6 GRAFTON-MIDVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY || JANUARY - APRIL 2022 || REGISTER ONLINE AT GMPLIBRARY.ORG Programs require registration unless otherwise notated. Register starting December 15. Inspired Readers Wednesdays at 12 PM 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13 Join facilitator Peggy Wyar for a lively discussion of a different inspiring book each month. Feel free to bring your lunch. Dark & Twisty Book Club Thursdays at 6:30 PM 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14 If you like things that go bump in the night, please join us monthly for a lively discussion! Book It!: Monthly Book Discussion Wednesday,1/26, 2/23, 3/23, 4/27, 10 AM or Thursday, 1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28, 6:30 PM Join us every month for a lively discussion of a chosen book. Light refreshments are served. BOOK CLUBS Copies of books are available in the Library in advance prior to the meeting, while supplies last. Call the Library for more information or to place a book on hold. Registration is not required. January - Fifteen Minutes by Karen Kingsbury February - Together With You by Victoria Bylin March - The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers April - Take a Chance on Me by Susan May Warren January - We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper February - Home Before Dark by Riley Sager March - The Killer's Shadow by John E. Douglas April - Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay January - Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson February - The Women of the Copper Country by Mary Doria Russell March - Miracle Creek by Angie Kim April - We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza GMPL has a few different genres of book clubs that will meet each month. There's something for everyone. ADULT PROGRAMMING Cutting the Cord Monday, January 24, 6 PM Tired of paying for channels you don't watch? Join us to learn about alternatives to cable with demonstrations of some of the options available. Hope & Healing with Hospice of the Western Reserve Thursdays, 1/27, 3/3, 10 AM Join Laurie Mason, LISW-S, ACHP-SW, Bereavement Coordinator for the Hospice of the Western Reserve, who will facilitate a support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. Come and learn about helpful techniques to deal with your loss and find comfort in a supportive group setting. Pump Up Your Job Search with JobNow! Wednesday, February 2, 10 AM Monday, April 11, 6:30 PM Join reference librarian Kim for an in-depth tour of JobNow, an amazing all-in-one service designed for all of your career needs. Create a professional looking resume, write a cover letter, practice interviewing, and even get live on-demand assistance from expert job coaches! Stress Management & Mental Wellness Thursday, February 3, 6:30 PM Join Betsy Amador Ramos of NAMI of Lorain County to learn about the signs of stress, how to know when it is turning into more, and what resources are available for mental self-care. Chocolate Creations with Fear's Confections Monday, February 7, 6 PM Join Cassandra Fear of Fear's Confections to learn how to make stylish and delicious chocolate treats. All supplies are provided but you may bring your own apron if you'd like. Arts & Imagination: Living Well with Dementia Tuesday, February 15, 10 AM Join Jerry Devis, Executive Director of the Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation for Brain Health in Westlake to learn about the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Hear about current research in the field, and how their organization embraces the arts as a way to increase socialization rather than isolation. ALWAYS Learning at the Library Tuesdays, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 10 AM Join the Library and Grafton's own Always Best Care Senior Services for a weekly educational program, fun games, and included FREE lunch. Come and meet other seniors, socialize, and learn about all the great assistance available in your own community on a variety of topics! No registration required. Chair Yoga with The Hive Thursdays, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 10 AM If you are curious about a yoga practice but have concerns about getting down to the floor, join Melissa Platten of The Hive for an interactive 45-minute session of chair yoga, breathing exercises, and silent meditation. While you use the entire body to the best of your ability in class, you'll either be seated in the chair, standing near the chair, and/or creatively using the chair or wall for support. No experience necessary! Level Up Gaming Thursdays, 1/20, 3/17, 4/21 6 PM Are you missing video games but are too old to attend the teen program? Are you an adult who loves to play video games? Then this program is for you. Come hang out with other adults and play video games. Enjoy one of our consoles or bring your own. Light refreshments served. Flower Power Saturday, January 22, 1 PM Explore the art of paper crafting using words of inspiration you can use to decorate your home or garden. Local artist Kathy Hyle will teach participants how to make and embellish fun flower shapes that can be creatively personalized. All materials for the activity are provided.
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