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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 |
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4:30 PM
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| Not Your Average Book Club |
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Zoom |
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S. Prattson 8606445404
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Join Miss Sarah every three weeks for a lively virtual book discussion. There are no right or wrong answers, just a spirited conversation!
- Once Upon a Tim by Stuart Gibbs
Wed., Nov. 8 @ 4:30PM
- The Fort by Gordon Korman
Wed., Nov. 29 @ 4:30PM
Register online @
https://bit.ly/SWPLOnceUponaTim
https://bit.ly/SWPLFort
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10:00 AM
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| Chair Yoga |
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Friends Room |
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Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." The Bhagavad Gita
Join Rachel "Nerdygirlyogi" for an all levels chair yoga class. We will spend the majority of the class seated, but will also stand occasionally for balance poses and use the chair as a prop. Expect to learn breathing techniques, chant mantras, and learn meditation and energy medicine. All bodies and experience are welcome. Nothing is required but an open mind  10-10:45am weekly.
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Thursday, November 30, 2023 |
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2:00 PM
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| SuperStar Readers |
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| Event Location: |
Zoom |
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S. Prattson 8606445404
sprattson@libraryconnection.info |
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Join Miss Sarah for a book discussion on the first book of an early chapter book series. Takeaway crafts and sequels will be available upon request after the meeting.
- Here’s Hank: Bookmarks are People Too!
by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
Sat., Nov. 11 @ 2 PM
- Genie Meanie by Mahtab Narsimhan
Thurs., Nov. 30 @ 4:45PM
Register online @
https://bit.ly/SWPLHeresHankBookmarks
https://bit.ly/SWPLGenieMeanie
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Saturday, December 2, 2023 |
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10:00 AM
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| LIVE from Ukraine! |
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Zoom |
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Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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Save the date for this special virtual event with author Larissa Babij, who will share information from her blog, a Kind of Refugee which talks about her life as a kind of refugee in Lviv, after fleeing her home in Kyiv. She will provide her reflections on the war in Ukraine through the lens of her own upbringing in the US post-WWII Ukrainian diaspora and offer glimpses into life in a country—and world—under attack. Donations happily accepted to support Hero of Ukraine, a charitable organization that helps Ukraine's defenders as well as civilians in the southern Mykolaiv region. (https://heroesukraine.org/en/)
REGISTER: https://southwindsorlibrary.libcal.com/event/11572284
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023 |
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6:00 PM
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| Credit Awareness |
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Friends Room |
| Contact: |
Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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Building and maintaining strong credit is an essential part of our financial lives. This fundamental 60-minute workshop will equip participants with the information and skills to guide their decision making and work towards personal financial goals
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023 |
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6:00 PM
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| Your Next Great Read |
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Cl's Dept. |
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Debra Newbury 860-644-5404
dnewbury@libraryconnection.info |
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This is a book club for middle and high school readers. We will be discussing the book "Mixed Up" by Gordon Korman on 12/06 at 6pm, in the Children's Department. Copies of the book will be available at the library.
Register at http://bit.ly/SWPLteenchat
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10:00 AM
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| Chair Yoga |
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| Event Location: |
Friends Room |
| Contact: |
Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." The Bhagavad Gita
Join Rachel "Nerdygirlyogi" for an all levels chair yoga class. We will spend the majority of the class seated, but will also stand occasionally for balance poses and use the chair as a prop. Expect to learn breathing techniques, chant mantras, and learn meditation and energy medicine. All bodies and experience are welcome. Nothing is required but an open mind 10-10:45am weekly.
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023 |
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6:00 PM
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| Harry Potter Trivia |
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Children's Program Room |
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D. Newbury 860-644-5404
dnewbury@libraryconnection.info |
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6-12th grade students are invited to challenge their knowledge of the Harry Potter Series. Limited space.
Register 11/28 at 3pm @ http://bit.ly/SWPLharrypotter
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10:00 AM
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| Chair Yoga |
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| Event Location: |
Friends Room |
| Contact: |
Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." The Bhagavad Gita
Join Rachel "Nerdygirlyogi" for an all levels chair yoga class. We will spend the majority of the class seated, but will also stand occasionally for balance poses and use the chair as a prop. Expect to learn breathing techniques, chant mantras, and learn meditation and energy medicine. All bodies and experience are welcome. Nothing is required but an open mind 10-10:45am weekly.
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Thursday, December 14, 2023 |
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6:30 PM
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| Free Film Screening |
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Friends Room |
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Audrey Breen
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"Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans."
