Adult Programs for February 2016

Special Programs

• Community Service Project• Adult Winter Reading

Program• Downloadables at NMPL• Facebook 1• Beading• Skype Video Calling

Monthly Programs

• Evening Book Discussion Group

• Monday Movies at NMPL• Friday Forum• Science Fiction Book Club• Independent Spirit Film

Series

For further information regarding any of our programs, check our web site at http://www.newmilfordlibrary.org or feel free to ask any of our friendly staff.

Community Service ProjectDecember 2015 – March 2016

Calling all knitters and crocheters! The NMPL Knit Wits invite you to participate in our Community Service Project. We will be making Chemo Caps and Prayer Shawls & Lap Blankets for New Milford Hospital and The Diebold Family Cancer Center. For details call Sue Ford or Jody Hyman at the library at 860-355-1191 for more information.

Adult Winter Reading ProgramJanuary 4 – February 26, 2016

Bring a can of food for the food bank to the Library, sign up, & take home some review cards. Read any format of Adult, Teen, or Young Adult books. Submit a review to enter weekly drawings for gift cards. A final drawing will be held on 2/26 for the three grand prizes. All prizes are provided through the generosity of the FRIENDS of NMPL.

Evening Book Discussion February 1 at 6:30 PM

Abby Ripley once again will be the facilitator of this group and has come up with a terrific list of books for 2016.

The book for February is “The Good Lord Bird” by James McBride and the library will provide the books.

The group is limited to 10 people, so please call 860-355-1191 x201 to sign up.

Facebook 1February 1, 3, 10, 17 at 1:00 PM

In this course, you will learn about Facebook, become a member and post messages and photos online. This class will meet for 4 sessions from 1:00-3:00 PM each day. You must attend the first session to continue with the remaining sessions of the class. Registration is required. Please sign up at the library or call 860-355-1191 x201.

Beading February 3 at 6:30 PM

Please join Karen Pease Marino for an evening of Beauty, Resilience, Poverty and Empowerment as she discusses her recent trip to Uganda with the Bead for Life Project. Beaded jewelry and shea products will be displayed and offered for sale following the event. Registration is requested at 860-355-1191 x201 or online.

Downloadables at the LibraryFebruary 8 and 22, 2016

This is an open Q&A session for anyone who would like help with our econtent options. Stop by and find out how to use the new app for Axis 360 ebooks, OneClickdigital audio ebooks and Hoopla. (Note new time!) Bring your device, your library card and your questions. No appointment is necessary, just walk in.

Monday Movies at NMPL February 8 at 1:00 PM

Come view foreign films and discuss them. This month in this free series we will feature “Under the Same Moon".

The film is in Spanish with English subtitles. It is rated PG-13 and runs 100 minutes.

Light refreshments and a discussion will follow the presentation.

Science Fiction Book Group February 8 at 6:30 PM

Marilyn Gunerman, a New Milford resident, has graciously agreed to be the facilitator of this group. All book choices are drawn from award winners. The group meets the third (3rd) Monday of the month in the Connecticut Room.

The library will provide the books. The group is limited to 10 people, so please call to sign up.

Friday Forum – February 19 at 1:00 PM in Memorial Hall

This is our monthly series where we host a mystery book discussion group.

This month's book is“Dead or Alive” by Michael Robotham.

We provide the books and you provide the insight! The group is limited to 15 people, so please check if there is room by calling 860-355-1191 x203.

Skype Video Calling February 24, 2016 at 1:00 PM

Skype is the world’s most popular video calling app. This course (from 1-3 PM) will cover the devices you can use, how to set up an account and how to use Skype to talk with anyone in the world for free. Register at the Circulation Desk or call 860-355-1191 x 201.