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Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Apr 1 @ 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.
Picking, Politicking, and Pontificating 1:00 pm
Picking, Politicking, and Pontificating @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Mike Ball Mike Ball shares how the circumstances of a tumultuous and tragic childhood led him into a lifetime of public service as a Marine, State Trooper, and Agent of the Alabama Bureau of[...]
Great Literary Conversations 3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations @ ONLINE
Apr 1 @ 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 to today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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Huntsville During the Civil War 10:00 am
Huntsville During the Civil War @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Guy Collins This two-part discussion class will analyze key events and important people during the War Between the States in North Alabama. Union Brigadier General Ornsby Mitchel, former Confederate Secretary of War Leroy Pope[...]
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Percussion Class 12:30 pm
Percussion Class @ Huntsville Community Drumline Center
Apr 3 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Instructor: Frederick Walker The GranMasters program offers seasoned adults a free opportunity to gather together, learn percussion skills, and move their bodies in tune with one another. This program promotes physical movement, social interaction, and[...]
Sports Journalism: Dream Job 1:00 pm
Sports Journalism: Dream Job @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Apr 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Skip Vaughn Skip Vaughn will share how he turned his passion for sports into a fulfilling career as a sportswriter for various publications in North Alabama. Fellow sports fans will enjoy hearing stories he[...]
Tai Chi for Intermediates 1:00 pm
Tai Chi for Intermediates @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Luyao Ren Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is a graceful form of exercise and one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a series of movements performed[...]
Knitting 2:00 pm
Knitting @ Downtown Library, A
Apr 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Leader: Barbara Ward Knitters of all skill levels meet to share their talents, ideas, and projects. We seldom solve world problems, but we always have fun. We meet in person the first Wednesday of each[...]
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Hand and Foot 12:30 pm
Hand and Foot @ Downtown Library, A
Apr 4 @ 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 maxine46@ymail.com
Masculine Card Workshop 1:00 pm
Masculine Card Workshop @ South Library
Apr 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Jill Stallcup This workshop will feature cards created with a masculine feel. Three different cards will be created using different techniques. All supplies will be provided. Fee: $10 Min. 3 / Max. 15
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Friday Hiking 9:00 am
Friday Hiking @ Various
Apr 5 @ 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[...]
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong – Section B 11:00 am
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong – Section B @ AUD
Apr 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Luyao Ren Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced as a graceful form of exercise and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a series[...]
Friday Film Festival: Wild Westerns 2:00 pm
Friday Film Festival: Wild Westerns @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Jennifer Garlen, Ph.D. This term, the Friday Film Festival rides into wild Western adventures with highlights from four different decades of the iconic genre. We’ll start our journey in dangerous Dodge City (1939) with[...]
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UkeQUESTors 2:00 pm
UkeQUESTors @ ONLINE
Apr 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller and William Heney The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors are 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[...]
UkeQUESTors (Online) 2:00 pm
UkeQUESTors (Online) @ Online
Apr 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Doug Anderson and Theresa Miller The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors are 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[...]
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Bunco 9:30 am
Bunco @ Downtown Library, A
Apr 8 @ 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
Apr 8 @ 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
Apr 8 @ 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 to today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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March Madness 9:30 am
March Madness @ South Library
Apr 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Jill Burt Enjoy March Madness even more. Fill out your bracket and compete with LearningQUEST friends for the best bracket. Each correct guess will receive a score. The score will increase with each succeeding[...]
Huntsville During the Civil War 10:00 am
Huntsville During the Civil War @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Guy Collins This two-part discussion class will analyze key events and important people during the War Between the States in North Alabama. Union Brigadier General Ornsby Mitchel, former Confederate Secretary of War Leroy Pope[...]
Biography of Johnny Carson 1:00 pm
Biography of Johnny Carson @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Mary Pat Riley Johnny Carson invited viewers to his party each night on TV as he and his friends joked, laughed, and made audience members feel like we were there with all the beautiful[...]
International Dining Out 5:00 pm
International Dining Out @ Various
Apr 9 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Jane Wodtke This course offers a monthly international dining experience. Starting in February, we will eat and critique Italian, Vietnamese, Greek, Indian, Thai, and other cuisine in and around the Huntsville area. Our rating[...]
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More Missing Huntsville 10:00 am
More Missing Huntsville @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Ralph Allen This program will explore more of Huntsville’s buildings that have gone missing. The program will feature photographs from private collections that have rarely, if ever, been shared with the public. Each session[...]
Photo Sharing-Discussion 10:00 am
Photo Sharing-Discussion @ South Library (Classroom)
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Leader: Waldy Cuevas The Photo Sharing-Discussion Group is about the joy of sharing photos and discussing our approach and photographic techniques. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month six times a year (January-April;[...]
