Ben Franklin Circles Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6 Sandusky Library staff , presenter Ben Franklin practiced 13 virtues that he believed would help him to live a moral life and prevent him from taking part in unsavory behavior. Ben Franklin Circles gives participants the opportunity to talk about these values with other individuals. Health Advance Directives Monday, January 9, at 1:00 p.m. Denise Zanni, Legal Aid of Western Ohio, presenter Learn how you can let someone else make health care decisions when you cannot. This program is provided by Legal Aid of Western Ohio as part of its Plan Ahead & Protect Yourself Legal Series for Seniors. Beyond the Book Mondays at 5:00 p.m. January 9, 23, February 6, 27, March 6, 20, April 3, 17 Sandusky Library staff , presenter A book club for developmentally disabled adults centered on reading and conversation. Knit One, Crochet, Too! Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11 Sandusky Library staff , presenter Join the company of other knitters and crocheters. New to the craft? We can help you learn. BOOK DISCUSSIONS: Books are available on Hoopla and Libby/Overdrive and through curbside pickup. It is not necessary to read the book to attend. Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr Monday, January 30, at 6:00 p.m. Sandusky Library staff , discussion leader A historical science fi ction novel that intertwines the stories of fi ve vastly diff erent characters who exist during diff erent times and in diff erent places but fi nd transcendence through the same book. The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones Monday, February 27, at 6:00 p.m. Byron Craig, PhD & Sandy Zagarell, discussion leaders A compilation of essays, poems, and stories that expands on The York Times Magazine's Pulitzer Prize Winning "1619 Project" which explores the lasting eff ects of slavery throughout the American experience. Byron Craig, PhD, professor in the School of Communication and African American Studies at Illinois State University Sandra Zagarell, Donald R. Longman Professor of English Emerita and Visiting Professor of English at Oberlin College Writers Unite Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. January 11, 25, February 8, 22, March 8, 22, April 12, 26 Sandusky Library staff , presenter A writing group for writers. Chat with other writers about the writing process. h ess Bring a laptop or paper and pen to spend time working on a writing project. Any level of writer, new, published, or inbetween, is welcomed. Games, Puzzles, and Conversation Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19 Sandusky Library Staff , presenter An hour of conversation around games and puzzles. Games and puzzles will be provided. Bring a favorite game from home to share. Learn a new game. Complete a puzzle with friends. Murder Mystery Thursday Thursday, January 19, at 6:00 p.m. Sandusky Library staff , presenter Join us for a fun and chilling evening of intrigue at the Library as we are transported to Misty Island to solve a mystery together. Attendees have a chance to play key roles. (Registration is required as space is limited.) Jane Against the World: Roe v. Wade and the Fight for Reproductive Rights by Karen Blumenthal Monday, March 27, at 6:00 p.m. Sandusky Library staff , discussion leader Through a journalistic approach, Karen Blumenthal, explores the historic path that led to the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver by Mary Oliver Monday, April 24, at 6:00 p.m. Sandusky Library staff , discussion leader In honor of National Poetry Month, we will explore the last published book of Pulitzer Prize Winner and National Book Award recipient Mary Oliver. As one of the country's most celebrated poets, Cleveland native Oliver uses her observations of nature to guide her understanding of the human condition. FOLLOW US!
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