baby-boomer wave. Her YA novel, “The Last Party in Eden” is about those aptly-named turbulent times. She blogs sporadically at https://eugeniaparrish.blog/.

Adam Boyce, a life-long student of history, developed a keen interest in genealogy which led him into the world of lineage societies. His first lineage society that he was able to join was the Vermont Mayflower Society in 2001, followed by the Pilgrim Hopkins Heritage Society in 2006. To date, Adam has memberships in forty-six such groups. Adam is happy to share his sources and general information which will hopefully inspire others interested in researching and proving their connections with American and World history. 

Join us to read some stories and play with friends! Geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome.

Patricia O'Connor will be here to speak about her career as a nurse practitioner specializing in hospice/palliative care. She is the author of "Navigating Life's Final Journey", a thoughtfully written book offering to help "those wanting to take control of end-of-life decisions for themselves and their families." Please plan to join us for this inspirational and informative talk!

Join us to read some stories and play with friends! Geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome.

Join us to read some stories and play with friends! Geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome.

This year will be the 5th annual village-wide community event that gives local interest groups and organizations a chance to share their functions and their passions.

Although each group typically manages their own particular projects and outreach during the year this gathering gives a chance for our community to see them in action in one place.

Bring the family, meet your friends and neighbors and spend the day, rain or shine!

Schedule:

9:00 - 10:00

Hike to Cady Mausoleum. Meet at Albert Bridge School.

9:00 - 3:00

Silent auction at the Grange.

10:00 - 1:00

Information tables/activities from local organizations, Applelicious Challenge, & raffle drawing at the town hall.

Historic Brownsville Community Church open for viewing.

10:00 - 12:00

Handmade sketchbook workshop for youth & adults at the library.

11:00 - 1:00

Food and games at Albert Bridge School.

1:00 - 2:00

Picture book author visit at the library.

2:00

VINS owl presentation at the town hall.

***Many thanks to all of the local organizations who are working in collaboration to make this day a success: Ascutney Outdoors, Friends of the Mary Blood Library, the Independence Day Committee, SCIP (School, Community in Partnership), the Sustainability Committee, the West Windsor Fire Department, the Mary Blood Library, the Brownsville Community Church, Aging in Place, Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society, Ascutney Trails, and more...

Join us to read some stories and play with friends! Geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome.

Join us to read some stories and play with friends! Geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome.

Join us to learn about preparing for disasters. We will cover practical and useful information for the average person. Questions are encouraged.

Join us to read some stories and play with friends! Geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome.

Join us at West Windsor Town Hall for a presentation by Jessie Casella, MLIS, Chronic Disease Designee, and Kate Roome, RN, Epidemiology Designee of the Vermont Department of Health. This program is intended to inform our community about dangers from ticks and tick-borne diseases that are spreading in Windsor County.

Windsor on Air will be video recording this event. If you cannot attend in person, the video will be available for viewing on the Windsor on Air website. Also, if you have advance questions for our presenters, you can email Susan Yost at susanfyost@mac.com.

Join us to read some stories and play with friends! Geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome.

Join us for a free outdoor movie at Puddledock Park (next to the Reading Library) at 7:10 pm (dusk). We will be showing E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (rated PG). This event is sponsored by the Reading Recreation Commission, the Reading Public Library, and the Mary L. Blood Memorial Library. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Bathroom available inside the library. Free popcorn for all!

Join us to read some stories and play with friends! Geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome.

Join us to read some stories and play with friends! Geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome.

Join us at the Town Hall for a hands-on workshop that covers emergency first aid. Designed for adults and mature youth.

Have you read any good books about the woods, nature, the changing forest, birds, wildlife, hiking or mountain life? Join folks from the Mary Blood Library and the Mt. Ascutney Interpreter for a hike to a woodsy spot to share some good books. From humor to Sci Fi to journals, you can read a new book of your choice or share one you have enjoyed in the past. 

A few suggestions: A Walk in the Woods;  How to Love a Forest;  The Last Child in the Woods;   The Hike;   Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures;  Serviceberry;  The Trail;  Wild Ideas;  Gramma Gatewood’s Walk;  The Overstory;  The Hidden Life of Trees.  And there are so many others!  

Location: We will meet at the upper parking lot at Mt. Ascutney State Park. At the entrance gate, let the rangers know that you are part or the library event for free entrance. Any questions can be directed to Liz at marybloodlibrary@gmail.com or by calling the library: 802-484-7205.