Page 8 • Williston Observer • January 6, 2022
NEW YEAR, The Dorothy Alling Memorial Library is open for in-person service at the following hours: • Monday/Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. • Tuesday/Thursday/ Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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We’re actively enrolling for 2022-2023 School Year and still accepting transfer students for the current year. Contact Stacy Bessette to schedule a personal tour. bessette@rmhsvt.org
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The library will be closed Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Visit www.damlvt.org to place holds, apply for a card, renew materials, get updates on programming and access digital offerings. Public wifi is available 24/7 from the patio. Ages 2 and up must wear a mask inside the building. Consider supporting the library through a Giving Tree donation. The trees in our lobby and youth area are adorned with tags representing programs or items from our wish list. Donate in person or online at www.damlvt.org.
YOUTH PROGRAMS Children fifth grade and up may use the library unattended, while fourth grade and younger must be supervised by a person over 16 years of age. Registration is required for all youth events. Register online at www. damlvt.org or by calling 8784918. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Monday indoor story times are postponed until further notice. TEEN NIGHT: BULLET JOURNALING Monday, Jan. 10, 5-6 p.m. Grades 7 and up. Get some ideas and practice with a bullet journal for the new year. OUTDOOR STORY TIME Tuesdays, Jan. 11 and 18, 1010:30 a.m. Bundle up and join Danielle on the Green for stories, rhymes and songs. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: DUKE’S STORY Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2-3 p.m. All ages. Meet the Williston Police Department’s Comfort K-9, Duke, and his handler, Officer Cohen. Hear a reading of “K9 Duke: Comfort Dog.”
PRESCHOOL MUSIC Thursday music with Linda Bassick is postponed until further notice. LEGO TIME Thursday, Jan. 13, 3-4 p.m. Grades K-4. Build with the library’s LEGO collection. HOMESCHOOL MEETUP Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1-3 p.m. Gather with other homeschool families in the area. AFTER-SCHOOL STEAM FUN Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2-3 p.m. Grades 3 and up. Enjoy a handson science activity.
MULTI-AGE PROGRAMS CRAFT KITS TO GO Take home a craft kit! Adults: macramé feather key chains. Youths: hot chocolate stirrers. Available while supplies last.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Online adult programs are held via Zoom. Email programs@damlvt.org or call 8784918 to receive an invitation, unless otherwise specified. VIRTUAL CRAFTERNOON: HEMP BRACELETS Register at www.damlvt.org by Jan. 15 to receive a kit with materials and a YouTube link with step-by-step instructions. ADULT WINTER ONLINE READING CHALLENGE Register at www.damlvt. beanstack.com for our genre-oriented challenge and earn virtual chances to win prizes. Runs through March 25. ONLINE GUIDED MEDITATION Fridays in January, 12-12:30 p.m. Maryellen Crangle leads a short Zoom meditation. MAH-JONGG Cancelled for January. JIGSAW PUZZLE SWAP WEEK Jan. 10-15. Take home a puzzle, leave a puzzle and register to win a new puzzle designed by a Vermont artist. FROM THE PARLOR TO THE POLLING PLACE Postponed until further notice. CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION Wednesday, Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Meet online to discuss newsworthy topics. see LIBRARY page 9