Adult Programs – Waterbury Public Library, Waterbury Vermont

Winter Solstice Meditation / Fri Dec 20 / 4:30PM

Winter Solstice Meditation with River Buffum and Judi Byron

Friday, Dec 20th at 4:30 PM in the Sal room.

Winter Solstice in many cultures is a sacred time of deep reflection and gratitude for the year’s past, and setting intentions for the year ahead.

Join River Buffum and Judi Byron in the Sal Room for a Solstice ritual with meditation and harp music as we celebrate the return of the light.

Board Game Night / 1st Tuesdays / 6PM

Board Game Night and Pizza!

1st Tuesday of the month through April 1st.

6:00 – 8:00 PM.

ROBERT(He/Him) & Z (They/Them) invite you to come play new board games & old favorites with friends.

Games are Euro-styled board games (aka designer games) where there is a mix of chance and skill in the game. Games take 10-15 minutes to explain, play time is between 20-45 minutes, and rule discussion have a 5 minute limit.

Email Judi@waterburypubliclibrary.com to sign up.

Chair Yoga / Wednesdays / 10:30AM / Zoom

Chair Yoga with Instructor Diana Whitney.

Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.

No experience needed. All levels welcome to this low-stress, energetic class.
The chair provides stability and balance, and allows movement without fear.
All are welcome, experienced practitioners and newbies alike!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsf-6prj4jHd1jfaZQAM1jQXgcP6WzcBXU

In the meantime click here to see all the videos Diana has recorded over the last year and 1/2. Enjoy! Read more

Duplicate Bridge / Thursdays / 12:30-4:30PM

Duplicate Bridge

Thursdays from 12:30-4:30 PM in the SAL Room.

Are you an experienced bridge player?

The Waterbury Bridge Group is always looking for new members.

You are welcome even if you haven’t played Duplicate Bridge.

Duplicate Bridge plays each hand twice, but with different players.

Want to learn more? Call Grace Sweet at 802.244.7123

Art Yoga / Thursdays / 6:30PM / SAL

Art Yoga

Led by yogini & artist Sharon Fennimore, enjoy this 6 week series!

THURSDAYS through December 19th.

From 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the SAL Room.

Using the tools of both art and yoga, we anchor ourselves to the present moment.

Come as you are and leave calm & centered.

For more info about Art Yoga and Sharon Fennimore click here.

Fiber Arts Friday / 2nd Fridays / 12-2PM

Fiber Arts Friday: Open Fiber Social

2nd Friday of each month.

From Noon – 2:00 PM in the Sal room.

Fiber Crafters are welcome to bring their projects and a snack or lunch. All fiber arts are welcome whether you knit, crochet, weave, needle felt or practice another type of fiber craft. This supportive, non-competitive gathering is for fiber crafters of all kinds.

Dungeons & Dragons & Tabletop Role Playing Group / Sat / 1-5PM

Dungeons & Dragons and Tabletop Role Playing Game Group

Embark on a New Adventure!

Every Saturday from 1:00 – 5:00 PM in the SAL room and online via Zoom or Discord.

https://discord.com/invite/urBsJjUvj4

Feel free to log into the server at any time, where we can provide answers to questions and develop a welcoming community! It’s the best place to stay up-to-date on our upcoming games, and we occasionally hold sessions online in bad weather.

We’ll be exploring various games systems with a rotating cast of Game Masters.

If you want to try Role Playing Games but aren’t sure about Dungeons & Dragons, or you want to try running a game yourself, this might be for you!

First up- BURNING WHEEL, a character-driven take on high fantasy, run by Evan Hoffman.

Rated PG-13, for fantasy violence.

Hand Stitching Group / 3rd Mondays / 6-8PM

Hand Stitching Group

We meet on the 3rd Monday of each month from 6:00 -8:00 PM in the SAL Room.

For more information contact North Waringa at northwaringa@gmail.com.

This supportive working group meets monthly for stitching, learning, and creative discussions.

Open to anyone with interest in hand stitching– including embroidery, cross-stitch, and any other needlework.

Bring your own supplies and any pieces or ideas you’re working on, or ones that you’ve completed and want to share.

Writers’ Wertfrei / 10AM / 3rd Saturday

Writers’ Wertfrei Meeting

We meet the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10-noon in the SAL room and on Zoom.

WINTER DATES: December 21, January 18, February 15

For more information and/or to register contact Judi Byron at judi@waterburypubliclibrary.com.

Let her know whether you would be able to attend in person or virtualy through Zoom.

Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uf-GurT8iGNX8hbAsIjtlLJopvFrdWbfv

“Wertfrei” comes from the German “Wertfreiheit” meaning non-judgmental or value-free. These gatherings are a place where writers can come, share their work, receive comments and suggestions in a supportive, caring environment. Come with what you are currently working on.

WPL Collection of Archived Streaming Videos

The Waterbury Public Library Collection of archived streaming videos.

In association with Orca Media.

This is a playlist of programs presented at the Waterbury Public Library recorded by Orca Media. You can stream the playlist from the embedded window or click on the link to view a list of archived streaming videos in Youtube.

https://www.orcamedia.net/series/waterbury-public-library

The mission of ORCA Media is to promote participation in local government, community and organizations through the use of telecommunications technology. ORCA Media provides free video production, training and distribution services to citizens and organizations in the towns served by ORCA Media and is dedicated to the principles of free speech, content neutrality, localism, civic engagement and tolerance of diverse opinions and perspectives.