Adult Summer Reading Programs

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1 Adult Summer Reading Programs Carver School Road Branch Ongoing Programs 1st 6:30 pm Senergy Book Club Call for the current book selection title. 1st 11:00 am Senior Friends Senior Friends meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 11 am. Meet with a lively group of seniors for informative and fun programs! Tuesday, June 10:15 am Nutritious and Delicious Smoothies Learn to make nutritious and delicious smoothies that will help you relax and rejuvenate. Tuesday, July 2:00 pm Nutrition and Health Class Come in for a mini nutrition class. Learn about the building blocks of a healthy lifestyle and how what we put in our bodies affects how we feel. Tuesday, July 4:30 pm Supermoms! Ordinary Women Who do the Extraordinary Are you a mother who juggles too much, or do you know someone who is? This program will give all supermoms a chance to tell their stories while enjoying some light refreshments. All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a spa treatment for some much needed time for themselves. Clemmons Branch :00 pm Marvel Movie Mondays! Monday evenings in June and July we re going to screen movies featuring your favorite Marvel comic book characters! (all rated PG 13) June 8 Iron Man 3 June 15 Thor: The Dark World June 22 Captain America: The Winter Soldier July 13 The Amazing Spider Man 2 July 20 X MEN: Days of Future Past July 27 The Avengers Dress up as a superhero or villain! Free popcorn and soda will be provided! At the end of the summer, we ll be awarding a prize to the person with the best costume. Kernersville Branch

2 Ongoing Program 4th Wednesday of each 12:00 noon 1:30 pm in Room 7 Books for Dudes Open sharing about what we re reading. Food is provided. Open to all ages. Second Thursday each 12:00 1:30 pm Books for Belles NEW! Open sharing about what we re reading or what we re planning to read for the summer. Ages 18 and up. No registration is required. Thursday, June 12:00 noon 1:30 pm in the Paddison Room. Thursday, July 12:00 noon 1:30 pm in the Paddison Room. Load Up for Summer ereading! Workshops designed to get you up and running with great picks for your digital devices and smartphones. Registration is requested and seating is limited. Bring your smartphone or e reader, library card and PIN#, and address. For more information and to register, call Tuesday, June 10:00 11:30 am in the Paddison Room. Learn about downloading free ebooks. Tuesday, June 5:30 6:30 pm in the Paddison Room. Learn about downloading free magazines with Zinio. Lewisville Branch Find a Hero in Your Family! Learn genealogy with archivist Karen Feeney. For ages 12 and up. For more information call Also at Rural Hall. Thursday, July 10:30 am 12:00 noon. Thursday, July 10:30 am 12:00 noon. Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Friday, June 10:00 am Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement Dr. Goldie Frinks Wells will share information about the life of Civil Rights activist Golden Frinks, who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tuesday, June 10:30 am 12:00 noon Genealogy Interested in learning about your family history? A wide range of topics will be discussed. Friday, June 1:00 pm Tech Savvy Friday for Adults Malloy/Jordan East Winston staff will demonstrate how to use the library s digital resources, as well as electronic devices at the library.

3 Monday, June All Day Blind Date with a Book! Put the sizzle in your summer with a hot blind date with a book. Select a book from our display of books wrapped in brown paper. Friday, June 4:00 pm Superhero Cinema Movies and documentaries about African Americans that made a difference in science, history, education, and entertainment. Friday, July 3:00 pm Coupon Club In the spirit of share and share alike, come out and work with friends, neighbors, and the community to make the most of saving and using coupons. Open to the public. Friday, July 1:00 pm Tech Savvy Friday for Adults Malloy/Jordan East Winston staff will demonstrate how to use the library s digital resources, as well as electronic devices at the library. Friday, July 1:30 pm Community Focus Local community leaders will come to Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center to discuss what role they play in the community. Friday, July All Day Blind Date with a Book! Put the sizzle in your summer with a hot blind date with a book. Select one of our mysterious books wrapped in brown paper! Friday, July 4:00 pm Superhero Cinema Movies and documentaries about African Americans that made a difference in science, history, education, and entertainment. Reynolda Manor Branch Ongoing Programs 2 nd 10:30 am Mystery Book Club If you like mysteries, this is the club for you. Last Noon Brown Bag Book Club The Brown Bag Book Club reads a variety of fiction and nonfiction. 4 th 11:30 am Lawn Chair Literary Club Are you looking for a book club but don t want to be tied down to a specific book each month? The Lawn Chair Literary Club is the one for you. Come and discuss what you are reading at the moment. 6:30 pm Triad Americana Jam Sessions

