New Perspectives Book Discussion
Tuesday, January 19, 12-1pm. Join us for an in-depth exploration of chapters 9-11 of Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg. Together we will learn the practice of lovingkindness, through which we can learn to “love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others.” Copies of the book are available from the library. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a Zoom invitation.
Books Like Us
All Ages Online Winter Reading ChallengeFrom January 1st to January 31st, the Library will participate in Beanstack’s Fourth Annual Winter Reading Challenge, “Books Like Us,” sponsored by Simon and Schuster. Preregister on our Beanstack site to participate. Open to Williston and St. George residents. No Library card is needed to participate, but ask us if you'd like one!
Spanish Conversation Meet-up
Whether you’re fluent in Spanish or a beginner student, please join us online for conversation en español. This class will be led by a fluent, experienced Spanish teacher, so come to practice and improve! This opportunity is open to teenagers and adults. If you would like to join, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will send you an invitation to the Zoom meeting. Wednesdays, January 6 and 20, 4-5pm.
Virtual Poetry Reading
Join us for a Virtual Poetry Reading on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30-8:00pm featuring well-known local poets Geof Hewitt, Tricia Knoll and Joanne Mellin. The reading will be followed by a poetry open mic that’s open to the local community. Please sign up here by Tuesday, January 26th . Slots for reading are now full but please sign up to attend so that we can send you the zoom link. Each poet will be given five minutes to read.
Kids Meditation
Mindful Moments with Maryellen
Wednesdays, 1:15-1:45pm. Join us for a moment of peace with Maryellen Krangle as she guides children ages 8-14 through a 15-minute meditation. To receive a Zoom link, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line "Mindful Moments" and your child's age and first name. Parents may join alongside their children during the program.
Online Guided Meditation
Fridays, January 22 and 29, 12-12:30pm. Take a break from your day to reconnect to your peaceful body and breath. Join us for a short guided meditation session via Zoom. If you would like to join us, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will send you an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
After-School Program in a Bag: Snow Globe
Available starting January 19. Make a unique snow globe using a clear plate, glitter snowflakes, glue, and your own amazing creativity! Just pick up a kit from the library vestibule, while supplies last.
January Adult Craft Kits To-Go
Book Arts Series: Winter Challenge: 1,000 Paper Cranes
Join us for a three-part crafting series on book and paper arts. In Japan the crane is considered a sacred bird, heralded as a symbol of happiness and longevity. It is common for people to fold 1,000 paper cranes to lift up a sick friend, or to offer one another communal hope and mutual support during difficult times. Join us this winter in creating a Japanese Senbasuru, a display of 1,000 paper cranes. Recycle your old magazines by transforming them into art! Watch here for a video of how to make a crane, and pick up a bag with instructions at the library beginning January 2nd by ringing our doorbell during library hours (Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-3). Drop off completed cranes by leaving them in the bag on our porch Jan 2-Feb 27.