DECEMBER
Holiday Party Cracker Pick Up Craft
Available starting Monday, December 2
Register to receive a take home kit to make your own holiday party cracker! Supplies and instructions will be included!
Ten Tips to Manage Stress
Monday, December 9 at 6 PM
Stress happens to all of us. Why can two people be in the same situation and respond to stress differently? Can going through stressful times without stress be a learned skill? Whatever your age or situation, this presentation will provide 10 tips to manage stress.
Join us to learn techniques to minimize stress and maximize vitality.
A graduate of Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Wendy Hurwitz is a nationally recognized expert on stress. A former medical researcher for ABC News, Dr. Hurwitz is an expert in two fields: Mind/Body Medicine and Energy Medicine. She has a forthcoming book on stress.
Please Note: Out of respect for those with allergies, we request audience members to refrain from wearing perfume or cologne if possible. Thank you for your kind consideration.
Climate Future Film Festival
Saturday, December 28 from 2 – 4 PM
Ten award-winning short films from four continents in two hours explore the artistic and human response to climate change. Come and watch all or some of the films.
JANUARY
Making Change: How to Make Ends Meet in Inflationary Times
Thursday, January 9 at 6 PM
Are you finding it more challenging to keep up with inflation and rising prices? Are your dollars not stretching far enough? Join us for this workshop provided by the UConn Extension Financial Education Program and the Connecticut Saves Campaign and learn how to move closer to making your financial goals a reality.
The Picturesque Gardens of Stourhead
Thursday, January 16 at 1 PM
Rhea Higgins will give a talk on the landscape gardens and estate of Stourhead in Wiltshire, England. Stourhead was one of the first “picturesque” gardens inspired to resemble the paintings of French artist Claude Lorrain. Come learn how estate owner Henry Hoare made this possible.
Rhea Higgins has taught Art History at Wesleyan University in their Graduate Liberal Studies Program since 1987 and presently in Weslyean’s Wasch Seminar Programs. She holds degrees from Smith College and Harvard University and has specialized in ninteenth-century European painting with an emphasis on English and French artists.
This program is in community partnership with the Middletown Garden Club.
Polymer Clay Succulent Garden
Thursday, January 23 at 6 PM
In this fun and fast paced workshop, each participant will create their very own polymer clay permanent succulent garden. Each participant will learn how to create 3 different realistic faux plants, and “plant” them in a flower pot. The creations will be so realistic that you may be tempted to water them!
No artistic talent needed. Award winning polymer clay artist Debbie Jaffe will guide you through the whole process all while making you laugh.
Limit 15 participants; registration required.
Click here to register
MONTHLY MEETUPS
Durham Public Library Book Club
Meets at the library once a month on Mondays at 6:30 pm.
Click here for a list of upcoming discussions.
Drop-In Mah Jong
Meets every Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Whether you’re a novice or a pro, join us to play Mahjong on Tuesday afternoons! If you have a set, please bring it. Drop in; no registration required.
French Conversation Group
Meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 5:00 to 6:30 pm, via Zoom. Expand your speaking skills by practicing the language in a welcoming atmosphere. Open to all levels of speakers. Email Lauren at lredfield@durhamlibrary.org for registration information.
Spanish Conversation Group
Meets biweekly on Fridays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, via Zoom. Expand your speaking skills by practicing the language in a welcoming atmosphere. Open to all levels of speakers. Email Lauren at lredfield@durhamlibrary.org for registration information.
Cookbook Club
Meets monthly on the 3rd or 4th Friday of the month at noon. This is a combination of a book club and a potluck lunch. Each month, we will choose a cookbook which each of the participants will select a recipe and prepare it for the group to taste and discuss. Click here for a list of upcoming dates. Registration required.
Our special programs and events are sponsored by PALS: The Friends of the Durham Public Library.
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