September at the Wendell Free Library

Events in Brief

All month: Art in the Herrick Room. Paper and Photo Collages by Susan Dorais

Every Friday: TGIF Social Hour, Lego, games, pickleball etc. Library hang. 4-5 p.m.

Every Sunday: Yoga. 10 a.m.

Every Tuesday: Free Tech Help. Registration required. Call or use the online sign-up at https://engage.gcc.mass.edu/seniors/cyber-seniors/. 3-5  p.m.

Every Tuesday: Adult Art Group. 5 p.m.

Every Wednesday Matinee Movie. 4 p.m.

Every Wednesday: Yoga. 6:20 p.m.

Mondays, September 1 and 15: Fiber Work &  Mending Circle. 6:30 p.m.

Bring a hand work fiber project of your choice and work in community while chatting and swapping tips. Or use the library needle felting supplies to try out a new medium.  6:30-8ish.

Wednesday September 10, Friends of the Wendell Free Library Annual Meeting. On zoom, email for meeting link. 5-6 p.m.

Saturday, September 13: The Ecology of Sound. Music From Nature

with Ricardo Frota. 2 p.m. Ricardo brings an exciting and dramatic performance that inspires children and parents to absorb the rhythms, sounds, and music from around the world. Ricardo entertains and educates while playing multi-cultural songs from indigenous peoples from many cultures. He incorporates African, South American, Native American, and Brazilian music into an interactive and exciting experience for people of all ages. His performance uses traditional rhythm instruments, and instruments made of recycled materials and objects found in nature. All Ages,

Saturday September 20: Successful Grant Writing Info Session with the Wendell Cultural Council. 11 a.m.

Tuesday, September 23: Adult Book Group. 10 a.m.

Elif Shafak, The Island of Missing Trees.  Pick up a copy on the book group shelf.

Friday, September 26: Friday Night at the Library. Extended Friday hours (open til 7 p.m.) and a picnic potluck.

Looking Ahead

Wednesday, October 1: Mushroom Walk with Jonathan Kranz.

Learn basics of mushroom habits, identification, and ecology, and help prepare participants for safe, exciting forages of their own. All ages, Registration Required. Meet at the Wendell State Forest Ranger Station. 4-6 p.m.

Saturday November 1: Ghost Town at Sundown, with rain date of Sunday November 2.  Begins at dusk. It’s not too early to start brainstorming how you want to be involved!

The Ecology of Sound, Music From Nature

Saturday September 13, 2 p.m.

Ricardo Frota brings an exciting and dramatic performance that inspires children and parents to absorb the rhythms, sound and music from different global cultures and the natural world that surrounds them. He entertains and educates while playing multi-cultural songs and improvising with Earth elements. Ricardo grew up in Brazil surrounded by an infinite variety of natural sounds. He incorporates those sounds with African, South American, Native American and Brazilian music into an interactive and dynamic experience for people of all ages. His performances use traditional rhythm instruments, and instruments made of recycled materials and also objects found in nature. This program is supported in part by the Wendell Cultural Council.

Matinee Movies

Every Wednesday at 4 p.m.

September 3rd: BREAKING AWAY

This understated and inspiring coming of age comedy-drama won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. It follows a group of four teenagers in Bloomington, Indiana, recently graduated from high school and unsure of their futures.(1979; Peter Yates, director; with Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Barbara Barrie; 1h: 41m)

September 10th: NICKEL BOYS

Based on the 2019 novel by Colson Whitehead, The Nickel Boys follows two Black teenagers, Elwood and Turner, who are sent to an abusive reform school in early-1960s Florida. Using a wide and effective array of bold, stylistic narrative techniques, the film is largely shot from a first-person point-of-view. You haven’t seen anything quite like it. Nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, and a mainstay of best-of-the-year, best- of-the-decade, and best-of-the-century lists. (2024; RaMell Ross, director; with Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater; 2h: 20m)

September 17th: DR. STRANGELOVE

This groundbreaking 1964 satirical black comedy takes aim at the Cold War theory of mutually assured destruction and still holds up 60+ years later (and after repeated viewings): Funny, sharp, frightening. Peter Sellers is a force of nature, playing three roles, George C. Scott and Sterling Hayden are perfectly cast. (1964; Stanley Kubrick, director; with Peter Sellers, Sterling Hayden, George C. Scott; 1h: 34m)

September 24th: THE TALL BLOND MAN WITH ONE BLACK SHOE / Le grand blond avec une chaussure noire

This French spy comedy film was suggested by one of our regular matinee attendees. A hapless orchestra player becomes an unwitting pawn of rival factions within the French secret service. (1972; Yves Robert, director; with Pierre Richard, Bernard Blier, Mireille Darc; 1h: 30m)

Tech Help at the Library

Every Tuesday 3-5 p.m.

Register for a 30min, 1 or 2 hour appointment.

Support offered: Basic Computer Skills, Using the Internet, Email Support, Setting up New Devices, Accessing Services , affordable internet and device programs, library resources, health portals, entertainment, and so much more!

To sign up visit https://engage.gcc.mass.edu/seniors/cyber-seniors/ or speak tolibrary staff.

CNC Playgroup at the Wendell Free Library

Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. beginning Oct 1.

Free play, time to socialize with other families. Circle time with books, finger plays, favorite songs, and activities.  Opportunities to play outside on the playground.

The Gentle Healthy Bones and Balance Exercise Program

Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 am and Fridays 10:00-11:00 am

Presented by the Wendell Free Library via ZOOM.

For seniors who wish to improve or maintain strength, mobility, flexibility,

balance and bone health.

To join, please contact:

Marianne Vinal

Email: mariannevinal@gmail.com

Telephone: 978-544-6122 call or text

or

The Wendell Free Library

Email: Wendell@cwmars.org

The monetary support of the Friends of the Wendell Free Library makes so much possible!!