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The Constitution in Six Weeks – Mon Session

Classroom - Room 205

The Constitution in Six Weeks - Monday Session Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 9:45a-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Discuss the history and structure of the Constitution, the Constitutional Convention, current arguments and misconceptions & details about certain Articles and Amendments. Instructor:

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Women in History

Shanis Auditorium

It Started with Eve - Women in History Part 2 Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 9:45a-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Explore women's history in Western Culture from the middle ages to modern times, focusing on the ways that women have created power

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Prelude to the Civil War

Shanis Auditorium

Prelude to the Civil War Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 11:30-12:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  A look at the Prelude to the American Civil War – covering North & South politics, what led to the Fort Sumpter standoff, and the opposing sides

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Weekend News Review – FULL

Classroom - Room 205

Weekend News Review Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 11:30-12:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Discuss the views and positions expressed on weekend TV news shows and print news media in this interactive class. All viewpoints are encouraged. Instructor: Dan Shoulberg has been

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Social Lunch Hour

Classroom - Room 205

Social Lunch Hour Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays  9/11-10/20 Time: 12:45-1:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Bring a brown bag lunch to eat and socialize with fellow attendees. No registration required.  YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS This free series is funded by the Friends of UDPL from public

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Beginners Acting Workshop – FULL

Conference Room - 208

Beginners Acting Workshop Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 1-2:15p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Conference Room - 208 Description:  Play theater games, try improvisational exercises, and explore monologues and scenes. While engaging in acting drills, you’ll enjoy social interaction, boost your confidence, and unleash your creativity.

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Book Bunch

Board Room & Zoom

Day: First Monday of Every Month Time: 1:30-2:30p Age Group: Adults (18+) Location: In-Person in the Board Room OR Virtual via Zoom Description: Reading current fiction and non-fiction. New members always welcome! Oct 2 - The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall - Register here Nov 6 - Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny

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Disruptive Innovations

Shanis Auditorium

Disruptive Innovations Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 1:45-3p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Innovations are praised for creating new technologies, industries, and careers; but also criticized for destroying or displacing existing companies and jobs. Explore innovations in science, tech, business, government, and cultural

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Mah Jongg Group

Learning Commons

Date: Every Tuesday Time: 11:30a-3p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Learning Commons Description: Play Mah Jongg at the library! Suitable for players who are familiar with the game. Bring your current Mah Jongg card and tiles. No registration required.  

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Crafting Lab – Morning Session

STEAM Lab

Dates: Tuesdays Time: 10:30a-12:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Location: STEAM Lab Description: Bring a new or ongoing project and sew, knit or crochet along with fellow crafters. Crafters can use the library's equipment including sewing machines, notions, and irons, but are encouraged to bring their own fabric, yarn and knitting/crochet needles.

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Mah Jongg

Learning Commons

Date: Tuesdays Time: 11:30a-3p Age Group: Adults (18+) Location: Learning Commons Description: Play Mah Jongg at the library! Suitable for players who are familiar with the game. Bring your current 2022 Mah Jongg card and tiles. No registration necessary - just drop in. Registration: No registration required.

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English Conversation Group for ESL Speakers

Board Room

Date: Every Tuesday Time: 1:30-3p Age Group: Adults (18+) Location: Board Room Description: Would you like to practice your English in a safe, caring environment? Come to our Conversation Group and improve your English language skills! No registration necessary - just drop in. Registration: No registration required.

