The Forbes Library offers a variety of cultural and educational programs for all ages. Local author readings, movies and lecture series, classes and workshops, exhibits, concerts and dramatic performances, are but a sampling of the programs available. All events are free unless otherwise noted.
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This week's events:
Some recent classes and workshops at the library:
- Demo & Do Dance Series
- Beginning Knitting
- Poetry and Fiction Writing Workshops
- Introduction to the Internet
Poetry and literary events include:
- a weekly Poetry Discussion Group
- monthly readings by area poets
- a semi-annual Poetry Slam
- Book Discussion groups
- Poetry, fiction and non-fiction writing workshops
- Writer-In-Residence programs
The Library also hosts fun and educational programs on current topics like Health and the Environment, Media and Politics, and Gardening. Please see the events calendar for current dates and descriptions. For the schedule of monthly exhibits by local artists, please see the Hosmer Gallery webpage.
You can sign up to be on the mailing list for events, exhibits, or both, online or at any public service desk.