Come One Come All
to the 2012 Book & Cookie Sale
at the Ainsworth Public Library
Saturday, May 26th from 9:00 to 2:00
“Take what you want. Give what you can.”
All proceeds benefit the Ainsworth Public Library.
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Williamstown Reads
“World Book Night”
Wednesday, May 16th
A community-wide book discussion was held on May 16, 2012, at the Williamstown Gardens as residents gathered to share ideas and thoughts about “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou. The discussion was facilitated by Williamstown resident and Johnson State College professor, Regina Ritscher. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was the APL’s World Book Night selected title. It is the autobiography of Angelou’s Arkansas childhood and was nominated in 1970 for the National Book Award.
“I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” is one of thirty titles on this year’s World Book Night list. The Ainsworth Public Library applied to be a World Book Night “giver” and was one of 5,000 selected U.S. participants from the 30,000 applications received. Other World Book Night titles included Kate DiCamillo’s “Because of Winn-Dixie” and “A Prayer for John Meaney” by John Irving.
A patron is handed a copy of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou during World Book Night. The library was one of 5,000 participants selected from 30,000 applicants hoping to be a part of the first United States World Book Night.
The Ainsworth Public Library partnered with the Williamstown Readers Group, the Williamstown Gardens, and Second Spring for Williamsown Reads “World Book Night”.
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APL Celebrates Turning 100
with a
Centennial Reception
Emcee Susette Bollard welcomes the guests (over 130 of them) to the Centennial Reception.
The Centennial Reception for the the Ainsworth Public Library was held on Saturday, December 17th at the Williamstown Middle High School. Willem Lange was the Key Note Speaker with Susette Bollard, Superintendent Orange North Supervisory Union, acting as Master of Ceremonies. Musical entertainment was provided by Adam Boyce and Ben Koenig.
You can view some photos of the event in our photo gallery.
State Librarian Martha Reid gave out the awards to the winners of the elementary school bookmark contest “What Reading Means to Me…” with APL Librarian Flora O’Hara and PTA co-chair Kathleen Ducharme. The students of Kim Deslaurier’s eighth grade class read poetry about Williamstown of their own composition. Also on display were models of notable Williamstown buildings. Students from the ninth grade history classes of Carl Williams displayed family genealogy projects and a time-line of Williamstown from 1911 to 2011. State Senator Mark MacDonald presented long-time members of the APL’s Board of Trustees Florence Winters and Ann Hegarty with a Governor’s Proclamation naming December 17, 2011, as Ainsworth Public Library Centennial Day.
The Vermont Authors Silent Auction of 24 books by 21 autographed books donated by Vermont authors and the Vermont Gift Raffle Basket filled with over $700 worth of goods and services donated by Vermont businesses and crafters received a great deal of attention with bidding wars and bundles of raffle tickets sold. The program culminated with the announcement of the winners of the Raffle and the Silent Auction.
Click for the article in The Northfield News on the APL’s Centennial Reception
The Centennial Celebration Committee thanks the following individuals and businesses whose generosity contributed to making the centennial celebrations such a tremendous success:
Susette Bollard, Willem Lange, Adam Boyce, Ben Koenig, Martha Reid, Sen. Mark MacDonald, Julia Alvarez, Mary Azarian, Russell Ashe, Howard Coffin, Alexis P. Dexter, Gerald Hinckley, Gloria Kamen, Natalie Kinsey-Warnock, Edward Koren, Madeleine Kunin, Sydney Lea, Archer Mayor, Bill McKibben, Burr Morse, Katherine Paterson, Capt. Richard Phillips, Willard Sterne Randall, Edward Smith, Amy Sprague, Paul Zeller, Woodbury Mountain Toys, Sarducci’s, Cabot Cheese, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Poulin Lumber, Routhier’s Car Care, Behind the Scenes Cafe, South Barre Bond Auto Parts, Danforth Pewter, Vermont Smoke & Cure, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Morse Farm, Gabriel Glassworks, Spiderweb Farm, Handmade Basket, Graham Farms Maple, Sundara Day Spa, Red Hen Bakery, Pat Oparowski, Bill & Bea Bruzzese, Peter Oparowski, The Arts Bus, Stillwater Graphics, Hunger Mountain Coop, Shaws Supermarkets, Drexel Godfrey, Drew Emory, Annie Kramer, Dana & Cecile Barber, Susan Gilmore, Georgeanne Baker, Jeremiah Kellogg, Deb Melvin, Hannafords, Cindy Donahue, Jenny Cummings, Flowers by Emslie, John Taylor, Sky Charnoe, Karen Cox, Kim Deslaurier, Carl Williams, Lisa Buckton, Mrs. Bessette, Al Portico, Dan Boomhower, the Custodial Staff at the Williamstown Middle High School, The Northfield News, the Times Argus, the Mark Johnson Show, the many Student Volunteers, the members of the Ainsworth Pubic Library’s Board of Trustees and the Friends of Ainsworth Public Library.
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APL Visits The Mark Johnson Show!
State Librarian Martha Reid and APL’s Asst. Librarian Roberta Tracy appeared on WDEV’s The Mark Johnson Show to discuss how Vermont libraries are changing with developments in digital technology. Click on the link to listen to Parts 1 & 2 of this interview: The Mark Johnson Show
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Patrons at the APL have been busy reading this summer!
