Peacham Library

January 13, 6:30 pm, Peacham Knitters and Puzzlers and Scrabblers – Bring your knitting or other handwork, work on the current jigsaw puzzle while enjoying lively company and conversation. We will also have the the Scrabble™ board for any interested wordsmiths. 

January 14, 6:30 pm, Peacham Community Housing – This group is a non-profit, charitable organization, supporting and enabling community projects that contribute to Peacham’s quality of living.

January 15, 10:00 am, Tai Chi for Fall Prevention -Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging and SASH. Continue your practice, building strength and balance in a quiet setting. All levels.

January 15, 6:30 pm, Peacham Energy Committee – Informational Meeting with Green Mountain Power. GMP representatives will present a program on their grid resiliency and vision for the future. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. There will be time for questions and comments.

November 16, 7:00 pm, Readers’ Delight – Join us for a discussion of  “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate. Based on one of America’s most notorious real-life scandals, this wrenching, and ultimately uplifting tale reminds us how, even though the paths we take can lead to many places, the heart never forgets where we belong. Contact the library if you would like to borrow a copy of the book. 

January 17, 10:00 am – noon, Coffee Hour – A chance to drink a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet or two, and chat with your friends and neighbors.

Coming Up

January 21, 1:15 pm, Tuesday Theatre: “Downton Abbey” – The beloved television series becomes a full length feature film. Rated PG. Running Time 122 minutes. NEW! – Encore showing at 6 PM.

January 22, 10:00 am, Tai Chi for Fall Prevention -Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging and SASH. Continue your practice, building strength and balance in a quiet setting. All levels.

January  22, 6:30 pm, Selectboard Meeting – (Changed dates for January)

January 24, 10:00 am – noon, Coffee Hour – A chance to drink a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet or two, and chat with your friends and neighbors.

January 26, 4:30 pm, Vicarious Travel: Scotland – Enjoy an afternoon with Tim McKay as he shares stories and slides of his trip to Scotland.

January 6, 7:00 pm, Library Board Meeting – Meetings are open to the public. 

January 7, 10:00 am, Peacham Fire District #1 – The monthly meeting is open to the public. Note special date and time.

January 7, 1:30 pm, Aging Well in Peacham: The Weapons of Fraud-This presentation provides information on avoiding the traps set by criminals and recognizing the tactics they employ.  This event is open to everyone. Enjoy an afternoon at the library, with food, fun and socializing with this monthly group. 

January 8, 10:00 am, Tai Chi for Fall Prevention -Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging and SASH. Continue your practice, building strength and balance in a quiet setting. All levels.

January  8, 6:30 pm, Selectboard Meeting – (Changed dates for January)

January 10, 10:00 am – noon, Coffee Hour – A chance to drink a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet or two, and chat with your friends and neighbors.

January 11, 7:00 pm, Winter Coffeehouse with Don & Jenn – Don Sinclair and Jennifer Grossi are from Bradford, Vermont. This is their first show at the Peacham Coffee House series, but they have performed in Peacham as part of the David Rosane & The Zookeepers library benefit tour. For the past decade they’ve provided inspiration for music-lovers of all ages through their music and performance education company D&J Music. Don & Jenn are also the founders of the Summer Street Music Series, an event coordinator and musicians’ network based in their home town of Bradford. Their “Book of ZOO” album with David Rosane won a 2019 Best Vermont Rock Album Tammie award. As a duo, their style cycles between blues and soul, gentle folk and sexy jazz. They are married – but that doesn’t stop them from playing music together. They promise a heartwarming, fun, and sometimes cheeky, show.

January 12, 12:30 pm, Fedco Seed and Garden Gathering and Potluck – Do you enjoy perusing garden catalogs and thinking about spring? Come and chat about seeds, gardening and spring. All are welcome.  New to Fedco? Come and find out more. Catalogs available at the library and Town Offices. (No need to to place an order to join in the fun) Bring a dish to share. 

Coming Up

January 13, 6:30 pm, Peacham Knitters and Puzzlers and Scrabblers – Bring your knitting or other handwork, work on the current jigsaw puzzle while enjoying lively company and conversation. We will also have the the Scrabble™ board for any interested wordsmiths. 

January 14, 6:30 pm, Peacham Community Housing – This group is a non-profit, charitable organization, supporting and enabling community projects that contribute to Peacham’s quality of living.

January 15, 10:00 am, Tai Chi for Fall Prevention -Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging and SASH. Continue your practice, building strength and balance in a quiet setting. All levels.

