Adults

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!

Join the Carpe Librum Book Club for its July meeting! Note that this discussion will take place one week later than normal due to the 4th of July holiday.

This month, our long-running fiction book club will be reading Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Carrie Soto is a tennis champion—arguably the greatest player in the world. So when a new young tennis star breaks Carrie's Grand Slam record 6 years after her retirement, she decides she needs to attempt one last year of Grand Slam tournaments to hold onto her title. This book tells the story of an athlete making an epic comeback, no matter the cost of greatness.

Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk one month before the posted discussion date. Registration is not required to attend the discussions, but if you would like to be added to the Carpe Librum emailing list, please contact kmckewin [at] rgpl.org.

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 1-2 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

Spend your Saturday morning painting a relaxing nature scene! We'll provide the materials, the coffee, and a video to follow along to—you just bring your creativity! We will be using acrylic paints, which can be difficult to remove from clothing, so please wear items you feel comfortable getting messy in.

Registration is required. Please email kmckewin [at] rgpl.org (kmckewin[at]rgpl[dot]org) by July 16 to sign-up so we prep materials. This program is for ages 16+.

Join us for a cooking demo with professional chef, Amber Sawyer. Amber will be demonstrating how to make cheesecake from scratch. Registration is appreciated. Email kmckewin [at] rgpl.org (kmckewin[at]rgpl[dot]org) to sign up.

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: A Complete Unknown (2024). This biopic focuses on a young Bob Dylan's early years in music. Rated R. Run time 2 hours and 20 minutes.

August: To be determined.

Think you're a puzzle master? Put your skills to the test and compete against other puzzle enthusiasts to find out! Teams of up to 2 people will compete to see who can put together a 500 piece puzzle the fastest at this event. Register your team before July 23 by emailing kmckewin [at] rgpl.org (kmckewin[at]rgpl[dot]org) or contacting the library.

Grandparents and grandchildren are encouraged to work together with the help of multi-talented community artist, Alicia Rheal! All ages are welcome to come and make a keepsake book to share!

Registration is required for this program. Please contact cabaer [at] rgpl.org (cabaer[at]rgpl[dot]org) to sign up!

Join the Carpe Librum Book Club in rounding out our summer with a mystery/thriller pick! We'll be reading All The Colors Of The Dark by Chris Whitaker. From the publisher: 

1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the smalltown of Monta Clare, Missouri, girls are disappearing. When the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted, the most unlikely hero emerges—Patch, a local boy, who saves the girl, and, in doing so, leaves heartache in his wake. 

A missing person mystery, a serial killer thriller, a love story, a unique twist on each, Chris Whitaker has written a novel about what lurks in the shadows of obsession and the blinding light of hope.

Carpe Librum is our long-running adult book club. New members are always welcome to attend our discussions, whether you join us every month or just when the title catches your eye. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk one month before the posted discussion date.

Registration is not required. Email kmckewin [at] rgpl.org (kmckewin[at]rgpl[dot]org) with questions or to be added to the club's emailing list.