TUESDAY: Quilting Studio Sept. 3 (continuing) 1 - 5 pm Space in the Quilting classes limited to 6 each session. Intermediate and advanced quilters work on their own projects to further their quilting skills with help and advice available from Instructors Judy Riddle, Marcia Luchini and Francie Angwin. Contact Judy (707) 684-6470 to secure your place. Beginning Quilting Sept. 10 - Nov. 19 . 6 - 9 pm Instructor Judy Riddle will teach the basics of quilt making from beginning to end. Students will create a completed lap-size quilt. A detailed supply list given at first meeting. Attendees encouraged to bring their own sewing machine. Space limited so secure your place by contacting Judy at (707) 684-6470 WEDNESDAY: Cultural Anthropology Sept. 4 - Dec. 11 . Noon - 1:30 pm Instructor Tobias Green teaches a similar class at Mendocino College. The class focuses on material culture, economics, sociopolitical organization from different times and geographic locations. Included is ethnographic information from both the Pomo culture of Northern California and the Beng of the Cote d’Ivoire. Green has taught at the College of the Redwoods and Mendocino College for over twenty years. A syllabus will be provided at the first class meeting. THURSDAY: Life and Operas of Verdi Sept. 5 - Nov. 21, Jan 9 - May 22 . 11am - Noon Professor Robert Greenberg of San Francisco Performances combines fascinating biographical facts and a variety of musical excerpt from Verdi’s operas. Volunteer facilitator Carol Eastwood of Point Arena. Maya to Aztec: Ancient Mesoamerica Revealed, Part 2 Sept. 5 - Nov. 21 . 12:30 pm – 2 pm . Taught by Professor Edwin Barnhart of the Maya Exploration Center this is the second part of the course. Many amazing visuals detail the history and culture of Mesoamerican. The course ends by spotlighting the Aztec culture and its transformative encounter with Hernan Cortes. Facilitator is Virgil Knoche of Manchester. Vikings Sept. 5 - Nov. 21, Jan 9 to Feb 13. 2 - 3:30 pm Taught by Professor Kenneth W. Harl of Tulane University. Explore the Vikings as raiders, seafarers, kings and writers during the 8th to the early 11th centuries. Learn how the Vikings changed the history of medieval European civilization. Volunteer facilitator is Jean Ohman of Sea Ranch. |
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| Ongoing and Special Events at Coast Community Library |
Monday - 4:30 - 6:00 PM - Ukulele Group Tuesday - 9:30 AM Tai Chi Tuesday - 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM; 6 - 9 PM Beginning Quilting 2:00 - 5:00 PM Quilting Lab Wednesday - 11 - 11:30 AM Story Time & Crafts with Marilyn & Friends for toddlers and pre-schoolers Wednesday - third Wednesdays of the month - 4 PM Library Book Club Saturday - second Saturdays of the month- South Coast Stamp Club 12:30 - 3 pm The classes do not meet on days the library is closed unless otherwise announced by the facilitator. The sale kiosk at the library is full of books available for sale whenever the library is open. Check it out for great deals. Look for rare and out of print books on the cart near the front door and on shelves next to the public access computers. Book Sales! Check above on this page for current dates and times. |
| StoryTime and Crafts with Marilyn & Donna Wednesdays at 11 - 11:30 a.m. 11/6 - On the Move 11/13 - Oooh Mud 11/20 - Being Thankful 12/4 - Flying High 12/11 - Down on the Farm |
| Book Club Third Wednesdays at 4 PM November 20: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry Gabrielle Zevin No Meeting in December |
| Computer Help@the Library Monday - Friday drop-in or by appointment. Help with basic computing, email, downloading audiobooks and movies. Free. For more information 882-3114 |
The Great Courses Series are viewed on the Library's 70 inch video screen. All classes are free. |
| Sunday@the Library Living with Mountain Lions Dr. Quinton Martins is a leading wildlife ecologist and principal investigator for the Living with Lions Project, a research study of Audubon Canyon Ranch (ACR). He will share what’s being learned about local mountain lion ranges and their behavior from lions that are part of the study’s GPS-tracking project, including the young male lion, P14, that was recently shot after depredation of sheep on property near Point Arena. He’ll also offer tips for reducing the risk of danger to pets and backyard livestock. October 20 at 2:00 pm. Free. |
| Sunday @ the Library 2020 Census Presentation by Paula Cohen November 10 at 2:00 pm Did you know that participation in the census determines the amount of federal funding to states and counties for programs that benefit us all, such as health care, highways, veteran’s benefits, schools, housing, wildlife restoration, and more! And there are no census questions about citizenship or about your income. Paula Cohen is the Chair of the Mendocino County Complete Count 2020 Census Committee and former Executive Director of Mendocino Coast Clinics in Fort Bragg. Learn the facts about the census at this free program. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Library. |