Custom Cards With A Cricut 1:00 pm
Custom Cards With A Cricut @ Downtown Library Studio
Apr 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Rose Stough Participants will learn how to use the library’s Makerspace Studio to create custom cards for birthdays, holidays, and more in this demonstration. The Cricut Maker 3 can make papercut greeting cards, score[...]
Tai Chi for Intermediates 1:00 pm
Tai Chi for Intermediates @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Luyao Ren Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is a graceful form of exercise and one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a series of movements performed[...]
Front Porch Conversations 1:30 pm
Front Porch Conversations @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Apr 10 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: June Norton Topics of current social, philosophical, and political issues will be considered, with civility, in a structured environment that allows each member of the class an opportunity to actively participate in the dialogue.[...]
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Hand and Foot 12:30 pm
Hand and Foot @ Downtown Library, A
Apr 11 @ 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 maxine46@ymail.com
Shaped Card Workshop 1:00 pm
Shaped Card Workshop @ South Library
Apr 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Jill Stallcup This workshop will feature shaped cards, one of which will be a gift-card holder. Three different cards will be created using various techniques. All supplies will be provided. Fee: $10 Min: 3[...]
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Friday Hiking 9:00 am
Friday Hiking @ Various
Apr 12 @ 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[...]
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong – Sec B 1:00 pm
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong – Sec B @ AUD
Apr 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Louis Ren Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced as a graceful form of exercise and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a series[...]
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UkeQUESTors 2:00 pm
UkeQUESTors @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Apr 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller and William Heney The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors are 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[...]
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Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Apr 15 @ 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.
Jewelry Making 101 1:30 pm
Jewelry Making 101 @ South Library
Apr 15 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Joy Anderson Anyone who loves jewelry and would like to learn how to make their own designs will want to take this class. Instruction will begin with the basics: how to select beads, wires,[...]
Great Literary Conversations 3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations @ ONLINE
Apr 15 @ 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 to today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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Revolutionary War Rarities 10:00 am
Revolutionary War Rarities @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructors: Jim Griffin, Jim Maples Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on rarely known, rarely taught topics, people, and stories around the American Revolution. The course will include the oldest-known soldier as well as the youngest participant[...]
Board Meeting 1:00 pm
Board Meeting @ Downtown Library
Apr 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
 
Spanish for Travel 2:00 pm
Spanish for Travel @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Apr 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Elaine Fredericksen, Ph.D. Spanish for Travel is designed for participants with or without background in the language. Students practice vocabulary in an active in-class environment that involves repetition and role play. This is no[...]
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More Missing Huntsville 10:00 am
More Missing Huntsville @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Ralph Allen This program will explore more of Huntsville’s buildings that have gone missing. The program will feature photographs from private collections that have rarely, if ever, been shared with the public. Each session[...]
Percussion Class 12:30 pm
Percussion Class @ Huntsville Community Drumline Center
Apr 17 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Instructor: Frederick Walker The GranMasters program offers seasoned adults a free opportunity to gather together, learn percussion skills, and move their bodies in tune with one another. This program promotes physical movement, social interaction, and[...]
Tai Chi for Intermediates 1:00 pm
Tai Chi for Intermediates @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Luyao Ren Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is a graceful form of exercise and one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a series of movements performed[...]
Twickenham Walk – Group 1 1:00 pm
Twickenham Walk – Group 1 @ AL Constitution Hall Park
Apr 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Katie Stamps This walking tour offers a unique look at the Twickenham Historic District located south and east of the Courthouse Square, including private residences, churches, commercial buildings and offices, a former YMCA, a[...]
Front Porch Conversations 1:30 pm
Front Porch Conversations @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Apr 17 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: June Norton Topics of current social, philosophical, and political issues will be considered, with civility, in a structured environment that allows each member of the class an opportunity to actively participate in the dialogue.[...]
Knitting 2:00 pm
Knitting @ ONLINE
Apr 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Leader: Barbara Ward Knitters of all skill levels meet to share their talents, ideas, and projects. We seldom solve world problems, but we always have fun. We meet in person the first Wednesday of each[...]
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Hand and Foot 12:30 pm
Hand and Foot @ Downtown Library, A
Apr 18 @ 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 maxine46@ymail.com
Stenciled Card Workshop 1:00 pm
Stenciled Card Workshop @ South Library
Apr 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Jill Stallcup This workshop will feature cards created with stencils and ink. Three different cards will be created using various techniques. All supplies will be provided. Fee: $10 Min: 3 / Max: 15
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Friday Hiking 9:00 am
Friday Hiking @ Various
Apr 19 @ 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[...]