4 Looking for a place to jam? Join our Triad Americana Jam group every Monday night and jam with other musicians. 6:30 pm Knitting Club Looking for other people who share your knitting obsession? Join our knitters every Tuesday night for knitting and friendship. 2 nd and 4 th 2:00 pm Russian Club Join other people with an interest in Russian culture and language. Friday, June 12 noon in the auditorium Author Dorothea Benton Frank Dorothea Benton Frank s latest book is titled All the Single Ladies. Please join us for the talk, Q&A, and book signing! RSVP required. Call for more information. This event is co sponsored by Bookmarks. Saturday, June 11:00 am and 2:00 pm Hero or Antihero: Watch and Decide We will begin with Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl ( Walt Disney Pictures). At 2:00, superheroes save the world in The Avengers ( Walt Disney Pictures). RSVP requested. Call for more information. Saturday, July 1:00 3:00 pm in the auditorium Library Con Break out your costumes and don your best reading glasses! The finale party is going comic con style with booths for trivia, games, and crafts. Then join us for a costume contest at 2:30 pm. Please keep all costumes family friendly. All ages. Tuesdays, August 11, 18, 25 in the auditorium Escape the Ordinary Film Series August 11@ 7:00 pm What s Up Doc? 1972, Rated G August 6:30 pm October Sky 1999, Rated PG August 6:30 pm Far From Heaven 2002, Rated PG 13 For more information call Southside Branch Ongoing Programs Monday, June 6:00 pm Southside Branch Library Book Club Monday, July 6:00 pm Southside Branch Library Book Club Southside's Book Club will be discussing Isabelle Allende s The House of the Spirits on Monday, June 8 and Anthony Doerr s All the Light We Cannot See on Monday, July 13. Second and Fourth Mondays of the 7:30 9:00 pm in the auditorium Southside Library s Loop Group If you love knitting, crochet, or lace making, bring your projects to share and learn with a group of other fiber lovers. Special Program

5 Friday, July 3:30 pm Summer Reading Finale Ice Cream Social Everyone is invited to come by Southside and cool off the warm summer afternoon with ice cream and all the toppings! We will begin immediately following the 2:00 movie. Walkertown Branch Ongoing Program Thursdays on June 11, 25 and July 9, 23, 5:00 pm Gentle Yoga for Health with Lisa Kushner Bring your own mat to this free, one hour class. Space is limited, registration required. Call or e mail walkertownlibrary@gmail.com to register. Saturday, June 10:30 11:30 am Meet John Batchelor, Author of Chefs of the Coast NC author John Batchelor, who has been writing about restaurants and travel since 1981, will present his newly published book Chefs of the Coast. No reservation required. The author s reception is sponsored by the Friends of the Walkertown Library. Monday June 2:00 4:00 pm Zentangles with artist Joanna White The Zentangle Method is an easy to learn and fun way to create beautiful images. For Adults and teens. Registration required. Call or e mail walkertownlibrary@gmail.com to register. Thursday, June 2:00 3:30 pm Beginner s Photography Class This free class, led by Carah Newman, will cover a range of topics that can be used with any type of camera, including cell phones. Limited to 12 participants. Call or e mail walkertownlibrary@gmail.com to register. Tuesday, June 7:00 9:00 pm Stones and Their Uses Join author Dr. J. David Michaels on discussing the metaphysical properties of stones. He will discuss the practical uses of stones, when most stones are needed and why, and how to take care of your stones. Sponsored by The Gray Wolf Paranormal Society. Saturday, June 10:30 am 12:00 noon Twine Your Wine Bottle: Craft Workshop Artist Priscilla Williams will show you how to create a beautiful vase out of any bottle using paint, twine, canvas, glue, beads, and artificial flowers. Some supplies provided. Bring anything you d like to use to decorate your bottle. Call or e mail walkertownlibrary@gmail.com to register. Tuesday, July 10:30 11:45 am All About Brown Headed Nuthatch Birds

6 Have you ever heard a squeaky toy sound coming from the pine trees in your neighborhood? Come learn about the Brown Headed Nuthatch, whose numbers are declining in the Piedmont. Presented by Cynthia Donaldson of Forsyth Audubon. All ages. Friday, July 2:00 3:30 pm Beginner s photography Class for DSLRs Carah Newman will cover different types of settings for DSLR cameras. Limited to 12 participants. Call or e mail walkertownlibrary@gmail.com to register. Monday, July 2:00 4:00 pm Silk Painting Workshop with Joanna White Learn to paint on silk. Supplies provided. This class is limited to 10 participants. For adults and teens. Registration required. Call or e mail walkertownlibrary@gmail.com to register. Wednesday, July 11:00 am 12:30 pm Healing from the Earth: Essential Oils for Beginners Learn about the health benefits of using essential oils. One drop goes a long way to restore and revitalize your health and well being. Presented by Corneille Cecil. All ages. Saturday, July 1:00 pm A Classical Laugh: Piano Recital Bella Novicki, a talented 15 year old pianist, will be presenting works by Chopin, Debussy, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and from the Broadway musical, Wicked. Tuesday, July 6:30 8:00 pm Plan and Plant Your Fall Garden with Master Gardener Bill Colvin Discover how to extend your garden beyond frost and light freezes. We will also discuss ways to reduce insect problems for next spring.