BOOK GROUPS
The Library currently supports and hosts several book groups. If you would like information about current groups, or if you are interested in starting a new group, contact Ann Cloonan at acloonan@wlsmail.org
Need help choosing a title for your group to read – try this website.
Community Read
Friday, January 15 - March 15
12:00 am
Books are available at the library. Both the audiobook and eBook can be downloaded from Overdrive/Libby.
Italian Language & Culture
Tuesday, March 2
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN SPEAKERS. NOT FOR BEGINNERS!
Mara De Matteo was born and raised in Italy and is very passionate about her native language. Mara combines lively conversation with grammatical instruction in her classes, creating interactive lessons on the richness of Italian culture, past and present, through real-life anecdotes, literature, personal memoirs, films and even photography. Visit her website www.MaraWriter.Wordpress.com to learn more about her. Mara also regularly writes a lively blog in both English and Italian, about growingup in Italy, rich with anecdotes and memoirs.
Canasta Spring 2021
Tuesday, March 9
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This five week ZOOM course gives an introductory overview of the rules and strategy to playing Canasta. Lori Greene will also show you how to use the Canasta Junction App so you can play games with friends.
Italian Language & Culture
Tuesday, March 9
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN SPEAKERS. NOT FOR BEGINNERS!
Mara De Matteo was born and raised in Italy and is very passionate about her native language. Mara combines lively conversation with grammatical instruction in her classes, creating interactive lessons on the richness of Italian culture, past and present, through real-life anecdotes, literature, personal memoirs, films and even photography. Visit her website www.MaraWriter.Wordpress.com to learn more about her. Mara also regularly writes a lively blog in both English and Italian, about growingup in Italy, rich with anecdotes and memoirs.
Canasta Spring 2021
Tuesday, March 16
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This five week ZOOM course gives an introductory overview of the rules and strategy to playing Canasta. Lori Greene will also show you how to use the Canasta Junction App so you can play games with friends.
Italian Language & Culture
Tuesday, March 16
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN SPEAKERS. NOT FOR BEGINNERS!
Mara De Matteo was born and raised in Italy and is very passionate about her native language. Mara combines lively conversation with grammatical instruction in her classes, creating interactive lessons on the richness of Italian culture, past and present, through real-life anecdotes, literature, personal memoirs, films and even photography. Visit her website www.MaraWriter.Wordpress.com to learn more about her. Mara also regularly writes a lively blog in both English and Italian, about growingup in Italy, rich with anecdotes and memoirs.
Women & Money Round Table on Zoom
Wednesday, March 17
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
“How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Market”
Presented by :Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC® Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Liz Maccarone, CRPC® Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch
Register for February 17 Session
Register for March 17th session
Register for April 21st Session
Canasta Spring 2021
Tuesday, March 23
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This five week ZOOM course gives an introductory overview of the rules and strategy to playing Canasta. Lori Greene will also show you how to use the Canasta Junction App so you can play games with friends.
Italian Language & Culture
Tuesday, March 23
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN SPEAKERS. NOT FOR BEGINNERS!
Mara De Matteo was born and raised in Italy and is very passionate about her native language. Mara combines lively conversation with grammatical instruction in her classes, creating interactive lessons on the richness of Italian culture, past and present, through real-life anecdotes, literature, personal memoirs, films and even photography. Visit her website www.MaraWriter.Wordpress.com to learn more about her. Mara also regularly writes a lively blog in both English and Italian, about growingup in Italy, rich with anecdotes and memoirs.
Canasta Spring 2021
Tuesday, March 30
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This five week ZOOM course gives an introductory overview of the rules and strategy to playing Canasta. Lori Greene will also show you how to use the Canasta Junction App so you can play games with friends.
Italian Language & Culture
Tuesday, March 30
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN SPEAKERS. NOT FOR BEGINNERS!
Mara De Matteo was born and raised in Italy and is very passionate about her native language. Mara combines lively conversation with grammatical instruction in her classes, creating interactive lessons on the richness of Italian culture, past and present, through real-life anecdotes, literature, personal memoirs, films and even photography. Visit her website www.MaraWriter.Wordpress.com to learn more about her. Mara also regularly writes a lively blog in both English and Italian, about growingup in Italy, rich with anecdotes and memoirs.
Canasta Spring 2021
Tuesday, April 6
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This five week ZOOM course gives an introductory overview of the rules and strategy to playing Canasta. Lori Greene will also show you how to use the Canasta Junction App so you can play games with friends.
Italian Language & Culture
Tuesday, April 6
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN SPEAKERS. NOT FOR BEGINNERS!
