Minor Memorial Library Events : This Week - December 5, 2022

From: Minor Memorial Library
December 7, 2022

Morning Yoga with Kimiye

1st Wednesdays (12/7)
9:15am

Right after school drop-off so you can start your day relaxed and centered!
Drawing from her yoga, dance and pilates training, Kimiye aims to get your body opened up, centered and feeling strong. Bring a mat and towel. All levels are welcome.

This class is free of charge but a suggested donation of $10 is encouraged with proceeds benefitting a the Center for Human Development (www.chd.org)

French Conversation

avec Isabel

1st Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm (12/7)

Join us for an hour of French conversation with Isabel in the Diebold Reading Room..

This will be a casual gathering for those that wish to practice their french, whether you’ve been speaking for years or are just learning.

NASA Update
& Apollo 17 Anniversary

Wednesday, December 7th
5:30pm

NASA Ambassador Bill Cloutier returns to our library with an update on NASA news as well as a look back on the Apollo 17 mission to the moon.

Author Talk: Jonathan Darman 
"Becoming FDR"

Saturday, December 10th
3pm

Jonathan Darman is an award-winning journalist and historian who writes about American politics and the presidency. His newest book, Becoming FDR, examines Roosevelt’s battle with polio and the effect the illness had on his development as a political leader.

Mr. Darman will be joined in conversation with Jim Kelly, Books Editor of Air Mail.

Reception to follow. Please RSVP.

World Cup Final Watch Party

Sunday, December 18th
10am

Calling all soccer fans!

Join us at the library to watch the world’s biggest sporting event.

We’ll be projecting the game on the big screen and will have small bites to enjoy. BYO snacks or drinks if you’d like.

All ages welcome!

Computer Tips & Tricks

Wednesday, December 21st  10am

Questions about you computer, laptop, or smartphone?

Stop in to chat with Bill Chin and John Irwin of Software Matters, Inc.

Members of the group are also encouraged to share their tips & tricks with others so that we can learn from each other!

Winter Solstice Celebration

Wednesday, December 21st  4 - 6:30pm

Welcome in the celestial new year with a toast and good neighbors. We'll have a fire in the fireplace and a few craft activities available for all ages.

Mine Hill distillery will be selling delicious craft cocktails to help us keep warm with proceeds benefitting the library.

Holiday Storytime

Monday December 12& 19 11:30am

Stories, songs, crafts and bubbles for the 5 and under crowd!

Holiday Storywalk & Short Movie Fest

Saturday, December 17th
10:30am - 1:30pm

Grab a cup of hot cocoa and take a stroll along Joey's Trail for a festive winter story.

Come back inside to warm up by the fire and enjoy a short holiday movie!

11am - A Rugrats Chanukah

11:30am - Elena of Avalor: Festival of Lights

1pm - Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas

Holiday Movie Afternoon

Friday, December 23rd
2pm

What’s the greatest family christmas movie of all time?

THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL

Snack on some popcorn and enjoy this festive classic.

Rated G (but that ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is a little scary)

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