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The circus is coming to town!
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Changing the lives of kids from all over the planet Sunday, July 8th, 5pm: Circus Smirkus. For the last 25 years, a small circus in the heart of Vermont has been inspiring  audiences everywhere it plays.
Imagine running away to a place where everything shines with a few extra colors, every day is spiced with adventure and every bit of your self is dedicated to daring, hard work, deep friendship-and making tens of thousands of people happy. And none of it is make-believe. Meet indelible characters-passionate clowns, staunch tightwire walkers, stirring aerialists and, above all, the resolute, creative visionaries who for a quarter century have devoted themselves to creating a place where enchantment and responsibility live side by side. In a world that has made a commercial product out of youthful charm and heart, Smirkus is proof that kids and adults alike-on both sides of the ring-hunger for the real thing. Circus Smirkus: 25 Years of Running Home to the Circus shows you how it did it and why it matters.
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Where's Waldo? Shop Local to find him!
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 A town wide scavenger hunt - lots of fun for the kids (not to mention the grown-ups!). The other advantage? You are shopping local!
Throughout the month of July, twenty Manchester (and a couple of other towns, too) merchants come together to help children find Waldo. Parents, come shop with us (and get some great deals!) and find Where's Waldo? If you get 8 cards you can claim a Waldo button. Sixteen or more spottings meansthe eagle eyed finder is eligible for a drawing of fantastic Waldo prizes including a box set of Where's Waldo? books.
For a full listing of our partners and some of the great deals they are offering click here. |
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Save the Date!
A sneak peek at some of our upcoming events.
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Acclaimed New York Times journalist Saturday, July 21st, 7 pm: David Sanger. David Sanger writes news breaking account of President Barack Obama's national security decisions in Confront and Conceal.
Best selling author Saturday, August 4th, 7 pm: Chris Bohjalian. His most ambitious and most personal novel to date, The Sandcastle Girls. It's not merely a historical love story - though it is. It's a sweeping saga set in the cauldron of the First World War, a tale of love and loss - and a family secret that's been buried for generations. |
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Free Summer Programs for Kids
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For a full listing of all the great free events and programming for kids this summer at the Northshire click here.
Stories on the Hill 
This Land is Your Land: Sunday, July 8, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Celebrate our country, land and its' people and learn about how the images in Folk Art can inspire storytelling while looking at works by Grandma Moses and other similar works of art from the SVAC permanent collection. Afterwards, children will listen to the story This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie, learn about the song that inspired the creation of the book and create a Folk-Art style landscape.
~ In partnership with Southern Vermont Art Center, this series of free programs connects listening to stories, looking at art and creating a hands-on project during a fun and engaging afternoon.Programs are held at Southern Vermont Art Center and are free, but pre-registration is encouraged to reserve a space.
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Storytime Every Wednesday morning at 10:30 am the Northshire welcomes kids to Storytime!  Wednesday, July 4th. Stories, activities, and music! This week's Storytime will celebrate the 4th of July! Stories and songs about America and Patriotism (depending upon the age of the attendees)
Let's Go Riding in My Car by Woody Guthrie (read and sing-along)
Songs: Yankee Doodle, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue!
Head on down, grab yourself a coffee in the cafe, and cozy in for some pre-naptime entertainment!
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Zentangle with Jane MacKugler
Tuesday, July 18th, 6 - 8 pm
in our conference room.
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 Spend an evening at the bookstore learning the art of ZentangleŽ with certified instructor Jane MacKugler. Zentangle is a fusion of meditation, mindfulness and art. Learn to create beautiful images from repetitive patterns created on paper tiles. Practicing Zentangle helps with focus, creativity, and relaxation. This class is designed for beginners as well as artists needing some inspiration. Class materials included in $40.00 ticket price.
Jane MacKugler recently became Vermont's second certified Zentangle teacher in southern Vermont, teaching at the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts, and at the Mountain Painters and Artisans Gallery of Londonderry. Class size is limited, so please reserve your place by purchasing a ticket over the phone, 802-362-2200, or by visiting the bookstore. Other inquiries may be sent to nscheemaker@northshire.com |
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Northshire Reading Groups: what we are reading in July.
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- The Northshire Women Read Group will meet on Monday, July 9th, 6pm at The Inn at Manchester. This month we'll be discussing the best selling memoir, Wild, by Cheryl Strayed. New members are always welcome. If you would like more information on this reading group, please contact nscheemaker@northshire.com.
- The Northshire History Reading Group will meet at 6pm on Tuesday, July 17th in our conference room for a discussion of The Warmth of Other Suns, parts 4 to conclusion, by Isabel Wilkerson. New members are always welcome. For more information, or to register, please contact blewis@northshire.com.
- The Northshire Bookstore Dark Side Reading Group will meet in our conference room on Wednesday, July 18th, at 1pm for a discussion of Death in the City of Light, by David King. We regret to post that our ever popular Dark Side Reading Group is currently full.Please contact Alden, at agraves@northshire.com, to join a waiting list.
- The Northshire Cookbook Reading Group will meet on Wednesday, July 18th, at 6pm. If you love to collect cookbooks, explore new recipes, and nosh on home prepared food in a group - this could be the reading experience for you! This month, we'll be cooking outside, enjoying the evening and sampling many recipes prepared from, The New Vegetarian Grill, by Andrea Chessman. Pick up your copy in the bookstore, choose a dish to prepare, and bring to share with the group on the night of the meeting. Please email Nancy, nscheemaker@northshire.com, to register and receive directions through Northshire Cookbook Group email.
- The Northshire Mystery and Thriller Reading Group will meet in our conference room on Thursday, July 19th at 2pm to discuss the mystery, What the Dead Know, by Laura Lippman. Please email Sarah Knight at sknight@northshire.com to learn more about this reading group!
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Google books in minutes at the Northshire
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 Search and Order millions of Google Books to be printed right here in the bookstore. Discover a new favorite or unearth an old classic.
Curious?
A simple search for Emily Dickinson resulted in hundreds of choices, including complete collections of her letters and poetry.
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The Northshire carries Zutano
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Did you know we are on Facebook and Twitter?
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Can't make an event but still want an autographed copy?
Order your book online
[please be sure to indicate you want an autographed book]
or call 802-362-2200 |
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