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July Art Exhibits and Programs

ART EXHIBITS

CELEBRATING THE LIGHT:  VERMONT PHOTO GROUP
Fletcher and Pickering Rooms
June 1-27
Reception: Sunday, June 7, 2-4 pm-- meet artists over refreshments.
Sixteen area fine-art photographers display their Personal Series Work, as well as Lake Views honoring Lake Champlain's 400th anniversary.  VT Photo Group participants are from 9 area towns:
-Burlington:  Don Dickson, Catherine Suiter, Olga Vrana, Nancy Weber
-South Burlington - Neil Carr, Miriam Mayer
-Shelburne - Anzi Jacobs, Tom Zenaty
-Essex Junction - Ann Laberge, Harry Summerfield
-Williston - Peter Larsen
-Charlotte - Dave Van BusKirk
-Addison - Charles Vanornum
-Jericho - Karen Donovan, Bruce Gilbert-Smith
-Richmond - Tom Collins

PROGRAMS

First Wednesdays:  Remembering Samuel de Champlain: His legacy after 400 years by Dr. Sylvie Beaudreau
Fletcher Room
Wednesday, June 3, 7:00 pm
Historian Sylvie Beaudreau considers the legacy of explorer Samuel de Champlain, founder of Quebec City and Father of New France, during this the 400th anniversary year of his entrance on the lake that bears his name.

Dr. Sylvie Beaudreau is Associate Professor of History at SUNY-Plattsburgh. She is an authority in the area of the French in North America and on Franco-Canadian cultural history.

The Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays Burlington series is held on the first Wednesday of every month from October through May.  This event is sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council and the Friends of the Fletcher Free Library.

Fletcher Free Library Book Discussion Group
Local History Room
June 10, 7:30 pm
Scholar Merilyn Burrington leads the Fletcher Free Library’s book discussion of The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears by Dinaw Mengestu.  Then We Came to the End: A Novel by Joshua Ferris is the July selection.

how the guitar conquered america with Author Tim Brookes
Fletcher Room
Wednesday, June 10, 7:00 pm
Champlain College Professor and prolific author Time Brookes talks about his new book Guitar: An American Life and his love of the guitar.

CITIZENSHIP CLASSES
Administrative Conference Room
Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 pm (LAST CLASS JUNE 10)
Classes to prepare for the naturalization interview; content will include English language, U.S. history and government.  Pre-registration not necessary.  For more information, contact Nicole Lavallee, FFL Outreach Department, 865-7211.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES
Administrative Conference Room-- Beginner Level
Pickering Room, 2nd Floor-- Intermediate/Advanced Level
Wednesdays, 7-9 pm
For more information, contact Nicole Lavallee, FFL Outreach Department, 865-7211.

ESL WRITING CLASSES
Fridays, 3-4:30 pm
Administrative Conference Room
For more information, contact Nicole Lavallee, FFL Outreach Department, 865-7211.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Administrative Conference Room
Meets every other Sunday, 4-5:30 pm
June 14 & 28
Do you want to improve your English conversation skills and meet new people?  Practice and improve your English conversation with other English learners and native speakers at the Library.
For more information, contact Nicole Lavallee, FFL Outreach Department, 865-7211.

GERMAN-ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Check at Circulation Desk for location
Meets every other Wednesday, 7-9 pm
In June, there is a scheduling change: 3 & 24
Sprechen Sie Deutsch?  Meet others in the community who do too.  Join the group and practice foreign language conversation.  Fluency not required (nor is attendance at every meeting).
For more information, contact Nicole Lavallee, FFL Outreach Department, 865-7211.

FRENCH-ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Pickering Room
Sundays, 4:00-5:30 pm
Parlez-vous français?  Meet others in the community who do too.  Join the group and practice foreign language conversation.  Fluency not required (nor is attendance at every meeting).
For more information, contact Nicole Lavallee, FFL Outreach Department, 865-7211.

SPANISH-ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Administrative Offices Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Fridays, 4:30-6 pm
Habla espanol?  Meet others in the community who do too.  Join the group and practice foreign language conversation.  Fluency not required (nor is attendance at every meeting).
For more information, contact Nicole Lavallee, FFL Outreach Department, 865-7211.

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ART EXHIBITS

Domesticity: Photography by Donna Bister
Pickering Room
July 15—August 15
Tins, rolling pins, drinking glasses - when stacked up, stuck in buckets or tossed in piles, everyday objects are great subjects for the camera.  Local photographer Donna Bister’s eye is drawn to household goods in store windows, at flea markets, on the street and in people's houses.

PROGRAMS

Fletcher Free Library Book Discussion Group
Local History Room
Wednesday, July 8, 7:30 pm
Then We Came to the End: A Novel, by Joshua Ferris is the July selection.

