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Gallery
This is an invitation for you to come see the latest exhibit at the Greensboro Free Library. It is views of Caspian Lake done by local residents in a variety of media. They are done in acrylic on canvas board and wood, colored pencil, a paper collage, oil on canvas, pastels, photographs, a photo montage, prints, stained glass mosaic, watercolor, and woodblock print.
Dick Foster
Dick lives in Stannard and much of his work originates in and around that area. He enjoys capturing the local working landscape, the people and critters that make this part of the world unique. Although largely self-taught, he studied architectural design in New York City for three years during the late 1960’s. At a very young age, his mother introduced him to pastels and they have been at the center of his art throughout his life.
In a recent interview with the Hardwick Gazette editor, he said he painted because “I can’t not paint.” Over the years, he’s come to realize that creating something give the viewer (including himself) a sense of being in a place, evoking a feeling, however that presents itself (memory, dream, comfort, hope, anything).
Exhibits have been done by local craftsmen. Several are available for either a donation to the library or for a fee.
Many thanks to the owners who have given them to the library for showing in the gallery so you can enjoy the views of Caspian.
Programs & Events
Programming for Children
Everyone is welcome to these free programs at the library – both children & adults
| Ongoing programs: Makerspace-crafts, games, Legos, dress up Backyard-large tent, sandbox, play kitchen, boat, garden Storywalks along the Willey Beach Trail Collaborative scavenger hunt between 6 libraries-Come get your passport! DIY adventure programming & kits | |
| After-school Program We will walk from the Lakeview after school and anyone else (ie. homeschool or a different school) is welcome to meet us at the library around 3 pm. Snacks, crafts, activities, games, Legos, stories and play time. Please pre-register by contacting me at [email protected] . | Tues 3:30-5 PM |
| Preschool Story Hour – Ages 0-6 Enjoy stories, songs, crafts! | Thur 10:30 AM |
| Homeschool Group – Ages 6-12 Join our multi age homeschool group and engage in stories, games, conversation and crafts. We will enjoy themed stories throughout the school year, participate in some field trips and service projects, and play. Contact youth librarian Emily Purdy at [email protected] with questions or ideas. | Fri 10:30 AM |
| Makerspace! As always, come in and explore our Makerspace any time the library is open. There are arts and crafts supplies and ideas, dress up, blocks, legos, snapcircuits, turing tumble, and more! We also have many activity kits to check out including new kits for learning about earthquakes, volcanoes, the solar system and other science topics. | |
| Red Clover Chronicle! Youth are invited to write for the year round Red Clover Chronicle! A youth newspaper hosted by the Greensboro Free Library. Draw pictures, write articles, jokes, calendar items, book reviews, nature observations, etc. Please submit (nothing larger than 8 1/2″ X 7″ or a half page of legal sized paper) to the library by the first of any given month. There is an envelope hanging on a clipboard in the makerspace to gather submissions. Contact Daniela Dimarco at [email protected] or Megan Hall at [email protected] with questions. |
Contact Youth Librarian Emily Purdy with questions or ideas: [email protected] or the GFL at 802-533-2531
Programming for Adults
| Death Café A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. The objective of this is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’. | Thursday September 12th 11 AM – 12PM |
| October Book Club – “Weyward” by Emilia Hart Weaving together the stories of three extraordinary women across five centuries, Emilia Hart’s Weyward is an enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world. Email [email protected] to learn more or to be added to our book club e-mail list. | Thursday October 24th 1:00 PM |
| Informal Spanish Conversation Hour with Anna Kehler All levels welcome! Questions? Contact [email protected] | Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM Starting Aug 27th |
| Invasive Plants in Greensboro View the invasive plants that are in Greensboro. Learn what species are likely to cause economic or environmental harm or to harm human health. See how to identify them and more importantly how to control them in this presentation from William Marlier available here https://greensborofreelibrary.org/invasives-presentation-fall-2023/ | |
| Lending Library – Long Term Laptops Several laptops are available to be loaned out for a period of 3 months with renewals often accepted. Ask at the front desk or email [email protected] for more information. Consider it for your homeschooler or business. | |
| Free Vegetables! Vegetables are available for everyone on Thursdays and while supplies last with thanks to local farmers, volunteers, and Salvation Farms. Stay healthy and fed! |
Upstairs Book Sale
The Book Sale is open (upstairs in the library) whenever the library is open.