Nancy Johnson, associated with AARP and the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State will present a free, 90-minute Illinois Rules of the Road class for seniors.
Space is limited and registration is required.
But it’s running out!
Using the Beanstack Tracker App:
Online Through the Library’s Website:
Register for Beanstack and Summer Reading here!
At the Library:
Come and see live Egyptian Fruit Bats and African Straw-Colored Fruit Bats!
Sharon Peterson has been promoting bat education through these presentations since 1996 with the goal of teaching and informing their audiences about the many benefits of this misunderstood and feared creature. Sharon is an elementary school teacher/ librarian. She has been trained by Bat Conservation International in the conservation of bats.
The Story of an America that no longer exists. What was it like to live in America 90 years ago? Have you ever needed to use an outhouse at two in the morning? Bathed in a corrugated metal tub with water heated on a wood-burning stove? Read at night by kerosene lamp? Author John Donald O’Shea has collected stories from across the United States about these times and will share them with you.
John Donald O’Shea is a retired Circuit Judge. He has been active in community theater for over 50 years, as an actor, singer, and director. He writes op eds for three Quad City newspapers. He is currently working on his third book about the Great Depression.
Getting ready to plant your garden? Making landscaping plans? Curious about our local flora and fauna? Join us for a presentation by Nahant Marsh’s Director of Education, Amy Loving as she teaches us about yard ecosystems and how planting native plants can look beautiful and benefit local wildlife!
Program description from Nahant Marsh website :
“Enrich Your Yard with Native Plants
Yards are a great place to incorporate native plants – but where to start? This presentation will identify yard ecosystem types, native plants that are best suited for those habitats, and the wildlife that benefits from them. Additionally, you’ll also hear of a variety of resources to start plugging natives into your landscapes.”
This storm spotter class is hosted by the Rock Island County Emergency Management Agency and conducted by the National Weather Service Quad Cities Office. The class will cover severe weather hazards including thunderstorms and tornadoes. This includes the general structure and movement of severe thunderstorm, identification of important storm features, and safety concerns.
After attending the class you can sign up as a Skywarn Spotter.
Registration is required.
Join us for another month of Chair Yoga!
You can chose to participate in-person at the library, or over Zoom in the comfort of your own home. Achieve increased mobility without getting down on the floor with this class. Daina Lewis, a Registered Yoga Teacher will lead us through standing and seated poses that use a chair for extra support. This is a perfect way to play in poses and learn how to take your practice anywhere you go. This class is open for all levels and remember…Yoga is for every body!
Registration is only required if you wish to receive the Zoom link.
January 14 through February 11
READ BEYOND THE SEA!
Sign up for our winter reading program and leave winter behind and read yourself into warmth and adventure! There is a program for all age groups!
Sign up online or through the Beanstack app.
Join us every Thursday in January for Chair Yoga in the Library!
Join us for Chair Yoga in person at the library, or in the comfort of your own home on Zoom!
Achieve increased mobility without getting down on the floor with this class. Daina Lewis, a Registered Yoga Teacher, will lead us through standing and seated poses that use a chair for extra support.
This is a perfect way to play in poses and learn how to take your practice anywhere you go. This class is open for all levels and remember…Yoga is for every body!
Registration is required if you wish to receive the Zoom link.
Surrounded by holiday hustle and bustle or sneaky gift seekers? Grab your gifts and get out of the house to join us for a drop-in holiday gift wrap party on Wednesday or Thursday night, free from prying eyes!
We’ll be playing holiday music, brewing hot drinks and have some sweet treats for snacking. Wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, etc. provided. And if you aren’t able to give someone special a gift, we’ll have free books to choose from to be your gift for the holidays. Bring your friends and have a happy holiday wrapping party with us!
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