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GRAFTON-MIDVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY || SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2024 || REGISTER ONLINE AT GMPLIBRARY.ORG 3 Chair Yoga With Crescent Moon Yoga Saturday, September 7, 11 AM Jill Maiorca of Crescent Moon Yoga hosts a one-hour session of chair-supported yoga to take care of yourself physically and mentally. Jill will focus on movement and breathing practices, and participants will leave in a calm mood and with increased flexibility. How to Ethically Obtain a Dog Either Through Buying or Adopting Tuesday, September 17, 6 PM Amy Hunt, President and Co-Founder of Multiple Breed Rescue, provides tips on finding the right dog to fit your lifestyle and avoiding scams. Chair Yoga with Karen Jaynes Fridays, 9/20, 10/25, 11:30 AM, Wednesday, 12/4, 11 AM Join Karen Jaynes for one-hour sessions of chair-supported yoga in September, October, and December. Karen will combine the movements and postures of yoga with active daily living practices to create a holistic movement experience. She will begin and end the session with mindfulness and guided breathing practices. Participants will leave feeling present and relaxed and with an increase in mobility. Attendance at all sessions is welcome but please register for each individually. Tai Chi Easy with Coach Annamarie Saturdays, 10/12, 12/14, 11 AM Join Annamarie Pamphilis, Certified Healing Qigong Teacher, to explore the gentle art of Medical Qigong, incorporating mindful movements, breathing practices, self-applied massage, and meditation. Purrfect Pose: A Cat Meow Yoga Experience Saturday, October 19, 1 PM Come relax and refresh with a one-hour Meow-yoga experience with cats! Join Jill Maiorca of Crescent Moon Yoga and special cat friends from the Friendship APL for a one-hour session of yoga and cats. You may even meet your new best friend! The History of Halloween Monday, October 28, 6:30 PM Learn all about the ancient and not so ancient traditions of Halloween. Join Julie Koenig of Royally Amused for this celebration of one of the most popular holidays on our calendar. Chair Yoga with Crescent Moon Yoga - After Thanksgiving Special Saturday, November 30, 11 AM Take a break from the holiday rush and spend an hour relaxing and rejuvenating. Join Jill Maiorca of Crescent Moon Yoga for a one-hour session of chair-supported yoga to take care of yourself physically and mentally. Jill will focus on movement and breathing practices. Participants will leave in a calm mood and with increased flexibility. These Programs are funded by the Friends of the Grafton-Midview Public Library's 2023 Read Between the Wines Sponsors CRAFTS FOR ADULTS Join a facilitator for a lively discussion of a different inspiring book each month. Feel free to bring your lunch. The title is available in advance for each meeting, while supplies last. September: Trapped: A Novel by Irene Hannon October: Appalachian Song by Michelle Shocklee November: The Lacemaker by Laura Frantz December: Julotta: A Story of Faith and Love by Tracie Peterson Inspired Readers Wednesdays, 9/18, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11, 11:30 AM Book It! Monthly Book Discussion Thursdays, 9/26, 10/24, 11/21, 12/19, 6:30 PM Join us every month for a lively discussion of a chosen book. Copies of the book are available to pick up from the Library approximately one month prior to the meeting. September: The Reading List by Sara Nasha Adams October: Weyward by Emilia Hart November: The Color of Water by James McBride December: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan BOOK CLUBS A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS Friends of the Library Meetings Tuesdays, 9/3, 10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 6:30 PM The GMPL monthly Friends meetings, held every first Tuesday evening, are open to the public. If you're interested in joining the Friends of the Library, visit https://www.gmplibrary.org/friends or pick up an application at the Customer Service Desk in the Library. The Friends of the Grafton Midview Public Library, a 501C3 non-profit organization, aims to promote interest in and enhance services at the Library through financial support, volunteering, and active participation in library functions. BECOME A FRIEND OF THE LIBRARY FRIENDS AUTUMN BOOK SALE Monday, November 4 - Saturday, November 9 @ 12 PM Don't miss the opportunity to peruse the Autumn Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The Friends special sale starts Monday, November 4 until noon. Become a Friend of the Library and shop early for the best choices. The general public is able to shop starting at 1 PM. The book sale is open during Library hours. Friday is a bag day special. Bring your bags and fill them for a special discounted price. Proceeds benefit the Library. Won't you make our old books your new friends?

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