JANUARY ADULT PROGRAMS
CABIN FEVER RELIEVER: Saturdays in January
Join us each Saturday for a different program that should entice you out of the house!
Downton Abbey: The Movie.
January 4 at 12:30 p.m.
The year is 1927. The Crawly family prepares for an official royal visit to their family home in Yorkshire. Perhaps you missed the movie when it debuted last year. Or perhaps you’d just like to experience it again on the big screen, along with others who have loved this series for so many years.
Houseplants: hands-on workshop. Registration required (limited to12/ages 18 and older).
January 11 at 1:00 p.m.
Join us in celebrating the joys and health benefits of indoor plants. You will learn how to select the most suitable plants for your indoor space, environmental factors to consider and troubleshooting problems. A hands-on session will cover potting of houseplants, and you will take home a small plant knowing how to keep it happy and healthy. Drop in or call (524-1507) to register. Ages 18 and older
Musical Event: Tom Jamison.
January 18 at 1:00 p.m.
Tom is a local musician who will bring his talents to the St. Albans Free Library for an afternoon of music and singing. Songs to remind us of warm summer days to come, and perhaps even a rainbow. Tom welcomes audience suggestions and appreciates those inclined to sing along as well! A fun and entertaining event to chase the winter blues away. All ages
Pizza making demo and hands-on workshop. Registration required (limited to 10/ages 18 and older).
January 25 at 1:00 p.m.
Librarian, and second generation Italian, Steve LaRosa will demonstrate how to make a basic pizza. It’s not so hard. Really! This is a hands-on class – everyone will make a simple dough to take home and put into the oven. We’ll even bake a pizza in class to sample. Drop in or call (524-1507) to register.
Ages 18 and older
Fiber Arts Social: Monday, January 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (1st & 3rd Mondays of the month—Library is closed January 20)
Spend a few hours stitching your cares away! Bring your easily portable fiber art project and come join our drop-in stitching group. We’ll share tips and experiences and maybe a few laughs. This is mainly a share and social group.
Classic Movie Night: Thursday, January 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Top Hat (Warner Brothers ~ 1935 ~ 101 minutes)
Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire dance through what is perhaps their best known film. It’s a delightful romantic comedy with wonderful dance and a terrific score by Irving Berlin. A newsreel, preview and cartoon are shown prior to the film. Free, including yummy popcorn and a beverage!
Tuesday Night Book Group: Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m.
The Overstory by Richard Powers
A book group reading a wide range of genres. Books available at the circ desk.
Mornings, Muffins & Mysteries Book Group: Thursday, January 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Murder at Brightwell by Ashley Weaver
A book group devoted to mysteries. Books available at the circ desk.
Writers’ Medley: Thursday, January 16 at 2:00 p.m.
For those interested in pursuing the art of creative writing and sharing their work with peers. Each month a helpful prompt is provided. Call Wanda at 524-1507.
Trustees’ Meeting: Tuesday, January 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Classic Readers Book Group: Tuesday, January 21 at 6:45 p.m.
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
A book group reading the classics. Books available at the circ desk.
JANUARY YOUTH PROGRAMS
Music & Movement (Mon.) / Story Time (Thurs.):
Every Monday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Children age 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to come to the Library for some stories and fun activities. Sing, dance and reveal your inner musician on Monday's Music and Movement story time or enjoy a more traditional story hour on Thursday. It’s a great way to meet other parents/caregivers. Infants welcome! (Check our calendar for Holiday breaks.)
Homeschool Chess Club: Wednesday, January 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 10:30 am. (We’ll meet January 8th due to New Year’s Day!) All abilities welcome!
Homeschool Program: Breakout Some Art: Wednesday, January 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Breakouts combine the use of a story, time limit, and a series of puzzle type activities to create an interactive game. Homeschoolers must work together to break into a tightly locked box before the timer runs out. Call or email the library to register.
Baby Story Time: Saturday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m.
We will be exploring nursery rhymes, songs and a simple story or two. Babies (0 to24 months) and their caretakers are invited to come and partake in the fun. A great way to meet other parents!
Teen Craft: Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us in the craft room as we craft up cool Boho style bag charms. Registration required -- call the Youth Room to register.
Kids’ Craft Day: Saturday, January 25, all day.
We’ll have a variety of crafts on hand to keep the kids busy on this no doubt cold and blustery day. (All ages!)
