SPRINGFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY – ADULT DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS - MARCH 2018

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All programs are free and open to the public. For additional information, call the Library at (973)376-4930 or see the Library’s website: www.sfplnj.org.

 

BOOK DISCUSSIONS AND BOOK TALKS

·         Thursday, March 1st at 7:00 pm – The Really Good Book Discussion Group will discuss The Woodlanders by Thomas Hardy.

·         Tuesday, March 13th & 27th at 1:00 pm – The Next Chapter Book Club will meet at Springfield Free Public Library. This is a book club for adults with developmental disabilities, led by Debra Gutman.

·         Thursday, March 15th at 10:00 am – The Great Books Discussion Group will discuss O, Pioneers!  by Willa Cather.

 

FILMS

·         Monday, March 12th at 1:00 pm – The Lunchtime Film Series presents The Truman Show (1998).

·         Thursday, March 15th at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm – The International Film Festival presents A United Kingdom (2016).

·         Monday, March 26th at 1:00 pm – The Lunchtime Film Series presents The Insider (1999).

 

COMPUTER TRAINING

·         The Library will offer free computer lessons on Thursday mornings, by appointment. Sign up for an individual half-hour lesson on basic computer skills. Stop by the Reference Desk or call (973)376-4930.

 

SCRABBLE AND CHESS

·         Scrabble Night continues – Monday evenings at 7:00 pm – Bring a friend or meet new opponents!  Chess for adults is on Thursday nights at 7:00 pm.

 

MAH JONGG, BRIDGE, AND CANASTA GROUPS

·         We offer Canasta on Monday nights (6:15 – 8:00 pm).

·         The Mah Jongg Club meets on Tuesday afternoons (1:30 – 4:00 pm) and Wednesday evenings (6:45 – 8:50 pm).

·         Bridge Club also meets on Wednesdays (6:00 – 8:50 pm).

 

DROP IN TECH HELP

·         Come in for free assistance with Nooks, Kindles, Androids, iPads, and iPhone. Learn how to borrow free eBooks, e-audiobooks, movies, music, and more with your Springfield card. Sessions run from 7:00-8:30 pmeach Monday – no appointment necessary.

 

MEMOIR GROUP

·         The Memoir Group will meet on March 8th and 22nd at 10:00 am. Said group is facilitated by Zella R.P. Geltman.

 

CHAIR YOGA

·         Tamara Tsoutsouris will lead two classes on March 9th and 23rd at 12:30 pm. Each session includes guided relaxation, breathwork, and seated stretching / poses.

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

·         Thursday, March 8th at 4:00 pm – A reception will be held for Jonathan Dayton High School’s student art show.

·         Sunday, March 18th at 2:00 pm – Slateford Creek (Jeff and Jan Ausfahl) will perform Irish and Scottish folk music with vocals.

·         Thursday, March 22nd at 7:00 pm – Author Katrina Musto will discuss her self-published memoir And Then the Phone Rang: What I’ve Learned About Life, Love, and Lasagna.