News from Peacham Library
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Library Coffee Hour 10-12 Cancelled for Friday August 22
Peacham Coffee Hour is cancelled for Friday August 22. The room is being prepared for the afternoon event. Joan Churchill’s family invites friends and family to the celebration of Joan’s life on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, from 12 – 4…
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Casablanca | August 15, 7 PM
When: Aug 15, 2025, 7 PM Where: Peacham Library, Bayley-Hazen Road, Peacham, VT Rick is a nightclub owner, frequented by refugees desperate to escape German domination. Despite the ever-present human misery, Rick manages to remain uninvolved in World War II now raging…
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Lasagna Means I Love You Book Discussion | August 14, 6 PM
Family Book Discussion August 14 6:00 PM Lasagna Means I Love You by Kate O’Shaughnessy “Lasagna Means I Love You” is a middle grade fiction book, voted by students in 4th-8th grades as the winner of the Golden Dome Award…
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Your Libby loan period – PLEASE CHANGE TO 14 DAYS!
Did you know that you can change your Libby loan period? Once you change your loan period when borrowing, it becomes your default loan period. Changing your loan period – You can change your loan period for each title when you borrow or renew it. Loan periods may…
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A Recipe For Success with Erin Moulton | Wednesday August 6, 6:30 PM
Erin MoultonWriter and Researcher Peacham Historical Association Annual MeetingAugust 6Business meeting 6:30 PMSpeaker 7:00 PM Erin’s Presentation:Recipe for Success: Finding Women Through Community Cookbooks Community and church cookbooks are treasures that give us a glimpse of female groups encapsulated in…
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Robotics Open House | Saturday July 26, 10 AM – 1 PM
“What does competitive robotics look like? What does a robot built by high schoolers look like? What do LEGO bricks have to do with engineering?” Have you had any of these questions before? Are you just now having them while reading this cool poster?…
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Heirloom Recipe Baking Contest
Peacham Pantries RecipesBrowse and print online or visit the library for print copies.
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Abigail Bartell | Gilmore Gallery | July and August
Abigail Bartell is a native Vermonter who lives and worksin the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Her work is inspiredby color, everyday life, gardening, food, and the worldaround her. She is especially intrigued by food and fish.Abigail works in various media,…
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Lucas Diggle, Changes in the Kitchen Between the Wars | July 14 at 7 PM
7:00 PM After the business meeting, our speaker, King Arthur Baking School Instructor LUCAS DIGGLE, will talk about The Price of Progress: Innovation and its Aftermath Lucas Diggle will discuss some of the 19th century trends in American baking and…
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2025 Summer Series
Please join us for the 215th Annual Meeting of the CorporationPeacham LibraryJuly 14Business meeting 6:30 PM After the business meeting, our speaker, King Arthur Baking School Instructor LUCAS DIGGLE, will talk about“The Price of Progress: Innovation and its Aftermath” Lucas…
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Vermont Sampler Initiative
Sampler Driving Tour Peacham Historical Society and Peacham Library are pleased to be part of this Summer’s Sampler Driving Tour. See the seven samplers with Peacham connections at the library during regular open hours. What: In cooperation with the VT…
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Meet, Stitch, and Play | Tuesday August 19 at 5 PM
Play Chance and Choice: an Embroidery Game
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New in Libby: Filter updates for audiobooks & series lovers
Just like your friendly neighborhood librarians are always busy behind the scenes adding new titles to your digital library shelves, Overdrive is also hard at work making sure the Libby app is getting better and better so you can find just the right book….
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Book Discussion: The Anxious Generation | May 15, 6 PM
Peacham School Board Community Book Discussion The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Peacham School Library Thursday, May 15 at 6 PM The Peacham School Board invites you to join them for an important discussion. A growing body of…
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May Newsletter
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Story Time April 17 | 10 AM
with David Covell David Covell is an award winning author and illustrator who grew up in Maine and has lived in Vermont. He writes nature picture books for adventurous kids including “Run Wild” and “Gather Round”.
