Special Film Showing with Bill Ziegler: Uncle Tom’s Cabin

Thursday, March 8, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
The film version of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin will be shown from with a short Q&A discussion led by Bill Ziegler following the film. This session follows a discussion of the book led by Bill Ziegler on March 1. Viewers are invited to bring a brown bag lunch to eat during or after the film, and the library will provide coffee, tea, water and chips. Please note that copies of the book will be available in the Book Club book area for advance reading. Registration 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 Rehearsals

Wednesday, March 7, 4-7 pm
Thursday, March 8, 4-7 pm
Wednesday, March 14, 4-7 pm
Wednesday, March 21, 4-7 pm
Thursday, March 22, 4-7 pm
Snow date: March 15, 4-7 pm
For students in grades 6-12, rehearsal for final performances on March 23 and 24 in the Brubeck Room.

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.