We are now offering our patrons access to Hoopla with their library card. Create an account by downloading the app or visit:

https://www.hoopladigital.com/

Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library card! For questions or help getting started call 40-789-9507 or email support@narlib.org.

Lunar New Year Watercolor Workshop

Wednesday, January 29th- 6:00pm

On Wednesday, January 29th at 6pm, adults and children 8+ (family friendly) are invited to a fun watercolor class run by artist Hongbing Tang, an elected member of American Artists Professional League (AAPL) and assistant teaching professor at the University of Rhode Island. She will guide students through step-by-step instructions on how to create a watercolor painting of firecrackers to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Registration is required and begins on December 29th.

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Beyond Resolutions: A Mindful Start to the New Year

Thursday, January 30th- 2:00pm

Start 2025 by embracing what already is, rather than chasing what “should be”. This mindfulness workshop turns traditional resolutions inside out, focusing instead on setting gentle and sustainable intentions. Rather than adding more to your to-do list, discover how mindfulness can be the foundation that naturally supports positive change in your life.

Led by Susan Peck, a retired elementary and preschool teacher, this session draws on her nearly ten years of mindfulness practice and her certification as a Mindfulness Facilitator from Copper Beech Institute in West Hartford, CT.

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Adults are welcome to register for our winter reading challenge!

 To register download the Beanstack app, visit narlib.beanstack.com or pick up a paper copy at the Circulation Desk.

Mah Jongg

Tuesdays, January 7th & 21st- 2:00pm

Beginners are welcome to play Mah Jongg at the library! There is no instruction, players should have some knowledge of the game. Registration is required and space is limited. Players need to register for each session individually.

Registration - January 7th

Registration - January 21st

Monthly Meditation

Thursday, January 9th- 6:30pm

These classes will teach Inner Light Meditation. There are no restrictions on age, health status, fitness or flexibility. The classes will be taught by students of Inner light meditation with years of experience. All are welcome.

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Monthly Movie - It Ends with Us

Tuesday, January 28th- 2:00pm

PG-13, 130 minutes.

When a woman's first love suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with a charming, but abusive neurosurgeon is upended and she realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.

Adult Book Clubs

Morning Book Talk

Monday,

Jan. 6th- 10:30am

Join us for coffee and chat about what you're reading!

A great way to get new book suggestions from others.

Afternoon

Wednesday,

Jan. 8th- 1:00pm

This month we'll be reading The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

Evening

Wednesday,

Jan. 22nd- 6:30pm

This month we'll be reading Meet Me at the Biltmore by Amanda Quay Blount.

Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

Music Time With Greg Lato Saturday, January 4th- 10:00am

On Saturday January 4th at 10am, kids ages 0-10 and their families are invited to join us for Music Time with Greg Lato! Greg Lato is a local children's musician who will sing and dance with children in this interactive program that uses props. You can check out some of Greg's videos here: https://www.greglato.com/videos or check out his music CDs, available in our library and on Spotify! Registration is required

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Currency Conga

Wednesday, January 8th- 4:30pm

On Wednesday, January 8th at 4:30pm, kids ages 6-11 are invited to join Miss Rebecca for a game of Currency Conga! In this game which is similar to Twister, children (and parents if they want to join) will test their knowledge of bills and coins and place their hands and feet accordingly. Whoever stays up longest wins a small prize! All children will have multiple chances to win, and we will practice identifying real money before we begin. Registration is required.

Thanks to the American Library Association's Thinking Money for Kids Grant for sponsoring!

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Crayon Melting Art

Tuesday, January 14th- 4:30pm

On Tuesday January 14th at 4:30pm, children ages 5-11 are invited to join Miss Rebecca in creating some melted crayon art! Each child will be given a canvas onto which we will glue crayons, and we will use a heat tool to melt them over a shape or outline of your choice! The outline will then be removed and you will be left with a very colorful creation. Registration is required and begins on December 31st. 

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Bee Bots

Wednesday, January 22nd- 4:30pm

On Wednesday January 22nd at 4:30pm, children ages 6-11 are invited to join Mr. Neil and Miss Rebecca to learn to play with Bee Bots! These are small robots that can be maneuvered through simple coding, which we will use to get the robots through a series of obstacles. Registration is required and begins on January 8th.  

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Pet Cents

Thursday, January 30th- 5:00pm

On Thursday, January 30th at 5pm, kids ages 8-12 are invited to play a game all about adopting a pet! Kids will get to choose their pet, budget for expenses, and keep their pet healthy and happy throughout the game. Registration is required and begins on January 16th. Thanks to the American Library Association's “Thinking Money for Kids” grant for sponsoring!

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