Saber’s Edge, by Thomas Middleton
Pickering Room
Friday, July 10, noon-1:00 pm
Tom Middleton is the Assistant Fire Marshall and Pubic Information Office for the Burlington Fire Department who served as a combat medic in Iraq as part of Task Force Saber from 2004 to 2005 and as a member of the Vermont National Guard.  Saber’s Edge is the story of a middle-aged Vermont firefighter called upon to be a soldier in the worst place on earth –Ramadi, Iraq.  See the book's web site for more information and photos.

A Vermont Music Sampler
Fletcher Room
Wednesday, July 15, 7:00 pm
Vermont has a significant and fascinating musical folklore.  John Philip Sousa wrote Stars and Stripes Forever in Isle LaMotte; Justin Morgan was first a composer and secondly a horse breeder; many Vermont folk songs and ballads were gathered by Helen Flanders; electronic music was pioneered at Bennington College; and much more.  This slide presentation includes listening to music on tape and commentary from a musician and scholar.  Sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council in conjunction with the Friends of the Fletcher Free Library.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES
Administrative Conference Room-- Beginner Level
Pickering Room, 2nd Floor-- Intermediate/Advanced Level
Wednesdays, 7-9 pm
For more information, contact Nicole Lavallee, FFL Outreach Department, 865-7211.

ESL WRITING CLASSES
Fridays, 3-4:30 pm
Administrative Conference Room
For more information, contact Nicole Lavallee, FFL Outreach Department, 865-7211.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Administrative Conference Room
Meets every other Sunday, 4-5:30 pm
July 12 & 26
Do you want to improve your English conversation skills and meet new people?  Practice and improve your English conversation with other English learners and native speakers at the Library.
For more information, contact Nicole Lavallee, FFL Outreach Department, 865-7211.

GERMAN-ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Check at Circulation Desk for location
Meets every other Wednesday, 7-9 pm
July 8 & 22
Sprechen Sie Deutsch?  Meet others in the community who do too.  Join the group and practice foreign language conversation.  Fluency not required (nor is attendance at every meeting).
For more information, contact Nicole Lavallee, FFL Outreach Department, 865-7211.

FRENCH-ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Taking the summer off!
Parlez-vous français?  Meet others in the community who do too.  Join the group and practice foreign language conversation.  Fluency not required (nor is attendance at every meeting).
For more information, contact Nicole Lavallee, FFL Outreach Department, 865-7211.

SPANISH-ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Administrative Offices Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Taking the summer off!
Habla espanol?  Meet others in the community who do too.  Join the group and practice foreign language conversation.  Fluency not required (nor is attendance at every meeting).
For more information, contact Nicole Lavallee, FFL Outreach Department, 865-7211.

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All programs are free and open to the public at the Fletcher Free Library, 235 College Street, Burlington.  For more information, contact Barbara at 865.7211.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, every effort will be made to make our programs accessible to individuals with disabilities.  Please contact us at least two weeks prior to the program you wish to attend.  To make arrangements, please call 865.7216  (TTY Relay 711).

TEEN BOOK CLUB
Pickering Room
Monday, June 8th, 3:00-4:00 pm
Are you in middle school and have an interest in reading and discussing books? Like playing board games or doing crafts? Come to the library and enjoy a book discussion among other teens and enjoy free food, free books, and fun! 
For more information, contact the youth desk at 865-7216.

VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT & OPEN PLAY
Community Room
Saturday, June 27th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 
An afternoon of free video gaming in both tournament and free-play set-up! Enjoy the Wii, Rockband, Guitar Hero, DDR, Supersmash Brothers, etc... Free pizza and snacks will be provided. No pre-registration required.
For more information, call the youth desk at 865.7216.

• Check out the Teen Webpage for links to booklists and local sites.   
• We've also started a Teen Blog.  Read about new releases, see pictures from events at the library, and post your own comments

Please note: Moving & Grooving with Christine is "on hold" for the summer. This program will resume in September.

Family Sing-Along. Monday, June 8th (Not on the 1st, 15th, 22nd or 29th). 10:00-10:30 a.m. Come sing familiar childhood songs with other families. Free. Ages birth to 5 years. No preregistration needed.

Creative Tuesdays with Frank Gonzalez. June 2nd, 9th, 16th & 30th. 3:00-5:00 p.m. Join artist-educator Frank Gonzalez to create puppets, masks and other transformations. Please bring old newspapers! Free. All ages, but children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. No preregistration needed. For more information, please call 865-7216.

Be Creative @ Your Library! Monday, June 15th. 9:00 a.m. Sign-ups begin for the 2009 Summer Reading Program. Free. For children entering kindergarten through 8th grade.

