Friends Group

Did you know that we have an active Friends of the Library group?  Come in to pick up a brochure/application and support the library at the level that suits your life (active, passive, financial, social, vocal, behind-the-scenes, behind-the-desk, off the radar…).

 

SCIENCE PUB
Quench Your Thirst for Knowledge at Science Pub
Across the country, thousands of people are gathering for monthly science pubs — informal lectures combined with food and drink that cover anything from the physics of flight to the nature vs. nurture debate to the chemistry of our local groundwater.
The Friends of Castleton Library are hosting SCIENCE PUB with Castleton State College professors.
Come join friends and neighbors for an informal afternoon of learning and drinks. (Free, except for drinks.)
Sun. November 6, 4 p.m.
Place:  Lakehouse Pub & Grille, Route 30, Bomoseen
Is Our War on Bacteria Making Us Sick?
With Dr. Cynthia Moulton, Professor of Biology
Products from children’s scissors and sneakers to toothpaste and trash bags boast antimicrobial properties, designed to protect us. But our war on bacteria may be endangering our health and environment.
Sun. December 4, 4 p.m.
Place: TBD
Just How Blank Is That Slate?
With Dr. John Klein, Chair, Psychology Department
The old, the new, and the latest on the
nature vs. nurture debate.
Sun. January 8, 4 p.m.
Place: TBD
When Nature Was Supreme
With Dr. Jonathan Spiro, Chair, History Department
The infamous eugenics movement of the first half of the
20th century influenced the U.S. ban on immigration, the
sterilization of thousands of our citizens, and Nazi policies
– all in the name of science.
Information: Castleton Free Library
castletonfreelibrary.org/friends/
468-5125

SCIENCE PUBS

Quench Your Thirst for Knowledge at Science Pub

Across the country, thousands of people are gathering for monthly science pubs — informal lectures combined with food and drink that cover anything from the physics of flight to the nature vs. nurture debate to the chemistry of our local groundwater.

The Friends of Castleton Library are hosting SCIENCE PUB with area college professors.

Come join friends and neighbors for an informal afternoon of learning and drinks. (Free, except for drinks.)

 

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NEXT SCIENCE PUB

   Science Pubs are done for this year. Thanks for coming!  Give us your suggestions for the next season’s series!

 

 

Later Science Pubs poster link

Early Science Pubs link

 

FRIENDS’ NEWSLETTER link: newsletter march 2012


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FRIENDS BOOK CLUB (open to all)

Current book:

We recently discussed The Sultan’s Harem. The last book in our armchair travel year was To the End of the Land by David Grossman (Israel), discussed January 2nd. In December we had our annual “poetry and other short readings by the fire with desserts” event.  (Jan wouldn’t let us have wine.)

 

Click here for a list of other previous reads.

 

CHOCOLATE FRIENDZY!

Fri. 3/9/12  7:00-9:00 pm  - Fundraiser sponsored by Friends

$10 or one free entrance with dessert donation

Chocolate desserts, chocolate tasting, music

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JOIN!

We are very excited about our Friends group – programs, book discussions, advocacy, fundraising, fun, and lots of buzz!  Membership brochures are available at the library and on the bottom of the newsletter, or call us for more information.

 

FRIENDS ARCHIVE:

 

Third Annual Pick of the Crop:

A Celebration of Good Books, A Good Harvest and Interesting Neighbors
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
A pick of community members shared their favorites among the crop of recent books, preceded by soups, bread and desserts using local harvest.

 

Click here for a list of this year’s presenters and books.

Click here for event photos on Flickr

 

Pick of the Crop 2010 - Click here for photos.