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Saturday, December 16, 2023 |
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2:00 PM
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| Winter Cookie Decorating |
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Children's Program Room |
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D. Newbury 860-644-5404
dnewburuy@libraryconnection.info |
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Join us for Winter Cookie Decorating on Saturday, Dec.16th, at 2pm. Ages 5-10 are welcome to decorate with the teen volunteers in our Children's program room. Supplies limited. Registration begins 11/28 at 3pm @
https://bit.ly/SWPLcookie
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023 |
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2:00 PM
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| Cookin' the Books |
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| Event Location: |
Friends Room |
| Contact: |
Audrey Breen
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Bring your favorite dish to share from "Bring It!" and discuss in our monthly cookbook club.
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023 |
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6:00 PM
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| Teen Advisory Group Meeting |
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Children's Program Room |
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D. Newbury 860-644-5404
dnewbury@libraryconnection.info |
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A meeting for members of the 2023/2024 TAG to discuss programming for teen patrons.
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Thursday, January 4, 2024 |
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6:00 PM
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| Free Film Screening |
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| Event Location: |
Friends Room |
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Kevin Sullivan
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Free film screening of Oscar award winning film. TBD
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Saturday, January 6, 2024 |
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6:30 PM
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| Bookmarked Discussion Group |
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| Event Location: |
Board Room |
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Kate Noonan
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Join Bookmarked to discuss Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez. Meeting in the Board Room on the lower level. Copies of the book will be available at circulation desk.
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024 |
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6:00 PM
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| Make Your Own Mocktails Social |
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Friends Room |
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Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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Celebrate Dry January with an introduction to making your own non-alcoholic mocktails! Greg, a bartender for Birdie's Lounge (previously Flora) in West Hartford Center will show us tips for infusions, using botanical elements, and basic mixology. Can't make it? Check out the display in the upper entrance for inspiration on making your own creations at home. Registration required.
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Thursday, January 11, 2024 |
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6:00 PM
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| A Story of Recovery |
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| Event Location: |
Friends Room |
| Contact: |
Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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Many people have worked to improve their mental health and manage their relationship with drugs or alcohol. #SWPL will host Malcolm A. who will share his story of asking for help, the importance of support, and how he has changed his life. Everyone's journey is different can take a few months or a few years, with many ups and downs, but it is achievable.
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Tuesday, January 16, 2024 |
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6:00 PM
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| Dry Trivia Night |
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The Friends Room |
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Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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Trivia Night will be held in the Friends Room. We do not require registration but ask people to form teams of two to five people and just show up. People who do not come with a team are welcome to join another team as long as it remains five people or less. Our director Kevin Sullivan will act as host, and there will be samples of non-alcoholic beer to try, donated by Athletic Brewing.
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Saturday, January 27, 2024 |
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10:00 AM
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| Coffee Education |
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Birdhouse Coffee |
| Contact: |
Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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Birdhouse Coffee, established in 2019, is proud to present this informational coffee presentation hosted by the South Windsor Library. To start off, we’ll be going over the history of the coffee bean. Next, we will be showing you our roaster and step-by-step how to roast the perfect beans. Lastly, we will end with tastings and questions!
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024 |
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6:00 PM
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| Breaking the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle |
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The Friends Room |
| Contact: |
Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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This seminar is intended for adults who want to learn strategies to pro-actively budget their money and avoid the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. Before the end of this seminar, you will understand the importance of good money management habits, how to create a budget for yourself and the importance of staying out of debt - All key strategies to help break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle
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Wednesday, February 7, 2024 |
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6:30 PM
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| Bookmarked Discussion Group |
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| Event Location: |
Board Room |
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Kate Noonan
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Join Bookmarked to discuss The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton. Meeting in the Board Room. Copies of the book will be available at circulation desk.
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Thursday, February 22, 2024 |
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6:00 PM
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| Taxes, Upcoming Changes & Effect on Retirement |
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The Friends Room |
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Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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The implications of taxes on the American population are a widely discussed and debated topic. Rising deficits at both the state and federal level are cause for concern for every taxpayer, especially those near retirement. At this educational workshop, you will learn how effective planning and timing can alter the outcome of your
retirement. We will discuss current tax law, potential changes to tax law, effects of inflation and strategies to help you minimize your tax liability. We will also share case studies that will illustrate how to successfully navigate this complex topic and get you as close to “tax-free in retirement” as is possible. Presented by USA Financial.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024 |
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6:30 PM
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| Bookmarked Discussion Group |
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Board Room |
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Kate Noonan
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Join Bookmarked to discuss The Pull of Stars by Emma Donoghue. Meeting in the Board Room. Copies of the book will be available at circulation desk.
