2 pm Small Meeting Room
An in-person gathering offered twice monthly (1st Sundays and 4th Wednesdays), inviting you to bring your own book for shared reading experiences. Explore dedicated silent reading time before and after the main session, creating a tranquil space for personal literary immersion. Connect with fellow book enthusiasts during pre-and post-event socializing, sharing literary discoveries and building lasting connections in an inviting atmosphere that seamlessly combines the pleasure of reading with the joy of social interaction. Ages 18+. Registration required.

Monthly themes: March- New Releases Display - Books will be displayed within the room.

2 pm Community Room
Are you ready to take charge of your personal safety? This introductory class is carefully designed to give you the tools and strategies to do just that. There will be in-depth discussion and training on how to avoid and de-escalate dangerous encounters. You will gain a better understanding of how these situations can unfold and develop awareness on how to minimize them. The class is led by Andres Gutierrez, CMA West/ Hampden Township Recreation Department. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. No registration is necessary.

2 pm Community Room
New to meditation? No problem! A certified trainer from the Heartfulness Institute (www.heartfulnessinstitute.org) will help you in taking that first step to develop calmness from within. As a practitioner, you can experience better concentration, inner balance and true wellness of being. Come and experience the peace and love as a starting point of many good things in life. Registration required.

6 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join your fellow videophiles in a group discussion based on titles available on Kanopy, an on-demand streaming video platform for libraries. Selections include films, TV shows and documentaries. You'll watch two Kanopy selections at home, voted on by the group, and then spend an hour discussing each selection at the library. We'll end the session with a vote for the next session film selections. Don't have a Kanopy account yet? Head to the Reference Desk and they will assist you in setting it up.

6 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join your fellow videophiles in a group discussion based on titles available on Kanopy, an on-demand streaming video platform for libraries. Selections include films, TV shows and documentaries. You'll watch two Kanopy selections at home, voted on by the group, and then spend an hour discussing each selection at the library. We'll end the session with a vote for the next session film selections. Don't have a Kanopy account yet? Head to the Reference Desk and they will assist you in setting it up. 
May: The Great Directors (2013) - all 5 episodes

6 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join your fellow videophiles in a group discussion based on titles available on Kanopy, an on-demand streaming video platform for libraries. Selections include films, TV shows and documentaries. You'll watch two Kanopy selections at home, voted on by the group, and then spend an hour discussing each selection at the library. We'll end the session with a vote for the next session film selections. Don't have a Kanopy account yet? Head to the Reference Desk and they will assist you in setting it up. 
This month's movies: 
Safety Last! (1923) starring Harold Lloyd (2 tickets)
SS-GB (2017) Series 1: 6 episodes (4 tickets)

6 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join your fellow videophiles in a group discussion based on titles available on Kanopy, an on-demand streaming video platform for libraries. Selections include films, TV shows and documentaries. You'll watch two Kanopy selections at home, voted on by the group, and then spend an hour discussing each selection at the library. We'll end the session with a vote for the next session film selections. Don't have a Kanopy account yet? Head to the Reference Desk and they will assist you in setting it up.
This session's picks - 
The History Channel's trilogy titled Black Patriots (Heroes of the Revolution, Heroes of the Civil War, and Buffalo Soldiers)
War and Peace (1956 version)

6 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join your fellow videophiles in a group discussion based on titles available on Kanopy, an on-demand streaming video platform for libraries. Selections include films, TV shows and documentaries. You'll watch two Kanopy selections at home, voted on by the group, and then spend an hour discussing each selection at the library. We'll end the session with a vote for the next session film selections. Don't have a Kanopy account yet? Head to the Reference Desk and they will assist you in setting it up.