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Adult Summer Reading Program at WPL

Register at mywpl.org or call 508-799-1655 ext. 3

IN THIS ISSUE:Summer Reading Theme & Kickoff.......................................1Books & Author Talks..............1 -Book Talks -Summer Reading ListCommunity Conversations..1 -Addiction & Recovery -Civic Engagement -Returning to Community After Prison -Supporting Refugees - Traveling with Purpose -Urban PlanningLearn Something New....2 & 3 -Art & Gardening -Computer Classes -Grant & Small Business -Health & Fitness -Music & FilmOngoing Classes & Services...3LIBRARY CLOSING:Tuesday, July 4

CALENDAR Main LibraryJune - August

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Read and Have Fun Making A Difference this Summer!June 23 - August 19

Build a Better World through Read-ing - All selected titles concern individual or collective efforts to improve one’s quality of life, issues that affect our community, or the challenges and thrills of starting over.

Books & Book Talks

Atlas Obscuraby Joshua Foer

WPL Summer Reading List!

The Nantucket-based, New York Times bestselling author will discuss

Community Conversations

Build a Better Community• Addiction & Recovery• Civic Engagement• Returning to Community After Prison• Supporting Refugees• Traveling with Purpose• Urban Planning

See back page for details!

Registration Begins June 1• Read for your own pleasure OR aloud to a child or friend• Get involved by joining a WPL Community Conversation• Learn something new by attending a class or programTrack your own reading, classes, and/or event participation atmywpl.org and win prizes!

See Summer Classes on pages 2-3, and more events on page 4.

Summer Reading Kickoff - Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Register to track your reading, class and/or event participation and win prizes! Sign up for summer programs, check out or download summer reads, visit with staff from the Talking Book Library, and Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will be onsite with samples and tips for growing summer salads and herbs. Start your summer with a trip to WPL!

See more titles on back page

The Sympathizerby Viet Thanh Nguyen

Author Event: Nancy ThayerSaturday, July 222 - 4 p.m.

her latest novel Secrets in Summer.Fiction Area

Tai Chi with Master James KeenanSaturdays, July 1 - August 269:30 - 10:30 a.m.For all ages and fitness levels.Banx Room

ZumbaSaturdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 12, 19, 2610:40 - 11:40 a.m.For ages 12 and older.Banx Room

Lunchtime MeditationTuesdays, July 11, 18, 25 & August 112 - 1 p.m.One hour guided meditation.Bring your own mat or cushion.Saxe Room

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from theLatest ResearchWednesday, June 286 - 7 p.m.Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.Saxe Room

Grant Resources & SmallBusiness

Gardening

Family Art JournalSaturdays, July 15, 22, 291 - 3 p.m.Three session workshop taught by award-winning local artist C.J. Kennedy. Ages 9+.Saxe RoomThis program is administered by the Worcester Arts Council, for the Local Cultural Council - an agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Art Hands-Only CPR TrainingWednesdays, July 12 & August 96 - 7 p.m.Free instruction on what the American Heart Association calls “Hands-Only CPR.”Saxe Room

Learn Something New to Build a Better You

Microsoft Office & KeyboardingFridays in June9:30 - 10:30 a.m.Introductory course on Word, Powerpoint, Publisher, Excel,and touch typing.Third Floor Computer Lab

Library ResourcesFridays in July9:30 - 10:30 a.m.Learn all about the resources available at your library.Third Floor Computer Lab

Digital Literacy BasicsFridays in August9:30 - 10:30 a.m.Basics of digital literacy for the modern world.Third Floor Computer Lab

Computer Class Series

Health & Fitness

Urban Gardening 101Monday, June 262:30 - 3:30 p.m.Join the Regional Environ-mental Council (REC) as they present the basics of starting your own garden.Saxe Room

Vegetable GardeningMonday, July 310 - 11 a.m.We’ll look at different types of vegetable gardens, and discuss layout, variety choices, and growing techniques.Saxe Room

Introduction to Finding GrantsTuesdays, June 20, July 18 & August 151 - 2:30 p.m.Overview of grant seeking pro-cess as outlined by the Founda-tion Center.Third Floor Computer Lab

SCORE SmallBusiness CounselingFirst Tuesday of the month4:30 - 8:30 p.m.Third Floor Study Room

English Conversation CirclesTuesdays5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Banx Room (Drop-in)

Introductory Genealogy and Local History ResearchAssistance (One-on-one)First and Third Tuesdays5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Third Floor Desk

Small Business, Non-Profit Grant Research, and Personal Investment ResourcesAssistance (One-on-one)Second and Fourth Tuesdays5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Second Floor Desk

Worcester Writer’s GroupSecond Tuesday of the Month7 - 9 p.m.Talking Books Room

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Rock Your Business withGovernment ContractingTuesday, June 131 - 3 p.m.Learn how government contracting opportunities can help your business grow and succeed with the Small Busi-ness Administration (SBA) and the City of Worcester.Banx Room

* Programs generouslysponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library.