Temple B’nai Sholom Tour-Sect. B 10:00 am
Temple B’nai Sholom Tour-Sect. B @ Temple B'nai Sholom
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Rabbi P. J. Schwartz Temple B’nai Sholom in Downtown Huntsville is the oldest synagogue in continuous use in Alabama and one of the oldest Reform congregations nationally. Participants will tour the synagogue, learn about[...]
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong – Section B 11:00 am
Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong – Section B @ AUD
Apr 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Luyao Ren Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced as a graceful form of exercise and is one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a series[...]
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UkeQUESTors 2:00 pm
UkeQUESTors @ ONLINE
Apr 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller and William Heney The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors are 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[...]
UkeQUESTors (Online) 2:00 pm
UkeQUESTors (Online) @ Online
Apr 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Doug Anderson and Theresa Miller The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors are 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[...]
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Downtown Library(Cancelled) 8:00 am
Downtown Library(Cancelled)
Apr 22 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
The Downtown Library is closed this date.
Jewelry Making 101 1:30 pm
Jewelry Making 101 @ South Library
Apr 22 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Joy Anderson Anyone who loves jewelry and would like to learn how to make their own designs will want to take this class. Instruction will begin with the basics: how to select beads, wires,[...]
Great Literary Conversations 3:00 pm
Great Literary Conversations @ ONLINE
Apr 22 @ 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 to today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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Revolutionary War Rarities 10:00 am
Revolutionary War Rarities @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructors: Jim Griffin, Jim Maples Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on rarely known, rarely taught topics, people, and stories around the American Revolution. The course will include the oldest-known soldier as well as the youngest participant[...]
Elder Law 2:00 pm
Elder Law @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 23 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Doug Martinson, II This course is divided into three class sessions designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Elder Law and estate planning. Class #1 is a discussion of the various documents and techniques[...]
Spanish for Travel 2:00 pm
Spanish for Travel @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Apr 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Elaine Fredericksen, Ph.D. Spanish for Travel is designed for participants with or without background in the language. Students practice vocabulary in an active in-class environment that involves repetition and role play. This is no[...]
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Introducing Kids to Love 9:30 am
Introducing Kids to Love @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 24 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Instructor: Heather Carlton The program will introduce Kids to Love, a nonprofit whose overarching mission is to meet the immediate needs of children living in foster care. Since 2004, Kids to Love Foundation has been[...]
Tai Chi for Intermediates 1:00 pm
Tai Chi for Intermediates @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Luyao Ren Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is a graceful form of exercise and one of the most popular methods of movement for seniors. It involves a series of movements performed[...]
Front Porch Conversations 1:30 pm
Front Porch Conversations @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Apr 24 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: June Norton Topics of current social, philosophical, and political issues will be considered, with civility, in a structured environment that allows each member of the class an opportunity to actively participate in the dialogue.[...]
Poets’ Corner 1:30 pm
Poets’ Corner @ FCR, 2nd Floor
Apr 24 @ 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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Talk to a Chiropractor 10:00 am
Talk to a Chiropractor @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Instructor: Mike Fruendt, D.C. This program offers an opportunity to ask questions regarding chiropractic service. Dr. Fruendt will delve into the realm of chiropractic care, discuss its potential benefits, and address the techniques used. Following[...]
Let’s Do Lunch! 11:00 am
Let’s Do Lunch! @ Various
Apr 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: Charlotte Hudson Join the LearningQUEST “Lunch Bunch” as they experience lunch at either a newly opened restaurant or one opened within the last couple of years or so within the Huntsville commute area. Only[...]
Hand and Foot 12:30 pm
Hand and Foot @ Downtown Library, A
Apr 25 @ 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 maxine46@ymail.com
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Friday Hiking 9:00 am
Friday Hiking @ Various
Apr 26 @ 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[...]
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UkeQUESTors 2:00 pm
UkeQUESTors @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Apr 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Theresa Miller and William Heney The LearningQUEST UkeQuestors are 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[...]
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Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg @ Downtown Library, A
Apr 29 @ 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
Apr 29 @ 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 to today’s world. Since there is a new selection each week, prior attendance is not[...]
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Revolutionary War Rarities 10:00 am
Revolutionary War Rarities @ Downtown Library Auditorium
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructors: Jim Griffin, Jim Maples Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on rarely known, rarely taught topics, people, and stories around the American Revolution. The course will include the oldest-known soldier as well as the youngest participant[...]
Spanish for Travel 2:00 pm
Spanish for Travel @ Downtown Library, 2nd Floor Events Room
Apr 30 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Elaine Fredericksen, Ph.D. Spanish for Travel is designed for participants with or without background in the language. Students practice vocabulary in an active in-class environment that involves repetition and role play. This is no[...]