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MAY 2008
 

Friday, May 9

Monday, May 12

Tuesday, May 13

Wednesday, May 14

Thursday, May 15

Friday, May 16

Tuesday, May 20

Wednesday, May 21

Thursday, May 22

Friday, May 23

Monday, May 26

  • MEMORIAL DAY - LIBRARY CLOSED

Tuesday, May 27

Wednesday, May 28

Thursday, May 29

Friday, May 30

 

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JUNE 2008

 

Wednesday, June 4

Thursday, June 5

Monday, June 9

Wednesday, June 11

Thursday, June 12

Saturday, June 14

Monday, June 17

Tuesday, June 18

Wednesday, June 19

Friday, June 20

Sunday, June 22

Tuesday, June 24

Wednesday, June 25

Thursday, June 26

Friday, June 27

 

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JULY 2008

 

Tuesday, July 1

Wednesday, July 2

Friday, July 4 & Saturday, July 5

  • INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND - LIBRARY CLOSED

Tuesday, July 8

Wednesday, July 9

Thursday, July 10

Friday, July 11

Tuesday, July 15

Wednesday, July 16

Thursday, July 17

Friday, July 18

Tuesday, July 22

Wednesday, July 23

Thursday, July 24

Friday, July 25

Saturday, July 26

Tuesday, July 29

Wednesday, July 30

Thursday, July 31

 

 

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

 BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES
Reconstructing Antebellum Burlington for a Historical Novel:  Jeffrey Marshall is Library Associate Professor at the University of Vermont where he is Library Director for the Research Collection.  He is author of The Inquest (2006) and the editor of A War of the People: Vermont Civil War Letters (1999).  Mr. Marshall will show slides about the research that he did on particular places in Burlington that figured in his novel, The Inquest.  The locations will be based on two primary documents upon which the book was based.   
May 14th at noon

Political Tribalism: The Kikuyu Rise to Power:  SBHS Student, Matthew Thwaites, will talk about his past two summers spent in Eldoret, Kenya as a hospital volunteer and will shed light on tribal rivalry between the Kikuyu and Luo in Kenya, a key factor behind the recent violence that followed the December 2007 elections. This presentation explains the current situation in the country, and how the Kikuyu tribe has risen to dominance.  
June 11th at noon

Computer Tips, Tricks and Maintenance.  Learn to tame your pesky PC!  Ron & Ann Lewis, owners of Computer Care in Colchester, will share their 12 years of PC taming knowledge with you.  Learn the and how of basic maintenance; Troubleshooting Techniques; Internet Security; Data Protection and more.  Appropriate for users of all abilities.  This workshop is a great opportunity for a FREE computer class.  Notes/outline included.  Bring a lunch.  Tea and dessert will be served. 
July 16th at noon

 

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS CONVERSATION GROUP
On the first and third Wednesday of each month, the Library invites English language learners to come to a Conversation Group to practice English. 1:00 p.m.
May 21st, June 4th and June 18th.

 

 

QUE PASA IN CUBAN MUSIC TODAY?
Educator, Music Critic and Cuban Radio DJ, Toni Basanta will introduce the music of Paquito D’Rivera, who will perform at the Burlington Jazz Festival. Hailed as a child prodigy in his native Cuba, Paquito is a multi-talented, energetic, and prolific saxophonist and clarinetist. Since his youth, he created ground-breaking musical ensembles, and his ebullient performances have enthralled audiences worldwide.  He has received The National Medal for the Arts, a Living Jazz Legend Award and eight Grammy Awards, the most recent for Best Latin Jazz Album “Funk Tango” in 2008. 
Thursday, May 29th at 7:00 p.m.

 


 WORLD TRAVEL AND GLOBAL CONNECTIONS SERIES
Political Tribalism: The Kikuyu Rise to Power:  SBHS Student, Matthew Thwaites, will talk about his past two summers spent in Eldoret, Kenya as a hospital volunteer and will shed light on tribal rivalry between the Kikuyu and Luo in Kenya, a key factor behind the recent violence that followed the December 2007 elections. This presentation explains the current situation in the country, and how the Kikuyu tribe has risen to dominance.  
June 12th at 7 p.m.

 

 

KNITTING CLASSES
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Do you need help in finishing a project? All levels of knitters are welcome - this class is for beginners and for more experienced knitters who want help with their ongoing knitting projects. Instructor, Pat Raymond.
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. through May.

