Upcoming Programs

We are offering virtual, in-person, hybrid, and outdoor program opportunities. See below for our scheduled programs.

Looking for our Adult Craft Club and Digital Resource Classes?

Virtual Speakers Series:
Thank you to the Friends of the EPL for their continued support of our adult programing. Some of our talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders are brought to you in partnership with the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library and the Library Speakers Consortium. You can view these upcoming and past author programs at https://libraryc.org/eldredgelibrary.

2026 Year Long Presidential Series with Artist Heather Rogers:
Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. In 2026, journey through Heather's sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about the first 12 presidents. Register directly on Zoom HERE for this virtual program. You can sign up for one session or for all! This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

Thursday, February 5 @ 7:00 pm - Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword & Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. Set in the Caribbean Sea, 1675, Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion! Author Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year. Registration is required for this virtual program.

Thursday, February 12 @ 2:00 pm - Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. Registration is required for this virtual program.

Friday, February 13 @ 10:30 am - Presidential Series with Artist Heather Rogers: John Adams

Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month we're all about John Adams: His vice presidency was the only time the president and VP were from different parties. He was the first POTUS to live in the White House; and he never enslaved anyone. Don't you want to know more? In 2026, journey through Heather's sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about the first 12 presidents. Register directly on Zoom HERE for this virtual program. You can sign up for one session or for all! This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

Thursday, February 19 @ 5:00 pm - Sound Meditation with Ashley Woodworth

Join us quarterly for Sound Meditation with Ashley Woodworth, local yoga teacher and sound facilitator! Sound meditation is an integrated practice that combines a restorative setting with an emphasis on breath, mindful presence, and judicious listening. Instruments such as Tibetan singing bowls, etheric chimes, frame drums, rattles, and crystal pyramids are played during the meditation. Ashley guides yoga practices in hatha, vinyasa flow, power, meditative, and restorative styles, drawing upon over 400 hours of training in the Kripalu and Bhakti traditions. She trained with ethnomusicologist, sound therapist, and sound researcher Alexandre Tannouse. Save your spot by registering today; walk-ins are welcome but subject to availability.

Monday, February 23 @ 2:00 pm - Monday Movie Matinee

Want to get out of the house while still embracing the coziness of winter? Join us for Monday Movie Matinee! We’ll be showing Grumpy Old Men, a charming 1993 comedy about lifelong neighbors and friendly rivals who find love later in life. The film offers plenty of humor and heart, with familiar faces starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Popcorn will be provided, with time after the movie to mingle and chat. We suggest bringing a blanket or seat cushion for comfort, along with a beverage in a lidded, sealed container.

Registration is strongly recommended. Walk-ins welcome subject to availability. This is an adult only program. For children's programming, please check the calendar for our Youth Services offerings.

Wednesday, February 25 @ 2:00 pm - Safety at Sea: Basics & Best Practices with Fishing Partnership

Join Fishing Partnership’s Marine Safety Instructors, Russell Kingman and Shannon Eldredge, for an hour of practical skills, survival stories and best practices for safety at sea. Russell and Shannon will demonstrate how to don a survival suit and make a proper Mayday call, discuss person overboard recovery procedures and basic principles of flooding control on board. They will also share fishermen’s survival stories and best practices for safety at sea for all mariners on vessels of any size. Save your spot by registering today; walk-ins are welcome but subject to availability.

Wednesday, February 25 @ 7:00 pm - Burglary At The Louvre -- How Can Writers Top This?

The world is fascinated by the recent jewel robbery at the Louvre, and so are the Curators of Crime, mystery authors Connie Berry, Lane Stone, Nina Wachsman, and M. A. Monnin. In this presentation, the Curators of Crime will examine the public’s fascination with the recent burglary of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre and discuss how as authors they have used the same elements in their books. They cover the crime itself, the police investigation and their procedures for nailing the thieves, the psychology and motives that prompt such a bold theft, and how the intrinsic and historical value of the jewels make them targets and add to the public’s fear of their loss. Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual program is offered through a partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.

Wednesday, March 4 @ 2:00 pm - Humor, Heart and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them. Michael Perry is a New York Times bestselling author, humorist, corporate speaker, volunteer firefighter/first responder, and amateur snowplow driver. A lifelong resident of the rural Midwest, his “reflective roughneck” takes on life in Middle America have left hundreds of thousands of readers and live audiences laughing, nodding, and sometimes misty. Registration is required for this virtual program.

Wednesday, March 11 @ 2:00 pm - Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams with Sleep Expert Michelle Carr

Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr. In Nightmare Obscura, Dr. Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body. Drawing on her expertise in nightmares, lucid dreaming, and the cutting-edge field of dream engineering, she reveals how we can revolutionize our sleeping—and waking—health. Registration is required for this virtual program.

