Upcoming Adult Programming for July

Below is a list of adult programming that we're offering during the month of July. The Summer Reading Calendar of events with children's programming will be available at our front desk beginning Monday, June 22nd.

Chair Yoga Class: Fridays, June 26^th, July 10^th & July 24^th 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. To register, email info@poconolibrary.org or call 570-894-8860.

The Pocono Mountain Knitting and Crochet Guild: Saturday, July 11^th 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.

Poke-a-Nose Pottery Paint-a-Mug: Monday, July 13^th at 2:00 pm. Get a free coffee mug and decorate it at PMPL. Poke-a-Nose Pottery will supply the coffee mug and paint to each participant. The mugs will then be taken and fired at the Poke-a-Nose studio to be picked up later. Absolutely free. To register, email info@poconolibrary.org or call 570-894-8860. Registration required. Adults, and 14 & up.

Book Club: Tuesday, July 14^th at 2:00 pm. This month we'll be discussing, “James,” by Percival Everett. It is a brilliant re-telling of “The Adventures of Huck Finn.” When Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, and separated from his family, he runs away. He meets up with Huck, and they both take a raft down the Mississippi River. It’s one of American literature’s most famous journeys, but this time we get Jim’s point of view. To get a copy and register, call 570-894-8860 or email joe@poconolibrary.org. Registration required. Adults and 18 & over.

Meditation Workshop: Fridays, July 17^th & 31^st 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.

Adventures in Creative Writing: Monday, July 20^th at 2:00pm. Adults and teens, 14 and up, are invited to a creative writing session where Joe will show you 2 useful creative writing exercises to get help you get words on the page. These techniques have been used by rock stars like Kurt Cobain and David Bowie and writers like Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs. Registration required. 14 & up.

Stephen King Book Club: Thursday, July 23^rd at 2:00 pm. Join us for a lively discussion of King’s classic novel, “Misery,” which tells the tale of Paul Sheldon—a famous, successful author—who’s fortune changes after a car accident. His number one fan, Annie Wilkes, pulls him from the wreck, and she now has the injured Paul trapped in her secluded house in the middle of winter. Adults and 18 & over. To register, email info@poconolibrary.org or call 570-894-8860.

Guitar Workshop: Monday, July 27^th at 3:30 pm. A free guitar lesson every month! Bring your guitar to PMPL to learn an oldie but goodie, “Blitzkrieg Bop,” by The Ramones. In this lesson, you’ll learn power chords and open chords. 14 & up. Registration required. To register, email info@poconolibrary.org or call 570-894-8860.

Paradise Lavender Farm Visit: Wednesday, July 29^th from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. We’re going on a field trip to Paradise Lavender Farm for a lovely stroll through a beautiful lavender field. Linda will give a tour and explain the lavender-growing process. It’s sure to be a tranquil and informative afternoon! Registration required. To register, email info@poconolibrary.org or call 570-894-8860. Rain date TBA. 18 & over.