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Understanding & Listening to Jazz

Shanis Auditorium

Understanding & Listening to Jazz Dates: Wednesdays 9/13-10/18 Time: 9:45-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Enjoy this music appreciation class, featuring active music listening, and learn “What is jazz?”, “What is going on in a jazz performance?”, and “What are some of the different styles that have emerged

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The Constitution in Six Weeks – Wed Session

Classroom - Room 205

The Constitution in Six Weeks - Wednesday Session Dates: Wednesdays 9/13-10/18 Time: 9:45-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Discuss the history and structure of the Constitution, the Constitutional Convention, current arguments and misconceptions & details about certain Articles and Amendments. Instructor:  Jules Mermelstein is a former UDT

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Drawing & Beyond – FULL

Classroom - Room 205

Drawing & Beyond Dates: Wednesdays 9/13-10/18 Time: 11:30a-12:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Study the importance of shape, value and composition, and learn to draw from studio set-ups & photos. For all levels. Required supplies: drawing pencils & 9x12" drawing paper. Instructor: Jackie Drewes, a former art

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Technology Potpourri

Shanis Auditorium

Technology Potpourri  Dates: Wednesdays 9/13-10/18 Time: 11:30a-12:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Learn about what's new in the science fields of biotechnology, microbiology, engineering, computing, genomics, chemistry, climate change, agriculture & materials science. Discussions about social and ethical impacts of scientific advances are encouraged. Instructor: James Mattison has

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Social Lunch Hour

Classroom - Room 205

Social Lunch Hour Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays  9/11-10/20 Time: 12:45-1:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Bring a brown bag lunch to eat and socialize with fellow attendees. No registration required.  YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS This free series is funded by the Friends of UDPL from public

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Canasta Group

Learning Commons

Date: Every Wednesday Time: 1-3p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Learning Commons Description: Play Canasta at the library! Suitable for players who know the rules of the game, not for brand-new players. Canasta cards & supplies will be provided or bring your own. Want to learn Canasta? Email lcummings@mclinc.org

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US-India Relations

Classroom - Room 205

US-India Relations Dates: Wednesdays 9/13-10/18 Time: 1:45-3p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Explore the evolving U.S.-India relationship, from colonial India to modern times. Covering British occupation, post-Independence politics, and impacts on economy & industry. We'll analyze current relations and the influence of Indian life, arts and culture

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The Circus in America

Shanis Auditorium

The Circus in America Dates: Wednesdays 9/13-10/18 Time: 1:45-3p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Discover the history, growth, decline, and future of the American circus. From animal training to acrobats and clowns, explore its impact on American life. Learn about the major entrepreneurs and performers, the circus's ability

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Beginners Canasta FULL

Conference Room 208 & Learning Commons

Dates: Wednesdays 9/27-10/25 Time: 6-8p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Conference Room - 208 & Learning Commons Description:  Learn to play Canasta! Explore the rules, strategies and scoring in an informative, fun, hands-on environment. We will begin with the basics and quickly move to supervised play. Come alone or with

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Crafting Lab – Evening Session

STEAM Lab

Dates: Thursdays Time: 6:30-8:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Format: In-person in the STEAM Lab Description: Bring a new or ongoing project and sew, knit or crochet along with fellow crafters. Crafters can use the library's equipment including sewing machines, notions, and irons, but are encouraged to bring their own fabric,

Seed Saving

Shanis Auditorium

Date: Thursday 10/5 Time: 7-8p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description: Since the beginnings of human civilization, seeds have been revered for their gift of life. There are many myths and superstitions about them, but we want to know what it's really all about. Learn the fascinating practices

Bookworms Book Group

Conference Room - 208

Date: 1st Thursday of Every Month Time: 7:15-8:15p Age Group: Adults (18+) Location: Conference Room - 208 Description: Reading fiction and non-fiction books. New members always welcome! If you are new member interested in joining, please email Beth Nixon at bnixon@mclinc.org  Facilitator: Beth Nixon Oct 5: Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie Perrin Nov

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What’s Hot in Sports?