Mara De Matteo was born and raised in Italy and is very passionate about her native language. Mara combines lively conversation with grammatical instruction in her classes, creating interactive lessons on the richness of Italian culture, past and present, through real-life anecdotes, literature, personal memoirs, films and even photography. Visit her website www.MaraWriter.Wordpress.com to learn more about her. Mara also regularly writes a lively blog in both English and Italian, about growingup in Italy, rich with anecdotes and memoirs.
Life Sketches Spring Session
Friday, April 9
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thinking about writing a memoir or family stories? Or maybe you have always wanted to turn a real-life experience into a fiction story. Join us for this five-week adult writing program via Zoom. Author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach, brings fun, fresh ideas to get you started and keep you motivated! Registration required. (Please download the free Zoom app on your computer or smartphone prior to first class.)
Italian Language & Culture
Tuesday, April 13
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN SPEAKERS. NOT FOR BEGINNERS!
Mara De Matteo was born and raised in Italy and is very passionate about her native language. Mara combines lively conversation with grammatical instruction in her classes, creating interactive lessons on the richness of Italian culture, past and present, through real-life anecdotes, literature, personal memoirs, films and even photography. Visit her website www.MaraWriter.Wordpress.com to learn more about her. Mara also regularly writes a lively blog in both English and Italian, about growingup in Italy, rich with anecdotes and memoirs.
Life Sketches Spring Session
Friday, April 16
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thinking about writing a memoir or family stories? Or maybe you have always wanted to turn a real-life experience into a fiction story. Join us for this five-week adult writing program via Zoom. Author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach, brings fun, fresh ideas to get you started and keep you motivated! Registration required. (Please download the free Zoom app on your computer or smartphone prior to first class.)
Italian Language & Culture
Tuesday, April 20
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN SPEAKERS. NOT FOR BEGINNERS!
Mara De Matteo was born and raised in Italy and is very passionate about her native language. Mara combines lively conversation with grammatical instruction in her classes, creating interactive lessons on the richness of Italian culture, past and present, through real-life anecdotes, literature, personal memoirs, films and even photography. Visit her website www.MaraWriter.Wordpress.com to learn more about her. Mara also regularly writes a lively blog in both English and Italian, about growingup in Italy, rich with anecdotes and memoirs.
Women & Money Round Table on Zoom
Wednesday, April 21
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
“How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Market”
Presented by :Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC® Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Liz Maccarone, CRPC® Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch
Register for February 17 Session
Register for March 17th session
Register for April 21st Session
Life Sketches Spring Session
Friday, April 23
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thinking about writing a memoir or family stories? Or maybe you have always wanted to turn a real-life experience into a fiction story. Join us for this five-week adult writing program via Zoom. Author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach, brings fun, fresh ideas to get you started and keep you motivated! Registration required. (Please download the free Zoom app on your computer or smartphone prior to first class.)
Italian Language & Culture
Tuesday, April 27
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN SPEAKERS. NOT FOR BEGINNERS!
Mara De Matteo was born and raised in Italy and is very passionate about her native language. Mara combines lively conversation with grammatical instruction in her classes, creating interactive lessons on the richness of Italian culture, past and present, through real-life anecdotes, literature, personal memoirs, films and even photography. Visit her website www.MaraWriter.Wordpress.com to learn more about her. Mara also regularly writes a lively blog in both English and Italian, about growingup in Italy, rich with anecdotes and memoirs.
Life Sketches Spring Session
Friday, April 30
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thinking about writing a memoir or family stories? Or maybe you have always wanted to turn a real-life experience into a fiction story. Join us for this five-week adult writing program via Zoom. Author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach, brings fun, fresh ideas to get you started and keep you motivated! Registration required. (Please download the free Zoom app on your computer or smartphone prior to first class.)
Life Sketches Spring Session
Friday, May 7
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thinking about writing a memoir or family stories? Or maybe you have always wanted to turn a real-life experience into a fiction story. Join us for this five-week adult writing program via Zoom. Author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach, brings fun, fresh ideas to get you started and keep you motivated! Registration required. (Please download the free Zoom app on your computer or smartphone prior to first class.)
Women & Money Round Table on Zoom
Wednesday, May 19
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
“How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Market”
Presented by :Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC® Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Liz Maccarone, CRPC® Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch
Register for February 17 Session
Register for March 17th session
Register for April 21st Session
Women & Money Round Table on Zoom
Wednesday, June 16
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
“How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Market”
Presented by :Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC® Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Liz Maccarone, CRPC® Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch
Register for February 17 Session
Register for March 17th session
Register for April 21st Session