Library News

October is named as the official month for a range of causes and interests, everything from Bat Appreciation Month to National Popcorn Popping Month to National Roller Skating Month and lots in between. At the library, we choose to highlight National Reading Group Month for October at the Charlotte Library. The Charlotte Library Book Group was founded along with the opening of the Charlotte Library in 1998. Devoted readers have met to discuss book selections from the Vermont Humanities Council as well as other self-selected titles, all collected here at the library.  During that time, we have learned about the quantity of book groups throughout the town.  National Reading Group Month gives us the opportunity to share our wealth of books with you!  If you’re in a book group, stop on by to see our collection of titles and share your favorite titles with us.  You can look at the list of books on our website: www.charlottepubliclibrary.com and drop us a line if you see anything your book group might enjoy. According to recent studies, “deep reading,” the kind of immersive experience from an intriguing, compelling or captivating book, “can even physically change your brain. As we let go of the emotional and mental chatter found in the real world, we enjoy deep reading that allows us to feel what the characters in a story feel. And this in turn makes us more empathetic to people in real life, becoming more aware and alert to the lives of others.[ http://oedb.org/ilibrarian/your-brain-on-books-10-things-that-happen-to-our-minds-when-we-read/]”  So as we enjoy our book groups, perhaps we also can better appreciate the needs and concerns of those around us.  A lot to accomplish in October!

Upcoming at the Library

For Kids:

Lunch Bunch Storytime, Tuesdays at 12:15pm. Pack your lunch and join us to discover the world of stories through books, songs, play and dessert!  For children ages 3 to 5 who are comfortable in a storytime setting.

Explore Time, Tuesdays, 3:15 to 4:15 pm. Explore the world around us through stories, puzzles, and creative projects of all kinds.  For kindergarten and first grade students.

Wednesday, October 22, 3:15 to 4:30 pm: Be A Maker: Accessorize with LEDs! Style your own “electrifying” cuff or bracelet using conductive thread, lights, and other embellishments.  For ages 10 & up.

For all above events: registration is required. Please call or email the library to sign up:  425-3864 or youth@charlottelibraryvt@gmail.com.

Coming Soon:  Indigo Craft Class, an evening with Barrie Dunsmore, more mystery, and pumpkin tasting!