Fabulous Faces! Monday, June 15th & Tuesday, June 16th. 10:30-12:30 & 1:30-3:30. Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and get your face painted! Free. No preregistration needed.

The Lake Champlain Troubadour. Thursday, June 18th. 2:00 p.m. Join Matthew Witten, the Lake Champlain Troubadour, for songs and stories about Lake Champlain. Free. Ages 5 and up. No preregistration needed.

The Lake Monsters Baseball Players. Tuesday, June 23rd. 11:00 a.m. Players from the Vermont Lake Monsters minor league team will read stories and sign autographs. Free. Ages 5 and up. No preregistration needed.

Wolves! Storytelling and Music. Thursday, June 25th. 2:00 p.m. Internationally famous storytellers Tim Jennings and Leanne Ponder bring their unique blend of dramatic storytelling and music, including stories about wolves. Free. Ages 5 and up. No preregistration needed.

Children Gather Round: Native American Drumming. Tuesday, June 30th. 11:00 a.m. Please join us for a special hands-on arts program, presented by a group of drummers representing several Native American nations. Free. Ages 5 and up.

*Check out our Kids Blog: www.fletcherkids.blogspot.com!

Please note: The library will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4th for Independence Day.

REGULAR PROGRAMS:

Creative Tuesdays with Frank Gonzalez. July 7th & 14th. 3-5 p.m. Join artist-educator Frank Gonzalez to create puppets, masks, and other transformations. Please bring old newspapers! Free. All ages, but children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. No preregistration required. For more information, please call 865-7216.

Music with Robert. Tuesdays, July 14th, 21st & 28th. 11:00-11:20 a.m. Free. All ages. No preregistration needed.

Be Creative @ Your Library! Our Summer Reading Program continues... Unless otherwise indicated, registration for all activities begins June 15th. For more details please call 865-7216 or log onto www.fletcherfree.org.

The Great Circus Train Robbery and Summer Reading check-in. Wednesday, July 1st, 11:30 a.m. at Battery Park. The Very Merry Theater troupe presents an original musical. Free. Ages 5 & up. No preregistration needed. Bring your reading logs!
11:30 a.m.-12:00 noon: Summer Reading Program check-in.
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.: Performance

Songs of Lake Champlain. Join local folk musicians Robert Resnik and Marty Morrissey for a program of songs about beautiful Lake Champlain. Thursday, July 9th. 2:00 p.m. Free. Ages 5 & up. No preregistration needed.

Cranium! Get ready for lots of laughs as you play Cranium Family Edition. Monday, July 13th. 2:00 p.m. Free. Ages 8 & up. No preregistration needed.

Willy Wonka and Summer Reading check-in. Wednesday, July 15th. 11:30 a.m. at Battery Park. The Very Merry Theatre troupe presents an original musical. Free. Ages 5 & up. No preregistration needed. Bring your reading logs!
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon: Summer Reading Program check-in.
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.: Performance

Henna Mehndi. Create temporary designs on your hands, arms and feet with henna, a non-toxic vegetable dye. Friday, July 17th. 2:00 p.m. Free. Ages 10 & up. Please preregister: 865-7216.

Create a Superhero #1! Saturday, July 18th. 2:00 p.m. Design your costume, decide on your superpowers, and get your ideas down on paper. Free. Ages 8 to 12. Please preregister: 865-7216.

X-Theatre Presents a comic tale for kids by kids. A production of the Burlington Parks & Recreation Youth Drama Program. Wednesday, July 22nd. 11:00 a.m. Free. Ages 6 & up. No preregistration needed.

Mirror Embroidery. Learn the craft of beautiful East Indian style mirror embroidery with Christine! Thursday, July 23rd. 2:00 p.m. Free. Ages 10 & up. Please preregister: 865-7216.

Create a Superhero #2! Saturday, July 25th. 2:00 p.m. See Saturday, July 18th for description. Free. Ages 8 to 12. Please preregister: 865-7216.

Cool Collections. Sign up to display your favorite comic books, stickers, Webkinz, or whatever you collect. Tuesday, July 28th. 2:00 p.m. Free. Ages 6 & up. Please preregister: 865-7216.

Musical Instrument Show-and-Tell. Local musicians Barbara Wager and Robert Resnik will bring dozens of instruments and show you how to use them. Thursday, July 30th. 2:00 p.m. Free. Ages 5 & up. No preregistration needed.

Please note: All groups must receive special permission to attend any program from Rebecca Goldberg or Beth Wright Redford.  Please call 865.7216.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, every effort will be made to make our programs accessible to people with disabilities.  To aid us in making accommodations, please contact us a minimum of two weeks prior to the program you wish to attend.  Please call 865-7216 (TTY relay 711).