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A Birthday Celebration: The Songs of Alan Greenleaf | April 13, 2:30 PM
A Birthday Celebration: The Songs of Alan Greenleaf With Jonathan Kaplan “The Doctor” & Carol HausnerPresented by Peacham Library April 132:30 PM Peacham Congregational Church56 Church St, Peacham, VT 05862 Alan Greenleaf was a beloved songwriter, guitarist, and singer; small…
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Tai Chi classes
Every Monday at 10 AM Tai Chi for Fall Prevention class sponsored by the Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging developed by Dr. Paul Lam and certified by Tai Chi Vermont. There is no cost for participants over 50 and the…
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CCSU Student Art Show | In the Gallery through the end of April
Caledonia Central Supervisory Union STUDENT ART SHOW Art will be on display through the end of April
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Winter Coffeehouse with Dana Robinson | Saturday March 1, 7 PM
Performance begin at 7 pm in the basement of the Peacham Library. An open mic session will follow the main act. All performances are free, although a $5 donation is encouraged to support the performers. From Cabot, Dana Robinson is…
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Lost and Found Piano Concert | View Online
Lost And Found: An Evening of Original Music by John Mackenzie in Celebration of People, Place, and Community VIEW ONLINE (concert begins at 17 minutes) Peacham Congregational Church and Meeting House Why is it that really beautiful things make us…
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Writing for Flood Recovery | Next meeting April 8, 6:30 PM
Writing for Flood Recovery Writing workshops for people affected by the summer floods Workshops led by Bess O’Brien Through 7 minute writing prompts, we will write together and share the memories, the struggles and the process that we are going through as…
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Winter Carnival Library Happenings
Friday Evening at Winter CarnivalBill Tobin, HarpistFriday evening at 7 PM at the Library! Saturday10am – 3pmThe Library will be open as a warming spot, offering hot cocoa, community puzzles to work on and a “Make your Own Jigsaw” craft.Come…
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First Ever Peacham Puzzle Race!
Saturday, Feb 15 from starting at 1:30 sharp! Be sure to arrive BEFORE start time! Register to reserve your spot or take your chance on race day – we have 7 puzzles!Call or email the library to sign up. Team names, costumes,…
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Bill Tobin, Harpist
Friday, February 14 at 7pm Harpist Bill Tobin delights audiences with inspired performances of classical, folk, and original compositions. An outdoor enthusiast as well as an award-winning harpist, Bill has written a number of original compositions inspired by the peace…
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Introduction to Meditation
With Bill Brauer, Karmê Chöling Sunday February 2 2 – 4 PM Bill Brauer will lead this introductory class which will present the basic view and techniques of mindfulness meditation. We will practice together and discuss the benefits of mindfulness…
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Alive and Well February 1 at 7 PM
Peacham Winter Coffeehouse contines on Saturday February 1 at 7 PM with Alive and Well. Both Tim Berry and Suzan Derby share the gift of strong , clear, beautiful voices and a fine ability of instrumentation on guitar. As the…
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Artists Reception Sunday January 19
Two stunning exhibits, one fabulous reception Sunday January 19 from 4 – 6 PM Meg Morrow Clayton: Colorful WorldWatercolors downstairs in the Community Room My journey as an artist began with fiber arts – spinning, dying and weaving. The transformative…
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Winter Coffeehouse Series
2025 Winter Coffeehouse LineupPerformances will begin at 7 pm in the basement of the Peacham Library. An open mic session will follow the main act. Jim Karns – January 11 Award winning songwriter Jim Karns has received Nashville songwriting group Song Town’s Americana/ Bluegrass…
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Auction Sampler
This is just a small sample of the items available at the Peacham Library Holiday Auction. Please check our Auction website for more details. Bidding closes at 8 PM on December 7.
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Auction Open
Bidding is now open! Thank you to all our generous donors! Online bidding opens Friday, November 29, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. and closes Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. Winning bidders will be notified via email at the close…
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2024 Annual Appeal
Peacham Library Annual Appeal Peacham Library Offerings
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Sara Grey and Kieron Means
Western Song Presentation Sunday November 10 at 3 PM This presentation is a unique look at songs in the oral tradition of people who migrated and took them into the Panhandle, the Great Plains and the Western States. This…
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SUNDAY SINGALONG
Sunday October 20 3 PM Enjoy an afternoon of community singing led by René Simakaski, fresh from his debut leading the Bradford Singalong Bringalong in September. Rene has selected an assortment of positive, uplifting songs to share. Singing increases oxytocin…
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The Library will be closed Monday October 13
Classes will meet at the discretion of instructors.
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The Common Loon
Please join us tomorrow Stories about a loon’s life and their conservation with Eric Hanson Sunday, October 6 at 3 PM In this program, Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) biologist, Eric Hanson, will discuss the amazing recovery of loons in Vermont over…
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Fall Foliage Day Thursday October 3
Events at Peacham Library 10 AM – 2 PM BOOK SALE You don’t want to miss this!! Presenting a wide selection in a multitude of categories, including LAUREN SHEEHAN CONCERT3:30pm Lauren Sheehan brings her down-home music uptown, mixing old blues, early…
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DELICIOUS SATURDAY!