January 15, 6:15 pm, Peacham Energy Committee – Informational Meeting with Green Mountain Power. GMP representatives will present a program on their grid resiliency and vision for the future. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. There will be time for questions and comments.

January 16, 7:00 pm, Readers’ Delight – Join us for a discussion of  “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate. Based on one of America’s most notorious real-life scandals, this wrenching, and ultimately uplifting tale reminds us how, even though the paths we take can lead to many places, the heart never forgets where we belong. Contact the library if you would like to borrow a copy of the book. 

January 17, 10:00 am – noon, Coffee Hour – A chance to drink a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet or two, and chat with your friends and neighbors.

December 31 & January 1, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day – Library Closed

January 1, 10:00 am, Tai Chi for Fall Prevention – Holiday session Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging and SASH. Continue your practice, building strength and balance in a quiet setting. All levels.

January 3, 10:00 am – noon, Coffee Hour – A chance to drink a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet or two, and chat with your friends and neighbors.

January 3, 6:00 pm, Family Movie: “Secret Life of Pets 2” – Enjoy some hot cocoa, popcorn, and a great movie.  PJs optional.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Rated PG. Running time 85 minutes.

December 4, 11:00 am, Story Time – Join us for a program of stories, and a craft and running around.

Coming Up

January 6, 7:00 pm, Library Board Meeting – Meetings are open to the public. 

January 7, 10:00 am, Peacham Fire District #1 – The regular monthly meeting is open to the public.

January 7, 1:30 pm, Aging Well in Peacham: The Weapons of Fraud – This presentation provides information on avoiding the traps set by criminals and recognizing the tactics they employ.  This event is open to everyone. Enjoy an afternoon at the library, with food, fun and socializing with this monthly group. 

January 8, 10:00 am, Tai Chi for Fall Prevention -Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging and SASH. Continue your practice, building strength and balance in a quiet setting. All levels.

January  8, 6:30 pm, Selectboard Meeting – (Changed dates for January)

January 10, 10:00 am – noon, Coffee Hour – A chance to drink a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet or two, and chat with your friends and neighbors.

January 11, 11:00 am, Winter Coffeehouse with Don & Jenn – Don Sinclair and Jennifer Grossi are from Bradford, Vermont. This is their first show at the Peacham Coffee House series, but they have performed in Peacham as part of the David Rosane & The Zookeepers library benefit tour. For the past decade they’ve provided inspiration for music-lovers of all ages through their music and performance education company D&J Music. Don & Jenn are also the founders of the Summer Street Music Series, an event coordinator and musicians’ network based in their home town of Bradford. Their “Book of ZOO” album with David Rosane won a 2019 Best Vermont Rock Album Tammie award. As a duo, their style cycles between blues and soul, gentle folk and sexy jazz. They are married – but that doesn’t stop them from playing music together. They promise a heartwarming, fun, and sometimes cheeky, show.

January 12, 12:30 pm, Fedco Seed and Garden Gathering and Potluck – Do you enjoy perusing garden catalogs and thinking about spring? Come and chat about seeds, gardening and spring. All are welcome. New to Fedco? Come and find out more. Catalogs available at the library and Town Offices. (No need to to place an order to join in the fun) Bring a dish to share.

December 23, 6:30 pm, Peacham Knitters and Puzzlers and Scrabblers – Bring your knitting or other handwork, work on the current jigsaw puzzle while enjoying lively company and conversation. We will also have the the Scrabble™ board for any interested wordsmiths.

December 24 & 25, Christmas & Christmas Eve -The library will be closed.

December 25, 10:00 am, Tai Chi for Fall Prevention – Holiday Session – Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging and SASH. Continue your practice, building strength and balance in a quiet setting. All levels.

December 27, 10:00 am – noon, Coffee Hour – A chance to drink a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet or two, and chat with your friends and neighbors.

Coming Up

December 31 & January 1, 2020 New Year’s Eve & Day-The library will be closed.

January 1, 10:00 am, Tai Chi for Fall Prevention – Holiday Session – Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging and SASH. Continue your practice, building strength and balance in a quiet setting. All levels.

January 3, 10:00 am – noon, Coffee Hour – A chance to drink a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet or two, and chat with your friends and neighbors.

January 3, 6:00 pm, Family Movie: “Norm of the North” – Enjoy some hot cocoa, popcorn, and a great movie.  PJs optional.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Rated PG. Running time 91 minutes.

December 4, 11:00 am, Story Time – Join us for a program of stories, and a craft and running around.

