Kanopy Film Discussion

film6 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join your fellow videophiles in a group discussion based on titles available on Kanopy, an on-demand streaming video platform for libraries. Selections include films, TV shows and documentaries. You'll watch two Kanopy selections at home, voted on by the group, and then spend an hour discussing each selection at the library. We'll end the session with a vote for the next session film selections. Don't have a Kanopy account yet? Head to the Reference Desk and they will assist you in setting it up.

Selections for the July meetup:
1619 Virginia the First African Slaves Arrive (2011) 38 minutes – 2 tickets
18th Century Colonial America and Slavery (2011) 47 minutes – 2 tickets
Becket (1964) with Peter O’Toole and Richard Burton 2 hrs. 30 minutes – 2 tickets

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Film Fridays - Whale Rider (2011)

film fridays2 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Watch the selected film and stay for the moderated discussion! View the film at the library or at home. You must have watched the film to participate in the discussion. Sponsored by Bill and Jane Murray.

The Whangara people believe their ancestor Paikea was saved from drowning by riding home on the back of a whale. The tribal group has since granted leadership positions to the first-born males, believing them to be descendants of Paikea. But then a young mother dies in childbirth along with her newborn male son. His twin sister survives and the little girl, Pai, is brought up by her grandparents. Learning the skills of chiefdom from her uncle, Pai shows that she possesses a natural leadership ability. New Zealand. PG-13. 101 minutes. 

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Peaceful Poses Adult Yoga

yoga9:15 am, Community Room 
Join Ann Fields, founder of Peaceful Poses Kids Yoga, for an adult slow flow yoga class. This class will explore yoga poses, breathing techniques and ways to deal with stress and anxiety. Ann’s 45-minute class is open to all levels and no experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle and yoga mat. Registration suggested, but not required.

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Neurodivergent Adult Support Group (Autism, ADHD, ADD)

neuro3 pm Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
This program is intended to give neurodiverse people opportunities to discuss relevant topics, share resources and think of ways to help each other. A project of the Neurodiverse Network (https://www.ndnet.org). 18+ adult. 

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Paint with Us

paint1 pm Community Room, Lower Level
Enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic instructor. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation to enjoy! Cost: $5 per person. All art materials supplied. Registration begins one month prior via telephone or in person at the library. Ages 18 & up.

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Embroiderer’s Stitch In

stitch in1 pm, Community Room
Join in this gathering of embroidery enthusiasts for an afternoon of working on your own project, sipping some tea (tea is provided, bring your own mug!) and chatting with others. Learn some needlework tips, tricks and trends in the craft of embroidery. Don’t have a current project? Just come and be inspired to start one!

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Moving Forward Book Group: Lily and the Octopus - CANCELLED

1 pm Hybrid, Small Meeting Room & Zoom - CANCELLED
Wednesday, July 3 – Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley 

Join us for Moving Forward, a book discussion series geared towards those who have suffered a loss or tragedy and could use an infusion of hope. In cooperation with Hospice of Central PA, we will be reading books focusing on the redemptive power of the human spirit. Join us this month as we discuss Rowley's novel about Ted and “his steadfast companionship of Lily, his elderly dachshund. . . Lily and the Octopus reminds us how it feels to love fiercely, how difficult it can be to let go, and how the fight for those we love is the greatest fight of all.” Ages 18 +. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Registration is required.

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Curl Up with the Classics

10 am Hybrid, Small Meeting Room AND Zoom
Tuesday, July 9– A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain 
Join us as we discuss Twain's comedic social satire about the adventure of nineteenth-century Hank Morgan “finding himself in Camelot, King Arthur’s England, facing a world whose idyllic surface masks fear, injustice, and ignorance.”
Registration is required. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Ages 18+. *This program is sponsored in memory of Marie Schleicher.

 

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Handicap Chess & Strategy Games

chess4:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room
Handicap chess allows players of different experience levels to play a competitive game of chess. The more experienced player will start the game with fewer pieces. The greater the difference in experience, the greater the amount of removed pieces. Players can play regular chess if they prefer. Participants are asked to bring a chess set, if possible, but it is not required to participate. Participants who want to expand their horizons are welcome to try other games of strategy. Beginners are welcome. Feel free to drop in when you can and leave when you need to. No registration required. Ages 14+

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The Puzzlers

puzzle1:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the Atrium
Enjoy seeing a jigsaw puzzle come together? Just grab one or two from your own stash and join fellow enthusiasts in choosing, assembling and enjoying the selected puzzle – a 300-500 piece puzzle is suggested, one that can be assembled in the allotted time. Drop in when you can and leave when you need to. No registration necessary.

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