Tag Archives: Libraries

Rural Libraries and the Future

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

  VPR has an interesting looking talk today on Vermont Edition, called Rural Libraries Face Modern Demands. Here’s the description: Here’s a fact you’ll often hear about Vermont libraries: the state has more public libraries per capita than any other. … Continue reading →

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Geek Things for April 14th

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

I was out sick yesterday, sorry about the lapse in Geek Things. Here’s what we’ve got today: Green Mountain Environmental Leadership Awards, 6–8:30PM, ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Burlington. $25; cash bar. (Environmentalism) ‘Mother Nature’s Child: Growing Outdoors in … Continue reading →

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Spotted: Richmond Library

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

This awesome, awesome photo was taken of the Richmond Library by michael.mckennedy.

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Spotted: Kellogg Hubbard Library

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Montpelier’s library, photo by Schleusenmeister

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Spotted: Norman Williams Library

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

Located in Woodstock. Photo by BonBonMom.

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National Library Week PSA

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

I am so happy this blog exists, not just for the interesting Vermontiana, but because the posts thoughtfully aggregate so many free, lifelong learning, continuing education events happening in our state. Many of the events posted here also happen to … Continue reading →

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Supporting Libraries

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

This week is National Library week, and we’ll be looking at libraries over the course of the week. Over the past couple of months, as the nation focuses on national and local budgets, the role of the library in the … Continue reading →

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Geek Things for April 6th

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Chittenden County Philatelic Club, 6:15PM, GE Healthcare Building, South Burlington. Free. (Stamps) ‘Dead Poets Society’, 7PM, Savoy Theater, Montpelier. Free. (Film) High School Book Group, 5–6PM, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington. Free. (Libraries) Middle School Book Group, 4–5PM, Fletcher Free Library, … Continue reading →

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Geek things for π

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11:30AM–5:30PM, Elks Club, Barre. Free. (Blood Drive) Computer Lesson, 9–11AM, Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington. $5 donation. (Computers) ‘Food, Inc.’, 4:30PM, McCullough Social Space, Middlebury College, Middlebury. Free. (Documentaries) ‘The Illusionist’, 7PM, Catamount … Continue reading →

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Geek Things for March 9th

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

American Red Cross Blood Drive: Burlington, 8:30AM–2PM, Burlington High School, Burlington. Free. (Blood Drive) American Red Cross Blood Drive: Colchester, 2–6PM, American Legion, Colchester. Free. (Blood Drive) ‘GasLand’, 1:30PM, 4PM, 7PM, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury. $4-7. (Documentaries) ‘All About … Continue reading →

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