Upcoming Adult Programs
Registration is required for all virtual programs and events.
Ongoing Adult Programs
Gentle Yoga
Next meeting: Friday, December 11th, 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 November 17th 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, November 19th 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: Nov 4th and Nov 18th 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, November 20th at 7:30 p.m. in the library
Usually 3rd Friday of the month
The Known World
by Edward P. Jones
Discussion led by Stephanie Spinner
Copies available at the library
The Known World tells the story of Henry Townsend, a black farmer and former slave who, with the support of his former owner, becomes a slave owner himself. Townsend runs his Virginia plantation, and the care of his many slaves, with discipline. But when death takes him unexpectedly, his widow Caldonia is unable to maintain the estate's order, and chaos ensues. Jones has woven a footnote of history into an epic, told from many points of view, that takes an unflinching look at slavery in all its moral complexities. This gripping, unique novel was named one of The New York Times’ “Books of the Century,” and won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2004.
Classic Book Discussion
Next meeting: Friday, December 4th at 11 a.m. in the library
Usually held on the 1st Friday of the month
Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh
Discussion led by : Cindy O’Connor
Copies available at the library
A nostalgic story set between the two world wars about British aristocrats living in Brideshead, a grand mansion. The story explores the decline of the British aristocracy through the narrator's relationships with the family's Catholic faith, his complicated friendship with the family's son, and his love for the daughter.
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.
History of Mystery Book Discussion
Next meeting: Thursday, December 10th, 6:00 p.m. in the library
Usually held on the 2nd Thursday, every other month
The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett
Copies available at the library
His last and most successful novel, The Thin Man features the engaging characters of Nick and Nora Charles along with their entertaining dog. Comedy is prevalent throughout the book, but the seemingly light story also delves into deeper aspects of personal and family relationships using classic themes and lovingly described characters. Hammett has been credited with enhancing the genre to a literary level. Published 1934