Meets the 2nd Saturday of the month in the Sal Room from 10:00AM – Noon.
Next Date:
May 11th
Gather with like minded folks interested in honing their craft, performing their material in a safe space or just laughing at the funny (and not-so-funny) parts of life.
Please call to register 802.244.7036 or email Judi@WaterburyPublicLibrary.com.
Hand Stitching Group
We meet on the 3rd Monday of each month from 6:00 -8:00 PM in the SAL Room.
May 20th, June 17th
For more information contact North Waringa at northwaringa@gmail.com.
This supportive working group meets monthly for stitching, learning, and creative discussions.
Open to anyone with interest in hand stitching– including embroidery, cross-stitch, and any other needlework.
Bring your own supplies and any pieces or ideas you’re working on, or ones that you’ve completed and want to share.
In April we will meet on the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 12:30 – 4:30 PM in person in the SAL room and online via Discord.
Dungeon Master, Evan Hoffman leads a 5th edition D&D campaign accessible to new players while still offering depth to veterans!
Branching out to other systems:
Call of Cthulhu, Pathfinder 2e, Exalted, and Planet Mercenary.
Feel free to log into the server at any time, where we can provide answers to questions and develop a welcoming community! It’s the best place to stay up-to-date on our upcoming games, and we occasionally hold sessions online in bad weather.
Rated PG-13, for fantasy violence.
Moderate computer skills handy.
Adult Queer Reads (18+)
For all members of the lgbtq+ community and allies.
ADULT QUEER READS IS AN ONGOING PROGRAM.
WE MEET ON THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 6:00 – 7:30PM IN THE SAL ROOM OR OUTDOORS IF IT IS NICE.
Please stop by the HELP desk for a copy of this month’s book.
May’s Discussion Book and Date:
Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion
By: Bushra Rehman
Wednesday May 29th
An New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice * An NPR Best Book of the Year * A Padma Lakshmi Book Club Pick
For fans of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, an unforgettable story about female friendship and queer love in a Muslim-American community
“Stunningly beautiful.” —The New York Times Book Review
“An unforgettable voice that moves you from the start.” —People Magazine
Razia Mirza grows up amid the wild grape vines and backyard sunflowers of Corona, Queens, with her best friend, Saima, by her side. When a family rift drives the girls apart, Razia’s heart is broken. She finds solace in Taslima, a new girl in her close-knit Pakistani-American community. They embark on a series of small rebellions: listening to scandalous music, wearing miniskirts, and cutting school to explore the city.
When Razia is accepted to Stuyvesant, a prestigious high school in Manhattan, the gulf between the person she is and the daughter her parents want her to be, widens. At Stuyvesant, Razia meets Angela and is attracted to her in a way that blossoms into a new understanding. When their relationship is discovered by an Aunty in the community, Razia must choose between her family and her own future.
Punctuated by both joy and loss, full of ’80s music and beloved novels, Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion is a new classic: a fiercely compassionate coming-of-age story of a girl struggling to reconcile her heritage and faith with her desire to be true to herself.
Writers’ Wertfrei Meeting
We meet the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10-noon in the SAL room and on Zoom.
Please register with judi@waterburypubliclibrary.com and let her know your preference.
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uf-GurT8iGNX8hbAsIjtlLJopvFrdWbfv
Dates:
May 18th, June 15th, July 20th, August 17th
“Wertfrei” comes from the German “Wertfreiheit” meaning non-judgmental or value-free. These gatherings are a place where writers can come, share their work, receive comments and suggestions in a supportive, caring environment. Come with what you are currently working on.
For more information contact Judi at judi@waterburypubliclibrary.com
The Waterbury Public Library Collection of archived streaming videos.
In association with Orca Media.
This is a playlist of programs presented at the Waterbury Public Library recorded by Orca Media. You can stream the playlist from the embedded window or click on the link to view a list of archived streaming videos in Youtube.
https://www.orcamedia.net/series/waterbury-public-library
The mission of ORCA Media is to promote participation in local government, community and organizations through the use of telecommunications technology. ORCA Media provides free video production, training and distribution services to citizens and organizations in the towns served by ORCA Media and is dedicated to the principles of free speech, content neutrality, localism, civic engagement and tolerance of diverse opinions and perspectives.
