Spencer
Public Library’s Poetry Contest is in full swing. So, be sure to put the
finishing touches on your most prized poem, fill out an entry form, and turn it
in to the library.
Our Book to Movie Club will read the classic novella, Daisy Miller by American novelist, Henry
James. Originally published in 1878, Daisy
Miller is a look at a young woman traveling abroad who exhibits all of the
things then associated with an American: youth, vigor, enthusiasm, idealism,
and flash. In this comparison of the New World (America) to the Old World
(Europe) we see Ms. Miller through the eyes and gossip of everyone else, but do
we ever know the real Daisy Miller? We will watch the movie, Daisy Miller,
starring Cybill Shepherd in April.
For DIY club we will be making Confetti Glass. This is
an easy and a fun craft that will bring color to any spring table.
If
retirement is 35 to 25 years away; why should you be concerned? Often we allow
time to give us a reason to ignore our retirement accounts. Economic challenges
or changes in employment or family circumstances can mean that a retirement
plan needs a tune up. The workshop, You
had a plan, but..., will exam strategies to improve management of current
accounts and help determine how to achieve maximum growth. You will evaluate
how much you will need to retire and determine what steps will improve your
retirement outlook. If you haven’t started a plan at all, the class will give
you the tools to determine what is feasible with your current economic
circumstances. You had a plan, but…
is part of the Retirement: Secure Your Future workshops offered by Spencer
Public Library and ISU Extension and Outreach with facilitator Jan Monahan.
Additional workshops are available for individuals just starting employment and
those closer to retirement. This
workshop is sponsored by Clay County Extension.
In March we will show the Academy Award nominated
movie Arrival starring Amy Adams,
Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker. Arrival
is an American Science Fiction film that mixes realism with a sense of
wonder. When alien ships touch down all around the globe it takes an American
linguist to figure out what they are trying to tell us. As always, free popcorn
and soda will be provided.
Get ready for our third installment of Pushing the Limits, a book club meets
science café type program. We will be
reading Erik Larson’s book Thunderstruck and
discussing the scientific connections within the book and within our everyday
lives. Dinner will be provided. This program was made possible by a grant from
the National Science Foundation.
