Upcoming Adult Programs
Registration is required for all virtual programs and events.
Ongoing Adult Programs
Gentle Yoga
Next meeting: Friday, June 5th 7:00pm
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 12th 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.
The French Hour
Thursday, May 21st at 1-2:00 pm
Meets Monthly - The 3rd Thursday of the Month
Led by Corinne Kevorkian
Please join us for an hour of stimulating and immersive French conversation. This group is for intermediate or fluent French speakers to gather and discuss French cultural topics and current events, connect with fellow Francophiles, share perspectives, and experience the richness of the French Language in a welcoming, no-pressure environment.
Registration is required and limited to 10 people per session.
Knitting & Needle Craft Group
Next meetings: May 6th and May 20th at 10:00 a.m. in the library
1st & 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 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the library
3rd Friday of the month
House of Doors
by Tan Twan Eng
Discussion led by Patricia Corrigan
Copies available at the library
A historical novel set in 1921 Penang, Malaysia, focusing on the visit of writer W.Somerset Maugham to the home of Robert and Lesley Hamlyn. The story unfolds as Lesley confides in Maugham about her unhappy marriage, her affair with Dr. Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary movement, and a scandalous murder case, all while exploring themes of love, betrayal, colonialism, and hidden truths. The novel, longlisted for the Booker Prize, blends real historical figures and events with fiction, examining societal constraints and personal secrets under the shadow of the British Empire.
Classic Book Discussion
Next meeting: Friday, June 5th at 11 a.m. in the library
Usually held on the 1st Friday of the month
Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Discussion led by : Suzanne Ashley
Copies available at the library
His final novel follows a charming American couple based on 1920s socialites. As they cavort around the French Riviera, they befriend a young American actress. Soon their idyllic life is threatened when the truth behind their marriage is revealed
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.