1,250 books, movies, audiobooks, and CDs were checked out by APL patrons
between June 18th and August 30th.
This photo shows one of the many library walls we’ve been using to
keep track of the number of items APL patrons have checked
out during the summer months.
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Fantasy Fiction at the APL
Thanks to a patron’s generous donation, the Ainsworth Public Library now has a Fantasy Fiction section. Many of the titles are classic fantasy fiction including the Heritage of Shannara series by Terry Brooks, the Green Angel Tower series by Tad Williams, and the Last of the Renshai series by Mary Zucker Reichert. New additions to the Fantasy section include titles from the popular series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, the Kingkiller Chronicles by Philip Rothfuss, and the Wicked Years by Gregory Maguire
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The Traveling Storyteller & Co. played to a packed house on Saturday, June 25th.
The show included singing, dancing, and a puppet show of Country Mouse, City Mouse
to the delight of all.
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Wi-Fi Is Here!
Wi-Fi is now available at the Ainsworth Public Library.
We are so very pleased to be able to offer this service and have found that it is being very well received by both old and new patrons.
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ECHO Center Library Pass is back!!
Thanks to the generosity of the Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center and
Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
public libraries in Vermont can once again offer their
patrons discounted admission to the Echo Center.
This pass checks out for three days.
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2011 Vermont Historic Sites Pass
Visit history where it happened!
This pass gives entry for one family or groups of up to 8 people.
The pass checks out for 3 days.
http://www.historicvermont.org/
Click on the link above for more information about
Vermont’s historic sites.
2011 Vermont State Parks Pass
Make a splash this year!
FREE ENTRY
(up to 8 people in one vehicle)
This pass checks out for 3 days.
Click on the link above for more
information about your Vermont State Parks.
2011 Vermont’s History Museum Pass
This pass checks out for 3 days.
Click on the link for information about the Vermont History Museum.
Or, call the Ainsworth Public Library at 433-5887 for details.
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Thank You! Connecticut River Antiques Collectors Klub!
The Ainsworth Public Library is the happy recipient of a generous gifting of books from the Connecticut River Antiques Collectors Klub. The subject of the books: antiques, art history, art, photography and the history of fashion. These books are a most welcome addition to the library’s collection. A great big thank you to the kind generosity of the Connecticut River Antiques Collectors Klub!
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The Ainsworth Public Library’s special program
at the Williamstown Gardens well received and well attended.
“The Old Country Fiddler”
Charles Ross Taggart known as “The Man From Vermont” who
traveled throughout the US in the early 20th century.
Adam Boyce as Charles Ross Taggart
This program was sponsored by the Vermont Council on the Humanities
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The Ainsworth Public Library
collected 92 new or gently used children’s books
for donation to local charities! Grateful thanks to
all our generous patrons!
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Library Space Traveler visits
Ainsworth Public Library
Click here for the link to read the article
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Summer Reading Fun
Summer Reading Program Grand Finale Party was a grand success
filled with games, snacks and activities. Children and adults alike
participated in the fun. Certificates were awarded to the proud Summer Readers.
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Public Service Opportunity
Help your library AND have fun!
The Friends of the Ainsworth Public Library is looking for new members.This dedicated group is a vital part of the Library’s support networkTheir efforts make possible the purchase of ALL the Vermont children’sawards books: Dorothy Canfield Fisher, Red Clover & Green Mountain Book Awards.Call 433-5887 for contact information.——————
Volunteers are Recognized
The library publicly recognized its many volunteers at a
special appreciation party on Saturday, May 1st.
The volunteers help in a variety of ways that are big or small,
long-term or short-term.
The library has volunteers who have helped with one-time project
and those who have volunteered for forty years.
Attendees were introduced, thanked and given a
special volunteer appreciation pin.
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On Saturday, May 15, 2010 local author and historian, Paul Zeller,presented a talk on the We The People Bookshelf. This classic collectionof books and accompanying artwork was received as a grant from theNational Endowment on the Humanities and the American Library Association.———————
Henry Dufresne and Flora O’Hara with some of the donated books.
April, 2010
Williamstown resident, Henry Dufresne, and librarian, Flora O’Hara, are shown with some of the 399 children’s books collected in a recent book drive at Ainsworth Public Library for the Once Upon a Story community event, co-sponsored by Brittany, Henry’s great granddaughter. This program challenges young girls to collect donations of children’s books to be given to area children facing health challenges or unexpected crisis. We are so proud of our community for its generosity and compassion!
Phone: (802) 433-5887, FAX 
802) 433-2161, Email: ainsworthpl@yahoo.com Internet: ainsworthpubliclibrary.wordpress.com Flora O’Hara, Librarian. Visit us at 2338 VT Rte 14 in the village of Williamstown, Vermont. The Librarian and Assistant Librarian are here to serve you by providing your informational, educational, and entertainment needs through books, audio or video materials or computer availability. Books can also be borrowed from other libraries to supplement our collection through Interlibrary Loan. Patrons are welcome from Williamstown and the surrounding towns . Registering for a library card is FREE here. Materials may be checked out for two weeks. They can be renewed by phone if necessary.
Suggestions are welcome for programming ideas or materials to purchase consideration.
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