Aspects of the Short Story with Bill Ziegler

Thursday November 3, 10:30am-12 pm
Bill Ziegler will again lead his popular five-part series of short stories on November 3, 10, 17 and December 1 and 8. Participants read and discuss a variety of short stories that illustrate the characteristics of the genre and provide a basis for critical evaluation. The stories will be available at the circulation desk before the seminar begins in the fall. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is required. Registering for the first session automatically will register you for all five sessions.

Drop-in Movie Pony Play Date

Thursday, November 03, 10:30-11:30 am

Drop-in Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)

Thursday, November 03, 2-3:45 am

Children’s Beginner Chess
Registration Closed

Thursday, September 15 through November 10, 4-5 pm
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to join the Children’s Library Chess Club instructed by Christopher Potts. In this program, those brand new to chess will learn: the history and rules of the game; basic checkmate themes and patterns, basic strategy and tactics. Students will play games and put the lessons into practice. Program fee is $80 per student for all eight sessions (September 15, 22, October 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, and 10). There is no session on September 29. In-person registration is required, payment due at time of registration.

Are You a Bull or a Bear?

Market Strategies with Robert J. Lucente
Thursday, November 3, 7-8:30 pm
Market strategist Robert J. Lucente discusses the outlook for the U.S. economy, the stock market, and investment strategy based on his outlook. Bob is an Executive Director in the Capital Markets Division of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (MSSB) and has 29 years of Wall Street experience. This talk is part of an ongoing financial seminar series organized by Steve Sherman – VP/PM, MSSB.