2 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level 
This round table discussion will apply the Socratic Method to help delve into philosophical discussions and give you an opportunity to share your opinions in a neutral and respectful way without interruption. Each month the group will choose a philosophical issue and everyone attending will have the opportunity to learn and discuss with others in an open and respectful environment. What a great way to expand your mind and reach further with your thoughts! Ages 18 +. The group typically meets the second Monday of each month.

5 pm in the BCC
Do you want to learn about different genealogical resources and try them out? Then Genealogy Club is for you! Each meeting will have a genealogical theme which we will discuss before we try out the resources related to the theme. During the meeting, you will have the opportunity to work on your research and bounce your family history questions off of other club members. You will need to bring a computer for each session to work on your research and to access the different resources. Registration required.

October: German records 

10:00 am - 11:30 am, Small Meeting Room 

Join gerontologist, Glen Dunbar, in this informative workshop helping you to prepare for care options, advanced health care directives, and why it is smart to make plans for serious illness even if you intend to live forever. The presenter has graduate degrees from the Center for Aging Studies at the University of North Texas and the School of end-of-Life Studies at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Before retiring, he was a career policy specialist for state and federal entities devoted to aging issues. No registration required. 

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Community Room  

Led by Yasmin Haut and musician friends, the Dances explore sacred phrases for many of the world’s great spiritual traditions combined with simple folk-dance movement. All are welcome to join as we focus on this simple practice to achieve greater understanding, forgiveness and trust. Wear comfortable clothing. No registration necessary.

11 am in the Community Room, Lower Level
Just starting your genealogy research and aren’t sure where to begin? Have you hit a roadblock in your research and need help? Or do you just want to learn about different genealogical resources? Then Genealogy Club is for you! During each session, we will spend time working on our individual research and have the opportunity to bounce our family history questions off of other club members. Occasionally, there will be themed meetings where we will discuss and try out different genealogical resources. You will need to bring a computer for each session to work on your research and to access the different resources. Registration required.  

October: German records 

Small Meeting Room  

Join with fellow book lovers as we take a look at works from a period in a language or culture's history that was particularly creative and productive. You do not have to read the selection before the meeting date. 

September: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones (A featured selection from the NYT 100 Best Books of the 21st Century) Newlyweds Celestial and Roy, the living embodiment of the New South, are settling into the routine of their life together when Roy is sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit. An insightful look into the lives of people who are bound and separated by forces beyond their control. There are several copies of this book within the library system.  

This program is sponsored in memory of Marie Schleicher.

1:00 pm, Community Room 

Join us for an afternoon of board games, card games, games of skill and strategy. Fun for the entire family. The library has a stash of games to choose from or you are welcome to bring your own. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. 

Community Room, Lower Level

Join your fellow videophiles as we watch films available on Kanopy or on DVD in Fredricksen’s collection. Selections include films, TV shows and documentaries. Curious about the library’s free streaming service?  Head to the Reference Desk for information about Kanopy.

September: The Three Musketeers (2023; 121 minutes) D'Artagnan arrives in Paris trying to find his attackers after being left for dead, which leads him to a real war where the future of France is at stake. He aligns himself with Athos, Porthos and Aramis, three musketeers of the King.