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Celebrating Financial Wellness Month
January is Financial Wellness Month. Visit the Medgar Evers Library to learn more about all of the resources available to you. We will be displaying popular books and other resources by some of America’s top financial guides.
Stillness in Motion: Relaxation Classes for Adults (Every Monday)
Beginning Relaxation exercises and techniques following lessons from you-tube or real-life practitioner if possible. Relaxation Classes are good for all age groups and can be practiced standing or sitting, based on ability. It is low impact and good for relaxation, mobility, and balance.
Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners (Every Monday)
This course is for anyone who is brand new to working with computers. In this course, you will learn the basics of computers, from what they are to how they work and how to use them.
1 on 1 Computer Sessions (Every Monday)
The 1 on 1 Computer Sessions are student directed, hands on, instruction sessions, following topics regarding whatever the student wants to learn to do on the computer. The sessions may include using the internet to discover together, student and instructor, how best to accomplish a given task with the computer, as it is entirely possible […]
The Lit & Learn Lounge (Mondays)
Interested in forming a book Club, learning a skill or engaging in community projects? Then we may have the venue and opportunity for you. Join us here at Alexander Library for our evening program tailored towards our Adults. The rewards could be informative and fun! We Meet every Monday at Alexander Library at 5:30 pm.. […]
Fun with KEVA PLANKS and LEGO Challenge (Every Tuesday)
Join us and learn basic engineering concepts with Keva Planks and Legos! Then design and build unique structures! (Ages 7 and up).
Silver Horizons (Wednesdays)
Join Us at Alexander Library! We at Alexander Library would like to extend a warm invitation to all senior citizens for our specially designed workshops and classes. Whether you're interested in learning about computers, exploring new crafts, enjoying fun games, or simply engaging in friendly conversation, we have something for everyone. Come join us every […]
11 events,
Super Bowl Snack Pack Raffle (Mon-Sat)
Patrons will predict the winning team of Super Bowl 59 and then those raffle tickets will be entered into a separate raffle. Four winners will be chosen on February 10 to win a bag of snacks.
6 events,
Chinese New Year Craft
Chinese New Year Craft
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, patrons will create a snake using craft materials since it is the Year of the Snake.
3 events,
21 Questions: Trivia Challenge Famous Mystery Detectives
21 Questions: Trivia Challenge Famous Mystery Detectives
Do you love trivia and reading? Join us for 21 Questions: Famous Mystery Detectives Edition. Test your love of reading, trivia and have fun and complete bragging rights for the winner or winners. Everyone is welcome, including individuals and teams of up to 4 players, whether they are teens, adults, or families!
4 events,
Hot Chocolate Day
Hot Chocolate Day
To celebrate National Hot Chocolate, patrons will be treated to a cup of delicious hot chocolate.
Family: All Parts Moving Together Program
Family: All Parts Moving Together Program
I Read! You Read! Storytime: The Alexander Library will be hosting a special story time for families starting January 31, 2025. This event will take place on the last Friday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult. Younger readers will […]
5 events,
Stream Saturdays
We host STREAM Saturdays. Children work on a make it take it art project, they explore Perler Beads, Keva Planks, Legos, Crafts, and Painting,
Library Lover’s Month
This program is for all book lovers! Patrons will describe their favorite book in a way that should make another patron put their current book to the side in order to read the one being described. Once the patron describes their favorite book, the listeners all have a chance to decide whether they will keep […]
Celebrating Black History Month! Fine Art February!
Celebrate Black History Month at the Medgar Evers Library! Stop by each week of February to learn about a Black artist and create a unique craft inspired by their artwork. This program provides an opportunity for convenient creative expression and artistic learning.
Showtime Movie Matinee (Every Saturday)
The Medgar Evers Library hosts family movie favorites, complete with popcorn, every Saturday at 1 PM! Register, today as space is limited. For more information, call 601-982-2867.
7 events,
Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners (Every Monday)
This course is for anyone who is brand new to working with computers. In this course, you will learn the basics of computers, from what they are to how they work and how to use them.
1 on 1 Computer Sessions (Every Monday)
The 1 on 1 Computer Sessions are student directed, hands on, instruction sessions, following topics regarding whatever the student wants to learn to do on the computer. The sessions may include using the internet to discover together, student and instructor, how best to accomplish a given task with the computer, as it is entirely possible […]
8 events,
Fun with KEVA PLANKS and LEGO Challenge (Every Tuesday)
Join us and learn basic engineering concepts with Keva Planks and Legos! Then design and build unique structures! (Ages 7 and up).
8 events,
8 events,
8 events,
9 events,
Fun with Perler Beads
Fun with Perler Beads
Perler Bead Program! Join us for an awesome, casual craft! Let your imagination run wild as you use all sorts of different colored perler beads and create whatever design you'd like to! It could be video game themed (each perler bead works perfectly as one pixel), comic book themed, or whatever! Minecraft, Doctor Who... it's up […]
8 events,
8 events,
Valentine’s Book Affair
Valentine’s Book Affair
This program is for all book lovers! Patrons will describe their favorite book in a way that should make another patron put their current book to the side in order to read the one being described. Once the patron describes their favorite book, the listeners all have a chance to decide whether they will keep […]
8 events,
Health Talk
Health Talk
Health Talk comes together to discuss healthy options. We have a 5 minute exercise moment. Then we discuss healthy habits and healthy topics each month. We encourage participants to make healthy choices and try healthy food options. January-Blood Cancer/Cervical Cancer, February-Heart Health, and March –Nutrition.
8 events,
Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
Join us for a fun Paint and Sip Program. You will walk through the steps of painting various scenes and objects while sipping on a non-alcoholic beverage. This program is for adults only! Come join the fun!
5 events,
Jewelry Making for Beginners
Jewelry Making for Beginners
It is never too late to learn the art of making jewelry! This class will teach you the fundamentals of jewelry making. We will learn how to make earrings, bracelets, and necklaces which will surprise even a beginning craftsman. You can wear the finished pieces yourself or give them as gifts.
National Chili Day Contest
National Chili Day Contest
We will host a competition for the best chili and patrons will bring in samples to taste test and crown someone the best chili in Utica.
3 events,
Your Local Book Club at Your Medgar Evers Library
Your Local Book Club at Your Medgar Evers Library
The book club will discuss and come up with the next book to read together. That is the "your" part of the name of the book club. Everyone in the book club takes ownership of the book club. We discuss the book after reading in an open format, the participants assuming leadership roles within the […]