Library Newsletter
January 2024

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Upcoming Adult Programs

Traditional Chinese Medicine Series

Presented by Ivy Chen, Licensed Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist of Medilotus Acupuncture & Herbs LLC, Woburn.

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
Monday, January 22.  7-8 PM.
This class will tell you some basic concepts about why it works and how it can help you.

Five Elements with Organs In Chinese Medicine
Monday, January 29.  7-8 PM.
The five elements are wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. They correspond to different aspects of nature, seasons, organs, and emotions and have cycles that influence each other.

Chinese Herbs In Diet; Herbs In Your Kitchen
Monday, February 5.  7-8 PM.
Come and learn how you can use food in your kitchen to help your health

Register for Traditional Chinese Medicine Series

February Sneak Peek!

Opera In Ebony - Tribute To African American Singers

Saturday, February 3.  2-3 PM.

This lecture will pay tribute to legendary African American singers who performed at prestigious venues like the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, and the Royal Opera House. Sound clips featuring Marian Anderson, Leontyne Price, Paul Robeson, and George Shirley will be included. The speaker will perform a live aria in tribute to the legendary singers.

Presented by Tanisha Mitchell.

Register for Opera In Ebony

Programs for Book Lovers

Pop In @ Book Club!
Attend either in person or virtually.  Register for the Zoom link.

Novel Ideas Book Club.
Monday, 1/8 @ 7 PM.
Reading:  If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura.

SciFi Fantasy Book Club.
Wednesday, 1/10 @ 7 PM.
Reading: Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots.

Meets at Horn Pond:
Woburn Walkabout Book Club.
Saturday, 12/16 @ 9:30 AM.
Reading: Hello, Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.

Cookin' the Books.
Wednesday, 1/31 @ 7 PM.
Reading: Simply Julia: 110 easy recipes for healthy comfort food by Julia Turshen.

From the Archives

Archives Open Hours

Thursdays. 6-8 PM.

Saturday, January 20.  3-5 PM.

The Archivist will be holding Open Hours to answer your local history and research questions! Please keep in mind that some research requests will require advance notice. The Archives are located on the Mezzanine Level, across from the study rooms.
About the Archives

Woburn Genealogy Club

Tuesday, January 9.  3-4 PM.

The Woburn Genealogy Club is an informal and welcoming group. At our meetings, we discuss resources, share research tips, and engage in lively discussions about family history research. The Woburn Genealogy Club is free to all and everyone is encouraged to participate, regardless of skill level or background.

Register for Genealogy Club

DNA and its Use in Genealogical Research

Thursday, January 18.  6-7:30 PM.
Join Eric Migdal from It's All Relative Genealogy for a program on DNA testing and it's relationship to genealogy. This program highlights the understanding of genetic genealogy for use in your research of your family. Eric will also discuss using your DNA matches to enlarge your family tree.

Register for Genealogical Research

Caring for Your Family Photographs and Papers

Saturday, January 20.  3-4 PM.

Join Woburn Public Library's very own Archivist for a presentation on basic best practices for how to care for and preserve your paper-based family heirlooms. Ashley will cover proper handling, basic storage, repair, and simple digitization for your photographs and documents.
Register for Family Photos

Adult Virtual Programs

Journalism Professor & Author Dan Kennedy Discusses 'What Works In Community News'
Thursday, January 11.  7-8 PM.

Haunted Happenings with Jeff DePaoli: Alterian with Founder Tony Gardner
Thursday, January 18.  6:30-7:30 PM.

Author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong discusses "So Fetch The Making of Mean Girls (And Why We're Still So Obsessed with It)"
Monday, January 22.  7-8 PM.

Panel Discussion: The Challenges & Rewards of Being a Debut Author
Monday, January 29.  7-8 PM.

Q&A with author Daniel N. Warshawsky of his book "Food Waste, Food Insecurity, and the Globalization of Food Banks
Tuesday, January 30.  7-8 PM.

CNN's Tom Foreman Discusses "My Year of Running Dangerously"
Tuesday, January 30.  7-8:15 PM.

Adult Maker Space Classes

Fiber Arts Club.
Monday, 1/2.  6-8 PM.

Mandala Mindfulness.
Thursdays.  10-11 AM.

Parent & Tween Craft Night.
Thursday, 1/4.  7-8:30 PM.

Adult Coloring.
Mondays.  10 AM-1 PM.

Adult Maker Space Craft Classes: Ping Pong Ball Lights.
Thursday, 1/11.  7-8:30 PM.
Or Thursday, 1/25.  7-8:30 PM.

Adult Maker Space Craft Classes: Framed Wool Felted Snowman.
Saturday, 1/13.  10:30-11:30 AM.

Adult Maker Space Craft Classes: Pompom Snowman.
Wednesday, 1/17.  7-8 PM.

Adult Maker Space Craft Classes: Snowflake Vase.
Friday, 1/19.  1:30-2:30 PM.

Adult Maker Space Craft Classes: Fabric Bowls.
Saturday, 1/20.  2:30-4 PM.

Sewing Bees Sewing Club.
Monday, 1/22.  6-8 PM.