Adult Programs at SHPL
Looking for some like-minded readers? The library’s two book discussion groups have some great books to talk about this month. The Hello Sunshine Book Club will meet on Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30 to discuss The Me I Used To Be by Jennifer Ryan. Romance readers will be interested in joining our fun Between the Covers Romance Book Club on Tuesday, November 12 at 3:00 to talk about Always Remember by Mary Balogh. Copies of both books, as well as books being discussed at the Senior Center, are available at the library.
Maybe you’re looking for something new to read? Join us at our Adult Book Tasting on Wednesday, November 13 at 6:00. We’ll have a selection of new authors and books representing a variety of genres. Register by calling 413-538-5045 or stop by the Circulation Desk.
With several big meals to plan in the coming months, we’ve got the opportunity to find some new recipes at our Recipe Swap happening on Saturday, November 16 at 10:00. Drop off your favorite recipes between Oct. 28 and Nov. 15. Share your favorite appetizers, soups, salads, one pot meals, entrées, vegetarian & vegan, and desserts. Copies will be available for people to pick up on Saturday, November 16. Bon appétit!
¿Hablas español? Our Spanish Conversation Circle on Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 provides a monthly opportunity for Spanish speakers to practice their language skills. Participants should have basic conversation skills as this is not a language class, but a conversation group.
Don’t forget our ongoing weekly programs: The Tuesday Night Knitters meet every Tuesday at 6:00 and offer quality knitting, crocheting, and company. All skill levels are welcome. Our Gatehouse Online Writer’s Group gathers every Friday on Zoom from 10:00-12:00. This is a supportive peer-led environment open to all levels and styles. The group philosophy is a simple one: every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn and develop their craft. Email the facilitator for the Zoom link.
Online Author Programs (click each program for more information)
A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr. Fabled Navajo Investigator of the History Channel’s Beyond Skinwalker Ranch and the Netflix Series The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch. Thursday, November 7 at 7:00.
Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica–En conversación con Javier Zamora. Autor Galardonado y más vendido del New York Times del libro Solito. Saturday, November 9 at 2:00.
On Childhood Migration from Central America–In Conversation with Javier Zamora. Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author of Solito. Thursday, November 14 at 4:00.
Native Rights and Culture in Fiction–A Conversation with Mona Susan Power. PEN/Hemingway Prize Winner and An Enrolled Member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (Iháŋktȟuŋwaŋna Dakhóta). Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00.
Gaylord Memorial Library Programs
Gaylord’s Garden Club will meet Friday, November 1 at 12:00 to talk about preparing Gaylord’s gardens (and yours) for fall. Get ready for Thanksgiving, or any fall entertaining, with Spice Club by sampling Southern New England Spice Company’s Cranberry Herb Poultry Rub on Thursday, November 7 at 6:30. Castle Nitor returns on Thursday, November 14 at 6:00 to teach Drop Spindle Spinning. There are a few spots available in this class. Email sgcourtney@cwmars.org to register. On Friday, November 22 from 3:00-5:00 we have a Gift Wrap Swap in the rotunda. Holiday, birthday, and any-time wrapping, ribbons, and cards are all welcome!
For kids at the Gaylord, we have our popular story times, LEGOs and crafts, plus Mary Westgate sings and reads braille books on Friday, November 1 at 10:30. We also have a special Bilingual Spanish-English Story Time on Saturday, November 2 at 10:30.
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