This is an In Person Program. In this talk, Amy will focus on the current biodiversity crisis; the evolutionary history among native plants, insects, birds and fungi, and how these interdependent relationships among diverse species are necessary for their survival.
**This session of the Conversation Group will begin on February 4. Registration will occur in early January. If you would like to show that you are interested in this session, please USE THIS LINKLooking to practice your English speaking skills? Join a free conversation group with English At Large to practice your English speaking skills
Please Note: **Registration for this session of classes is now closed** If you would like to be notified when it is time to sign up, please visit the English at Large webpage and scroll down to the Wakefield class.Instruction is for complete beginners, and focuses on basic survival English skills, with an emphasis on speaking:greetings
For middle and high schoolers (grades 5-12). Transform glass jars into one-of-a-kind candle holders using various art materials and mod podge with Ms. Annie. All attendees will get an electric tealight for their candle holder to take home. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.
This is an In-Person Program. Games aren't just for kids! Want to play board games with other adults? Learn a new game, or play an old favorite! Join us on the last Thursday of each month for a fun and social board game club. Beebe librarian John Kronenberg will bring a selection of popular board
This is an In-person program. If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa's crafty community group! This program is being held weekly in the lecture hall.
For grades 1-4. We are celebrating 30 years of Pokémon with party hats, crafts, and games. Feel free to bring your cards as there will be time for sharing and chatting at the end. There is no trading during Pokémon Club. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.
For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.
For babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers. No older siblings, please. Join us for a short story time with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. After the story time, stay and relax with other caregivers in the area. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.
For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.
Please Note: **Registration for this session of classes is now closed** If you would like to be notified when it is time to sign up for the next session, please visit the English at Large webpage and scroll down to the Wakefield class.Instruction is for complete beginners, and focuses on basic survival English skills, with
For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.
For grades 3-4. Which team can balance creativity and stability to create the tallest tower? Will it hold up under pressure? Let your imagination run wild while putting your building skills to the test with Ms. Ariel. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.
This is an In Person Program. Dive into the art of weaving with a rainbow of fibers! Engage in this mindful textile tradition practiced across cultures for centuries. Row by row, you’ll craft a vibrant woven artwork bursting with color, texture, and playful patterns.
For grades 2-8. Calling all chess players! Woman International Master of Chess and MA Chess Association Director Kateryna Odnorozhenko will help you analyze your games, offer professional guidance, and answer questions to help you improve your skills. Chess Club is for players of all levels, although beginners must be familiar with placement of the pieces,
For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.
This is a Virtual Program. The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the
This is an online program. Register here to receive the Zoom link. Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them.
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons between 2:00 and 3:00 for a 15-minute one-on-one appointment in the Lecture Hall.
For grades 6-12. Meet up with fellow creative writers to get some writing practice in, bounce ideas around, and enjoy some uninterrupted free writing time! Creative Writers' Society will consist of a MadLib icebreaker, a brief writing exercise, an open free-write, and an opportunity to share your work with the group.
**This session of the Conversation Group will begin on February 4. Registration will occur in early January. If you would like to show that you are interested in this session, please USE THIS LINKLooking to practice your English speaking skills? Join a free conversation group with English At Large to practice your English speaking skills
For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.
Please Note: **Registration for this session of classes is now closed** If you would like to be notified when it is time to sign up, please visit the English at Large webpage and scroll down to the Wakefield class.Instruction is for complete beginners, and focuses on basic survival English skills, with an emphasis on speaking:greetings
This is an In-Person Program. Join the reading community and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. We'll start by saying hello and sharing what we're reading, and then after the reading hour, attendees can socialize. .. or not! Light refreshments will be provided.
This is an In Person Program. A gentle yoga practice to release mind & body tension. This class uses breathing techniques, gentle stretches and restorative poses to help all unwind from the stresses of everyday life.Materials to bring: A yoga mat 2 blankets or beach towelsyoga blocks (if you have them)Reminder to dress in Layers.
For grades 3-4 & an adult.Join Ms. Ariel for an intergenerational book club where readers choose the books and engage in discussions and activities! March Book: Erik vs. Everything by Christina UssReaders are responsible for getting their own copy of the book and reading it in advance of the meeting.