Pie Sale at Peacham Fall Fondo
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Time to Make Pie!
Bake a Pie to Support Peacham Library Fondo approaches and we need pie pledges! Sign up here to make your pie count!
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New Streaming Service!
Meet biblio+ We’re proud to offer a new streaming service to provide our patrons with free and unlimited access available on any device. biblio+ has a highly-curated selection of groundbreaking films and captivating television, from award-winners and nominees to independent…
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Gathering of Photographers
Saturday, September 21 10 AM Do you love photography? Regardless of what you love to photograph you are invited to join a Gathering of other photographers at the Peacham Library. We will be discussing ways to share our passion as…
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Gathering of Photographers
Saturday, August 24 1 – 2 PM Do you love photography? Regardless of what you love to photograph you are invited to join a Gathering of other photographers at the Peacham Library. We will be discussing ways to share our…
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This week at the Library August 12 – 18
Rail Trail Tales with Tim McKayWednesday August 14, 7 PM This spring Tim McKay cycled 340 miles from Pittsburgh to Washington DC, takingeight days to ride the lengths of the Great Allegheny Passage rail trail and the C & OCanal…
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The Palace Project
What is Palace? The Palace Project provides eBook and eAudiobook content into a single interface through the Palace app. The Palace app will have shared content from GMLC plus additional resources but will not have shared content from kanopy. This service is made…
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Peacham on the Big Screen: Summer Magic
Thursday August 8 at 7 PM (1963) Watch trailer Synopsis Disney fare about a widow raising her brood on lots of love and little cash. Directors James Neilson Production year 1963 Rating G Studio Walt Disney Pictures Runtime 109 minutes…
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Peacham on the Big Screen: A Return to Salem’s Lot
Thursday August 1 at 7 PM A Return to Salem’s Lot (1987) WATCH TRAILER Synopsis A man and his son move to a vampire-ridden town. Directors Larry Cohen Production year 1987 Rating R Studio Warner Bros. Runtime 95 minutes Cast…
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Peacham on the Big Screen: Ethan Frome
Thursday July 25 at 7 PM Edith Wharton’s 1911 novella about a doomed romance, with Liam Neeson as a New England farmer in love with his wife’s cousin (Patricia Arquette). Zeena: Joan Allen. Rev. Smith: Tate Donovan. Mrs. Hale: Katharine…
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Summer Series Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: “Spitfire Grill” will NOT be rescheduled.
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Peacham on the Big Screen CANCELLED for July 11
Due to the roads conditions, we will reschedule the showing of this film for later in the summer As a part of the Peacham Summer Series we will be showing some of the movies that have been filmed in Peacham….
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Peacham Library Annual Meeting
“Restoring Vermont’s Painted Stage Curtains” A hundred years ago, grand drapes and painted backdrops were primary artistic features in the cultural life of almost every village and town in northern New England. The “curtains” provided color and escapism in institutions…
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Digital Collection Changes
Libby Having a hard time logging into Libby? Your library account may be expired. Accounts expire every two years. This gives us a chance to ask if your contact information needs updating. If you use our online services, you will…
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Trouble logging into Kanopy?
Moving forward, as you membership with Kanopy times out, you will need to renew your memberships by supplying both your library barcode (P312000XXX) and Password (PIN). You will fail your next reauthentication check, and their membership will move to a “Blocked” status,…
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Art Show Entries
The Gilmore Gallery seeks art showcasing love of Peacham from YOUR perspective. Whether you live in Peacham, visit Peacham or admire Peacham from afar, we’d love to see what you love best about Peacham. Whether it be a view, a…
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The Peacham Library Art & Craft Auction is appoaching!
PEACHAM LIBRARY ART AUCTIONSUNDAY, JUNE 9, 20244–7 P.M.656 BAYLEY HAZEN ROAD, PEACHAM, VT Join the fun on Sunday, June 9, for a LIVE auction of fabulous art at Peacham Library. Bid on selected works from some of the region’s best…
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Save the date for this fun event!
