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Library Programs
Visit our online calendar to see a complete list of library events. Filter using the category "VIRTUAL" to find events that can be attended remotely.
The New Science of Aging: Understanding Why We Age and What We Can Do about It
Saturday, October 15, 2022, 10:30 am
This 1-hour lecture with Q&A will delve into the root causes of aging at the cellular, soft tissue (muscles and fascia), and neuro-cognitive levels, and offer suggestions of things we can do for ourselves to counteract the aging process.
Family Program at the Smith College Museum of Art: Follow the Flow
Sunday, October 16, 2022, 1-3 pm
Explore rivers in art with SCMA Student Museum Educators in the galleries, paint watercolor droplets to take home, sign up for a Forbes Library card, and learn about the Mill Riverwalk kits created by educators Karen Bryant and Wendy Stein, available for loan from Forbes Library. Designed for ages 4-12 and their caregivers. This program will happen rain or shine! No registration required. Activities are ongoing at SCMA from 1-3 pm.
Early Readers Book Club
Tuesday, October 18, 4 pm
Join us to make a craft based on Fitz and Cleo by Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox! We will meet outside on the library lawn. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet in the community room and cap attendance at 30. Books are available in the children's department to check out. Please email jcornick@forbeslibrary.org with any questions.
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