The Public Library for Union County

JOIN US FOR SPECIAL WINTER  PROGRAMS!

• The Adult Reading Group will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16th to discuss the book Russian Winter by Daphne Kalotay.   “A mysterious jewel holds the key to a life changing secret, in this breathtaking tale of love and art, betrayal and redemption.”   The Book Group meeting is free, informal and open to the public.    No registration is required.sClick here to PREVIEW Russian Winter in Google Books.
• The Heart Truth for Women Join Geisinger’s Women’s Heart and Vascular Health Specialists: Kimberly Skelding, MD and Dale Gustitus, CRNP as they lead a roundtable discussion about heart disease, the number one killer of women, and get on your way to a healthier lifestyle.  To register, call Care Link at 800-275-6401 or go to www.geisinger.org/events.
• Master Gardener A Master Gardener with the Penn State Cooperative Extension will present Pruning on Tuesday, February 28th at 6:30 p.m. Please call to register at 570-523-1171.s
• World Security Institute Drew Portocarrero, executive vice president of the World Security Institute,  will discuss the international “Global Zero” movement, the organization’s effort to eliminate nuclear weapons worldwide.   Join us on Monday, January 30th at 7:00 p.m. Please call to register at 570-523-1171.
  

JOIN AN ONGOING  GROUP!

• Series for Caregivers
  Join us on the third Monday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8 pm for a meaningful discussion about your caregiving experiences.  Share tips and coping strategies with discussion leader, Bette Scott.   Please call to register at 570-523-1171.   Due to the Presidents’ Day  holiday, February’s Caregivers’ meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16th at 6:30.

• Spanish Language Classes
  Linda Kandor leads Spanish classes for all competency levels on every other Monday evening  from 7 pm to 8:15 pm.  Different topics are discussed in each class in a fun, relaxed manner.  Registration is required although it is not necessary to attend all the classes.  Classes are suspended in January and February and will resume in March.  Please call to register at 570-523-1171.

• Knitting Circle
  Adults and teens who are interested in knitting companions are invited to attend knitting sessions every Monday from 10:30am to 12 pm.   Participants are asked to bring their own yarn and knitting needles.

• Mah Jongg
  Mah Jongg sessions are held every Tuesday afternoon beginning at 1pm for adults and older teens who play the American version of the ancient Chinese tile game.  Please call to register at 570-523-1171— for experienced players only.

• Tai Chi Class
  Kit Sisson leads free classes for teens and adults on Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese “soft-style” martial art.  Classes are held on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of the month from 1pm – 2 pm.  Please call to register at 570-523-1171.   Note: Tai Chi will not be held on Wednesday, November 16.