Beginning in June knitting classes will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, on the following dates: 6/4; 6/11; 6/18; 6/25; 7/2; 7/9; 7/16; 7/23; 7/30; 8/6; 8/13; 8/20; 8/27

 

 

REST AND RELAX
Friday Night Beginner Yoga Classes:  Looking to try something new?  Want to wind down after a busy week?  Join certified Ananda Yoga instructor, Sylvia Kabusk, for a beginner’s introduction to Hatha Yoga exercises at the South Burlington Library.  We will cultivate flexibility, balance and strength through breathing exercises and postures.  Please bring a blanket, towel, or mat to practice on.  There will be four classes held.  You may sign up for any number of the four, space providing. 
Registration for the classes can be made one week prior to the session.  Space is limited to 18.  Pre-registration is required.  May 9, 16, 23 and 30th from 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Imagine Yourself the Way You Want to Be: Stress Reduction:   Many people have used hypnosis to reduce stress in their lives.  Come learn some techniques you can start using right away to reduce stress in your life without drugs.  You will experience an immediate reduction in your stress level so easily that you’ll wish you tried it long ago.  Relax and take control.  Our instructor will be Anita Germain, a certified hypnotherapist from the Germain Hypnosis Center in Shelburne.  Bring a blanket or mat and two pillows.  May 21st at 6:30 p.m..   Class size limited to 8 people. Pre-registration is required.
  

 

 EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES
Come to participate with other book lovers in any or all of these friendly and lively discussions of thought provoking literature.  Naomi Miller will host and facilitate the group meeting.  She will briefly introduce each book by presenting background information about the author, setting, book reviews, suggestions and similar books or other relevant topics.  Books are available in the Library. 
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

  • May 22nd - Digging to America, Anne Tyler
  • June 26th - Storming Heaven, Denise Giardina
  • July 24th - The Grass Harp, Truman Capote

 

MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES
 Come to participate with other book lovers in any or all of these friendly and lively discussions of thought provoking literature.  Naomi Miller will host and facilitate the group meeting on Thursdays, at 10:30 a.m., at The Senior Center at the Pines.  She will briefly introduce each book by presenting background information about the author, setting, book reviews, suggestions and similar books or other relevant topics.  Books will be available in the Library.

  • June 12th - Leeway Cottage, Beth Gutcheon
  • July 10th - Summer, Edith Wharton

 

JEWISH LITERATURE SERIES
Modern Marvels: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel:
UVM Professor, Hilary Neroni, will moderate a book discussion series as part of the Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature – Identity and Imagination Series. This series has been funded by a grant from the American Library Association awarded to The South Burlington Community Library. The series is open to the general public, and books will be available at the Library for South Burlington residents several weeks before the discussion series begins. Registration is required. Please call 652-7080 to register. The discussions will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates

  • September 9 A Contract with God
  • September 23 Maus I / II
  • October 28 Julius Knipl
  • November 18The Quitter
  • December 16 The Rabbi’s Cat

 

 

 

GREAT DECISIONS
 The South Burlington Community Library will be hosting a Great Decisions Discussion Program in conjunction with the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) and the Vermont Council on World Affairs. “Great Decisions covers timely global and thematic issues related to U.S. foreign policy.”  Registration is required for the discussion groups. Participants are required to read the corresponding chapter in the “briefing book.”  The group size will be limited to 15.  Registrants may purchase their own copy of the “briefing book” in the library for $18.00. Registration is required.  
Thursdays evenings at 7:00 p.m.
For more information, or to register for the discussions, call Louise Murphy at 652-7076.
 

Great Decisions on US Defense and Security Policy: The US military has adopted new policies and methods for defending the US and its interests abroad.  What should US priorities be? How should its forces be structured and deployed to meet new security challenges?  Roger Bourassa will moderate a discussion.  Pre-registration is required.
June 5th at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

OPERA TRIP
You’ll be enchanted by “La Traviata”, when you join the third annual, Library sponsored trip to the Green Mountain Opera Festival.  This Italian opera will be performed by an international cast, in full costume, with orchestra and super-titles in English, on Sunday, June 22nd at the historic Barre Opera House.  This South Burlington Community Library enrichment program is designed to make this special event accessible and affordable for City residents.
‘Back by popular demand! ... South Burlington Community Library patrons who took the group trip to the Opera Festival in 2006 and 2007 cheered the top quality of the performances.  They also enjoyed the discounted prices on Orchestra Section theater seats, not having to drive by themselves to Barre, the friendly travel company, and beautiful, Green Mountain views en route.

“La Traviata”, a romance by Verdi, will be sung by Canadian soprano, Aline Kutan, American tenor, Derek Taylor, and Canadian baritone, Theodore Baerg.  These professional artists have performed at celebrated venues such as La Scala and New York’s Lincoln Center.

Buy your tickets early, as this trip has limited seating.  The full cost, including your Orchestra Section seat at the opera, and round-trip, Premier Coach Company transportation, is only $55.00.  Your payment is non-refundable and must be made before a seat will be reserved for you.  The more central seats in our reserved, front section at the Opera will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so please purchase a space on the trip soon.  The Library will not hold a place on this trip for anyone until the fee is received in full.

