March Events at the Library

March 2013 Events at the Fairfax Community Library

News from the Town Librarian:
Did you know you can get an App for your smart phone or tablet that lets you browse our library catalog with ease? It’s called Destiny Quest, and it is free! Find it in your App store.

The library is embarking on a planning process to set goals for meeting community needs and leading the library into the future. We will be asking for your input in a variety of ways over the next 6 to 8 months. Look for surveys, community forums, and more. If you have ideas or would like to be involved, simply talk to me or any library trustee.

Don’t forget to spring your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 10th!

-Debbie Landauer

Calendar for March 2013:

March Winter Break Hours:
Friday, March 1: Library Hours: 9 am-3:15 pm
Saturday, March 2: Library Hours: 9 am-1pm
Monday, March 4: Library Hours: 9 am-5:30 pm
Tuesday, March 5: Town Meeting Day
Library Hours: 9 am -8 pm
No Story Hour

Thursday, March 7, 6-8 pm: Spring Gardening Series: Gardening Start Up and Weeds
In the first of three gardening workshops offered by Master Gardener Kelly Wakefield, Kelly will provide helpful hints on veggie garden start up and planning, including cold frames, starting seeds and companion planting. Free, all are welcome. Preregistration encouraged.

Thursday, March 7, 6:30-8 pm: VHC Memorable Memoirs Reading Group
Please join us for the second meeting of our Memorable Memoirs reading group. For this session, we’ll be discussing Eudora Welty’s short, but powerful memoir, One Writer’s Beginnings. Sherry Olson, a local poet, will facilitate the discussion. All are welcome. Copies of this quick read are still available- pick yours up at the library today!

Tuesday, March 12, 6:30-7:30 pm: Solar 101
Solar energy is an affordable option! All are welcome to attend this program on increasing solar energy in the community. The seminar will cover the technology, what makes a good solar site, and how incentives and innovative financing programs have finally made solar cost less than standard electricity. If you've ever wondered whether solar can work for you, this will be the perfect opportunity to find out more.

The session is being put on by a new Vermont company called SunCommon (check them out here: www.suncommon.com) that is helping families and farms across Franklin County go solar with no upfront cost and monthly payments that are actually lower than what you're already paying for utilities.

Tuesday, March 12, 2:45-4:30 pm: Beginner Computer Class
Learn computer basics from experienced Senior Ed instructor Tom Barber. Topics begin with how to navigate a desktop to browsing the internet and checking email. This is the first of four consecutive sessions, meeting every Tuesday from March 12 to April 2. Preregistration is required; please sign up by stopping by, calling, or emailing the library. Free for all ages.

Wednesday, March 13, 3-4:15 pm: READ to a Dog
Kids can read a book of their choice to a fuzzy, friendly dog. To sign-up for a time slot, call (849-2420) or stop by the library.

Thursday, March 14, 6:30-7:30 pm: PJ Story Time with Success by Six
Toddlers bundle up in their favorite pajamas for a PJ story time and craft activity at the library. Ages 0-6. Free.

Tuesday, March 19, 2:45-4:30 pm: Beginner Computer Class
Learn computer basics from experienced Senior Ed instructor Tom Barber. Topics begin with how to navigate a desktop to browsing the internet and checking email. This is the second of four consecutive sessions, meeting every Tuesday from March 12 to April 2. Preregistration is required; please sign up by stopping by, calling, or emailing the library. Free for all ages.

Thursday, March 21, 3-4 pm: Origami Animals
Learn how to make a cat, dog, bear, frog, and more, out of a single piece of paper! The Japanese art of origami is a popular pastime for all ages and abilities. This program will introduce basic origami animals. [There will be advanced projects for those who have experience already with origami, as well.] Free; for ages 8+. Please preregister with the library by emailing, calling, or stopping by the library.

Tuesday, March 26, 2:45-4:30 pm: Beginner Computer Class
Learn computer basics from experienced Senior Ed instructor Tom Barber. Topics begin with how to navigate a desktop to browsing the internet and checking email. This is the third of four consecutive sessions, meeting every Tuesday from March 12 to April 2. Preregistration is required; please sign up by stopping by, calling, or emailing the library. Free for all ages.

Wednesday, March 27, 3-4:15 pm: READ to a Dog
Kids can read a book of their choice to a fuzzy, friendly dog. To sign-up for a time slot, call (849-2420) or stop by the library.

Thursday, March 28, 6-8 pm: Spring Gardening Series: Weeds & Watering
In the second of three gardening workshops offered by Master Gardener Kelly Wakefield, Kelly will speak about pesky weeds and how to prevent them. She will also dispense some watering and harvest tips, as well as end of season tasks. Free, all are welcome. Preregistration encouraged.

EVERY TUESDAY: Fairfax Community Library Story Hour
Join us for stories, crafts, and activities from 9:30-10:30 am! For ages 0-6.
March 5: No Story Hour
March 12: Colors & Shapes & Music with Christy
March 19: Grandparents
March 26: Princes and Princesses

Fairfax Community Library: 75 Hunt St., Fairfax, Vermont, 05454

Website: http://www.fairfaxvtlibrary.org

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