Gallery Reception THIS SUNDAY, Dec. 16 from 4 to 6

Don't forget the reception for our Northern Skies Observatory astrophotography exhibit this Sunday, December 16th from 4 to 6PM. There will be experts from Peacham's Northeast Kingdom Astronomy Foundation and Northern Skies Observatory, as well as some of the students and teachers responsible for creating these stunning space images. You'll have a chance to learn how Peacham got its very own space observatory, and you can meet some of the devoted people who made it happen.

Astrophotography Exhibit from Peacham's Own Northern Skies Observatory

For December and January, the Gilmore Gallery at the Peacham Library is pleased to present a brand new astrophotography exhibit of images created by students and teachers at the Northern Skies Observatory in Peacham. These stunning images of both near and deep space were all created at the observatory, which is run by the Northeast Kingdom Astronomy Foundation. Come take a look, and don't forget about the gallery reception on December 16th, from 4 to 6PM.

Artist's Reception THIS SATURDAY from 4 to 6!

Don't forget to come to The Gilmore Gallery at The Peacham Library this Saturday, October 20th from 4 to 6PM. Susan McClellan will be there (along with snacks) for a reception to highlight her first solo exhibition of oil paintings, titled "Still Life & Bygone Life." The show will be up through November, but Saturday will be your big chance to meet the artist and learn more about her work.

For October and November, the Gilmore Gallery at The Peacham Library is proud to be the first to feature oil paintings by Peacham's own Susan McClellan. A long time publication designer (and currently art director for Vermont Life magazine), Susan brings a finally honed sense of color, proportion and texture to more than 20 canvases in this, her first solo exhibit. Susan's introduction is below:

Bygone Life – When my parents died four years ago, I ended up with some very old family albums. I'd seen the pictures countless times, but now the photographs were somehow more intriguing, as if they had something more to reveal. For me they had an appeal that contemporary snapshots do not – maybe because so few were taken in those days. Or perhaps I prefer the look of the early 20th century – the clothing, the cars, the landscape. And I like pondering what the people in these pictures would have thought, had they known that in the 21st century a great-great-grand-daughter or niece would be painting a picture, imagining the moment, bringing them partway to now.

Don't forget, if you'd like to purchase copies of any of our exhibit posters (or postcards, greeting cards, mugs, t-shirts, tote bags, etc.), you can go to our online store and shop to your heart's content, knowing that all of the profits will go to help fund the Peacham Library.

Still Life and Bygone Life

Oil Paintings by Susan McClellan
October & November 2012

ARTIST'S RECEPTION OCTOBER 20th from 4 to 6PM

Biking for Books Moved to October 7th

Due to ongoing icky conditions, we're moving Biking for Books to Sunday, October 7th. So far the forecast is great. We're also adding a kids' route, and will have plenty of snacks and goodies available.

Biking for Books Moved Due to Rain

The 2nd Annual Biking for Books Scenic Bike Tour has been moved from Saturday 9/29 due to rain. We'll try again tomorrow (Sunday, 9/30 -- first riders can leave at 10AM, last rider should start by Noon). If the roads are wet tomorrow, we'll move it to NEXT SUNDAY October 7th. Th elatest forecast for next weekend is much better -- and should make for a spectacular tour.

Biking for Books Sept. 29th!!!

Come pedal through the “most photographed town in Vermont” during foliage season and experience firsthand what draws people from all over the world. With three breathtakingly beautiful loops, there’s something for everyone:

• Fully supported 10 mile loop (1000 ft. of climbing) on paved and dirt roads (compact or triple chainrings and  tires recommended).
• 28 mile road loop (2500 ft. of climbing) with 2 miles of packed dirt (self-guided, maps provided).
• Epic 53 mile road loop (4300 ft. of climbing) that winds through Groton State Park, Cabot and Danville (self-guided, maps provided). 

Proceeds go to buy books and materials for The Peacham Library.

• There will be a selection of locally made goodies at the finish. 
• Start/finish will be at The Peacham Library. Start anytime between 10AM and Noon on Saturday, September 29th (rain date 9/30). 
• Register online  until 9/25 or on site the day of the event.
• Need more info or want to volunteer? Call Eric Esser at (802) 592-3245.

You can buy Biking for Books t-shirts & other commemorative merchandise on our online store (click here). All profits benefit the library.

Sponsored by Passumpsic Savings Bank.