Upcoming Adult Programs
Registration is required for all virtual programs and events.
Ongoing Adult Programs
Gentle Yoga
Next meeting: Friday May 2nd at 7:00pm at the Sherman Library
Join certified yoga instructor, Paul Jaehnig for a session of gentle yoga at the Library.
The practice of yoga provides an opportunity for all to improve their physical and mental well-being. This yoga session will begin with a warm-up followed by a series of yoga postures or asanas, yoga breathing or pranayama and concluded with relaxation and meditation. The yoga session will be followed by refreshments and conversation.
This program, held in-person monthly at the Sherman Library, is a wonderful way to relax and unwind.
Classes are free and are open to all adults and no experience is required.
Writers' Group
Next meetings: Tuesday May 13th at 3:30pm
2nd Tuesday of the Month
Looking for feedback? Need help curing your writer's block or tapping into your creativity? Want to sharpen your skills and test your ideas through peer review and constructive critique?
Join this small group of creative writers and share your works in progress, resources, issues, ideas, and expertise. Experiment with writing new works, exploring different genres, and discussing literature while using literary devices, writing prompts, and other exercises to stimulate your muse.
Evening Knitting & Needle Craft Group
We are not meeting in April 2025
Join us at the Sherman Library for a monthly evening knitting/fiber crafts circle co-hosted by accomplished and passionate knitters, Tal Pease and Caitlin Mandracchia. Knitters, crocheters, and stitchers of ALL skill levels are welcome. Meet friends and members of our community and share in this incredible hobby!
Knitting & Needle Craft Group
Next meeting: Wednesday, May 21st at 10:00 a.m. in the library
3rd Wednesday of the month
Join us at the Sherman Library for a monthly knitting/fiber crafts circle co-hosted by accomplished and passionate knitters, Tal Pease and Caitlin Mandracchia. Knitters, crocheters, and stitchers of ALL skill levels are welcome. Meet friends and members of our community and share in this incredible hobby!
Adult Book Discussion
Next meeting: Friday, May 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the library
3rd Friday of the month
Olive Kitteridge
by Elizabeth Strout
Discussion led by Elaine Litwack
Copies available at the library
Olive Kitteridge is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel told through a series of interconnected short stories, focusing on the life of Olive Kitteridge, a retired middle school math teacher living in the small Maine town of Crosby; the narrative explores the complexities of her relationships with the people around her, particularly her husband Henry, while offering a nuanced look at the lives and struggles of the community through Olive's often blunt and sometimes harsh perspective.
Classic Book Discussion
Next meeting: Friday, May 2nd at 11 a.m. in the library
Usually held on the 1st Friday of the month
Death in Venice by Thomas Mann
Led By Diana Bristol
Copies available at the library
Set in Venice during a cholera epidemic, this classic is a haunting and poignant novella which explores the themes of beauty, desire, and mortality. The protagonist, who becomes obsessed with a young boy, explores the internal struggle between the desire for youth and the fear of death.
Mahjong Club
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Library
Every week, the Sherman Library hosts a Mahjong Club on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome, from beginners to experts. Socialize with other players as you increase your mahjong skills. Equipment is provided. These meetings are in person.
