Adult Programs
Silent Book Club
First Saturdays September 5, October 3, and November 7
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Adult and Teens
Main Floor Reading Lounge
McBride invites you to sit back, relax, and choose our own reading material. Enjoy reading at your own pace, socialize if you wish, stay as long as you like, and indulge in some well-deserved “you” time.
Genealogy Workshop
Second Fridays September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11
1:00 pm
Adults
Main Floor Genealogy Room
All interest and experience levels welcome.
Shop the McBride Book Cellar
Open:
Wednesdays 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Mondays: September 14, October 5, November 2, and December 7 | 5:30–7:30 pm
Saturday, December 5 | 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Visit the library’s on-site used book store. The Book Cellar sells used books and media in all categories and age levels, from fiction to nonfiction, baby board books to adult. Shop for used DVDs and music CDs, and there is even a small used sheet music collection.
Computer Assistance
Tuesday evenings September 15–November 24 | 6:00–8:00 pm, drop in
Saturday afternoons by appointment, call 752-2241 or email info@mcbridelibrary.org
Main floor Computer Lab
One-on-one assistance using the computer, any ability level. McBride’s volunteer instructor will be available to answer questions and assist with basic computer usage.
Bee Informed Coffee Chats
Wednesdays: September 9 & 23, October 14 & 28, and November 11
11:00 am–12:30 pm
Adults
Second Floor Community Room
What’s the buzz about what local organizations have to offer? Gather valuable information with real-life applications regarding health, social issues, finance, and digital literacy. Share coffee, finger snacks, and the company of others.
September 9: (Cremation Society)
September 23: TBD
October 14: (Women’s Center – Domestic violence)
October 28: TBD
November 11: TBD
Civic Conversations
All are invited to visit the McBride Memorial Library each Friday 11am–12pm to discuss the news of the week and what’s happening in our world.
Adults and Teens
Second Floor Community Room
This community opportunity gives participants a chance to
- Practice respectful civic engagement as we discuss current events
- Build relationships with others in our community and make new friends
The hope for these conversations is that participants will attend with a sense of openness, curiosity, and humility as we seek to understand each other and gain new perspectives. This is an opportunity to reclaim the ideal of civic public discourse.
What You Can Expect at Each Session:
Introductions
Topic suggestions
Voting for the day’s topic
A facilitated conversation following ground rules
Positive engagement with different points of view
Self-Sustainable Series
Third Tuesdays: September 15, October 20, and November 17
5:30 pm
Library location varies
Save money and gain independence by learning practical skills. Monthly guest speakers will cover topics from gardening to budgeting.
September 15: TBD
October 20: TBD
November 17: (dental health)
Craft It!
Craft It!
Mondays: September 21, October 5 & 19, and November 2 & 16
6:00–7:30 pm
Adults
Main Floor Reading Lounge
A crafting get-together for adults. Bring your favorite project: yarn, stitching, diamond art, scrapbooking, your choice—OR—take a stab at the project of the month offered by library staff. Bring a friend and share social time and fellowship around the coffee station. Climate-permitting, we will spill into Judy’s garden.