Books Like Us

From January 1st to January 31st, the Library will participate in Beanstack’s Fourth Annual Winter Reading Challenge, “Books Like Us,” sponsored by Simon and Schuster. Preregister on our Beanstack site to participate. Open to Williston and St. George residents. No Library card is needed to participate, but ask us if you'd like one!
Virtual Poetry Reading
Wednesday, January 27, 6:30-8:00pm. Join us for a virtual poetry reading featuring well-known local poets Geof Hewitt, Tricia Knoll and Joanne Mellin. The reading will be followed by a poetry open mic that’s open to the local community. Please sign up here by Tuesday, January 26th and indicate if you would like to read or simply be part of the audience. We have slots for up to ten people to read, so signup will be first come, first serve. Each poet will be given five minutes to read.
Kids Meditation
Mindful Moments with Maryellen
Wednesdays, 1:15-1:45pm. Join us for a moment of peace with Maryellen Krangle as she guides children ages 8-14 through a 15-minute meditation. To receive a Zoom link, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line "Mindful Moments" and your child's age and first name. Parents may join alongside their children during the program.
Online Guided Meditation
Fridays, January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 12-12:30pm. Take a break from your day to reconnect to your peaceful body and breath. Join us for a short guided meditation session via Zoom. If you would like to join us, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will send you an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
After-School Program in a Bag: Snow Globe
Available starting January 19. Make a unique snow globe using a clear plate, glitter snowflakes, glue, and your own amazing creativity! Just pick up a kit from the library vestibule, while supplies last.
Zoom Story Time: On the Farm
Tuesday, January 19, 9-9:30am. Join one of our youth librarians for songs, stories and movement all about farm animals! Geared for preschoolers, but all are welcome. Register to receive a Zoom link.
January Adult Craft Kits To-Go
Book Arts Series: Winter Challenge: 1,000 Paper Cranes
Join us for a three-part crafting series on book and paper arts. In Japan the crane is considered a sacred bird, heralded as a symbol of happiness and longevity. It is common for people to fold 1,000 paper cranes to lift up a sick friend, or to offer one another communal hope and mutual support during difficult times. Join us this winter in creating a Japanese Senbasuru, a display of 1,000 paper cranes. Recycle your old magazines by transforming them into art! Watch here for a video of how to make a crane, and pick up a bag with instructions at the library beginning January 2nd by ringing our doorbell during library hours (Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-3). Drop off completed cranes by leaving them in the bag on our porch Jan 2-Feb 27.
Library Giving Tree
Consider supporting the Library this holiday season. Sponsor a favorite program or purchase a book or DVD in someone’s honor. The Giving Tree display is available in our vestibule when the Library is open. Simply take a tag, fill it out and return it to the Library Book Drop. Payments may be made online here or included with your tag.