Adult Programming
UPCOMING EVENTS at WINDSOR LIBRARY
Friday, June 6th, 6-8PM: GAME NIGHT
Get out of the house for the library's game night for grown-ups!
Wednesday, June 4, 1-2PM: Darn it! Hand Mending Cafe
This group will take place on the first Wednesday of each month.
Come join us and bring your clothing/fabric repair projects. Bring socks that need darning, buttons to be sewn on, holes to patch, etc. Bring your own supplies (needle, thread, fabric, scissors, etc). if you have them. There may be some to borrow/use here if you don’t. Most of us have clothing that is currently unusable due to needing repair, and mending (rather than buying new) is an important way to live more sustainably. According to Ngan Le in The Impact of Fast Fashion on the Environment, “The fashion industry is currently responsible for more annual carbon emissions than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. If the industry maintains its course, an increase of 50% in greenhouse gas emissions is expected within a decade.” Come join us in mending clothes, learning skills, and in lessening our carbon footprint. We will have some experienced sewers/menders who can provide guidance with your repairs!
Monday, June 9, 6PM: TEN WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer's Association resources. Jo Cotto, Program Manager for the Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will lead this important progam. Please email librarian@windsorlibrary.org to let us know you’re coming!
Friday, June 13th, 6PM: BAKER VS STATE: MAKING HEADLINES, MAKING CHANGE
Over 25 years ago, Peter Harrigan and his now-husband Stan Baker were one of the three plaintiff couples in Vermont’s Freedom to Marry lawsuit. The Vermont Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Baker v State in 1999, which led to Vermont’s Civil Union law the following year.
Harrigan reflects on the tumultuous days leading to these momentous events; the path toward Marriage Equality achieved in Vermont in 2009; the US Supreme Court decisions that came in 2013 and 2015; and new threats to LGBTQIA rights based on the current composition of the US Supreme Court. Look back and ahead with this timely presentation. A Vermont Humanities presentation. At the Windsor Welcome Center, 3 Railroad Ave. Email librarian@windsorlibrary.org to let us know you’re coming!
Monday, June 16 6:30PM - CELEBRATING THE STORIES OF WINDSOR FINAL CELEBRATION
Join us at the Windsor Welcome Center for our final celebration including storytelling and story reading. Get your copy of the Anthology of all the wonderful stories we have received. Please email librarian@windsorlibrary.org if you would like to tell a 3-6 minute story or read one of your submissions. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Most Wednesdays at 5:30PM: French Conversation Group
Parlez Vous Francais? French Conversation Group at Windsor Public Library. Email librarian@windsorlibrary.org if you’re interested in attending and BYOB: Bring your own beret! (Often there are beginners that meet at 5pm!)
Most Thursdays 1:30-3:30PM: Come Play Mahjong!
Do you play Mahjong? Do you want to learn how to play? Mahjong is one of the oldest games, played by thousands of people. This tile game involves skill, strategy, and calculation along with a bit of luck. All materials are provided. All are welcome. Please email librarian@windsorlibrary.org if you’re interested in joining this group.
Most Thursdays, 4-5PM: Introduction to Meditation
Sitting meditation can be a way to become familiar with thoughts and emotions as they come and go. “Good and bad, happy and sad, all thoughts vanish like the imprint of a bird in the sky.” It is sometimes a way to make friends with yourself, but whatever arises is fresh.
All are welcome. Because we will mostly be practicing, we can come from any previous experience. Led by Windsor resident, sculptor and long-time meditation practitioner Herb Ferris.
2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 5:30-7PM: Knitting Group!
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at the library from 5:30-7PM and meet other knitting enthusiasts. Knit, chat, and swap ideas and new techniques. All ages and abilities welcome, including beginners. Come once or come often!! Bring along any projects you are working on. If you are just starting out, we do have some supplies available for use, though we encourage you to bring your own.
[Zoom] Genealogy Group! 1st Thursday of the month at 7PM, 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:30AM
Work to discover your roots with Genealogist Pamm Trask! All are welcome.
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