55+ Connections: Week of 11/24/24
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There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library!
North Liberty city facilities (including the Community Center and City Hall) will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to those who celebrate!
55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering
Tuesday, November 26
10:30 AM
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD
It’s time for our monthly book club! This month we will be discussing Murder on the Red River by Marcie R. Rendon. Please come discuss with us and enjoy some coffee and refreshments!
Next month there will not be a book club (our regularly scheduled book club day is Christmas Eve and the library will be closed). However in January we will start up again with the book The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill:
The ornate reading room at the Boston Public Library is quiet, until the tranquility is shattered by a woman’s terrified scream. Security guards take charge immediately, instructing everyone inside to stay put until the threat is identified and contained. While they wait for the all-clear, four strangers, who’d happened to sit at the same table, pass the time in conversation and friendships are struck. Each has his or her own reasons for being in the reading room that morning—it just happens that one is a murderer.
Join us each week for a social gathering full of activities and friendly conversation – board games, puzzles, art, book discussions, and more! No registration required.
55+ Connections: Friday Lunch
Friday, November 29
The Community Center is closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. There will not be 55+ Connections: Friday Lunch this week.
Club 24
Monday, December 2
6 PM
North Liberty Rec Center
CLUB 24 is a program for adults and seniors to socialize over University of Iowa Athletics.
Patrons can sign up online, over the phone at 319-626-5716, or in person at the Community Center.
On December 2nd we’ll be watching the Iowa vs. Nebraska game.
Cocoa, Cookies, and Knitting for Newbies
Friday, December 6
6:30 PM
Ranshaw House – 515 Community Dr. North Liberty
Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit? Come to our introduction to knitting class to learn the basics. Taught by an experienced knitter, learn knit and purl stitches, how to start a project and get resources for practicing you new skills at home. Join us at the Ranshaw House for this fun intro to knitting with cookies and hot cocoa for a cozy winter night! Space is limited so be sure to register here.
Wrapping Room
December 7 – 10 and 19 – 23
During regular library hours
North Liberty Library – Meeting Room A
Need to get some gift wrapping done away from prying eyes? Use the Wrapping Room! We’ll have tables, tape, scissors, bows, bags, wrapping paper and more ready to go. Or you can bring your own supplies and just use the space. The room will be available during regular library hours in Meeting Room A.
Holiday Vendor Fair
Saturday, December 7
8 AM – 12 PM
North Liberty Rec Center
Local crafters, makers and vendors will help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. While you’re at the Community Center, be sure to check out the Christmas Village and model train as well as Breakfast with Santa! Any gifts you purchase at the vendor fair can be wrapped in the library wrapping room!
