August Adult Programs

Tuesday, August 3, 10-11:30
Adult Computer Class:  Basic Internet and Web Searching (Part2) – Learn about search engines and how they work.  (Registration for Part 1 is required.)

Tuesday, August 3, 7-9
One Book, One Region FILM:  Wind (1992) PG-13
Matthew Modine and Jennifer Grey are experienced sailors determined to win the prestigious America's Cup yacht race. A moving story of ambition, love and individualism in the face of tradition set to backdrop of the world's greatest boat race.

Tuesday, August 10, 7-9
Local author Ken Passan
Ken will discuss his latest book, Forensics and the Violent Criminal, which addresses the most violent crimes in existence today, why and how they occur, and some of the offenders who have perpetrated those crimes.  The book presents numerous case studies of violent criminals. It explains and demonstrates how, after an offender has been apprehended, an interrogator should handle such a person- especially a psychopath.  A question and answer period will follow the formal presentation.

Thursday, August 12, 7-9
One Book, One Region:  scholar led book discussion.  The 2010 selection, A Pearl In The Storm by Tori McClure will be the topic.  Multiple copies of the book are available at the library.

Tuesday, August 17, 10-11:30
Adult Computer Class:  E-Mail Basics – Set up an e-mail account.  (Basic knowledge of computers is recommended.)  Registration is required.

Tuesday, August 17, 7-9
One Book One Region FILM:  Row Hard, No Excuses (2007) 83 mins. PG-13
This is a fascinating portrait of teamwork, partnership, and endurance - and how two middle-aged rowers are still setting out to prove something to their fathers. It follows the American team in a harrowing two-person team rowing race across the Atlantic.  Beautifully filmed and edited, the film leads the viewer on roller coaster of emotions felt by the rowers during the race, as well as the aftermath.

Tuesday, August 24, 7-9
Guest author Caroline Zinsser
Local summer resident, author and historian, Caroline Zinsser will discuss a long neglected local hero, Dr. Vine Utley who served patients in Waterford and Lyme from 1806-1836 from his home at what is now Flanders Four Corners.  A question and answer period will follow the formal presentation. Her book, Vine Utley, The Remarkable Country Doctor Of Lyme, Connecticut (1768-1836), will be available for purchase and signing.

Wednesday, August 25, 7-9
Sci-Fi Book Discussion:  Earth Abides by George Stewart
Dr. Phil Ray, Associate Professor of English at Connecticut College, will lead this discussion.  He has taught sci-fi and fantasy literature and film for over 25 years.  In this 1949 novel, a sole survivor of a global pandemic ventures forward to experience a world without man.

Tuesday, August 31, 10 – 11:30
Adult Computer Class:  Job Now – Learn the basics of this live job and career resource web site.  (Basic knowledge of computers is recommended.)  Registration is required.

ART WALL:  Sue and Charlie Luxton
3 dimensional assemblage