Ongoing ProgramsTuesdays

Learn Something New to Build a Better You

For additional information, program updates, and regis-tration options for all events and classes, visit mywpl.org, and click on Events Calendar.

Citizenship ClassesWednesdays5:30 - 7 p.m.Banx Room (Drop-in)

Tech HelpWednesdays5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Third Floor Lab (Drop-in)

Wednesdays

Great Books! Discussion GroupWednesday, June 77 - 9 p.m.Talking Books Room

Legal Assistance withCommunity Legal Aid’s CORI and Re-Entry ProjectWednesdays, June 14, July 122:30 - 4 p.m.Second Floor (Drop-in)

Take a Break Thursdays*Thursdays3 - 5 p.m.Saxe Room (Drop-in)

CORI Sealing WorkshopThursdays, June 29, July 27, August 311 - 2 p.m.Banx Room (Drop-in)

Thursdays

Laboratorio AbiertoFridays11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Third Floor Computer Lab

Fridays

Resume & Cover Letter Online ServiceOnline at mywpl.org

e-Book HelpDrop-in

Anytime

Laura Ramsey & Groove TraneSaturday, August 52 - 4 p.m.Come hear Berklee-trained performer and educator Laura Ramsey and her jazz quartet.Saxe RoomThis program is administered by the Worcester Arts Council, for the Local Cultural Council - an agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Un-Common Cinema*Join us for a monthly screen-ing of a thought provoking film, followed by a discussion.Birth of a Nation (rated R)Saturday, June 102 - 4 p.m.Trainspotting (rated R)Saturday, July 82 - 4 p.mThe Crying Game (rated R)Saturday, August 192 - 4 p.m.Saxe Room

Music & Film

Traveling with Purpose: Making a Difference OverseasTuesday, July 116 - 7:30 p.m.Listen to experienced travelers share their journeys of volun-teering, studying abroad, and making a difference overseas.Saxe Room

Returning to Community After PrisonTuesday, July 186 - 7:30 p.m.Join Anne Keyworth,AmeriCorps Attorney withCLA, and Steve Denson,Volunteer Coordinator from EPOCA in a discussion ofpost-incarceration obstacles, and how these obstaclesimpact society.Saxe Room

Civic Engagement: Serve and Be HeardWednesday, July 196 - 7:30 p.m.Learn how to run for political office, serve on a board, and participate in your community.Saxe Room

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Check the library website for class and program updates.

Get Involved: Supporting Worcester’s RefugeesTuesday, July 256 - 7:30 p.m.Find out how you can help newcomers to our city at this panel with representatives from local resettlement agen-cies and other humanitarian groups.Saxe Room

Addiction & Recovery: The East Side of Addiction Book Talk and DiscussionTuesday, August 16 - 7:30 p.m.Join Worcester authors James DiReda and Jack Maroney, and School Safety Director Robert Pezzella as they discuss their experiences with substance abuse and recovery.Saxe Room

Urban Planning with the People with Dr. Tom ConroyWednesday, August 166 - 7:30 p.m.Interactive presentation and discussion exploring the ways cities can include citizens in the urban planning process.Saxe Room

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Community Conversations

Get your complete list at WPL!

Adult Summer ReadingList

Requiem, Mass.By John Dufresne

Exit WestBy Mohsin Hamid

When BreathBecomes AirBy Paul Kalanithi

Book clubbers:Check out a WPL tote bag filled with eight copies of some of our most popular titles. A binder with suggested discus-sion topics and organizational paperwork is included. It’s never been easier!

Looking for more bookrecommendations?Browse staff picks, award win-ners, lists by topic and more here: http://www.mywpl.org/?q=booklists

Book Club in a Bag

The Magnolia StoryBy Chip and Joanna Gaines

All programs are FREE and open to the public.

Build a Better Community