Many programs and activities have already taken place at the North End Library, 25 Parmenter Street, thus far, during the month of March and there is much more scheduled for the remainder of the month.
Library goers can enjoy three more films, computer assistance, games, workshops, helpful services for seniors, an adult book discussion club, homework help and an author talk.
For more information call 617-227-8135.
EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Friday Films: Films by Blacklisted Hollywood Directors and Writers
Friday March 22 at 1pm Screen Writer Dalton Trumbo: Roman Holiday
Friday March 29 at 1pm Screen Writer Michael Wilson: A Place on the Sun
One-on-One Computer Assistance for Adults by Appointment–Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Call 617.227.8135 to reserve a 30-minute spot for personalized assistance with PC computing, laptops, iPads, tablets, the BPL catalog, and online resources. Laptops are available to use or you can bring your own.
Mahjongg Club – Thursdays from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Come and play the American-style variant of this tile-based game that originated in China and requires skill, strategy, and calculation. Beginners are welcome. No sign up is required.
Workshop: Self-Publishing Your Book – Saturday March 23 from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Got a book to publish? Author and writing coach Kim Kerrigan will guide you through the process, including editing and proofreading, formatting, publishing options, marketing strategies, and much more. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet, or use a library laptop. Please call 617-227-8135 to reserve a space.
Games People Play – Tuesday, March 25 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Chess, Scrabble, Bananagrams, Monopoly, Uno, anyone? Drop in to play board and card games with friends new and old! For grown-ups only.
Seniors Connect: What Can Boston Do for You? – Thursday, March 21 from 10:30am-12:00pm
The City of Boston has done a survey of its senior residents to get a better understanding of what we need. The survey results has led the City to establish various helpful programs and initiatives for the elderly. Learn about what services are available and how to access them from an age-friendly representative. This program is in partnership with Boston’s Jewish cultural center, the Vilna Shul. Free, light refreshments will be served.
Adult Book Discussion Club – Wednesday, March 20 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
March’s book is Emma Donoghue’s 2016 novel “The Wonder,†in which an eleven-year-old girl is purported to have gone without eating for months in a mid-19th century Irish village. English nurse Lib Wright is sent over to see if the rumor is true and that the girl is truly subsisting on nothing. Refusing to believe, Lib is determined to end the hoax within days, but she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the “living wonder.†Copies of the book are available to check out at the library’s front desk.
Homework Help – Wednesdays from 4:00-6pm
A Boston Public School teacher assists children in kindergarten through grade 6 with homework. This is a free, drop-in program.
Author talk: Karen McManus – Wednesday, March 27 from 6:00 -7:00pm
Acclaimed local teen author Karen McManus discusses her new book, “Two Can Keep a Secret.â€