Category Archives: Programs and Events for Adults

NEXT MONDAY (6/7/21): Rochester Without George Eastman

Kathy Connor, the Legacy Collection Curator at the George Eastman House, will join us (via Zoom) next week for Rochester Without George Eastman, a virtual tour of Rochester that highlights all of the organizations that Eastman founded or funded in our community. We think you’ll be surprised by the range of organizations he chose to […]

Hoopla Huddle Book Discussion Group Will Be Reading The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek in June 2021

The Hoopla Huddle Book Discussion Group will read The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson when they meet (via Zoom) in June: BOOK DESCRIPTION: The hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for everything—everything except books, that is. Thanks to Roosevelt’s Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome’s got its very own […]

NEXT WEDNESDAY (5/26/21): IPL Genealogy Group: Building and Understanding Family Trees

The IPL Genealogy Group will meet (via Zoom) next week to talk about Building and Understanding Family Trees. Have you wondered the difference between pedigree charts and family group trees? Presenter Eric Migdal, the owner of It’s All Relative Genealogy, will explain it all thanks to his 25 years of experience in researching and teaching […]

NEXT TUESDAY (5/25/21): Making Sense of Your Dreams

“Dreams feel real while we’re in them. It’s only when we wake up that we realize something was actually strange.” Mary-Therese Dombeck and Lynn Acquafondata, licensed counselors who specialize in healing through dreams, will present a program about Making Sense of Your Dreams on Tuesday, May 25, at 6:00 PM. In this Zoom presentation, you’ll […]

NEXT THURSDAY (5/20/21): Zumba Fitness For Teens and Adults

Zumba Fitness For Teens and Adults is back on our calendar this month as fitness instructor Stacy will join us via Zoom to lead another class this coming Thursday, May 20, at 6:00 PM. Registration is required to attend Zumba Fitness For Teens and Adults. Please sign up through our Online Calendar reserve your spot […]

NEXT TUESDAY (5/18/21): Debt Management Financial Education Workshop

Our Financial Education Workshop series continues next week with a presentation from Reliant Credit Union about Debt Management. Get your debt under control through financial planning and budgeting. Discover the most common types of debt and the value of debt management strategies such as loan consolidation, budgeting, and debt management plans. Participants will also create […]

NEXT MONDAY (5/10/21): Highlights of the Hudson Valley

Explore the Hudson Valley next week by attending Highlights of the Hudson Valley, a travelogue hosted by Lisa Wemett and Terry Mulee: In 1609, voyager Henry Hudson sailed up the great river that would later bear his name. Lisa Wemett and Terry Mulee have explored both the Upper and Lower Hudson Valley, from the homes […]

The Fixed Stars is the Hoopla Huddle Book Discussion Group’s Selection for May 2021

The Hoopla Huddle Book Discussion Group will read The Fixed Stars, a memoir by Molly Wizenberg, in May: BOOK DESCRIPTION: From a bestselling memoirist, a thoughtful and provocative story of changing identity, complex sexuality, and enduring family relationships. At age 36, while serving on a jury, author Molly Wizenberg found herself drawn to a female […]

NEXT MONDAY (5/3/21): Basics of Organic Composting

A Master Gardener from the Cornell Cooperative Extension will deliver another presentation for library patrons next week via Zoom. Basics of Organic Composting will teach you good composting practices to help drive sustainability and production in your garden. A great garden starts with great soil! One way to maintain good health and high nutrient content […]

NEXT WEDNESDAY (4/28/21): Online Library Resources for Genealogy

Did you miss Online Library Resources for Genealogy with Barb Koehler? You can watch a replay of the presentation now on YouTube! Did you know that there are many free online resources available for genealogy research from the Monroe County Library System? Barb Koehler is a Genealogy Specialist from the Central Library’s Local History Division, […]