PEACHAM LIBRARY ART AUCTIONSUNDAY, JUNE 9, 20244–7 P.M.656 BAYLEY HAZEN ROAD, PEACHAM, VT Join the fun on Sunday, June 9, for a LIVE auction of fabulous art at Peacham Library. Bid on selected works from some of the region’s best…
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Going Out Green
Sunday April 21 at 4 PM Peacham Congregational Church Social Hall Learn about the emerging movement to change the way we do death in America. With so much in the news about ‘green’ options, including human composting, wet cremation, forest…
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A Journey of Discoveries
With Beatrice RingSunday April 144:30 pm Journey with Beatrice as she recreates (over six years) the around-the-world trip her father and uncle made in 1928 (in a single year) using only ships, trains and cars, and taking pictures similar to…
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Winter Coffeehouse Series
Dana RobinsonSaturday April 6 at 7 PM The Peacham Library is hosting its final event in our Spring Coffeehouse series. Performances begin at 7 pm in the Community Room. An open mic session will follow the main act. From Cabot, Dana Robinson…
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Peacham Library Strategic Plan 2023-2026
Click here to open PDF file.
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Sunday from 4-6 pm
Two exciting events happening at the library today! Eclipse program at 4 pm and Artists Reception from 4-6 PM. Stop by for both!
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Winter Coffeehouse Series
Alive and Well: Tim Berry & Suzan DerbySaturday March 16 at 7 PM The Peacham Library is hosting its annual Coffee House series.Performances will begin at 7 pm in the Community Room. An open mic session will follow the main…
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Travels with Tim & Betsy
Sunday February 25 at 3 PM Tim and Betsy McKay spent two weeks exploring the winter wonderland around Canmore and Banff, Alberta. Tim will show highlights of their adventures including nordic skiing at the Canmore Nordic Center (site of the…
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Presidents Day February 19
Peacham Library will be closed Monday February 19. Classes, meetings, and programs will be held as scheduled by their instructors. All are welcome to Board Game Afternoon at 3 PM.
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Winter Carnival Lunch
Come and enjoy a warm bowl of chili and homemade cornbread during Winter Carnival! February 17 from 12 – 2 PMServing Chili and Cornbread Lunchat Peacham Congregational Church Proceeds benefit Peacham Library.Sponsored by Peacham Library Development Committee.
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Susan Dunklee
Winter Carnival presents Susan DunkleeFriday February 16th @ 7 PMat Peacham Library Susan is a three time Olympian and two time World Championship Silver Medalist in the sport of biathalon. She will jumpstart Winter Carnival activities with this presentation about…
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Crafters & Puzzlers Monday at 6:30 PM
We will gather again on Monday February 12 to chat and work. Stop in and say hello, fit a piece in the puzzle, show off your knitting.
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Botswana Safari Adventure
Sunday February 11 at 3 PM Jutta Scott will presents her photo journey to Botswana’s Okavango Delta at the Peacham Library on Sunday February 11.She will speak about her adventures with a slide show starting at 3 PM.The Gallery Reception…
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Peacham Library Report for 2023
“The public library is where place and possibility meet.”– Stuart Dybek Over 7,500 people visited Peacham Library during our last fiscal year. They came for programs, meetings, classes and of course BOOKS! The library hosted 185 programs and events throughout…
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Winter Coffeehouse Series
Fifth BusinessSaturday February 3 at 7 PM Performances will begin at 7 pm in the basement of the Peacham Library.An open mic session will follow the main act. Like the weather in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont from which they…
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Q. What is Libby by OverDrive and how does it work?
January 30 at 6 PM Libby by OverDrive provides access to popular and bestselling eBooks and eAudiobooks. The collection includes Kindle Books and thousands of titles for adults, teens, and children. Titles are automatically returned at the end of the…
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Trekking along the GR10 Footpath
Sunday January 21 at 3 PM Liam Tobin grew up in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont and just recently moved to Peacham. In the fall of 2023 he traveled along the GRE10 footpath which roughly parallels the France/Spain border in the Pyrenees Mountains….
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Winter Coffeehouse Series
Rake Factory UnionSaturday January 13 at 7 PM Performances will begin at 7 pm in the basement of the Peacham Library.An open mic session will follow the main act. Rake Factory Union is Nathan Colpitts on Guitar, Mandolin, and Vocals,…
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Solstice Crafts
Saturday December 16 at 10 AM
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Holiday Tea and Online Auction
Bidding is OPEN NOW! Bidding continues through Saturday, December 2, at 8:00 pm. Item pickup and Holiday Tea, Sunday, December 3, 1 – 4 pm Bidding Information To bid on an item, simply register as a Bidding Owl bidder. Click on…
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Peacham Library Annual Appeal
Please Donate!
