January/February 2026 Adult Programs

Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club
Monday, February 2, 6 p.m.
Harmony Library
Hearty Italian food featured in the cookbook, Super-Italian: More than 110 Indulgent Recipes Using Italy's Healthiest Foods by Giada De Laurentiis, will help us persevere through the winter months.

This is how the club works: every month, members pick up a copy of that month's cookbook selection at the library and choose a recipe to make and prepare for the next month's meeting. We will sample each other's dishes and discuss our cooking experiences.

Note: Because of limited space, there will now be a waiting list for new members. If you would like to join the Cookbook Club, contact Brenda Fecteau directly at [email protected] or call the Harmony Library at 949-2850.

Movie Matinees

Tuesday Movie Matinees
 Movies include:
  • January 20 - The Roses
  • January 27 - Lunatic Farmer
  • February 3 - One Battle After Another
  • February 10 - Fackham Hall
  • February 17 - The Senior
  • February 24 - Nuremberg
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Arts & Crafts

Special Programs

Evening Book Discussion & Dinner
Monday, January 26, 6 p.m.
Harmony Library
Join us for a delicious dinner followed by a lively discussion of the bestselling We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker.

Financial Literacy Series: Fraud Awareness
Tuesday, February 3, 6 p.m.
Harmony Library
Harmony Library will be hosting a two-part series on financial literacy featuring speaker Amanda LaRose from Navigant Credit Union. Part one’s focus will be on fraud awareness. Attendees will learn how to safeguard their personal information and account by avoiding the “grandparent scheme,” phishing, and numerous schemes.
 
Game Night: Sharp Shooters
Tuesday, February 3, 6 p.m.
Glocester Manton Library
Join us to play Sharp Shooters! Every turn is a brand-new challenge. How many dice will you place and where? Will you risk another roll?
 
Invasive Plant Species in Rhode Island
Monday, February 9, 6 p.m.
Harmony Library
Retired Deputy State Forester Paul Dolan will give a presentation about invasive plant species in Rhode Island forests. He will focus on the “Dirty Dozen” as well as other troublesome species commonly found in the Ocean State. Dolan is a Scituate tree warden and the director of the Rhode Island Resource Conservation and Development Area Council.

Financial Literacy Series: Investing and Growing Your Savings
Tuesday, February 17, 6 p.m.
Harmony Library
Part two of the Harmony Library’s financial literacy series concludes with a presentation focusing on investing and growing savings. Amanda La Rose from Navigant Credit Union will showcase beginner-friendly strategies to make your money work for you.

Writers' Group

Writers' Group
Thursday, February 12, 6 p.m.
Harmony Library
No registration required
Share your writing with your peers! The Writers' Group meets the second Thursday each month and is open to writers in all genres and forms, including poetry.

Bring a sample of your work to read and get feedback from fellow writers!

For information, phone Pat Kenny, Reference and Technology Librarian, at 949-2850. Note: The group begins with a social half-hour at 6 p.m., before meeting formally at 6:30 p.m.
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Alcohol Ink on Ceramics Workshop
Tuesday, January 27, 6 p.m., and Wednesday, January 28, 10:30 a.m., Harmony Library
We will explore how to use alcohol ink and plastic wrap to make unique designs on ceramics. Participants should register for only one class. Note: Registration opens on Tuesday,
January 6, at 6 p.m.

Fearless Art
Wednesday, February 11 and February 25, 2 p.m.
Glocester Manton Library
The Fearless Art Club invites adults of all ages and artistic abilities to experiment with materials and techniques to create art. We will continue to explore botanical watercolor painting. We create a supportive atmosphere for people to come together, explore art, find their own artistic style, and be inspired and influenced by others. Registration is FULL at this time. Please register for a waiting list. Email Gayle Wolstenholme at [email protected] or phone the Glocester Manton Library at 568-6077. 

Kumihimo Bracelet for Adults
Tuesday, February 24, 6 p.m., and Wednesday, February 25 10:30 a.m.
Harmony Library
Local crafter Mary Wood will teach us how to make a stylish Kumihimo bracelet. Kumihimo is the traditional Japanese art of braiding threads to create intricate, strong cords using a disc as a guide. Participants should register for only one class. Note: Registration opens on Tuesday, February 10 at 6 p.m.