Save the Date:

January 11, 11:00 am, Winter Coffeehouse with Don & Jenn – Don Sinclair and Jennifer Grossi are from Bradford, Vermont. This is their first show at the Peacham Coffee House series, but they have performed in Peacham as part of the David Rosane & The Zookeepers library benefit tour. For the past decade they’ve provided inspiration for music-lovers of all ages through their music and performance education company D&J Music. Don & Jenn are also the founders of the Summer Street Music Series, an event coordinator and musicians’ network based in their home town of Bradford. Their “Book of ZOO” album with David Rosane won a 2019 Best Vermont Rock Album Tammie award. As a duo, their style cycles between blues and soul, gentle folk and sexy jazz. They are married – but that doesn’t stop them from playing music together. They promise a heartwarming, fun, and sometimes cheeky, show.

This week the Peacham Library board of trustees submitted a request for an increase in our appropriation to the Town of Peacham’s Appropriations Committee. In the next 30 days, we will be gathering signatures from registered voters of Peacham to qualify to be included on the 2020 Town Meeting ballot.  As a supporter of the library, we ask that you consider signing our petition. Forms may be found at the library, and other central locations around the village.  Our public library, free and open to all who enter, is always in the top percentile in terms of usage of our programs and services per capita compared to other libraries throughout the state. By contrast, we are in a very low percentile when looking at the amount of local appropriation we receive from the town. We ask the voters of Peacham to consider the library’s central place in our community, both as a vital utility and as a place for pure enjoyment. This increase in our appropriation amounts to an investment on the part of the voters of Peacham, and w.ill allow us to sustain and grow our services now and into the future. Read the entire letter here If you have any questions, please contact board president Gillian Sewake (gsewake@gmail.com or in the evenings at 592-3060), or any of the other library trustees.

December 17, 1:15 pm, Tuesday Theatre  – Join us for a screening of a popular movie. Title to be announced.  Encore showing at 6 PM.

December 18, 10:00 am, Tai Chi for Fall Prevention -Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging and SASH. Continue your practice, building strength and balance in a quiet setting. All levels.

December 20, 10:00 am – noon, Coffee Hour – A chance to drink a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet or two, and chat with your friends and neighbors.

Coming Up

December 23, 6:30 pm, Peacham Knitters and Puzzlers and Scrabblers – Bring your knitting or other handwork, work on the current jigsaw puzzle while enjoying lively company and conversation. We will also have the the Scrabble™ board for any interested wordsmiths. 

December 24 & 25, Christmas & Christmas Eve -The library will be closed.

December 27, 10:00 am – noon, Coffee Hour – A chance to drink a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet or two, and chat with your friends and neighbors.

December 31 & January 1, 2020 New Year’s Eve & Day-The library will be closed.

December 9, 6:30 pm, Peacham Knitters and Puzzlers and Scrabblers – Bring your knitting or other handwork, work on the current jigsaw puzzle while enjoying lively company and conversation. We will also have the the Scrabble™ board for any interested wordsmiths. 

December 9, 6:00 pm, Peacham Energy Committee – Check in and see what this town committee is working on. 

December 10, 6:30 pm, Peacham Community Housing – This group is a non-profit, charitable organization, supporting and enabling community projects that contribute to Peacham’s quality of living.

December 10, 7:00 pm, Peacham Fire District #1 – The regular monthly meeting is open to the public.

December 11, 10:00 am, Tai Chi for Fall Prevention -Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging and SASH. Continue your practice, building strength and balance in a quiet setting. All levels.

December 13, 10:00 am – noon, Coffee Hour – A chance to drink a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet or two, and chat with your friends and neighbors.

December 14, 10:00 am – noon, Santa, Crafts and Latkes –  A party for the whole family.  Start the morning with crafts, followed by a visit from the man in red, and end with a feast of latkes and applesauce.

December 15, 3:00 pm, Fedco Catalog Order Gathering –  It’s never too soon to start thinking about spring and your garden. Take a break from holiday preparations and join us to talk gardens. Share your successes & favorite varieties. Help place a community order large enough to qualify for an up to 20% discount. Order deadline Jan. 4. New to Fedco? Come and find out more. Catalogs available at the library and Town Offices.Optional: Bring a snack to share.

December 15, 4:00 pm – 6 pm, Gallery Reception: Susan McClellan  –  Come and view the paintings and visit with the artists

Coming Up

December 17, 1:15 pm, Tuesday Theatre  – Join us for a screening of a popular movie. Title to be announced.  Encore showing at 6 PM.

December 18, 10:00 am, Tai Chi for Fall Prevention -Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging and SASH. Continue your practice, building strength and balance in a quiet setting. All levels.

December 20, 10:00 am – noon, Coffee Hour – A chance to drink a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet or two, and chat with your friends and neighbors.