Jason Mazar-Kelly continues teaching an all-levels virtual Kripalu Flow Yoga Class via Zoom on Friday, Oct. 30, at 8 am. Contact wt_mail@clamsnet.org to sign up. At 10:30 am, ballerina Miss Shannon hosts another virtual Ballet and Books storytime. This session is for ages 0-5. Email mlawson@clamsnet.org to sign up. At 11:30 am, Kanta Lipsky will lead a weekly Balance Class through Zoom. Her classes meet on Mondays and Fridays at 11:30 am. Contact wt_mail@clamsnet.org to join. At 4 pm, local artist Val Estabrook will lead a virtual Pastel Class for children. Students will learn the process of bringing to life one of their favorite vistas or still life. The library has pastels available to borrow for this class. Email mlawson@clamsnet.org to sign up.
Judy Kranz continues her weekly online Pilates Classes on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 9:30 am. Her classes are also offered Tuesdays at 8:30 am. Email rrooney@clamsnet.org to sign up for one or both classes. From 11 am to 2 pm, come to the outdoor Pop-Up Library in the library parking lot (weather depending). Children’s and young adult materials, along with adult books and DVDs, will be available for contactless browsing and checkout. Librarians will be available onsite to help browsers pick their next reads. Bring your library card or ID. There will be forms available to register for a card if you’ve never had one before. Mask wearing and social distancing is mandatory. From 3 to 5 pm, come to Halloween Drive-Through. Drive through our parking lot circle to get a bag of goodies. Decorate your car and come in costume. Please remain in your car and wear face masks.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 11 am to 4 pm, kids and families can pick up a curbside craft kit to take home. Call the library when you are in the parking lot, and a librarian will bring out a bag of crafting supplies for you. At 3:30 pm, join a virtual watercolor class for kids ages 7 to 14. Email lhearn@clamsnet.org to sign up. At 4:30 pm, join the virtual watercolor class for teens and adults. Email lhearn@clamsnet.org to sign up.
On Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8 am, Jason Mazar-Kelly will lead a weekly Chair Yoga and Meditation class on Zoom. Email wt_mail@clamsnet.org to join. At 9 am, join the library for virtual Children’s Yoga with certified instructor Miss Shannon. Class will include basic yoga postures, animal-themed games, songs, breath and relaxation techniques, and a storybook centered around kindness. Email mlawson@clamsnet.org for the Zoom invitation. At 10:30 am, children’s librarian Mikaela Lawson will lead virtual Traditional Storytime. Just like in a regular storytime, kids will be able to listen and enjoy books new and old with some songs thrown in the mix. Email mlawson@clamsnet.org to join. Also at 10:30 am, The Yard’s Jesse Keller Jason will lead an online Adult Community Dance Class. All levels are welcome. Email wt_mail@clamsnet.org to sign up. From 11 am to 12:30 pm, the library will host Senior Tech Help on the porch. Bring your device and any login information you may need. Appointments are required. Contact 774-447-4419, or rrooney@clamsnet.org to schedule an appointment. Mask wearing is mandatory. From 1 to 3 pm, public computers will be available for use on the library porch. Printing and scanning will be available. Computers will be sanitized between uses. Book a 15-minute time slot by emailing wt_mail@clamsnet.org. Mask wearing is mandatory.
Also, the library is looking for submissions for “Through a Lens III,” a juried show that will be featured on the library’s virtual gallery throughout the month of December. The show is open to professional and amateur photographers, and all genres are welcome. Submissions must be sent electronically and are due by Nov. 15. Visit the library website for more information and submission instructions. Email artwtfpl@gmail.com if you have questions.
