Events for Adults Genealogy Anonymous Last Wednesday of each month@5p Learn some tips and tricks to find those long-lost relatives. Are you related to anyone famous... or infamous? Learn how to find out! Anime and Manga Club 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month @7:00p Auditorium Join us the first and third Thursday of the month to discuss anime, manga, and share recommendations. Knit & Crochet Club Monday@6p Auditorium September 8 & 22 October 6 & 20 November 3 & 17 Knitters & crocheters of all ages and abilities meet to create projects, learn from each other, and socialize. Craft Kits Get Well Card Trio: Wed., September 17 Colorful Pumpkin: Tues., October 21 Winter Card: Mon., November 17 Pick up a craft kit and get to crafting! Limit of 2 kits per person age 16+. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, September 13@12-4p Meeting Room 1 Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16+. Registration required and opens September 6. Life Skills Series: Basic Home Care Wednesday, September 10@1:00p Memorial Book Room Join the LPL Head of Maintenance Darrel for information on how to take care of the most basic household necessities, with a Q&A at the end. There will also be three tool kits raffled off! Registration required and begins August 10. Ballroom- Cha-Cha-Cha! Thursday, September 11@6:30p Auditorium Dance instructor Timothy Frost will be here to teach the Cha-Cha! Registration opens Sept. 4th. Life Skills Series: Cooking with Carrie Thursday, September 18@10:45a Apollo Career Center, Garden Cafe Carrie Prince, culinary arts instructor at Apollo, will demonstrate simple recipes using common, low-cost ingredients to make meals on a budget taste better than ever imagined. Registration required and begins August 18. Life Skills Series: Clothing Care Wednesday, September 24@3:30p Memorial Book Room Learn how to do basic mending, how to wash various clothing items and the basics of color matching. A small sewing kit, handsewing guide, and color matching guide will be provided. Adults & teens welcome. Registration required and begins Aug. 24. History of Funerals Wednesday, September 24@6:30p Auditorium Learn the fascinating traditions, symbology, and history that go into saying our last goodbye. From the ancients to the Victorians, from burning boats to funeral potatoes, learn why many of these traditions are still with us today. Refreshments provided. Staycation: The Alps Part 1 Thursday, September 25@6p Auditorium Vacation in Europe without leaving the library! Enjoy regional snacks as we watch Rick Steves’ Austrian and Italian Alps, then stick around for discussion about our trip! Color Yourself Calm Fall: Friday, September 26@12p Skulls: Friday, October 24@12p Turkeys: Friday, November 28@12p Auditorium Join us for a selection of adult coloring pages. Bring your own coloring tools or use ours. Feel free to bring a snack and drink. Lima Writers Thurs., Oct. 9@6p: Poetry in Motion Thurs., Nov. 13@6p: Platforms & Audiences Meeting Room 2 Join your fellow writers to trade tips, get feedback, and discuss topics related to the art and business of writing. Ballroom- Argentine Tango Thursday, October 9th@6:30p Auditorium Dance instructor Timothy Frost will be here to teach the exotic Argentine Tango! Registration opens October 2nd. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, October 11@12-4p Meeting Room 1 Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16 and up. Registration required and opens October 4. Unusual History: The 335 Years’ War Monday, October 13@1p Memorial Book Room In 1986, the Netherlands and the Isle of Scilly signed a treaty ending the longest war in history. Join us to learn about the background, events, and aftermath of this and other unusual periods of history! BINGO for Books: Halloween Thursday, October 16@1p Memorial Book Room This is our spookiest BINGO for Books yet. Join us as we play BINGO with Halloween books, including ghost stories. Play BINGO. Win books. Tree-torial Wednesday, October 22@6p Auditorium Get “bark to basics” while learning more about the unique plants we call trees. Come out to explore with a Naturalist from JAMPD and be “stumped” no longer! Register online at jampd.com by Oct. 21. Trick-o-Trivia: Halloween! Wednesday, October 29@6:30p Memorial Book Room Test your Halloween smarts with a screamtastic trivia game! All players get a trick or treat bag of goodies and the winner gets a $50 restaurant gift card. Staycation: The Alps Part 2 Thursday, October 30@6p Auditorium Vacation in Europe without leaving the library! Enjoy regional snacks as we watch Rick Steves’ Swiss Alps, then stick around for facts and discussion about our trip! Veterans Day Scavenger Hunt November Play our scavenger hunt game by using call numbers to find the titles of selected military/veteran titles to enter a raffle for a $50 local restaurant gift certificate. See the Ask Here Desk for more information. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, November 8@12-4p Meeting Room 1 Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16+. Registration required and opens Nov. 1. Unusual History: The Emu War Monday, November 10@1p Memorial Book Room In November 1932, the Australian Army went to war... with emus. Join us to learn about the background, events, and aftermath of this and other unusual history! Ballroom- Jitterbug Thursday, November 13@6:30p Auditorium Dance instructor Timothy Frost will be here to teach! Registration opens November 6th. Tattoos: Then & Now Wednesday, November 12@6:30p Memorial Book Room Join us for a presentation on the history of tattoos as well as a Q&A with local tattoo artist Eric Cariello about general tattoo questions and care. Classic Cartoon Characters Trivia Thursday, November 13@6p Memorial Book Room How much do you know about 20th century cartoon characters? Test your knowledge against other cartoon fans. Staycation: The Alps Part 3 Thursday, November 20@6p Memorial Book Room Vacation in Europe without leaving the library! Enjoy regional snacks as we watch Rick Steves’ French Alps and Lyon, then stick around for discussion about our trip! Fall Craft Day Saturday, November 22 11a-1p Auditorium Calling crafters of all ages (kids, teens & adults)! Drop in and make a collection of fall table decorations perfect for your Thanksgiving table.
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