Special Book Discussion with Bill Ziegler:

Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Thursday, March 1, 10:30 am-noon
Bill Ziegler will lead a discussion of Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Copies of the book will be available in the Book Club book area for advance reading. The following week, on March 8th, the film of the same name will be shown in the Brubeck Room from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, with a brief Q&A following the film. Registration highly recommended.

Children’s Beginner Chess

Registration Closed
Thursday, January 19 through Thursday, March 15, 4-5 pm
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to join the Children’s Library Chess Club instructed by Christopher Potts, a US Chess Federation certified tournament director and scholastic chess instructor. In this program, those brand new to chess will learn: the history and rules of the game, basic checkmate themes and patterns, and basic strategy and tactics. Time will be provided for students to play games and put the classroom lessons into practice. Program fee is $80 per student for all eight meetings, for children in grades 1-7. Please note- chess will not meet on Thursday, February 23 due to winter vacation. In-person registration is required, payment due at time of registration.

Poetry in Motion Performance Workshop

Thursday, March 1, 4-8:30 pm
Regie Gibson, a professional poet and national poetry slam winner works with selected students on performance poetry skills in preparation for Poetry in Motion. Students will be advised of which day they are to attend.

Children’s Advanced Chess

Thursday, January 19 through Thursday, March 15, 5-6 pm
Children in grades 3-7 are invited to join the Children’s Library Chess Club instructed by Christopher Potts, a US Chess Federation certified tournament director and scholastic chess instructor. In this program, more advanced students will review the basics, learn more advanced strategy and tactics, learn optimal opening and endgame play, and gain an appreciation for the vital importance of making and carrying out sound plans. Time will be provided for students to play games and put the classroom lessons into practice. Program fee is $80 per student for all eight meetings, for children in grades 3-7. Please note- chess will not meet on Thursday, February 23 due to winter vacation. In-person registration is required, payment due at time of registration.