Thursday, March 12 @ 7:00 pm - Author Kate Quinn

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures. Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A lifelong history buff, she has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga and two books set in the Italian Renaissance before turning to the 20th century with The Alice Network, The Huntress, The Rose Code, The Diamond Eye, and The Briar Club. The Astral Library is her first foray into magic realism. Registration is required for this virtual program.

Friday, March 13 @ 10:30 am - Presidential Series with Artist Heather Rogers: Thomas Jefferson

Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month we're all about Thomas Jefferson: He was a redhead, invented the swivel chair, and was bizarrely obsessed with proving that America’s mammals were bigger than Europe’s mammals. Don't you want to know more? In 2026, journey through Heather's sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about the first 12 presidents. Register directly on Zoom HERE for this virtual program. You can sign up for one session or for all! This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

Monday, March 16 @ 2:00 pm - Monday Movie Matinee

Want to get out of the house while still embracing the coziness of winter? Join us for Monday Movie Matinee! We’ll be showing The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a 2011 "dramedy" where a group of British retirees travel to India, drawn by the promise of an idyllic retirement at the Marigold Hotel, featuring a star-studded cast led by Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, and Bill Nighy. We suggest bringing a blanket or seat cushion for comfort, along with a beverage in a lidded, sealed container.

Monday, March 23 @ 7:00 pm - Author Matthew Algeo Discusses "New York's Secret Subway"

We are so excited to welcome author Matthew Algeo to our virtual stage! He will be discussing her latest book, New York’s Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit. A classic story of good versus evil, pitting the mild-mannered Beach, a visionary inventor and entrepreneur, against the Tammany Hall boss William M. Tweed, the exemplar of corruption in the Gilded Age. It also tells the story of one of the most astonishing feats of engineering in American history, the surreptitious creation of the nation’s first operational subway. Registration is required for this virtual program offered through Ashland Public Library.

Tuesday, March 24 @ 2:00 pm - America's Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer finalist, exposes the country’s failed response to the opioid crisis, and the malfeasance, corruption, and snake oil which blight the drug rehabilitation industry. Registration is required for this virtual program.

Adult Craft Club

Adult Craft Club is a great way for adults to try new arts and crafts while easing stress and having a little fun. We will alternate between open crafting, staff-led projects, and art-based programming. The projects focus more on technique and joy than on the outcome, allowing all to tap into their creative freedom. Thanks to the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library and craft donations, there is no fee, and no experience is necessary.

Monthly registration is required to save your spot and space will be limited. Please be aware this is an 18+ club. Please visit our calendar or connect with our Youth Services department for more information on children's programming. Your space is not secure unless you receive confirmation.

Monday, January 12 @ 11:00 am - Creative Votive Jars. Registration is required.

Monday, February 9 @ 11:00 am - Stone Bird Ornaments. Registration is required.

Monday, March 9 @ 11:00 am - Bird Nesting Ball. Registration is required.

Monday, April 13 @ 11:00 am - Seed Starting and Terra Cotta Pot Painting. Registration is required.

Digital Resource Classes

Ready to download eBooks and Audiobooks? Get Started with Libby

Next class: March 5 @ 11:00 am (@ the Library) and March 26@ 11:00 am (@ the Library/Hybrid) Registration is required

Getting Started with Libby - Learn how to download ebooks and audiobooks from the CLAMS digital library through the Libby app by Overdrive. Join Mike McCartney through a Zoom program or in-person and he will show you how to download items and answer your Libby questions. Registration is required for both the zoom and the in-person program. *Libby app is currently compatible with smart phones and tablets. EBooks can be download on another device (phone, ipad, etc) and transferred to Kindle devices.

Canvassing Canva

What's all the hubbub with Canva? Although Canva has many uses across a variety of different specializations and functional areas, its primary use is as a graphic design platform. You can use Canva to edit photos and videos, design custom graphics, and create or modify other image-, text-, and video-based projects. From Presentations and Flyers to Social Media Posts and Birthday Cards, Canva has something for everyone!

Join our Circulation Supervisor, Mike McCartney, for a guided tour of this special tool.

Next class: February 19 @ 11:00 am (@ the Library) Registration is required

Google Suites

If you have a Gmail address, then you have access to Google Suites. Google Docs, Sheets, and Presentations give you almost all the same functionality as Microsoft Office but for free - and with the ability to share your work or even collaborate. This is an in-person program, no registration is required.

Join our Circulation Supervisor, Mike McCartney, for a guided tour of this special tool.

Next class: March 12 @ 11:30 am (@ the Library) Registration is required