Wilder Memorial Library in Beautiful Weston, Vermont

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Over 200 people celebrated the library’s grand opening with us! Volunteers who helped set up, clean up, give tours, and hand out cookies. The Vermont Country Store provided a tent and tables for the event, and donated lawn games for the library to keep for future fun events. The Weston Volunteer Fire Department managed traffic and kept everyone safe while attending the event. Gladys’ Kitchen at the Hub, The Green Cat, Grandma Millers, all Meghan Brosseau Skutak donated delicious sweet treats. So many others helped out, made photos, dropped off supplies, and more. We are grateful for it all. Thank you!

Thank you to Hubert Schriebl for making and sharing these photos of the Grand Opening.

“Breezy Valley at Work” Book Presentation & Drawing Class with special guest author & illustrator R.W. Alley all ages welcome Date: Saturday, September 12 Time: 2:30-3:30 Location: Wilder Memorial Library (24 Lawrence Hill Rd, Weston) Join us for a very special program during the Weston Village Fair & Jubilee! Author & illustrator R.W. Alley will be on hand to give a presentation all about his newest book from the Breezy Valley at Work series – which is all about building a big new library! After the presentation, he will also lead the group through a simple drawing exercise to create your very own character.  R.W. Alley is an author and illustrator of many books, including the longtime illustrator for the beloved Paddington Bear book series. He also will be sharing his illustrations and signing books at The Vermont Country Store earlier in the day at 10:00am.  All materials provided, and as always – this is a free program.

Story Time with Shari
all are welcome, but best for kids ages 0-5
Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 10:30-11:30
Location: Wilder Memorial Library (24 Lawrence Hill Rd, Weston)

We will gather together in the cozy children’s room to read picture books together, sing songs, wiggle, and play. After story time kids will make a felt heart tag with help from their grownups. This is a great place for young children and their grownups to meet new friends!

As we start story time back up again we would love your feedback on days and times that you prefer, and activities you’d like!

Saturday Craft Hour with Shari: Make a Felt Pouch 
for kids of all ages and their grownups
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 10:30-11:30
Location: Wilder Memorial Library (24 Lawrence Hill Rd, Weston)

Discover the joy of making in this highly engaging hands-on crafting workshop tailored for kids of all ages. Children and their grownups will work together to design, assemble, and decorate their very own custom felt pouch – perfect for storing coins, small toys, or secret treasures. Every child will leave with a unique pouch they proudly made! 

No prior sewing experience is needed. There will be sewing and gluing options appropriate for kids of all ages. All materials provided, and as always – this is a free program.

Federal Actions & the Wellbeing of Vermonters: What’s at Stake
an evening discussion with Public Assets Institute
Date: Wednesday, September 30th
Time: 5:00-6:30
Location: Wilder Memorial Library (24 Lawrence Hill Rd, Weston)

Federal funding supports much of what we do as a state – from housing, to income support, education, food security and healthcare. Join your neighbors for an evening with Steph Yu of Public Assets Institute, to learn about the impacts of federal actions on the state budget and what Vermonters can do to protect what we value.

Public Assets Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that provides sound, accessible tax, budget, and economic data and analysis to advance policies that further racial, social, and economic equity. 

Weston Village Fair & Jubilee
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 10:00-6:00
Location: Weston Village Green 
Parking: available at the Vermont Country Store and Walker Farm

Come on down for a fun-filled day to benefit the Weston Community Association! The day is packed full of everything from a parade, to fair games and classic fair contests (best apple dessert, anyone?!), to a dog costume contest, food, beer, live music — and a special book presentation and drawing class by author & illustrator R.W. Alley at the library.

Click here to learn more about the day, the contests you can enter in, and more!

Calling all Kids — Join the Parade!

Pull out the streamers and decorate your bike, scooter, stroller, or wagon and join the parade that kicks off the Weston Village Fair and Jubilee on Saturday, September 12th. All are welcome, and no registration is needed. Simply show up at Walker Farm at by 10:30 to line up for the 11:00 parade.

Questions? Reach out to parade organizers at westonfairparade@gmail.com

Weston Historical Society Museums are Open for the Season Museums are open Saturday and Sunday: The Old Mill from 10 AM to 4 PM The Farrar-Mansur House from 1-4 PM.   The season began July 4 for the Farrar-Mansur House and the Old Mill Museums in Weston, Vermont. Our School Girl Sampler Exhibit will remain again this year as we continue to celebrate our Nation’s 250th Anniversary. Learn more on Facebook: “Weston Historical Society”

Large Prints Books !

How does it work?
ABLE Library will lend a selection of 6 – 8 large print books to our Library at a given time.  We will keep the books for a few weeks — during which time you may borrow them from our Library — and then return the books to ABLE Library and receive a new batch.

Do you have a favorite genre or author? 
Please let us know, as we may be able to request specific books for you.

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Remote Reading & Listening!

Downloadable Digital Books & Audiobooks on GMLC / Libby!

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Volunteers Needed!

Would you like to volunteer at Wilder Memorial Library?
 

Volunteers are vital to our library and help with a wide variety of tasks and services.  

If you might be interested in helping out at the library, please send an email to the librarians with your contact information and areas of interest.  

The minimum age for volunteering at the library is 13 years old, or at the discretion of the library director.

We want to be able to match volunteers with the things that interest you most, such as:

-checking books in & out for patrons
-reading aloud to children for story time
-keeping the stacks tidy & re-shelving books
-planning summer reading programming
-decorating & setting up for special events and holidays
-baking cookies for special events
-helping with fundraisers
-or a myriad of other fun projects that keep our library humming! 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!   

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Vision Wilder Memorial Library’s vision is to engage with and respond to the community and be a window to the world. Mission Wilder Memorial Library’s mission is to be a welcoming center of exploration, learning and discovery for everyone.

Thank you for your support of Wilder Memorial Library.

Why give? Our Library is a remarkable community resource. The Town of Weston’s annual contribution covers only the Library’s core operating expenses. You make our collections, programming, and online, interactive experiences possible.

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