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UkeQUESTORS
2:00 pm
UkeQUESTORS
@ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Jan 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors is a special interest group (SIG) that provides an opportunity for ukulele players of all levels to meet in an open, unintimidating and accepting environment to refine and expand[...]
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Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Mah Jongg
@ Downtown Library, A
Jan 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Leader: Janet Tedrow Mah Jongg players of all levels meet weekly on Mondays to play. Beginners class is available upon request. For more information, contact Janet Tedrow at wftedrow@aol.com.
Great Literary Conversations
3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations
@ ONLINE
Jan 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, time period, and relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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Hand and Foot
12:30 pm
Hand and Foot
@ Downtown Library, A
Jan 9 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Leaders: Cheryl Hodges Everyone, beginner to expert, is welcome to play the Hand and Foot variation of Canasta. Instruction and “cheat sheets” are provided upon request. For further information, contact Cheryl Hodges at maxine46@ymail.com.
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UkeQUESTORS
2:00 pm
UkeQUESTORS
@ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors is a special interest group (SIG) that provides an opportunity for ukulele players of all levels to meet in an open, unintimidating and accepting environment to refine and expand[...]
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Bunco
9:30 am
Bunco
@ Downtown Library, A
Jan 13 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Leader: Joy Anderson Come join us for a fun-filled morning of Bunco. As it is played today, Bunco is a social dice game played in teams of four involving 100% luck and very little skill[...]
Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Mah Jongg
@ Downtown Library, A
Jan 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Leader: Janet Tedrow Mah Jongg players of all levels meet weekly on Mondays to play. Beginners class is available upon request. For more information, contact Janet Tedrow at wftedrow@aol.com.
Great Literary Conversations
3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations
@ ONLINE
Jan 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, time period, and relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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Board Meeting
10:00 am
The Value, Purpose and Future of Work
10:00 am
The Value, Purpose and Future of Work
@ 2FL
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Liz Hall This presentation will lay out man’s interaction with work, its tasks, values, role in society, advantages (benefits) and disadvantages (human and society costs) over time. The format will include lectures and guided[...]
The Cranes are Coming!
1:00 pm
The Cranes are Coming!
@ Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Jan 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Tom Ress The cranes are coming, and the perfect place to witness this amazing arrival is at the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge in January. There will be an introductory lecture at the Visitors Center and[...]
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Post Rally Day
10:00 am
Post Rally Day
@ Downtown Library, First Floor
Jan 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Still talk with volunteers from LearningQUEST and learn, change, sign up for the Spring Term.
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Sharks and Gators and Bears, Oh My!
10:00 am
Sharks and Gators and Bears, Oh My!
@ AUD
Jan 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Tom Ress Alabama has incredible wildlife diversity including a number of charismatic species. From sharks in the Gulf of Mexico to whooping cranes, bats, bears, and gators right here in north Alabama, there are[...]
Hand and Foot
12:30 pm
Hand and Foot
@ Downtown Library, A
Jan 16 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Leaders: Cheryl Hodges Everyone, beginner to expert, is welcome to play the Hand and Foot variation of Canasta. Instruction and “cheat sheets” are provided upon request. For further information, contact Cheryl Hodges at maxine46@ymail.com.
Artificial Intelligence
1:00 pm
Artificial Intelligence
@ AUD
Jan 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: J. Langley Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a common tool used by students, educators, and businesses, but what exactly is AI, and how does it function? This program explores the fundamentals of AI, examining[...]
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American Poetry of the 1980s and ‘90s
10:00 am
American Poetry of the 1980s and ‘90s
@ 2FL
Jan 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jeff Nelson, Ph.D. This course will examine some of the most exciting American poetry of the 1980s and 1990s: Rita Dove recreates the marriage of her maternal grandparents; Denise Levertov journeys toward religious conversion[...]
Creating Digital Images for Crafting
1:00 pm
Creating Digital Images for Crafting
@ Studio
Jan 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Rose Stough What are vector images? If you are interested in using the Cricut embroidery machine and other tools and equipment in the Makerspace, you’ll want to know all about them! Learn what a[...]
