Category: Programs

Financial Programs for Young Adults

UPDATED 4/13 – CHANGES TO SCHEDULE

Financial Literacy Month is coming up and we have a series of 5:30 pm workshops geared toward folks 18-30 set up each week with speakers from Claremont Financial Services & Summit Wealth Group. We are pleased to be offering this series in collaboration with Upper Valley Young Professionals.  Four dates & topics: Planning for Your First Home, at Quechee Library, Tues., April 23; CyberSecuring Your Finances: Why & How, at Quechee Library, Tues. April 30.

 

Covers and Keys: Jazz Every Other Thursday–

Jake Kelleher, initiator of  Covers and Keys music at the libraries, will be back at the library every other Thursday evening (next night-April 18)  from 5 to 7 pm   and it will be all about jazz.  Stop in and listen while browsing the library or settling down for the evening.

The Wilder Club and Library version of Covers and Keys can be enjoyed most Friday afternoons as  Steve Rice,  Doug Morse, Bodie Kelton, and Richard Cook play a mix.

Needleworkers Unite

A new knitting group is starting up at the Wilder Club & Library.    Stop in, stitch, talk  and enjoy company and a shared interest—each winter Wednesday at 4 pm. The Quechee Needleworkers United is meeting virtually for the winter.  Email info@quecheelibrary.org for the link.Knitters, cross-stitchers, rug hookers, and all who seek inspiration and conversation are welcome to join. these groups.

Monday Mystery Discussion, May 6 at 4 pm

This group meets on the first Monday of each month.  For May 6 participants will be reading books by Kelly Greenwood.   Email info@quecheelibrary for Zoom link or stop in and join downstairs at the Quechee Library. Books available for borrowing and new participants welcome.

Historical Fiction Discussion: Tues. May 21, 4 pm

Shoemaker’s Wife  by  Adriana Trigiani is the book for the next historical fiction discussion. Facilitated by Jim and Meg Schmidt via Zoom, the discussion group delves into the historical background and the novelist’s craft of a new title each  month. Email info@quecheelibrary.org to receive the Zoom link or join the group downstairs for our hybrid discussion. Copies are available for borrowing of this  epic novel spanning two continents and two wars and a song to artisanal work, food and friendship.

Sci Fi Discussion, Monday, April 29, 6 pm

The sci fi group meets monthly at Quechee Library.  Next date is Monday, April 29 at 6 pm for a discussion of Network Effect by Martha Wells.   New participants are welcome. Please join for any hybrid discussion.

Copies are available for borrowing at the library.

Bugbee Book Discussion, May 3, 1 pm

Join a book discussion group which generally meets on the first Friday of each month at 1pm. The book for May 3  is The Maid,  a heartwarming mystery by Nita Prose.  Attend in person or  through Zoom – please call the library or the Bugbee Center to receive your Zoom link.  Call the Bugbee Center or email info@quecheelibrary.org to get a copy of the book. Debbie Marcus facilitates the discussion. New participants welcome.