Services and Programs for Adults
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Upcoming Adult Programs
Traveling Tea Club
The Traveling Tea is a free monthly tea subscription box. Every month you will pick up a box from the welcome desk which includes a hand-picked library book, 2 tea bags, snacks, and an information sheet… that’s right, a free tea subscription box, that will be created especially for the chosen theme of a location or time period. Sign-ups are for boxes in May, June and July.
Silent Book Club
Thursday, June 2nd 6:00pm
Need some quiet time?
With no assigned book or required group discussion, the Silent Book Club is ideal for those who want the community of a book club without the homework and social pressure. We meet once a month to read silently as a group, with some time for optional socializing just after our reading time. Registration
Try It! Paint Pour Ocean Bookmarks
Saturday, June 4th, 4:00pm
Make a beautiful piece of art to hold your place in your books. We will be making paint pour bookmarks with beach scenes. Registration
Mindful Meditation and Stretching
Thursday, June 9th, 6:00pm
Take a self-care break and join us on June 9th, at 6 pm! Registration
Resume Workshop
Saturday, June 11th, 10:00am
Make your résumé stand out from all the rest! Get help editing & tailoring your résumé to the job you want. This is a group workshop designed to help you take your basic résumé and make it ready to submit to a specific employer. To make the best use of workshop time, please bring a paper copy of your résumé and a job ad to the class. Each workshop lasts approximately an hour and a half. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. Registration
Harry Potter Trivia
Saturday, June 11th, 4:00pm
Think you know everything about Harry Potter? Test your knowledge at Harry Potter Trivia. Accio, answers! Registration required
"Hoppy" Hour- Petting Zoo for Adults
Saturday, June 18, 4:00pm
A special visit from Tiny Tails to You, Austin's tiny traveling petting zoo. We will have shrinky dinks to do while waiting for your turn with the animals. . Registration required
(Pre-teens or teens can come with their parent to this program)
Adult Pastel Class
Thursday, June 23rd, 5:30pm
Adult Rembrandts will be teaching how to draw using an engaging method that all can succeed with. We learn about drawing and art. Learn how to illustrate a fun scene in this two-hour class.
(Tweens and Teens may come to this class with a parent or guardian- sign up number should include tween and/or teen)
Pastels can be messy please wear short sleeves and clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty. Registration required
Yoga
Thursday, June 30th, 6:45pm
Whether you are trying yoga for the 1st time or are a regular practitioner, join us for our free class and enjoy the benefits yoga can bring. Registration
Gardening for Birds with Native Plants
Crafting & DIY
Knit & Crochet
Second Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:45pm
Join us to work on your latest yarn project, or start a new one!
No registration required.
DIY Stamps and Stencils
May 25, 6:00pm
This class is for 18+ only. Add texture and design to all kinds of objects using stencils and stamps. Learn to plan and execute your ink or paint based projects. Registration required
DIY Embroidery
June 1, 6:00pm
This class is for 18+ only. Try seven different hand embroidery stitches and learn how to make sure that your next embroidery project turns out the way you want it. Registration required
DIY Cross Stitch
June 15, 6:00pm
This class is for 18+ only. Learn how to set up and make a personalized cross stitch pattern for your very own bookmark. Take the basic steps with you to make all kinds of projects! Registration required
DIY Mending
June 22, 6:00pm
This class is for 18+ only. Try out some techniques to save your favorite clothes from the trash. Bring 1 piece of clothing you'd like to learn how to mend with you for a hands-on class! Registration required
DIY Needlepoint Basics
June 29, 6:00pm
This class is for 18+ only. Tent Stitch, Brick Stitch, German Stitch, what's the difference? Learn your Needlepoint Basics and stitch up a quick sampler to take with you.! Registration required
Book Clubs
Wine, Women, & Words Book Club (Zoom)
Thursday, June 16 6:30pm - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Thursday, July 21 6:30pm - Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Thursday, Aug 18 6:30pm - The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Thursday, Sept 15 6:30pm - Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
Thursday, Oct 20 6:30pm - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Thursday, Nov 17 6:30pm - The Last Thing He told me by Laura Dave
We get together monthly to discuss the book selected by a group member and communicate by email between times. We explore our books while enjoying a glass of wine and munch on the exotic or mundane. (No alcohol is provided by the library. Members are welcome to bring their own to enjoy during the discussion.)
Advance registration required on Zoom.
Have an idea for library program? Propose your program at this link!
Library programs are sponsored in part by the Friends of the Wells Branch Community Library.