CABIN FEVER RELIEVER: Saturdays in January
Join us each Saturday for a different program that should entice you out of the house!
Downton Abbey: The Movie.
January 4 at 12:30 p.m.
The year is 1927. The Crawly family prepares for an official royal visit to their family home in Yorkshire. Perhaps you missed the movie when it debuted last year. Or perhaps you’d just like to experience it again on the big screen, along with others who have loved this series for so many years.
Houseplants: hands-on workshop. Registration required (limited to12/ages 18 and older).
January 11 at 1:00 p.m.
Join us in celebrating the joys and health benefits of indoor plants. You will learn how to select the most suitable plants for your indoor space, environmental factors to consider and troubleshooting problems. A hands-on session will cover potting of houseplants, and you will take home a small plant knowing how to keep it happy and healthy. Drop in or call (524-1507) to register. Ages 18 and older
Musical Event: Tom Jamison.
January 18 at 1:00 p.m.
Tom is a local musician who will bring his talents to the St. Albans Free Library for an afternoon of music and singing. Songs to remind us of warm summer days to come, and perhaps even a rainbow. Tom welcomes audience suggestions and appreciates those inclined to sing along as well! A fun and entertaining event to chase the winter blues away. All ages
Pizza making demo and hands-on workshop. Registration required (limited to 10/ages 18 and older).
January 25 at 1:00 p.m.
Librarian, and second generation Italian, Steve LaRosa will demonstrate how to make a basic pizza. It’s not so hard. Really! This is a hands-on class – everyone will make a simple dough to take home and put into the oven. We’ll even bake a pizza in class to sample. Drop in or call (524-1507) to register.
Ages 18 and older
Fiber Arts Social: Monday, January 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (1st & 3rd Mondays of the month—Library is closed January 20)
Spend a few hours stitching your cares away! Bring your easily portable fiber art project and come join our drop-in stitching group. We’ll share tips and experiences and maybe a few laughs. This is mainly a share and social group.
Classic Movie Night: Thursday, January 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Top Hat (Warner Brothers ~ 1935 ~ 101 minutes)
Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire dance through what is perhaps their best known film. It’s a delightful romantic comedy with wonderful dance and a terrific score by Irving Berlin. A newsreel, preview and cartoon are shown prior to the film. Free, including yummy popcorn and a beverage!
Tuesday Night Book Group: Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m.
The Overstory by Richard Powers
A book group reading a wide range of genres. Books available at the circ desk.
Mornings, Muffins & Mysteries Book Group: Thursday, January 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Murder at Brightwell by Ashley Weaver
A book group devoted to mysteries. Books available at the circ desk.
Writers’ Medley: Thursday, January 16 at 2:00 p.m.
For those interested in pursuing the art of creative writing and sharing their work with peers. Each month a helpful prompt is provided. Call Wanda at 524-1507.
Trustees’ Meeting: Tuesday, January 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Classic Readers Book Group: Tuesday, January 21 at 6:45 p.m.
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
A book group reading the classics. Books available at the circ desk.
JANUARY YOUTH PROGRAMS
Music & Movement (Mon.) / Story Time (Thurs.):
Every Monday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Children age 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to come to the Library for some stories and fun activities. Sing, dance and reveal your inner musician on Monday's Music and Movement story time or enjoy a more traditional story hour on Thursday. It’s a great way to meet other parents/caregivers. Infants welcome! (Check our calendar for Holiday breaks.)
Homeschool Chess Club: Wednesday, January 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 10:30 am. (We’ll meet January 8th due to New Year’s Day!) All abilities welcome!
Homeschool Program: Breakout Some Art: Wednesday, January 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Breakouts combine the use of a story, time limit, and a series of puzzle type activities to create an interactive game. Homeschoolers must work together to break into a tightly locked box before the timer runs out. Call or email the library to register.
Baby Story Time: Saturday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m.
We will be exploring nursery rhymes, songs and a simple story or two. Babies (0 to24 months) and their caretakers are invited to come and partake in the fun. A great way to meet other parents!
Teen Craft: Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us in the craft room as we craft up cool Boho style bag charms. Registration required -- call the Youth Room to register.
Kids’ Craft Day: Saturday, January 25, all day.
We’ll have a variety of crafts on hand to keep the kids busy on this no doubt cold and blustery day. (All ages!)