Cookbook Club
Cookbook Club
Monday, August 1, 6 p.m., Harmony Library Our August meeting will feature the book Endless Summer by Katie Lee. Fresh, locally sourced food is the hallmark of Lee's cooking. A native of West Virginia, Katie Lee now lives in the Hamptons. This is how the club works: every month, pick up a copy of that month's cookbook selection at the Harmony Library. Choose a recipe to make and prepare it for the next month's meeting. We will sample each other's dishes and discuss our cooking experiences. If you would like to join the Cookbook Club, register below and then drop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. Walking Club
Glocester Libraries Walking Club
Wednesday, August 3, 10, 17, and August 24 8 a.m. at various locations Join us for a weekly Wednesday walk in the woods! Most walks are about an hour in duration except for Walk 12 and possibly Walk 13. Wear comfortable study footwear because the trails feature rocks and tree roots. Bring both water and insect repellent. Most trails require us to walk single file so we are socially distanced. Walks begin PROMPTLY at 8 a.m. Have questions? Contact Brenda at harmonyreference@gmail.com or call the Harmony Library at 949-2850. Click the button below to learn about the location and directions for the weekly walks. Summer Hiking Series
Hiking Series with Jim Robinson
Tuesday, July 19 and August 9 Harmony Library Outdoor expert Jim Robinson returns to the library for part two of the library's three-part summer hiking series. In the July 19th session, Jim will touch upon some of his favorite locations in Northern New England. He will share his photos, hiking trips, and anecdotes. Bring your questions! Robinson is a four-season backpacking leader with the Boston and Narragansett chapters of the Appalachian Mountain Club. Click the button below and learn more about the series and Jim Robinson. |
Book Discussion Groups
Special Program
Evening Book Discussion & Dinner
Monday, July 18, 6 p.m. Harmony Library Join us for a delicious dinner followed by a lively discussion of the New York Times bestselling Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder. Copies of the book are now available at the Harmony Library. Writers' Group
Writers Group
Thursday, July 21, 6:30 p.m. Note: The July meeting has been cancelled. Join fellow writers on the third Thursday of each month at the Harmony Library to discuss and read from your current writing. In November and December, brainstorm and plan your writing projects for 2022! Registration is not required. Take the Challenge!
Summer Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
July 25 - July 29 Glocester Manton Library At our last competition, a 300-piece puzzle was completed in less than half an hour. So, we are offering a bigger challenge - 500 pieces! Each team of two puzzlers can register and choose a convenient time to race the clock by calling the Glocester Manton Library at 568-6077. Movie Matinees
Tuesday Movie Matinees
Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2 p.m. Glocester Manton Library Note: Movie matinees will not be offered in August. Newly released feature films will be shown in the Community Room. Light snacks will be offered. Registration is not required. For a listing of the films, click below. |
Arts & Crafts
ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRE REGISTRATION.
No-Sew Rope Baskets Tuesday, July 26 and Wednesday, July 27, 6 p.m., Harmony Library Adults and teens (14+) will learn how to make a cute rope basket. All materials will be provided. Note: Participants should register for one session only. Fearless Art Wednesday, July 27, 2 p.m., Glocester Manton Library Join us as we continue to explore watercolor techniques. Each meeting consists of sharing and discussing our work followed by tutorials introducing us to new technique or subject matter. The library supplies the paper and the artist grade paints for each project. Homemade Earrings Workshop for Adults Tuesday, August 16, 6:30 p.m. Harmony Library Join us at the Harmony Library and learn how to make your own simple, yet stylish earrings. Local artist and crafter Kate Steere will lead this workshop for adults and teens (14+). All materials will be provided. Note: Registration will open on Tuesday, August 2, at 6 p.m. Wildlife Solutions: Vegetable VandalsWildlife Solutions: Vegetable Vandals
Tuesday, July 12, 6 p.m., Harmony Library Rabbits, Groundhogs, and Deer: The bane of many gardeners' existence are these three critters. This session will give you tools to protect your garden and will cover the rules and regulations for hunting and trapping on private property. It will also highlight the New England Cottontail Project and Deer Program. Mary Gannon and Gabrielle De Meillon from RIDEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife will be offering this free program. It can be attended in person at the Harmony Library or virtually through Zoom. |
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