Join our Chair Cardio sessions for a heart-pumping, full-body movement class open to all levels. Each week features different exercises and movement styles—mixing it up between boxing, tai chi, balletone, strength/balance work and more. It will get your blood flowing and make you break a sweat, even from the chair! All movements are adaptable—Luz demonstrates modifications for different abilities, so
Enjoy a beginner’s watercolor class with Penn State Master Gardener Marion Barnes. Learn the basics of watercolor painting and the opportunity to do a painting of a Pennsylvania native plant. Weather permitting, this workshop will be held on Hughes Library’s patio, adjacent to our Community Room. Please meet us in the Community Room to start. In case of poor weather,
In this one-hour weekend session at our Hughes Branch, Luz will guide you through a visual meditation journey inspired by the beauty and serenity of El Yunque rainforest in Puerto Rico. Relax, reflect, and reconnect through guided breathing and visualization. Optional, but you’re encouraged to bring a yoga mat or chair cushion, a blanket, and yoga blocks and straps. Please
Watch fly-tying demonstrations and try your hand at this traditional craft with John from Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited! Drop by the Hughes Library lobby most Mondays, 1-4pm (see calendar for dates) to admire both classic and unique examples of fly tying patterns, learn techniques, and practice tying. All flies created will be donated to VALOR to support veterans with
Join our Chair Yoga sessions for a yoga-focused class suitable for all levels. Yoga classes include breathing exercises, movement exercises, meditation, and more. All movements are adaptable—Luz provides instructions and modifications for different abilities, so you can participate entirely on the chair, partially off, or fully off the chair if comfortable. Please bring water, a towel (optional), and a yoga
Join a friendly, come-as-you-are gathering of fellow makers where you can bring your current project, chat, share ideas, and enjoy a relaxed creative atmosphere. This is a social meet-up, not a class, but you may find others who practice the same craft and are happy to lend an ear, offer a hand, or swap tips. All crafts are welcome—just bring
Now every Tuesday! Unwind, stretch your brain, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of word-friendly fun! Come solo, invite a friend, or meet someone new—everyone is welcome. Try our selection of Scrabble, Bananagrams, and other word-themed games, or bring your own favorites. And whether you prefer a quieter puzzle moment or simply don’t want to play a board game solo, we’ll
Join us for Color Yourself Calm, a relaxing, self-guided coloring session for adults of all abilities. All materials are provided—including colored pencils, crayons, markers, and a variety of coloring sheets—though you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Drop in anytime during the session and stay for as long as you like. Settle in for peaceful solitude or connect
A special evening event! Enjoy Jurassic Park, the groundbreaking science fiction adventure directed by Steven Spielberg. On a remote island, a group of experts is invited to tour a revolutionary dinosaur theme park created through genetic engineering—until a power failure allows the prehistoric creatures to roam free. Winner of three Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects, the film stars Richard
Get comfortable using a computer in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. Practice using a mouse, including clicking, double-clicking, and scrolling, while building confidence navigating on screen. You’ll also work on improving your typing skills with guided exercises. Perfect for beginners who want hands-on computer practice and a strong foundation for everyday computer use. Laptops and mice are provided for practice.
August’s theme is Every Body, Every Story (Disability Rep + LGBTQIA+). Choose a book that explores the intersection of disability and LGBTQIA+ identities, be it fiction or non-fiction. Kaleidoscope is a choose-your-own-read adult book club on third Thursdays celebrating LGBTQ+ authors, characters, and stories with a new theme each month. Choose any title that fits the theme, whether from our
Enjoy an evening of genre-spanning music with Daphne Parker Powell! Raised on Appalachian Old Time and traditional folk music, Powell brings a unique Americana sound shaped by folk, country, vocal jazz, indie rock, and cinematic pop influences. Her powerful, original songs blend heartfelt storytelling with rich melodies, creating a performance that is both deeply rooted and refreshingly modern. A songwriter,
Watch fly-tying demonstrations and try your hand at this traditional craft with John from Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited! Drop by the Hughes Library lobby most Mondays, 1-4pm (see calendar for dates) to admire both classic and unique examples of fly tying patterns, learn techniques, and practice tying. All flies created will be donated to VALOR to support veterans with
Join our Chair Yoga sessions for a yoga-focused class suitable for all levels. Yoga classes include breathing exercises, movement exercises, meditation, and more. All movements are adaptable—Luz provides instructions and modifications for different abilities, so you can participate entirely on the chair, partially off, or fully off the chair if comfortable. Please bring water, a towel (optional), and a yoga
Now every Tuesday! Unwind, stretch your brain, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of word-friendly fun! Come solo, invite a friend, or meet someone new—everyone is welcome. Try our selection of Scrabble, Bananagrams, and other word-themed games, or bring your own favorites. And whether you prefer a quieter puzzle moment or simply don’t want to play a board game solo, we’ll