Classroom - Room 205

What's Hot in Sports? Dates: Fridays 9/15-10/20 Time: 9:45-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  This interactive course will discuss hot sports topics such as the World Series, the NFL & College Football seasons, impactful NBA/NHL off-season events and more. Explore the internationalization of American sports and

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Reading Art

Shanis Auditorium

Reading Art: Historical to Contemporary Dates: Fridays 9/15-10/20 Time: 9:45-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Works of art are filled with stories to tell. We'll explore a variety of themes by looking closely at images that evoke rhythm and motion, compose the picture plane, challenge beauty, and

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Travel Talks: Nepal, India, & China

Shanis Auditorium

Travel Talks: Nepal, India, & China Dates: Fridays 9/15-10/20 Time: 11:30a-12:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Embark on adventures in the jungles of Nepal and India, on life and wildlife there, the lure of the world’s highest peaks, the first breathtaking view of the Taj Mahal, and

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Medical Ethics – FULL

Classroom - Room 205

Medical Ethics Dates: Fridays 9/15-10/20 Time: 11:30a-12:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Examine medical ethics and the complexities involved. Facilitated by an experienced doctor, this interactive course will present case studies exploring issues regarding end of life, reproductive rights, and more. Instructor: Robert Michaelson is a

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Social Lunch Hour

Classroom - Room 205

Social Lunch Hour Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays  9/11-10/20 Time: 12:45-1:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Bring a brown bag lunch to eat and socialize with fellow attendees. No registration required.  YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS This free series is funded by the Friends of UDPL from public

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Movie Matinee

Shanis Auditorium

Movie Matinee Dates: Fridays 9/22-10/20 Time: 1:45-3p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Enjoy a movie in the comfortable Shanis Auditorium facilitated by special guest speakers. 9/22 - Rope (1948) with Lindsay Cummings 9/29 - The Benny Goodman Story (1956) with Jeff Thomas 10/6 - Young Frankenstein (1974)

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The Constitution in Six Weeks – Mon Session

Classroom - Room 205

The Constitution in Six Weeks - Monday Session Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 9:45a-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Discuss the history and structure of the Constitution, the Constitutional Convention, current arguments and misconceptions & details about certain Articles and Amendments. Instructor:

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Women in History

Shanis Auditorium

It Started with Eve - Women in History Part 2 Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 9:45a-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Explore women's history in Western Culture from the middle ages to modern times, focusing on the ways that women have created power

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Prelude to the Civil War

Shanis Auditorium

Prelude to the Civil War Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 11:30-12:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  A look at the Prelude to the American Civil War – covering North & South politics, what led to the Fort Sumpter standoff, and the opposing sides

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Weekend News Review – FULL

Classroom - Room 205

Weekend News Review Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 11:30-12:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Discuss the views and positions expressed on weekend TV news shows and print news media in this interactive class. All viewpoints are encouraged. Instructor: Dan Shoulberg has been

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Social Lunch Hour

Classroom - Room 205

Social Lunch Hour Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays  9/11-10/20 Time: 12:45-1:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Bring a brown bag lunch to eat and socialize with fellow attendees. No registration required.  YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS This free series is funded by the Friends of UDPL from public

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Beginners Acting Workshop – FULL

Conference Room - 208

Beginners Acting Workshop Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 1-2:15p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Conference Room - 208 Description:  Play theater games, try improvisational exercises, and explore monologues and scenes. While engaging in acting drills, you’ll enjoy social interaction, boost your confidence, and unleash your creativity.

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Disruptive Innovations

Shanis Auditorium

Disruptive Innovations Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 1:45-3p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Innovations are praised for creating new technologies, industries, and careers; but also criticized for destroying or displacing existing companies and jobs. Explore innovations in science, tech, business, government, and cultural

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Dungeons & Dragons (Adult Group)

Board Room - 214

Date: Mondays 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4. & 12/18 Time: 6-8p Age Group: Adults 18+ Location: Board Room - 214 Description: Play 5e Dungeons and Dragons with new friends at this bi-monthly meetup! All levels of experience welcome. Games will be led by Dungeon Master Corey Gross. Instructor: Corey Gross

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Mah Jongg Group

Learning Commons

Date: Every Tuesday Time: 11:30a-3p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Learning Commons Description: Play Mah Jongg at the library! Suitable for players who are familiar with the game. Bring your current Mah Jongg card and tiles. No registration required.