Free Adult Programs at the Pocono Mountain Public Library in November
Bonus Guitar Workshop: Monday, November 9th at 3:30 pm. Bring in your guitar and join Joe for a special guitar lesson on Drop D tuning, what it is, what to do with it, and riffs that utilize this concept. Learn riffs from The Beatles’ “Come Together,” Nirvana’s “Heart Shaped Box,” Led Zeppelin’s “Moby Dick,” RATM’s “Killing in the Name,” and Soundgarden’s “Spoon Man,” just to name a few. 14 & up. Registration required.
Book Club: Tuesday, November 10that 2:00 pm. This month, we’ll be reading the banned classic, “Slaughterhouse Five” by Kurt Vonnegut. Blending the misadventures of Billy Pilgrim and Kurt Vonnegut’s own wartime experience, “Slaughterhouse Five” is one of the most unique war novels of the 20th century. To get a copy and register, call 570-894-8860 or email joe@poconolibrary.org. Registration required.
Chair Yoga Class: Fridays, November 13th at 2:00 pm. Join our experienced and helpful yoga instructor, Linda, for chair yoga. Chair yoga can benefit anyone, and has amazing effects on seniors such as increasing flexibility and relaxation. Loose clothing is recommended. Super easy, and all materials are supplied by the library! 14 & up. Registration required.
The Pocono Mountain Knitting and Crochet Guild: Saturday, November 14th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. All those interested in knitting and crochet are welcome to join the guild members for tips and techniques on the second Saturday of every month. Bring your own supplies. No sign up necessary.
Guitar Workshop: Monday, November 16th at 3:30 pm. A free guitar lesson every month! Bring your guitar and join Joe on the 2nd floor where we’ll strum along with “No Woman, No Cry” by Bob Marley. You’ll also learn 4 very important chords, and the song’s bass riff. 14 & up. Registration required.
Stephen King Book Club: Thursday, November 19th at 2:00 pm. This month we’ll be discussing “Thinner” by Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman). After Billy Halleck accidentally runs over a gypsy woman, he becomes cursed by a vengeful father and starts to lose weight at an alarming rate. At first, it doesn’t seem like a curse because Billy is grossly overweight, but he soon begins to lose too much weight and begins to waste away. To get a copy and register, call 570-894-8860 or email joe@poconolibrary.org. 18 & up. Registration required.
Meditation Workshop: Friday, November 20th at 2:30pm. Feeling stressed out? Consider joining Bev for a great meditation session at PMPL. She will focus on basic techniques for deep breathing, visualization, and relaxation while participants sit in a chair for comfort. It’s wonderful for health and well-being, and especially good for all the stressed-out moms.
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