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New System for Kanopy Movie Streaming
Kanopy Update Kanopy Help Site Walkthrough Video
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A Discussion with Michelle Acciavatti
Thursday November 96:00 – 7:30 PM Michelle Acciavatti (she/her) is a writer, thinker, funeral director, and End of Life Specialist living in central Vermont. She is passionate about discovering the role a funeral director can play in building community resources…
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Kokedama Workshop
October 22 at 3 PM Kokedamais a Japanese method of potting and displaying plants in a ball of moss. The Peacham Library will hold a kokedama workshop on Sunday, October 22 at 3 PM. Participants will experiment with moss and…
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Talk with Sas Carey, author of Marrying Mongolia
October 8 at 4 PM Sas Carey is a healer, humanist, filmmaker and child of the ’50s. “A child of the ’50’s, Sas Carey was raised to marry and rear children. She did that, but with the care and morals…
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It’s almost Fondo Pie Time…….
It’s almost time for Fall Fondo and that means it’s time to bake some pies! Peacham Library is asking all bakers to help support this community event by donating a pie, or two (or more!) to help feed the hungry…
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Reception September 10
Nancy Fowler4 – 6 PM
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September News from Peacham Library
Read the full newsletter here
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Movie Night
Join us for a double feature!
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Thursday August 24, 7:30 PM
PCH’s third community meeting is coming up this Thursday, Aug 24 regarding the future of the science building (63 Church St) and the Academy Apartments (135 Church St). We are committed to keeping our community informed and providing a forum for feedback and…
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Vermont Fibershed with Jane Woodhouse
Save the date! Rescheduled!Tuesday, August 157:00pm What is a fibershed, why is it important and how can you support it? Jane will talk about the mission of the Vermont Fibershed to promote local natural fiber production and processing within the…
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August at the Library
Read the full newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/587a0c19470a/julynews23-16843165?e=[UNIQID] SIGN UP HERE TO RECEIVE OUR NEWSLETTER
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Mending – Creative and Practical
Michelle Fay of Chrysalis Creative Thursday August 37 PM Repairing, recycling and mending are old skills enjoying a recent resurgence. Whether it is upcycling out of date clothing or repairing your favorites, making clothes and cloth items last longer is…
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Ikebana with LJ Stewart
THIS CLASS IS FULL!YOU ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER FOR THE WAITING LIST OR TO BE NOTIFFIED OFF ANY FFUTURE CLASSES. August 86:00 PM – 8:30 PMClass size limited to 12$15 per person in advance for materials (non-refundable) Ikebana is the…
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Weaving Before the Revival
with Justin Squizzero of The Burroughs Garret July 277:00 PM The Arts & Crafts revivals of the 20th century transformed the tools and techniques of contemporary American handweaving. Justin’s talk looks at the nuts and bolts of how cloth was…
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Stitched Shibori with Indigo Workshop
with Jane WoodhouseJuly 22, 1 PM Join us to learn stitched Japanese shibori techniques that will be dyed in a natural indigo vat. Students will receive 3 organic cotton scarves to practice 3 shibori techniques and also complete finished products. …
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Summer Series Event: ZION Growers
July 18, 7:00 Travis Samuels, ZION Growers Travis is co-owner, COO, and Director of Business Development for ZION Growers, an industrial hemp processing and value added products company located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. he company’s goal is getting it from…
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Biochar
Peacham Garden Group with Michael LowSunday July 16 at 12:30 Michael has been farming and gardening organically for 22 years. Michael also stewards his farm’s forests, harvesting the ‘worst trees first’ in order to improve the health, beauty and ease…
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Flood Resources
State: Community Resources:
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CANCELED: Thursday, July 13
The Fibershed program has been canceled for tonight. We will re-schedule at a future time. Gov. Phil Scott advised against traveling in the state during the worst period of the storm, which is projected to run from about 4 to…
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Summer Series Event: Thursday, July 13
Jane WoodhouseVermont FibershedJuly 13, 7:00 What is a fibershed, why is it important and how can you support it? Jane will talk about the mission of the Vermont Fibershed to promote local natural fiber production and processing within the state…
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Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting will take place tonight July 10 at 6:30, followed by the Gallery Reception As of noon Jeremy Withers, the Town Road Crew Manager, reported a few minor washouts, but all Peacham roads are passable. See you tonight!
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Gallery Reception
Monday, July 10Following the Annual Meetingat 6:30 PM
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