Upcoming Events

Oct
4

Fall for Brownsville

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...

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Oct
16

Savvy Seniors

Patricia O'Connor will be back at the Mary L Blood library, to speak about her work 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." 

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Oct
23

Savvy Seniors: The Need to Belong:  A Genealogical Journey into the World of Lineage Societies

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. 

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Sep
10

Tick Informational Session

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.

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Sep
5

Family Outdoor Movie Night w/Reading Library

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!

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Aug
16

A Walk in the Woods

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.

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Aug
1

Family Outdoor Movie Night w/Reading Library

Join us for a free outdoor movie at Puddledock Park (next to the Reading Library) at 8:10 pm (dusk). We will be showing The NeverEnding Story (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!

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Jul
4

July 4th Celebrations

On July 4th, we'll be open for the duration of the festivities! Stop by the library between 9-3 to cool off, check out the collection, and if you haven't yet... sign up for a library card!

From 10:30 - 12:00, Adam Boyce and Dave Richard will be playing music in the library. Come enjoy the show!

The Friends will be hosting a book sale in the town hall. Proceeds go to support library items and services that fall outside our budget, like programs and museum passes.

See you there!

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Jul
3

Savvy Seniors

This month Rita Rice will be there to share her knowledge of ticks, tick bites and how to treat those bites. Come hear Rita's "Tick Talk" and enjoy the camaraderie!

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