Upcoming Programs for Adults: APRIL 17th to APRIL 23rd

ArtScapades Presents: Gardenscapes:

From Vista to Vase

Monday, April 17th

7pm-8pm

Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

With a focus on Impressionism, ArtScapades looks at how gardens and flowers have played an important role in the works of artists throughout history. REGISTER HERE>>

Tech Tuesdays: Start Using Your Digital Library

Tuesday, April 18th

1pm-2pm

McLaughlin Meeting Room

Librarian James Ludy will walk you through downloading and using Libby and Hoopla, two of our most popular apps that put books, audiobooks, movies, magazines and more at your fingertips. Learn how to make the most of these incredible resources! REGISTER HERE>>

ARTicipation for Adults: Textured Landscapes

Thursday, April 20th

2pm-4pm

Anderson MakerLab

In correspondence with the ArtScapades lecture, this workshop will explore using natural materials to create an assemblage landscape painting. All levels welcome. REGISTER HERE>>

Next Up Highlights for Adults: April 24th- April 30th

Ballerina Misty Copeland: New York Times Bestselling Author of The Wind at My Back (PROGRAM FULL)

Monday, April 24th

6:30pm-8pm

Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Please join us for this exciting in-person book event featuring Misty Copeland, acclaimed Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theater and noted author, with her latest book titled The Wind at My Back: Resilience, Grace and Other Gifts from my Mentor, Raven Wilkinson. The Wind at My Back tells the story of two unapologetically Black ballerinas, their friendship, and how they changed each other—and the dance world—forever. MORE INFORMATION>>

Women & Girls of Afghanistan: Listen, Learn, Act

Tuesday, April 25th

7pm-8pm

Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Presented by three women with extensive knowledge of the situation, this program will give attendees an opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of the reality of life in Afghanistan, and how we can support initiatives to uplift the women in the center of the conflict. REGISTER HERE>>

Lifestyle Medicine Workshop: Nutrition

Wednesday, April 26th

11am-12pm

Tate Conference Room

We need food to survive and THRIVE! In this workshop, lifestyle medicine specialist Dr. Raquel Harrison will help you deconstruct basic principles in nutrition. You'll come away looking at your plate differently.  REGISTER HERE>>

Expert Search Tips and Tricks

Wednesday, April 26th

2pm-3pm

McLaughlin Meeting Room

In this one-hour class we’ll teach you search techniques that will help you access our collection of thousands of books, ebooks, audiobooks, movies and more. We’ll conclude with a tour of our new library building.

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Machine Learning & Epidemics: A Modern Era in Health Innovation

Wednesday, April 26th

7pm-8pm

Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium

Join us for a Yale Health Innovations lecture on forward-thinking policy, science and technology that is shaping the future of healthcare in the modern era. REGISTER HERE>>

Ongoing Weekly Programs

Mark your calendar! All May exercise classes will open for registration on Monday, April 24th, at 9am.

Gentle Yoga (Registration Required)

Mondays, 10am

Bring your own mat

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Open MakerLab

Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm

Drop by and check it out

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Open Tech (Drop-in)

Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm

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Tai Chi (Registration Required)

Fridays, 10am

All levels are welcome

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Family Programs

Pizza and Pages for Grades 6-8

Wednesday, April 19th

7pm-7:45pm

Arlene H. Grushkin Children's Program Room

Middle schoolers in grades 6-8, join us each month for a book discussion, games, and pizza. You can pick up each month's selection at the Library to read at home before the meeting. We'll also vote on the book for next month. This month we're reading The Blood Guard by Carter Roy! 

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Book Babies

Wednesday, April 19th

Community Room

Walkers (12-23 mos.) @ 9:15am

Pre-Walkers (0-12 mos.) @ 10:45am

Join Miss Marie for a Book Babies Storytime with songs, rhymes, bounces, and a special book!

Tales for Tots

Thursday, April 20th

9:30am-10am

Community Room

Join Miss Dajana for a Tales for Tots Storytime with songs, rhymes, felts, and special books! This class is for those who are 18-36 months old with a caregiver. REGISTER>>

LIBRARY HOURS

• Monday-Thursday: 9am - 8pm
• Friday: 9am - 5pm
• Saturday: 10am - 5pm
• Sunday: 12pm - 5pm