Events at the Alameda Free Library February 2022
Meditation for Inner Peace During Turbulent Times: We are living in a time that often feels confusing and stressful. People are more anxious and there is often a struggle to find ways to stay positive and true to our inner core. Incorporating meditation in our lives can be the change that can make a big difference in our lives and the lives of others. By tapping into the power of Meditation we can learn a powerful technique that is life changing. Through meditation we can experience a profound peace, bliss and happiness unlike any we can find in the world. We can calm the body and the mind. Participants will have a chance to try this simple meditation technique which is the secret to profound personal well-being and global healing. Join the zoom meeting at https://alamedaca-gov.zoom.us/j/85225138309Lab Workshop: Basic Computing: This workshop, Basic Computing (Windows 10), will cover the basics of navigating Windows and all of the general visual cues that apply system wide. We’ll go over shortcuts and introduce file management techniques. No computer experience is necessary to attend this workshop. We will be focusing on the Windows 10 Operating System, but all operating systems welcome. You may register for this event in person by stopping by the Circulation Desk at the Main Library and signing up. Sign up is also available online on the library website at bit.ly/AFLcomputerlabTaking Control of Your Finances in 8 Steps: Learn the basics on how to take control of your finances and have your questions answered by volunteers from the Financial Planning Association of the East Bay. We will talk about the calculation of your net worth, how to draw up a spending plan, build an emergency fund and much more. Please register here to receive the zoom information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taking-control-of-your-finances-in-8-steps-tickets-224898486427?keep_tld=1 Teen Advisory Board: Do you wish the library would do more events and programs that you’re interested in? Have you been anxiously awaiting a new book and you want the library to buy it? Do you need an impressive membership to put on your applications and resumes? Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) to let the library know what you’re interested in. The Teen Advisory Board is your chance to make a difference in the library for yourself and other teens in Alameda. Members of the Teen Advisory Board will plan be involved in planning Teen programs and choose teen events. Teen Advisory Board members will earn community service hours for every meeting and event that they participate in.Teen Book Club: Teen book club members choose what we read from a variety of titles and genres each month and every book club member gets a free copy of the book to keep. This month’s title is Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson All teens, ages 13 to 18, are invited to join the book group. *How book club's timeline works: The monthly title will be the book we're discussing when we meet that month. For example, you would pick up your copy and read it by February 2, then we meet on February 2 to talk about it, and vote on the next book to read. Registration link is on the calendar. We will be meeting in person in the Family Study Room at the Main Library. Masks are required. Email Kat at kkong@alamedaca.gov with any questions.Dungeons & Dragons: Want to try Dungeons & Dragons but can’t find a group? Looking for a new party? Come to our Dungeons & Dragons Teen Meetup! We will be playing a stand-alone adventure in 5th edition. No previous experience required. Character sheets will be provided as well as rules explanations and dice.Game Break: Don’t forget to take a break…A GAME BREAK! Try out our new games and/or watch others play. No Registration needed, masks required. Teens only!Lawyers in the Library: The Lawyers in the Library program provides free 15 minute consultations by phone with a volunteer attorney who will provide guidance on legal matters. Examples of areas covered include landlord/tenant disputes, probate matters, employment problems and other general consumer issues. Registration required. For more information please go to https://www.alamedafree.org/Events-directory/Lawyers-in-the-Library-By-Phone or contact the library.Alameda Library Book Club: The Alameda Library Book Club meets every 2nd Monday at the Alameda Free Library. Everyone is welcome to participate.Alameda Great Books Discussion Group: Join us for the 2021-2022 discussion series. Alameda Great Books is free and open to the public. Please email the moderator at jeffhitchings.jh@gmail.com for information on how to participate in the Zoom meetings.Alameda Library Writers’ Group: This group is open to all adult writers looking for a space to work and an opportunity to connect and share with other writers. Whatever your genre - you are welcome to join the group. Bring your ideas and laptop (or pencil and paper) and start writing. Please enter quietly. Sharing at the end for those interested.A Cup of Coffee and a Good Book Club: Monthly book discussions on a wide variety of books and topics. Please call the Main Library at (510) 747-7713 for information on this month's topic/theme.Mystery Book Club: Join the Alameda Free Library’s Mystery Book Club for a fun and engaging literary discussion! Our featured book this month is Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden, winner of the 2021 Lefty Award for Best Debut Mystery Novel. Copies are available in our Alameda Free Library collection and through our LINK+ library partners. A limited number of free copies provided by the Friends of the Alameda Library will also be available soon at the Main Library. Please email Refdesk@alamedaca.gov to register for the program and receive the Zoom link.Sneak Peek Saturday: Alameda Free Library's special reading program featuring general adult fiction and non-fiction titles. Join us every Saturday on Youtube for a virtual adult story time.Award Winner Book Club: Join the first meeting Alameda Free Library’s new Award Winner Book Club for a fun and engaging literary discussion! Our featured book this month is Trust Exercise by Susan Choi, winner of the 2019 National Book Award. Print and e-book copies are available in our Alameda Free Library collection and print copies through our LINK+ library partners. A limited number of free copies provided by the Friends of the Alameda Library will also be available in January at the circulation desk of the Main Library. We will meet on Zoom. Please email refdesk@alamedaca.gov to register and receive the Zoom link.
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