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! Knit & Crochet Club Mondays@6p | Auditorium December 1, 15 & 29 January 12 & 26 February 9 & 23 Knitters & crocheters of all ages and abilities meet to create projects, learn from each other, and socialize. Color Yourself Calm Fridays@12p | Auditorium December 19: Mountain Views January 30: Yeti February 27: Loch Ness Monster Join us for a selection of adult coloring pages. Bring your own coloring tools or use ours. Feel free to bring a snack and/or drink. Craft Kits Dec. 17: Christmas Ornament Trio Jan. 14: Hardware Snowman Feb. 7: Poppin’ Pop-Up Valentine’s Day Cards Pick up a craft kit & get to crafting! Limit of 2 kits per person age 16+ 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. Unusual History: The Great Molasses Flood Monday, December 8@1p Memorial Book Room It was a sticky situation when a tank of molasses burst and flooded Boston! Join us to learn about the background, events, and aftermath of this and other unusual periods of history. Lima Writers Thursdays@6p | Meeting Room 2 December 11: Writing for Podcasts January 8: The Art of Memoir February 12: Art of the Short Story Join your fellow writers to trade tips, get feedback, and discuss topics related to the art and business of writing. New Years Around the World Friday, December 12@4p Memorial Book Room Prepare for the New Year by learning how people around the world celebrate it! Ballroom Dancing: Waltz Thursday, December 16@6:30p Auditorium Dance instructor Timothy Frost will be here to teach the waltz! Registration opens December 4th. Trivia: Holiday Movies Wednesday, December 17@6:30p Meeting Room 2 Test your holiday film smarts and play our trivia game! The winner fills their stocking with a $50 gift card to a local restaurant. Staycation: Naples and the Amalfi Coast Thursday, December 18@6p Memorial Book Room Vacation in Europe without leaving the library! Enjoy regional snacks as we explore Naples, Italy, with Rudy Maxa, then stick around for more facts and discussion about our trip. The Muppet Christmas Carol Monday, December 22@5:30p Auditorium The Muppets’ version of the Dickens holiday classic about a miser who’s visited by three ghosts features Kermit the Frog as the pennypincher’s hardworking and loyal employee. Snacks available. An Abominable Library January 5-19 Help the library get yeti to read by decorating it with yetis, snowmen, reindeer, and other winter animals! Your creations will remain on the shelves through February. Ballroom Dancing: Rumba Thursday, January 8@6:30p Auditorium Dance instructor Timothy Frost will be here to teach the rumba! Registration opens January 2nd. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturdays@12-4p | Meeting Room 1 January 10 [Registration opens Jan. 3] February 14 [Registration opens Feb. 7] Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16+. Registration required and opens January 3. Unusual History: Preserved Names Monday, January 12@1p Memorial Book Room Halfdan wrote graffiti; Onfim doodled on his homework: some names have been preserved in surprising ways! Join us to learn about the background, events, and aftermath of these and other unusual periods of history. Yeti or Not! Hide ‘n’ Seek January 13-15 Find the Yetis at Main! Win a Prize! There are ten yetis hiding around the main floor. Find them all and get a book sale coupon, as well as a chance to win a plush yeti of your own! Limit one entry per person; intended for adults 18 and up. Squirrel Appreciation Day Trivia Wednesday, January 21@1p Memorial Book Room Go nuts for squirrels! Test your squirrel knowledge for a chance to win a (stuffed) squirrel of your very own! BINGO for Books: True Crime Thursday, January 22@12p Memorial Book Room We’re playing BINGO with true crime books. Play BINGO; win books. It’s a Puzzling Day! Thursday, January 29@12p Auditorium Celebrate National Puzzle Day with us. Join us to do a selection of jigsaw puzzles. There will also be a surprise take-home kit. Staycation: Rome Thursday, January 29@6p Memorial Book Room Vacation in Europe without leaving the library! Enjoy regional snacks as we explore Rome with Rudy Maxa, then stick around for more facts and discussion about our trip. Seed Swap Friday, January 30@1p Memorial Book Room Getting ready for spring? Have too many leftover seeds from last year? Looking for new seeds for this year? Come in and swap seeds with your fellow gardeners. Yeti Hats Tuesday, February 3@1p Memorial Book Room Make a yeti that sits on your head! Use the felt materials provided to make a yeti that you can wear when it’s cold out. Registration required. Unusual History: Emperor of the United States Monday, February 9@1p Memorial Book Room In 1859, Joshua Norton declared himself Emperor of the United States! Join us to learn about the background, events, and aftermath of this and other unusual periods of history. Ballroom Dancing: Club Swing Thursday, February 12@6:30p Auditorium Dance instructor Timothy Frost will be here to teach the waltz! Registration opens February 5th. Seed Library Begins Tuesday, February 17 Ask Here Desk Request seeds at the Ask Here Desk, or pick up a pre-packed bag. Requested seeds will be ready for pick up within 2 business days, unless otherwise notified. Limits apply; requests subject to availability. African American Inventors Wednesday, February 18@5:30p Memorial Book Room We’re observing African American History Month by learning about African American inventors. Then, make your own invention using the materials provided. Registration is required and opens January 18. *This is a joint Adult/YS program. African American Authors & Educators Thursday, February 19@6p Memorial Book Room Learn about the great contributions of African Americans to American literature and education and see how these contributions continue to shape our country today. Basic Book Binding Saturday, February 21@1p Memorial Book Room Learn how to make a basic, hand-bound sketch book from beginning to end. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required and opens January 17th. Phone and Computer Scam Awareness Tuesday, February 24@3p Memorial Book room Learn basic phone and computer practices to help protect yourself from viruses and scams. Trivia: Board & Video Games Wednesday, February 25@6:30p Meeting Room 2 Ready player One! Tag in and play our board and video game trivia. The winner gets a $50 gift card to a local restaurant. Staycation: Venice Thursday, February 26@6p Memorial Book Room Vacation in Europe without leaving the library! Enjoy regional snacks as we explore Venice, Italy, with Rudy Maxa, then stick around for more facts and discussion about our trip.
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