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Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Mah Jongg
@ Downtown Library, A
Jan 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Leader: Janet Tedrow Mah Jongg players of all levels meet weekly on Mondays to play. Beginners class is available upon request. For more information, contact Janet Tedrow at wftedrow@aol.com.
Great Literary Conversations
3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations
@ ONLINE
Jan 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, time period, and relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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AARP Smart Driver Course
9:30 am
AARP Smart Driver Course
@ AUD
Jan 21 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Ron Akridge LearningQUEST members can refresh their driving skills and may save $$ on auto insurance. The AARP Smart Driver course, according to AARP, is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically[...]
The Value, Purpose and Future of Work
10:00 am
The Value, Purpose and Future of Work
@ 2FL
Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Liz Hall This presentation will lay out man’s interaction with work, its tasks, values, role in society, advantages (benefits) and disadvantages (human and society costs) over time. The format will include lectures and guided[...]
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The War of 1812 and Its Impact on Alabama
10:00 am
The War of 1812 and Its Impact on Alabama
@ AUD
Jan 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Guy Collins This course will present a short overview of the complicated, strange military conflict with Great Britain, the War of 1812. It will explain how a regional, Native American crisis became a humiliating[...]
Beginning Tai Chi
1:00 pm
Beginning Tai Chi
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Jan 22 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi (TIE-CHEE) is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced today as a graceful form of exercise and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves[...]
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Introduction to Psychology
10:00 am
Introduction to Psychology
@ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Jan 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: William (Bill) Confer Modern psychology uses the scientific method to study thought, experience, and behavior. This course will review some of the historical right and wrong turns that ultimately steered psychology from authoritative guesses[...]
Hand and Foot
12:30 pm
Hand and Foot
@ Downtown Library, A
Jan 23 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Leaders: Cheryl Hodges Everyone, beginner to expert, is welcome to play the Hand and Foot variation of Canasta. Instruction and “cheat sheets” are provided upon request. For further information, contact Cheryl Hodges at maxine46@ymail.com.
Artificial Intelligence
1:00 pm
Artificial Intelligence
@ AUD
Jan 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: J. Langley Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a common tool used by students, educators, and businesses, but what exactly is AI, and how does it function? This program explores the fundamentals of AI, examining[...]
Apple Watch Cafe
10:00 pm
Apple Watch Cafe
@ AUD
Jan 23 @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Instructor: Judi Shade Love apple-themed treats like cider and baked goodies? Come indulge while we dive into the world of the Apple Watch! Whether you’re curious about its features, already own one, and want to[...]
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American Poetry of the 1980s and ‘90s
10:00 am
American Poetry of the 1980s and ‘90s
@ 2FL
Jan 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jeff Nelson, Ph.D. This course will examine some of the most exciting American poetry of the 1980s and 1990s: Rita Dove recreates the marriage of her maternal grandparents; Denise Levertov journeys toward religious conversion[...]
Creating Digital Images for Crafting
1:00 pm
Creating Digital Images for Crafting
@ Studio
Jan 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Rose Stough What are vector images? If you are interested in using the Cricut embroidery machine and other tools and equipment in the Makerspace, you’ll want to know all about them! Learn what a[...]
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UkeQUESTORS
2:00 pm
UkeQUESTORS
@ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Jan 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors is a special interest group (SIG) that provides an opportunity for ukulele players of all levels to meet in an open, unintimidating and accepting environment to refine and expand[...]
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Writing Your Life Story
10:00 am
Writing Your Life Story
@ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Jan 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Peter A. Finzel This is a class for anyone who has ever wanted to write a short story about some time or life event. Participants may look forward to creating a short story for[...]
Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Mah Jongg
@ Downtown Library, A
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Leader: Janet Tedrow Mah Jongg players of all levels meet weekly on Mondays to play. Beginners class is available upon request. For more information, contact Janet Tedrow at wftedrow@aol.com.
