Adult Programming

UPCOMING EVENTS at WINDSOR LIBRARY

Monday, December 30th, 6:30PM: Book Discussion of Louise Erdrich's The Night Watchman
Erdrich, "delivers a magisterial epic that brings her power of witness to every page. High drama, low comedy, ghost stories, mystical visions, family and tribal lore — wed to a surprising outbreak of enthusiasm for boxing matches — mix with political fervor and a terrifying undercurrent of predation and violence against women." Stop by the library after Thanksgiving to get a copy of this book! Discussion will be in person at the library (although a zoom link can be added upon request!)

Monday, January 6th, 6:30PM:Celebrating the Stories of Windsor - Poetry Can Be Fun
Led by Performance Artist Marv Klassen-Landis
Participants will be shown the joy of poetry, and will see how poetry can be used to engage an interviewee. Participants will practice helping others enjoy poetry games, exercises and forms.

Thursday, January 16th, 11AM: [Zoom] Library Permaculture Program
Join library communities around Vermont for this introduction to permaculture with UVM Ext. Master Gardener Karen Tuininga.

Interested in improving your grounds or gardens, growing food, or learning about ecology and design? Join us for this casual and informative talk led by Karen Tuininga, who will provide an introduction and overview of permaculture principles and history, techniques for applying permaculture approaches to your daily life, and a discussion of using permaculture in your gardens and landscapes.

Permaculture is a practical and creative design system that you can apply to everything from your garden to your calendar.  Based on age-old common-sense holistic approaches (think catching rainwater off the roof for later use), permaculture emphasizes multiple production benefits with minimal energy use or waste.  The result is resource use which is sustainable, resilient and responsible … characteristics much needed in today’s world.  These design principles work at any scale small or large, in home or commercial gardens, and in every facet of our lives and organizations.  Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81892311774

RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY (Date TBD) 6:30PM:Celebrating the Stories of Windsor - Interviewing Skills
Led by Performance Artist Marv Klassen-Landis
Participants will be trained to interview another, one-on-one, to hear and reflect their stories. Topics covered include:
- Making your interviewee comfortable/getting them talking.
- Using open-ended questions.
- Recording their stories.

Participants will be paired up to practice interviewing one another.

Ongoing Programs

GAME NIGHT FOR GROWN-UPS - First Fridays January through April, 6-8PM.

Get out of the house on a cold dark night for the library's winter game night for grown-ups! Each month, a beautiful nature-themed board game will be featured. These games have stunning artwork, unique strategies, and fabulous complexity to tickle your brain. Game Night will take place the first Friday of December through April, 6-8PM.
       
                  
January 3rd: Mycellia - This playful game is filled with oodles of adorable species of fungi, each with their own unique power.

 February 7th: Meadow - Create beautiful food chains of layered cards with plants, insects, birds, mammals, and reptiles.

 March 7th:  Parks - Explore the gorgeous scenery of the National Parks as you hike along the trail collecting tokens.

 April 4th: Oceans - There are so many fish in the sea! Evolve different species of fish with a variety of adaptations that have them competing with (and possibly eating) each other.

 If you want a sneak peek (or a head start) on learning how to play the games simply check out any of the how-to-play videos on Youtube. We'll bring all the games each month in case the main table gets full!

Adult Book Discussion Group - Happens monthly.

Most Mondays 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 IN DECEMBER WE WILL ONLY MEET ON SATURDAY 12/14.
Work to discover your roots with Genealogist Pamm Trask! All are welcome.
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