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News, Programs & Story Times

Spring Art Exhibit: Inner and Outer Landscapes. A selection of oil paintings by Charlotte artist Annemie Curlin will be on exhibit May 1 to June 5. Please stop by the library during regular hours to see this special display of paintings. Delicately painted oils tell stories; some reflect psychological realities, while others suggest ancient, earth-centered imagery. A second group of paintings consists of local and regional landscapes and still lifes. These closely observed settings attest to her love of the natural world.

Artist Talk: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 7pm. Join us to hear Annemie discuss her life experiences with art. Enjoy tea and light refreshments with this talented artist.

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Spring Travel Night: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 7pm. Travels to Ancient Turkey and Greece presented by Ed and Sue McGuire. Ed and Sue will show pictures and discuss their recent travels to Turkey, the Greek Islands, and Athens with emphasis on the history of these strategic locations and the ancient civilizations of the region -- literally the roots of democracy. Don't miss this chance to see this amazing part of our world! Call the library at 482-2878 for more information.

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Listen Up! Vermont: Download audio books free using your library card number. This is a new service provided by our library. Visit www.listenupvermont.org and sign in by selecting Carpenter-Carse Library from the main menu and enter your 14 digit library card number found on the back of your library card. Two audio books may be checked out during the one week lending period. After downloading the book to your computer, the file will expire when the lending period is over. Books may be transfered to a compatible MP3 player and some books can be burned to disc. You must have a computer with Windows Operating System 98 SE or later. Macs and iPod's will not work with this service. This service does require installation of free software and a security upgrade to Windows® Media Player 9 and later. Please see our Quick Start Guide or download the Digital Media Guided Tour for more information. If you have any questions, please call the library at 482-2878. Enjoy!

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Movie Nights: Friday night is movie night at Carpenter-Carse. Come to the library and enjoy a great flick. Look for titles and more information at the library.

Toddler Story Time (up to 3 years of age) starts at 9:00 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Walk-ins are welcome.

Preschool Story Times (3-5 years of age) start at 11:00 a.m. every Tuesday! Preschoolers can drop by for stories, songs, and games.

Shelburne Farms Membership! The library is pleased to announce that Shelburne Farms has donated a family membership card. Patrons may borrow the card for two days to use the hiking trails, visit the Children's Farmyard, receive discounts at the Farm Store, and participate in other activities and events. Please inquire at the Circulation Desk for availability of the card.

Storytelling at Hinesburg: LANES (League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling) has partnered with libraries throughout New England and New York for a project called Get the Words Out. A collection of 60 volumes of recorded stories on 48 CD’s and 12 cassettes, representing some of the finest storytellers in the Northeast, is available for circulation at CCL.