Here’s a new feature for our blog.  Those of us that work at Bartleby’s get to experience the fun of having carpenters on site nearly every day.  Always fun with their musical choices, hammering, compressors and brute force.   Both Chris and Bob have objected to being called the Boys of Bartleby’s because they think it makes them seem like a boy band and they are serious men!  But we like it, so we’re going with it anyway.  

Look for posts with pics of construction at Bartleby’s.  Because most of the work is now happening in other parts of the building, customers have been missing out - so here you go!

Today, a beam needed removing - here’s a cool shot.  Lots of sawdust in my hair trying to get this shot. 

That’s Chris on the left and Bob on the right. 

More to come soon!

Lisa

Thanks to our customers, authors, staff and friends who made this Memorial Day weekend a blast!  We were a bit nervous heading into this weekend that town might not be too busy with the ducks not racing, but you turned up anyway and made the weekend festive!

Saturday’s event with Abigail Gehring and her mother, Marty Gehring, was a great party with friends old and new.  Signed copies of their book: The Simple Joys of Grandparenting are available at the store or online (ask for a signed copy in the notes field if buying online).  

Abigail and Marty signing books and chatting with customers.  Look at those delicious treats!

Speaking of treats, I couldn’t be more proud of my kids, Ally and Zach, and their friends Anders, Laina, Katje, Jillian and James.  They manned a lemonade and cookie stand all weekend raising money for the Dot’s rebuild fund.  I’ve got to count again, but I think they raised about $630.  Wow!   Speaking of wow, Anders Buursma created a series of cardboard box arcade games (inspired by the kid in Los Angeles) and fund-raised 25 cents a try this weekend!  Great job kids - you’re an inspiration!

Just look at those smiles!  

Sunday brought one of our favorite storybook characters to town: MAX from Max and Ruby!  Without his sister to spoil his fun, Max was out and about around town: having his picture taken, getting lots of hugs, dancing to the music from the duck event.  What fun!

Me and Max!  That big smile because I was not INSIDE the costume anymore!

Max story-time with a great crowd of excited kids.  Thanks Ana!

Great to see town alive this weekend!  Stay tuned for more exciting times ahead.  

See you in the store,

Lisa

Bartleby’s Books will publish a book this summer about Irene flooding and its aftermath.  We are actively looking for photos and stories of flooding, aftermath, rebuild efforts from community members.  The book will consist primarily of photos and personal stories from Wilmington and surrounding towns.  Please send photos and stories to floodbook@myvermontbookstore.com or drop off a disk to the store if lots of high-res photos.  Thanks for your assistance and please let us know if any questions.  

Last Monday there was a great piece on the valley on ABC 5 out of Boston.  Here are the links to the episode (4 segments).  I think they did an excellent job of showcasing different things we have to offer.  And Bartleby’s is featured in the program!  

One thing that really stood out to me is how much progress we’ve made since the show was filmed in early January - check out the front of Bartleby’s in the clip (still tar paper and plywood) and the picture above, with the new front complete.  Phil and crew have been steadily working and the building is looking beautiful.  More to come soon.  Lisa

Ally and Zach work on finishing the new stairs with their dad, Phil.  Thanks kids!

Customers line up outside Bartleby’s doors on Black Friday