Adults

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Fiber arts meet up on blue background with knitting supplies in background

Come to the library once a month to work on your fiber arts project and chat with fellow crafters! All fiber and fabric arts projects are welcome—knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, cross stitch, etc. This is a drop-in program that anyone is welcome to attend. Bring yourself and whatever your latest project is—we look forward to seeing you!

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Basket weaving class on Thursday, August 14 with photo of a basket example

Learn to weave your own basket from scratch at this hands-on workshop! By the end of this class, attendees will have woven their own basket out of reed that they are free to take home. Instruction will be provided every step of the way.

Spaces are limited, so registration is required. Email kmckewin [at] rgpl.org (kmckewin[at]rgpl[dot]org) to sign-up. Attendees should be prepared to stay for the entire 6 hour session, and should plan to bring a sack lunch and wear clothes they can get wet/stained. Further information will be provided to registered attendees via email the week of the class.

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DnD for adults Third Thursday of the Month

Join us on the third Thursday of the month for a series of one-shot DnD campaigns!

These mini adventures are designed to be played in one sitting and are perfect for both new and experienced players alike. If you're brand new, we'll have everything you need to play available, although players who are already familiar with DnD are welcome to bring a level 1 or 2 character and dice if they wish. New players should try to arrive to their first session 10 minutes early to prepare.

Questions? Reach out to kmckewin [at] rgpl.org

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Introduction to the Friends of Governor Nelson State Park. Background is a photo of prairie land with a tree

Come meet the Friends of Governor Nelson State Park and learn more about this local outdoor area and all of its natural resources and beauty! Attendees will learn about how to take advantage all of the offerings the state park has, from hiking to boating to picnicking and more! The presentation will also cover volunteer opportunities that are available to help support the Park and its Friends group. No registration required.

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Morning Movies on orange background

Our line-up of free movie screenings continues! Join us once a month for a movie, along with free coffee and popcorn. Our summer schedule is as follows:

June: Black Bag (2025). This brand new, critically acclaimed spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett follows a secret agent as he must decide whether to be loyal to his wife or his country. Rated R. Run time 1 hour and 33 minutes.

July: Better Man (2024). This musical drama follows the rise and fall of English singer Robbie William's fame. Williams is portrayed as a chimpanzee. Rated R. Run time 2 hours and 11 minutes.

August: Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (2025). Renee Zellweger revives her role as Bridget Jones, now a widowed single mother looking to forge a new path in life and love. This installment is perfect for both long-time fans of the series and newcomers. Rated R. Run time 2 hours and 4 minutes.

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Carpe Librum Book Club banner for The Wedding People

Join the Carpe Librum Book Club in discussing this month's darkly funny and emotional title, The Wedding People by Alison Espach! 

Phoebe arrives at an inn in Rhode Island alone after hitting rock bottom. She's immediately mistaken for one of the "the wedding people" but she's actually the only guest at the inn who isn't in town for the big event. Meanwhile, the bride has accounted for every problem that might go wrong at her wedding—every problem except Phoebe's existence, which makes it all the more surprising when the two women strike up a friendship.

Carpe Librum is our monthly adult fiction book club. New members are always welcome to attend, whether you decide to come every month or just when the title catches your eye. Copies of each month's title are available at the library circulation desk roughly one month before the posted discussion date. Email kmckewin [at] rgpl.org (kmckewin[at]rgpl[dot]org) with questions.

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Friends Fall Book Sale on red background with a stack of books next to it

Join the Friends of the Library for a special fall book sale! A large variety of used books, movies, CDs, games, puzzles, and more will be available for purchase. All sales are made by donation, and all proceeds go directly back to the Friends to help support special library programs and projects. This year, the Friends have supported initiatives like the seed library, children's summer reading program, and new "library of experiences" passes.

The sale will run on Friday from 8AM to 6PM and on Saturday from 8AM to 2PM.

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Join us for another season of morning movies at the library! Free coffee and popcorn are available at each showing. Our line up for the fall includes:

September: The Phoenician Scheme (2025). Wes Anderson's newest dark comedy follows a wealthy business man and his daughter as he tries to embark on a new path in life, only to become the target of scheming tycoons and determined assassins. Rated PG-13. Run time 1 hour and 41 minutes.

October: Beetlejuice (1988). After a happily married couple dies in a car accident, they haunt their former home. When the new family ruins the home with renovations, they ask a devilish spirit for help. Rated PG. Run time 1 hour and 33 minutes.

November: Wicked (2024). Watch (or re-watch) the first installment of Wicked before seeing Part 2 in theaters! This film adaption of the 2003 musical stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda. Rated PG. Run time 2 hours and 40 minutes. 

*Note that November's screening is one week earlier than normal due to Thanksgiving holiday closures.

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