The BookTalk Book Club
This book club meets at our flagship Hughes branch on the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm. Members attend in-person in our 1st-floor Board Room. This month’s selection of the BookTalk Book Club is TBD.
This book club meets at our flagship Hughes branch on the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm. Members attend in-person in our 1st-floor Board Room. This month’s selection of the BookTalk Book Club is TBD.
Our Smithfields Library Branch’s Omnivorous Readers Book Club (ORB) provides a unique and fun book club experience. Rather than everyone reading the same book, each member chooses your OWN selection related to the month’s theme (which is chosen by the previous meeting’s attending members)! Sharing what we all read is an excellent way to find out about books you may
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
In this one-hour weekend session, Luz will guide you through a visual meditation. 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 arrive early - no entry after 2pm to reduce interruptions and maintain a calming atmosphere. Registration requested but
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
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 have plenty of
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
*NOTE: Different time and room for this month. Please register. Our monthly meet up! Bring your own journal, scrapbook, collage, or other paper craft project and enjoy an afternoon of creativity in good company! This self-guided social is a chance to craft alongside others, share ideas, and work at your own pace. Shared supplies and tools will be available, including
Enjoy Meet Me in St. Louis, the beloved musical directed by Vincente Minnelli. Set in turn-of-the-century St. Louis, the film follows a close-knit family through a year of romance, childhood adventures, and holiday traditions as they face the news that they may have to leave their beloved home for New York. Featuring Judy Garland and Margaret O’Brien, this heartwarming classic
November’s theme is Seasoned Stories (Stories w/ Queer Elders or Characters 30+). Celebrate the wisdom of queer elders with books featuring older LGBTQIA+ characters, intergenerational relationships, or community members sharing their experiences across generations. 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
Come to our popular book swap event for adults in our downstairs Community Room! Bring a book, take a book – to keep! Drop in anytime during the event, stay for a while or just pop in. Ambient music and adult coloring will be provided. Only books in gently used condition will be accepted. Note: This is a book swap
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
Help brighten a local senior’s holiday season by making handmade winter and holiday cards! Your creations will be delivered along our Bookmobile route to spread cheer and let local seniors know someone is thinking of them. This is a self-guided, social program intended for adults. Participants ages 14 and up are also welcome. Drop in, get creative, and enjoy