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Whether at the Quechee Library or the reading room in the historic Wilder Clubhouse, patrons will find a coordinated library service. Check the links and contact us anytime.

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Quechee Library Hours
802-295-1232
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10-6
Tuesday, Thursday 2-7
Saturday 9-2
Storytime: Wednesday @ 10 a.m.

Wilder Library Hours
802-295-6341
Tuesday 10-1
Wednesday, Thursday 3-6
Saturday 9-12 noon
Storytime: Tuesday @ 10 a.m.

Library News

Monday Mystery Group

Join in an informal discussion of author centric or specifically themed mysteries at the Quechee Library on first Mondays. February 6th will be dedicated to Tony Hillerman. This mystery-loving group meets the first Monday of each month at 4 p.m. to enjoy talking about favorite and new authors of the genre. Find and check out his books at the Quechee and Wilder Libraries

Needleworkers Unite!

On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each wintry month, at 7pm, gather with knitters & other needle workers. Bring a project, get inspiration & advice.
Next dates are: Feb. 7 at Quechee Library and Feb. 21 at Wilder Club and Library

Healthy People, Healthy Planet

Healthy People, Healthy Planet: A six part reading and discussion series about the connections between our health and the environment are scheduled throughout the Upper Valley. A group is now meeting at Quechee Library on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Books are available for borrowing or to buy ($15) at the Quechee Library. Co-sponsors are Catamount Earth Institute, VINS, Quechee Library, and Health Connections of the Upper Vallery. Call 295-1232 or email quelibra@sover.net for more information or to pre-register.

Tea Theater

All are welcome to Tea Theater at Quechee Library Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. for that great classic about brothers and brides. Come for talk, tea, treats and the showing on the big screen downstairs of this film. Browse the DVD collection upstairs for new additions to the library collection on the monthly themes. February's is, of course, "love". Tea Theater is supported by the Ed Reynolds Memorial Fund and will now continue year-round.

W.A.A.T

Upcoming Events:
Feb.2, 7:30pm: Video Games - Come check out a variety of games on our PS2, Gamecube, Wii and more on our giant projection screen at the Wilder Club & Library.
Feb. 16th, 7:30pm: Free movie on the big screen. Email Nick at qwlibrary@yahoo.com for title and information

Bugbee Book Discussion

First Fridays of the month a book discussion group led by Marieke Sperry meets at the Bugbee Center. Anyone can join, just let the center or the library know if you would like a copy of the book being read and discussed.

Library Station in WRJ

Visit the White River Junction Library Station at the Upper Valley Co-op
Every Tuesday from 1-3pm
The Quechee & Wilder Libraries visit the Upper Valley Food Co-op to answer your questions, deliver books, provide computer assistance, and bring all their library services directly to you.
Find Nick or Marieke there, or contact them with any questions/special requests.
Nick 295-1232 or qwlibrary@yahoo.com Marieke 295-6341 or wilder.library@yahoo.com
During normal Co-op hours every day of the week
The Quechee & Wilder libraries will deliver your book requests to the pickup box located in the café area. You can return books 24 hours a day 7 days a week using the drop box outside the Co-op entrance, or at either library. Membership applications available at the pick-up box
The Upper Valley Food Co-op and the Quechee Library are excited to be working together to help you find the information you need and bring services directly to you.

Meetings: Trustees & Friends

The Quechee Library Board of Trustees will meet Monday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. The Friends steering committee meets Wed., Feb 8 at 2 p.m. at Quechee Library. The Wilder Club and Library Board of Trustees will meet Wed., Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.

Binoculars To Borrow

Now that International Observe the Moon Night was observed in October, the library's new and wonderful binoculars, awarded by the Planetary and Lunar Institute, are available for borrowing along with the "moon-viewing kit".

E-Readers and Audio Players

Supported by a grant from the Council on Aging of Southeastern Vermont come check out and test drive three different eReaders or borrow an MP3 player to check out audio books from ListenUp Vermont. Want a specific book fast? Call or email and for a $5 donation we will purchase and preload almost any title on to one of our players/readers and reserve it for you. Click here for more details about borrowing these items.

Exciting Grant Announcements

New programs and projects have been made possible through generous grants from the SunUp Foundation, the Vermont Arts Council, The Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont, and the Vermont Public Library Foundation. Read more here

VINS, Parks and Museum PASSES

Your library card can now be used to obtain day passes for Vermont State Parks, State Historic Sites, the American Precision Museum, VINS Nature Center, Billings Farm Museum, and the VT State History Museum.
Passes are loaned for 48 hours, click here for more details.

Two additional public libraries in the Town of Hartford are located
in the villages of Hartford and West Hartford on Route 14.
Click here to locate Quechee Library, and here to locate Wilder Club and Library.

1957 Quechee Main Street
P.O. Box 384
Quechee, VT 05059
Telephone and Fax:: 802-295-1232
Email: quelibra@sover.net

78 Norwich Avenue
P.O. Box 1928
Wilder, VT 05088
Telephone: 802-295-6341
Email: wilder.library@yahoo.com