Weaver Library January Adult Programs

41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 401-434-2453 eastprovidencelibrary.org

Bogleheads Providence-Metro Chapter Meeting at the Weaver Library
Saturday, January 4, 2020 ~ 10 - 11:30am
Join us for a talk on income taxes at the first Providence-Metro Bogleheads Chapter Meeting of 2020! New members are always welcome. Light refreshments. The Providence-Metro chapter welcomes members at all stages of investment, from very beginners to lifelong students of the stock market.

WJAR NBC 10 Health Check Reporter and Weekend Anchor Barbara Morse to speak at the Weaver Library
Monday, January 6, 2020 ~ 7:00pm
WJAR NBC 10 Health Check Reporter and Weekend Anchor Barbara Morse, who was recently inducted into the Silver Circle of the Boston/New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, kicks off Weaver Library’s month long focus on health and wellness. Learn what “health and wellness” mean to Ms. Morse , why she chose a path to report, inform and educate on health and wellness, and what health trends she sees for the new year.

Creating Awareness around Stress and Burn-out with Co-active Coach Marie Mechtaly at the Weaver Library
Saturday, January 11, 2020 ~ 10:00 - 11:30am or 12:30 -2:00pm
Marie Mechtaly is a Certified Professional Co-active Coach. Her approach to coaching is a ‘whole person approach’ that merges values with inspired action. For the New Year, Marie will facilitate two free interactive and experiential workshops in which participants will learn about the impact of stress, burn-out and compassion fatigue. The workshop offers tools to identify and combat stressors and ultimately will help participants create a roadmap for living a life according to values and purpose. Please register for either session by going to the library’s Events Calendar at www.eastprovidencelibrary.org or by calling 401-434-2453.

"ROBIN" The Ultimate Robin Williams Tribute Experience at the Weaver Library
Monday, January 13, 2020 ~ 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Spend an evening with America's premier Robin Williams tribute artist Roger Kabler and you may feel that you are in the presence of one of the funniest and most beloved comedians in history. To Kabler, Robin Williams was not only a comic genius and wonderful actor; he was also a philosopher and humanitarian. Kabler's show, which is funny, poignant, and sometimes a wild ride, is best appreciated by an adult audience.

Unraveling My Purple Sweater: A Conversation on Mental Health at the Weaver Library
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 ~ 7:00 - 8:30pm
Join artist and teacher Amy Kinney, author of Unraveling My Purple Sweater, who has turned her lifelong struggle with mental illness into a book of art to share with others. Hear the stories behind the images in her book, ask questions, and develop an understanding of how creative expression can support recovery and transformation. Amy's program is intended for anyone looking for a new perspective on mental health and especially for the loved ones of individuals struggling with mental health issues. Books will be available for sale and signing.

Racial Justice Book Discussion at the Weaver Library
Thursday, January 23, 2020 ~ 7:00 - 8:30pm
Join a discussion of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein, the first selection in a new discussion series at the Weaver Library. Led by Rev. Timoth Sylvia, Senior Minister of Rumford's Newman Congregational Church, the group will meet at 7pm on the fourth Thursday of the month from January through June. Copies of the books will be available on a first come first serve basis at the library.




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