Blind Date with a Book! For the whole month of February, let us set you up with a date!     Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy. I have no cover, so read me maybe?  There are no awkward questions, no forced conversation, no judgmental looks, no need to call. Just have a blind date with a book! Here is how it works . . . Books of assorted genres are wrapped in brown paper, so you won’t know what book you’ve checked out until you get home. Sure, it might turn out to be a dud, or it could be the diamond in the rough you wouldn’t have given a chance otherwise. There’s no knowing until you check it out!

Take Your Child to the Library Day, Saturday, February 1st at 9 – 1 pm.  Plan on joining libraries throughout the US and Canada in celebrating the 3rd annual “Take Your Child to the Library Day!”  We will have story time at 10:30 am but there will be fun activities for all ages from 9 am – 1 pm.  Stop by and join in on the fun!

Knitting Class for Beginners, Thursday, February 6 at 6:30 pm. Looking for a hobby to get you through the winter?  Do you want to learn how to knit? Join us for a special night dedicated to teaching the art of knitting.  If you have needles and yarn, please bring them, if not, we will provide supplies for you to practice with.

The Unpredictables, Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 6:00 pm. The Rutland High School Unpredictables (girls a cappella group), under the direction of Jen Hart, will be performing a medley of love songs. All are welcome and refreshments will be served.

Movie & Popcorn February 19, 2 – 4 pm.  It’s winter break and the kids are bouncing off the walls!  Bring them to the library for a family friendly movie and some yummy popcorn.  Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!  Saturday, March 1  at 10:30 am.  Join us as we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with stories, activities, and birthday cake.

Seed Swap, March 8 at 9 am – 1 pm.  One gardener’s extras are another’s treasures!  Bring seeds, take seeds, meet local gardeners, and share stories. From 9:15 -10:00 am there will be a presentation on how to do the swap and how to preserve and save your seeds.