Off the Shelf: Looking for Something to Do? Better Mark Your Calendars for Busy Month at Library
By Sharon Saye on January 22, 2020 from Off the Shelf
It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of January with these 60-degree days, but we have just posted the schedule for February programs so here is an early look.
The Library continues its movie matinees. On February 7th at 1 p.m., we will be showing the biographical picture, “Harriet,” about Harriet Tubman and starring Cynthia Errivo. Children can enjoy the animated film, “Arctic Dogs,” on February 7th at 6 p.m.
Valentine’s Day offers a romance with “Love at First Bark” at 1 p.m. On February 21st, viewers can enjoy “Judy,” the bio-pic story of superstar Judy Garland’s last year. Renee Zellweger has been nominated for Best Actress for her performance. It is also at 1 p.m.
And concluding the month is a replay of last year’s Academy Award winning film, “Green Book,” starring Viggo Mortensen. This is scheduled for February 28th at 1 p.m.
We tried showing movies in the evening, but attendance was very poor. If you are interested in resuming this, you need to let us know.
Tea & Talk continues throughout February where participants discuss the latest PBS series; currently “Sanditon” based on an unfinished novel by Jane Austen is the topic. It meets every Monday at 1 p.m.
Colorful Yarns meets on Tuesdays, February 4 and 18th at 6:30 p.m. and the Nesting Knitters meet every Wednesday mornings from 10am to 1ppm. Anyone interested in knitting, crochet, etc. is welcome to attend.
Puzzling Puzzles meets on Thursday, Feb. 6th from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Participants can work on a puzzle by themselves or in a group. Uncompleted puzzles will be saved until the next meeting.
Bookin’ It includes easy, low-impact aerobics for adults and senior citizens and is scheduled for every Tuesdays at 2 p.m. This is a good way to meet one of your New Year’s resolutions.
eReader Workshop meets on Thursday, February 6th at 2 p.m. Registration is required. Bring your Kindle, iPad or Android device and your library card to learn how to download eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines from the library for free.
A new reading group, Sassenach Sessions, is starting on Thursday, February 27th at 6 p.m. to discuss Diana Gabaldon’s very popular “Outlander” book series; the new TV season starts in February on Starz. The library has previous seasons on DVD.
Book Talk, on Wednesday, February 19th at 4 p.m., is reading “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens, the mystery group, Read in Red is discussing “Buried Secrets” by T. J. Brearton on Friday, February 21st at 12:00 p.m., and Real Reads is learning about “Jefferson’s Daughters” by Catherine Kerrison on Feb. 24th at 5:30 p.m. Copies are limited just ask Tyler or Joanne here at the library..
So, mark your calendars, February looks like a busy month.
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