Great Literary Conversations
3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations
@ ONLINE
Jan 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Leaders: Bob Stagg This literary discussion group reads one selection each week and discusses the author, time period, and relevance in today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
Trivia Night
5:45 pm
Trivia Night
@ PaPPo's Pizzeria
Jan 27 @ 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm
When: January 27, 2025 @5:45 (Eat), 6:30 (Trivia) Join us for fun and fellowship at Pappo’s Pizzeria. Monday, January 27 beginning at 6:30 pm. We go early around 5:45 pm to eat before we play. Pappo’s is[...]
Beginner’s Meditation
6:00 pm
Beginner’s Meditation
@ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Jan 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Instructor: Shilo Bias This course will present the basics of how to begin a personal meditation practice. Meditation has many benefits such as relief from stress and anxiety as well as training the mind to[...]
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The Value, Purpose and Future of Work
10:00 am
The Value, Purpose and Future of Work
@ 2FL
Jan 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Liz Hall This presentation will lay out man’s interaction with work, its tasks, values, role in society, advantages (benefits) and disadvantages (human and society costs) over time. The format will include lectures and guided[...]
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Skull Identification
10:00 am
Skull Identification
@ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Jan 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Beth Girard Walkers sometimes come across a skull while strolling through the woods and wonder what creature it belonged to. This class will provide a tour of skull parts and identify those characteristics that[...]
The War of 1812 and Its Impact on Alabama
10:00 am
The War of 1812 and Its Impact on Alabama
@ AUD
Jan 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Guy Collins This course will present a short overview of the complicated, strange military conflict with Great Britain, the War of 1812. It will explain how a regional, Native American crisis became a humiliating[...]
CHAMPION Nutrition Class
11:00 am
CHAMPION Nutrition Class
@ Madison County Extension Service Office
Jan 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Nkenge Hyter CHAMPION stands for Community Health Aerobic Motivational Program Initiating Optimal Nutrition. This program consists of a series of lessons aimed at helping participants make healthier food choices. Benefits include gaining a better[...]
Beginning Tai Chi
1:00 pm
Beginning Tai Chi
@ Downtown Library Auditorium
Jan 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Xingrong Chen Tai Chi (TIE-CHEE) is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced today as a graceful form of exercise and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves[...]
Poets’ Corner
1:30 pm
Poets’ Corner
@ FCR
Jan 29 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Leader: Liz Hall This special interest group is for members who enjoy reading or writing poetry and want to share that enjoyment with others. Whether you are a neophyte or a published poet, come join[...]
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Introduction to Psychology
10:00 am
Introduction to Psychology
@ South Library Classroom (SLib)
Jan 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: William (Bill) Confer Modern psychology uses the scientific method to study thought, experience, and behavior. This course will review some of the historical right and wrong turns that ultimately steered psychology from authoritative guesses[...]
Hand and Foot
12:30 pm
Hand and Foot
@ Downtown Library, A
Jan 30 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Leaders: Cheryl Hodges Everyone, beginner to expert, is welcome to play the Hand and Foot variation of Canasta. Instruction and “cheat sheets” are provided upon request. For further information, contact Cheryl Hodges at maxine46@ymail.com.
Artificial Intelligence
1:00 pm
Artificial Intelligence
@ AUD
Jan 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: J. Langley Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a common tool used by students, educators, and businesses, but what exactly is AI, and how does it function? This program explores the fundamentals of AI, examining[...]
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Friday Hiking
9:00 am
Friday Hiking
@ Various
Jan 31 @ 9:00 am
Leader: Jim Kirkwood Explore a variety of local hiking trails in Madison County. Enjoy the trees, flowers, and streams in our local forest preserves. Hike with other LearningQUEST members who appreciate the outdoors. Liability waivers[...]
American Poetry of the 1980s and ‘90s
10:00 am
American Poetry of the 1980s and ‘90s
@ 2FL
Jan 31 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Jeff Nelson, Ph.D. This course will examine some of the most exciting American poetry of the 1980s and 1990s: Rita Dove recreates the marriage of her maternal grandparents; Denise Levertov journeys toward religious conversion[...]
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