Trip participants will meet your Library guides at the South Burlington Community Library on Sunday, June 22nd for a prompt 1:30 p.m. departure.  Your coach is scheduled to arrive at the Barre Opera House by 2:30 p.m., providing you time to visit with your fellow travelers in the group, or to relax before the curtain rises at 3:00 p.m.  Light refreshments are available for purchase at the Barre Opera House.  Please feel free to bring your own bottled water or snacks from home, if you wish.  The Barre Opera House is equipped with an elevator and restrooms.  The opera will be about three hours in duration, including one intermission.  Your bus will depart from the theater at approximately 6:00 p.m., for an expected return to the Library at 7:00 p.m. (so you can travel to your home before sunset).
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS GRAND MUSICAL ADVENTURE!

 

  

 
PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

WEEKLY STORY TIMES

Toddlers to age three (Ends May 27th)
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.Includes stories, songs and finger plays. Please pre-register your child.

Babies (non-walkers) (Ends May 29th)
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.- Includes songs, stories and adult conversation. Please pre-register your child.
No Story Time May 8th.

Toddlers to age three (Ends May 29th)
Thursdays, 2:00 p.m.Includes stories, songs and finger plays. Please pre-register your child.
No Story Time May 8th

Ages 4 & older (Ends May 30th)
Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - Includes stories, songs and a simple craft based upon the story time theme. Please pre-register your child.

 


CHILDREN'S SUMMER PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION FOR ALL SUMMER PROGRAMS
BEGINS JUNE 14TH.

 

Story Times:

Toddler Time Adventures (Ages 1& 2) - Please preregister. Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m - June 17th through August 19th.

Story Time for all ages - Please preregister.
Fridays at 10:00 a.m. - June 20th through August 22nd. LIBRARY CLOSED FRIDAY, JULY 4th AND FRIDAY, AUGUST 15th.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM - "CATCH THE READING BUG":
Sign up:

  • Saturday, June 14th              10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 18th         10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 19th                1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Interactive Story Time – K- 3rd grade: Sally Margolis presents an interactive story time BUG-A-BOO! Creepy Crawly Stories with a laugh or two. This program will include at least one bug story and one 'scary' story appropriate for age group.
Fun for parents & kids. Please pre-register.
Friday, June 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the South Burlington Community Library.

Backpack Theater: The Backpack Theater presents the plays, Billy Goats Gruff and The Ugly Duckling.
Wednesday, June 25th at 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the South Burlington Community Library.

Baseball players - TBA
Sponsored by the Friends of the South Burlington Community Library.

Create your own Bug Rock – Ages 6 and over:  The children will be creating Bug Rocks using acrylic paints.  Please pre-register.
Thursday, July 10th at 2:00 p.m.

Island Players:  The Island Players will present a play for all ages.
Thursday, July 17th at 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the South Burlington Community Library.

Gary Dulabaum Musical Program – Preschool through age 7:  Gary Dulabaum will present a program of songs & stories that “BUG” you.  Come and join Gary and get “bugged” during this hands-on program featuring hit parade of bug songs, movement & humor. Please pre-register.
Friday, July 18th at 10:00 a.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the South Burlington Community Library.

Masters in Art with Nancy Wollum:  Children will learn about an artist and then be guided through a creative project in the style of the artist.  For children ages 7-14. 
Pre-registration is required.
Wednesdays, 10:00 am to noon.

  • July 23rd
  • July 30th
  • August 6th
  • August 13th

Visit with Author, Kate Messner – Grades 4 through 8:  Come visit with Kate Messner, author of Spitfire, an historical novel about Lake Champlain, the Revolutionary War and Benedict Arnold.  This is an opportunity to talk with the author, discuss writing, and listen to excerpts from her book. Kate is also an English/Language Arts teacher of seventh & eighth grade students. Please pre-register.
Thursday, July 24th at 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the South Burlington Community Library.

 Kindergarten Day: All children entering kindergarten at Orchard, Central and Chamberlin School will receive a library card, have a tour of the South Burlington Community Library, a storytime, receive a free book and have refreshments. They will have an opportunity to meet other children who will be in their classes. Please pre- register for appropriate time.  Please be prompt so that your child will not miss any part of the program.
Saturday, July 26th.

  • Children entering Orchard – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Children entering Central – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Children entering Chamberlin – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 Bats & Insects Program for school-aged children:  Jerry Schneider will present a program on bats and insects.  Slides and hands-on activities include making a bat t-shirt. Participants must bring a white t-shirt if they would like to make a bat design shirt.  Please pre-register.
Thursday, July 31st at 1:00 p.m.

Visit with an Author: Please pre-register.
Thursday, August 7th at 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the South Burlington Community Library.

 Reading Certificate Pickup:  Bring in your Reading Record and receive your Reading Certificate and book.

  • Friday, August 8th              noon to 3:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 12th       noon to 3:00 p.m.                               
  • Wednesday, August 13th noon to 3:00 p.m.

Celebration with Tom Joyce, Magician:  This is the final event for the Summer Reading Program at the South Burlington Community Library.  Tom will present a “buggy” magic show with audience participation.  Come join the fun!
Tuesday, August 19th at 1:00 p.m.

 

 

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY EVENTS

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETINGS
Meetings are held at the library every second Thursday at 7 p.m. from September through June.

 

 

 

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