All events are FREE, open to all and occur at the Jaquith Public Library, ​122 School Street, Marshfield, Vermont, unless noted.

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Jaquith Library Book Sale & Open House
Saturday, February 1 from 9 am to 1:00 pm    
​Come to the Open House and Book Sale!Get Your Winter Read On! All books $2.00 or less!! Find some great books and then go to the library for refreshments, family friendly activities and music with Sylvie Daley and Goddard and Suzy Graves.  All welcome: community members, patrons, and families.  For questions or to donate books call 426-3581
 
Please no magazines, encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest Condensed Editions, textbooks, moldy or torn books, games or puzzles. Books may be dropped off at the library one week in advance. Volunteers to make refreshments, set up, sell, and clean up are welcome. 
All book sale proceeds benefit the Jaquith Public Library.

Pop-up Cards with Ellen Bresler
Wednesday, February 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Join Ellen Bresler at the library to make cards for Valentine’s Day or any other occasion. It’s such a kick to start with a flat piece of paper and bring it to life with a few folds and cuts.

Chocolate with Nutty Steph
Wednesday, February 12 at 6:45 p.m.
Meet the founder of Nutty Steph's and learn about her winding road toward chocolate utopia! Taste the confections invented by this legendary Vermont brand, and learn about the unique ingredients, all carefully chosen to support local relationships, agricultural sustainability and impeccable taste. Sweeten up one of the darkest months looming over Marshfield with this intimate night of sharing and indulgence.

Almost There: Movies about the Future
Third Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
January 15: Cloud Atlas (2012) This ambitious film explores actions and their consequences over lifetimes from the 1800’s to 2300.  “It combines science fiction, drama, mystery, action, romance”and humor. (R)
​February 19: The Fifth Element (1997) This movie about the adventures of a 23rd century Brooklyn, NY taxi driver is notable for its visuals and its humor.  Leonard Maltin called it “A visual candy store of futuristic images.” (PG 13)

Chapters in History Five: Troubling Times
Second Saturdays of the Month Starting in February at 2:00 PM
The public is encouraged to participate in this free reading and discussion series of presidential biographies.  Books are available for loan from the library.  For more information, please call 454 -1680. Co-sponsored by The Marshfield Historical Society and the Jaquith Public Library.
February 8: A Thousand Days; John F. Kennedy in the White House byArthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. A masterly literary achievement and a work of major historical significance. 2018, .

Monthly Book Group for Adults
Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m.
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Join us for the Jaquith book group. For copies of the book, please stop by the library.
​New members are always welcome!
January 27 – Savage Feast by Boris Fishman
February 24 – The Story of a Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon
March 23 – Dubliners by James Joyce
April 27 – Fierce Attachments by Vivian Gornick
May 18 – Finding Atticus by Laurie Gifford Adam
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Farming and Gardening with an Eye on Climate Change: 
A series of talks for gardeners, farmers, and people who eat

​It is easy to picture what very hot weather, heavy rain, hail, or drought can do to our garden and farm plants. The effects of climate change on soils, soil organisms, and plants are less eventful, but at least equally important. What do we need to think about, understand, and DO to grow food as the climate changes?

Weds.  Jan. 29 at 7pm:  UVM Plant and Soil Sciences Professor Josef Gorres on how temperature, erratic and extreme weather, and atmospheric carbon affect soil organisms, soil ecology, and plant growth.
Sat. Feb. 8 at 2pm (snow date Sun. Feb. 9): Permaculturist Karen Ganey on increasing biodiversity in our farms and gardens, and mitigating climate change-related effects with Permaculture design concepts and practices.
Sat. Feb. 29 at 2pm (snow date Sun. Mar. 1): Seed growers Sylvia Davatz and Anne Miller on increasing the adaptability and fortitude of our plant varieties.
Weds. Mar. 11 at 7pm: Food Systems Consultant Cat Buxton on building and maintaining healthy, resilient soils.
Weds. April 8 at 7 pm: Marshfield resident and activist, Henry Harris and Theresa Snow of Salvation Farms on climate change and food security.
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​Jaquith Public Library’s Annual Invitational Group Art Show
Opening Reception on Friday, January 10 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Join us in a celebration of Marshfield’s local art scene with local artists. All of these artists have shown before at the Jaquith Library. This eclectic exhibit is representative of each individual’s personal subject matter and choice of medium. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours from Saturday, January 4 through Monday, March 2.

Artists: Sarah Albert, Douglas Aja,  Lorilla Banbury, Jen Bee, Barbara Bendix,  Mary Blake, Jane English, Diane Fitch, Marcy Frink,  Annie Geiger, Tracey Hambleton, Jeneane Lunn, Maggie Neale, Sharon Peck,  Marge Pulaski, Helen Rabin, Frederick Rudi, Merry Schmidt, Michael Schumacher,  Carolyn Shapiro, David Smith, Janet Van Fleet, Sylvia Walker

Story Time and Playgroup
Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 
Join Sylvia Smith for story time, and follow up with playgroup with facilitator, Erin Barry.  For children birth to age six and their grown-ups. We follow the Twinfield Union School calendar and do not hold the program the days Twinfield is closed.

Jaquith Library Board of Trustees Meetings
2nd Mondays, 7:00 p.m. in the library meeting room.
All members of the public are welcome to attend.
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Hap Hayward History Center
Open during regular library hours.  Enjoy Marshfield's very own history room.  Photos and displays of local artifacts. 
A collaboration between the Marshfield Historical Society and Jaquith Public Library.

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