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Thursday, March 14, 2024 |
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6:00 PM
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| Empowering Women Towards & in Retirement |
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The Friends Room |
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Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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Today’s modern women are navigating a myriad of challenges as they approach retirement. In this informative workshop, we will focus on the variety of ways you can positively impact your future through effective planning. We will explore the implications divorce, separation and death of a spouse can have on tax liability, Social Security, and portfolio management. We will share concepts relating to management of assets during times of market volatility as well as legacy planning concepts. Taught by USA Financial.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 |
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6:00 PM
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| Invasive Plants in South Windsor |
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| Event Location: |
The Friends Room |
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Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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With the approach of planting season, and in honor of the first day of spring, the South Windsor Library presents a program to educate on the dangers of non-native invasive plants within our community and the importance of native flora to the health of the ecosystem. You will also learn how to use these plants by turning them into edible dips, soups and more.
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024 |
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6:30 PM
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| Bookmarked Discussion Group |
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Board Room |
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Kate Noonan
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Join Bookmarked to discuss They Called us Enemy by George Takei. Meeting in the Board Room. Copies of the book will be available at circulation desk.
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Thursday, April 11, 2024 |
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6:00 PM
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| Poetry Night Coffeehouse |
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| Event Location: |
The Friends Room |
| Contact: |
Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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Join local poet, Stephen Sharp who will host a poetry slam coffeehouse night in the library. Come and share a poem you have written, or one by a poet you enjoy!
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Friday, May 3, 2024 |
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10:00 AM
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| Mental Health Pop Up Event |
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| Event Location: |
South Windsor Library |
| Contact: |
Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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Come into #swpl and visit our informational table to find guidance on resources in the town and beyond for mental health concerns. Hosted in collaboration with South Windsor Youth & Family Services.
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Saturday, May 4, 2024 |
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2:00 PM
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| FREE Atlas Training- Virtual |
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Virtual |
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Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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Atlas training will empower individuals who may be looking for treatment, either for themselves or loved ones and help be a community resource for information. Register with the provided link to gain access to the training.
Learn to:
Compare treatment facilities to see which provide high-quality addiction care according to the Shatterproof National Principles of Care©, and find the treatment you need based on:
Location of the program,
Facility protocol to follow best practices,
Known information on insurance and alternate methods of
payment selected,
What groups are served, and
The types of treatment services offered.
Atlas is...
A source of reliable information for people seeking treatment and for their loved ones, as well as for providers, health insurers, and others interested in understanding the quality of addiction treatment facilities.
Managed by Shatterproof, a national nonprofit dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in America, Atlas is improving the quality of addiction care nationally by setting clear and transparent expectations and standards.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024 |
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6:00 PM
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| Combating Mommy Wine Culture |
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The Friends Room |
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Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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Parenting is Hard. Despite how "mommy wine culture" on social media portrays it, drinking alcohol to cope with stress actually can make parenting and life in general even more of a challenge.
Join Liz Langevin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with South Windsor Youth & Family Services to talk about what alcohol provides for us, what it takes away, how it impacts our brain and its potential to send a message to our children about substance use that we do not want. We will talk about healthy alternatives to manage our stress as well as helpful "quit-lit" and podcasts that provide opportunities to learn more about alcohol and its effects. If you’ve been questioning your relationship with alcohol and want to know more about the “sober curious” movement, please join us!
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024 |
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5:30 PM
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| My Father's Vietnam |
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The Friends Room |
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Audrey Breen
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A personal documentary about a public subject, My Father's Vietnam personifies the connections made and unmade by the Vietnam War. Featuring never-before-seen photographs and 8mm footage of the era, My Father's Vietnam is the story of three soldiers, only one of whom returned home alive.
Interviews with the filmmaker's Vietnam Veteran father, and the friends and family members of two men he served with who were killed there, give voice to individuals who continue to silently carry the psychological burdens of a war that ended over 40 years ago. My Father's Vietnam carries with it the potential to encourage audiences to broach the subjects of service and sacrifice with the veterans in their lives.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024 |
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6:00 PM
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| Free QPR Training |
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| Event Location: |
The Friends Room |
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Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
Join Liz from South Windsor Youth & Family Services for this important educational training
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Thursday, May 23, 2024 |
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6:00 PM
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| "Be the One" and Veteran Resources |
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| Event Location: |
The Friends Room |
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Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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Join us for an informative session by a representative from the American Legion who will talk about the "Be the One" and "SAVE" programs.
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Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
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2:00 PM
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| Sound & Silence, a Healing Journey to the Heart |
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| Event Location: |
The Friends Room |
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Rachel
rkoladis.swpl@libraryconnection.info |
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We may have heard references to the power of music and likely have experienced songs or sounds that can soothe or excite us. We also have heard obnoxious and alarming sounds such as horns, construction and landscapers. Sounds, either negative or positive become internalized within us through their vibration frequency. Join Aaron from Nourishing Necessities as we journey into what sounds "vibes" with you in this unique healing sound concert / event.
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