E-Reader E-vening. Matt Amory, computer specialist and reference librarian, will describe the library’s OverDrive service for downloading, reading, listening to, and returning e-content on a variety of devices. Feel free to bring your own device, though we may not have time to work through all questions. Wednesday, January 25, at 7 p.m. in the Raytheon Room.
THE PATH TO INDEPENDENCE. “Navigating the Path to Independence: A Speaker Series for Adults with Disabilities and Their Families” is an informational series to help adults with disabilities, taking place on the last Monday of each month from January to May at 7 p.m. in the library’s Raytheon Room. Series speakers have professional expertise in working with adults with disabilities. The first presenter, on Monday, January 30, at 7 p.m., will be Barbara Bissonnette, whose talk is entitled: “How to Find Jobs That Work for Individuals with Disabilities” Barbara will explain how long-term vocational success for individuals with disabilities, particularly disabilities that are not obvious to others, requires an atypical approach to career research and employment preparation . Bissonnette specializes in career development coaching for individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome, as well as other disabilities. She will share examples from client cases that illustrate how careful career planning, self-awareness, and an understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act can lead to sustained employment. Free admission.
Madhubani Painting EXHIBIT. In January, the Raytheon Room contains an exhibit of paintings on fabric/paper by artist Sunanda Sahay based on an ancient Indian folk art tradition. The library foyer contains images from the collections of the New England Wild Flower Society.
Needlework/Handwork Group. Our next monthly meeting will be on Thursday, February 9, from 10-11:30 a.m. This is a group, facilitated by Ann Moses, that meets monthly in the library’s Raytheon Room. The group is for people to work on needlework and handwork projects together.
TUESDAY MORNING STORYTIME. Morning storytimes continue most Tuesdays from 10:30-11 a.m. for ages 0-5. Our interactive program encourages learning, socialization, and fun! Registration is not required. We ask that parents and care givers participate in the storytime activities with their children. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at 508-358-2308.
ACUPUNCTURE 101. At our next Great Presenters program on Tuesday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m., Janine Agoglia will talk about the what, the why, and the how of acupuncture. Find out why people are turning to acupuncture more frequently to battle a whole host of acute and chronic health problems. How can sticking needles in the body actually make someone feel better? Janine will tell us about the basic theories of acupuncture and what happens in the body when the needles go in. Feel free to bring questions. Janine is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist who has worked at Integrative Therapeutics in Natick since 2003.
