French Conversation Group —Thursdays, January 17th and 31st, at 6:30 PM
Join in the conversation! Practice your French in a relaxed setting with the French Conversation Group. Whether you’re a first-timer or fluent, you’ll always find something to talk about!
The library’s annual meeting will be held Thursday, January 17th at 7 PM. The proposed budget for 2019-2020 will be voted on at this time. All registered voters are encouraged to attend. Copies of the proposed budget are available at the library and on our website: www.drml.org
Story Hour with Beth and David London — Fridays at 10:30 AM
January Dates: 4, 11, 18
Beth and David London, formerly of Poker Hill School, will share songs and stories with young children and their families! Snack will follow.
Classic Movie Night: 2001: A Space Odyssey — Friday, January 18th at 7 PM
Join us for a presentation of 2001: A Space Odyssey, the first screening of a series of classic films that explore our collective hopes and fears of the future, our problems in the present, and our reckoning with the past.
(Rated G with a runtime of 2 hours and 29 minutes)
Valentine Card Making Workshop – Saturday. January 19th at 10:30 AM
Come beat the winter doldrums and get over the post-holiday blues by getting a jump start on Valentines! Instruction and materials will be provided for several cards to make, take and send! Class size is limited to 12. All levels welcome. Questions? Contact Kathy Barickman at [email protected] or 899-3274. Registration is required so the appropriate number of card sets can be prepared. Please call the library to register: (802) 899-4962
Mah Jongg — Mondays, January 7th at 6:30 PM and January 21st at 1 PM
Please join us as we explore the ancient Chinese tile game of winds, dragons, and number tiles. If you like Rummy-style card games, you’ll love Mah Jongg! All are welcome—no experience necessary!
Standing Tai Chi — Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 9:50 AM, beginning Tuesday, January 8th
During 16 class sessions over 8 weeks you will learn the basic forms of Sun Style Tai Chi. The benefits of this Fall Prevention program include increased balance & agility, upper and lower body strength, mindfulness of our body movements in time and space, and learning stress relief techniques. Age Well (aka CVAA) offers this FREE program for adults 50+. Donations are always appreciated and accepted. Registration is closed after January 17th. Call the library to register – (802) 899-4962
Seated Tai Chi — Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 10:55 AM, beginning Tuesday, January 8th
During 16 class sessions over 8 weeks you will learn the form of Sun Style Tai Chi in its seated version. This Fall Prevention joint safe activity over time can help reduce symptoms for people with Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, diabetes, lower back pain, arthritis and depression while you are seated in a chair. Centers for Disease Control and Injury Prevention (CDC) report this program reduces falls by 55% and recurrent falls by 70%. Age Well (aka CVAA) offers this FREE program for adults 50+. Donations are always appreciated and accepted. Registration is closed after January 17th. Call the library to register – (802) 899-4962
Story Hour — Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM
January Dates: 2, 3, 9, 16, 17, 23, 24
Drop in for stories, songs, projects and a nutritious snack! In January, we will be exploring the theme, “Winter.”
Standing Tai Chi — Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 9:50 AM, beginning Tuesday, January 8th
During 16 class sessions over 8 weeks you will learn the basic forms of Sun Style Tai Chi. The benefits of this Fall Prevention program include increased balance & agility, upper and lower body strength, mindfulness of our body movements in time and space, and learning stress relief techniques. Age Well (aka CVAA) offers this FREE program for adults 50+. Donations are always appreciated and accepted. Registration is closed after January 17th. Call the library to register – (802) 899-4962
Seated Tai Chi — Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 10:55 AM, beginning Tuesday, January 8th
During 16 class sessions over 8 weeks you will learn the form of Sun Style Tai Chi in its seated version. This Fall Prevention joint safe activity over time can help reduce symptoms for people with Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, diabetes, lower back pain, arthritis and depression while you are seated in a chair. Centers for Disease Control and Injury Prevention (CDC) report this program reduces falls by 55% and recurrent falls by 70%. Age Well (aka CVAA) offers this FREE program for adults 50+. Donations are always appreciated and accepted. Registration is closed after January 17th. Call the library to register – (802) 899-4962
Story Hour — Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM
January Dates: 2, 3, 9, 16, 17, 23, 24
Drop in for stories, songs, projects and a nutritious snack! In January, we will be exploring the theme, “Winter.”
Movie and Popcorn Afternoon! — Thursday, January 24th at 3:30 PM
We will be showing The House with a Clock in Its Walls for the January after school movie! An orphan goes to live with his magical uncle and discovers their house has a magical history. We will provide popcorn and lemonade just after the movie starts.
(Rated PG with a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes)
Jericho Energy Task Force Presents: Eating Animals – Thursday, January 24th at 6:30 PM
Eating Animals is an urgent, eye-opening look at the environmental, economic, and public health consequences of factory farming. Refreshments will be served. This is a zero-waste program; please bring your own cup and plate. (This documentary film has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes)
Friday Night Magic: the Gathering Commander Variant — Friday, January 25th from 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Start your weekend off right: grab your best deck and your best friend to walk the planes of the Multiverse! We’ll be casting spells in casual rounds of Magic: the Gathering. This month, we will be playing the Commander variant: singleton decks of exactly 100 cards with a legendary Commander available at the player’s beck and call. (This program is intended for ages 10 and up.)
Chess Club — Saturday, January 26th at 12 PM
Enjoy the ancient game of feudal conquest with like-minded tacticians. Whether you’re a grandmaster or a total novice, you’ll enjoy putting your skills to the test at our new monthly Chess club. (Participants are encouraged to bring their own boards and Chess sets.)
Trivia Quest: Science Fiction Edition — Saturday, January 26th at 6:30 PM
Do you pine for pub quizzes, trounce at Trivial Pursuit, and jump to answer Jeopardy? If so, join us for Trivia Quest, our monthly contest of not-so-general knowledge. This month is all about Science Fiction: ranging from its earliest incarnations right up to the latest shows, movies, and novels, we will explore the effect that the genre of spaceships, ray guns, and laser swords has had on pop-culture and the ways in which it has inspired real science to step up its game.
The Agora: A Discussion Group of the Great Ideas – Mondays, January 14th and 28th at 6:30 PM
Join in the ancient tradition of philosophy! This month continues our discussion of Freedom. Participants will share with the group their own selections, reading and then sharing with the group, with the hope that we can cover as many perspectives from as many eras and cultures as possible. Participation from all community members is encouraged.
Standing Tai Chi — Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 9:50 AM, beginning Tuesday, January 8th
During 16 class sessions over 8 weeks you will learn the basic forms of Sun Style Tai Chi. The benefits of this Fall Prevention program include increased balance & agility, upper and lower body strength, mindfulness of our body movements in time and space, and learning stress relief techniques. Age Well (aka CVAA) offers this FREE program for adults 50+. Donations are always appreciated and accepted. Registration is closed after January 17th. Call the library to register – (802) 899-4962
Seated Tai Chi — Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 10:55 AM, beginning Tuesday, January 8th
During 16 class sessions over 8 weeks you will learn the form of Sun Style Tai Chi in its seated version. This Fall Prevention joint safe activity over time can help reduce symptoms for people with Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, diabetes, lower back pain, arthritis and depression while you are seated in a chair. Centers for Disease Control and Injury Prevention (CDC) report this program reduces falls by 55% and recurrent falls by 70%. Age Well (aka CVAA) offers this FREE program for adults 50+. Donations are always appreciated and accepted. Registration is closed after January 17th. Call the library to register – (802) 899-4962