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Seniors & Cannabis

Nov 152024
 

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1pm in our community room.

Marcia Jones is a medical marijuana patient and nutrition educator who advocates for improved quality of life through natural remedies. She first used marijuana recreationally and later discovered its medical benefits for her neuropathy and arthritis. Hear about her experiences and learn practical details like various ways to consume cannabis, how she chooses a dispensary, the caregiver program, and how to apply for a medical marijuana card. This event is geared for seniors over 55.

 

Note: It is important to consult with a doctor before consuming cannabis and cannabinoid products to treat medical conditions. Although research shows that people in the United States increasingly view cannabis use as low risk, it may cause negative health effects and can interact with other drugs a person is taking.

Winter Wonderland: Holidays Around the World!

Oct 302024
 

Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 1-4pm at the library.

Patrons of all ages are invited to join us for a winter celebration. Grab a friend and your ugliest holiday sweater and make time for some fun with your neighbors this season.

Look for the DJ with the snow machine on our Powell Street sidewalk between 1 and 2pm. Watch out for snowballs.

We’ll have music, games for kids and adults, a hot chocolate bar, a winter photo set for your holiday pictures, gift making, gift wrapping, a wall of memories to say good-bye to our building before the renovation, and visits from Olaf and Frosty (1:30-2:30pm).  This event is free, but there will be a bake sale to benefit the Friends of the Library. (Donations are welcome.) You may also want to check out our Friends’ used holiday children’s books for sale while you are here.

 

Register under our events tab at https://mnl.libcal.com/event/13438088

Email Jeanne at JCove@mclinc.org or call 610-278-5100 x400 with questions.

World War II Seminar

Oct 302024
 

Back by request and in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Ray Rossa, former military officer and teacher, will return to present his 3-part series on the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.  There was at least a 90% probability AGAINST the Pearl Harbor attack ever occurring. Yet we know that it happened in 1941. Find out how such an incredibly unlikely event actually occurred. How did the US Army and Navy both botch impending early warnings, insuring total surprise? Did Japanese submarines attack? Who actually fired the first shot in the Pacific War? Newsreels of the time show shattered Pacific Fleet warships burning furiously. How devastating was this air raid; what went right and what went wrong for both sides?

Free. Registration preferred. Tell the front desk staff, or register under our events tab at

Part 1 on November 26, 2024 – https://mnl.libcal.com/event/13410935

Part 2 on December 3, 2024 – https://mnl.libcal.com/event/13410954

Part 3 on December 10, 2024 – https://mnl.libcal.com/event/13410962

 

Email Jeanne at JCOVE@mclinc.org with questions.

Socrates Cafe’

Oct 162024
 

Welcome to Socrates Café at Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library!

A Socrates Cafe’ is an opportunity for participants to learn from one another, to work collaboratively and to delve deeply into questions, issues or materials.  It is grounded in inquiry, deep curiosity and the belief that “none of us is as smart as all of us.” These conversations are constructivist and transformative, as participants work to create meaning by employing active listening, critical thinking and tolerance for different perspectives. A successful dialogue is one that leaves participants with more questions than answers.

We meet at 10am on the second Friday of each month. No registration is needed. Topics for the next month are decided by the group. All are welcome!

NEXT MEETING: 10am on Friday, December 13, 2024, to discuss…  (more information coming soon)

 

Previous topics discussed at our Socrates Cafe’:

Just war theory (November 2024)

What is justice? (October 2024)

Do we have a right to privacy? (September 2024)

How does language affect identity? (April 2024)

Should the government regulate polygamy? (March 2024)

What is the future impact of artificial intelligence?

Will we be able to adapt to climate change?

Just War, is there such a thing, who decides, what about Israel/Gaza?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AAA Activities Thursdays

Feb 272024
 

 

 

 

 

 

Most Thursdays at 2pm the library offers a space for adults of all abilities to gather for activities and socializing. No registration is necessary. Just drop in for a fun afternoon. We always have coloring available for those who need a quiet break. Please note: IN JANUARY 2025 WE ARE CHANGING TO  A 10:30AM START TIME!

The general themes are listed below:

1st Thursdays – Movement (includes stretching session, dance parties, active games, drumming movement, etc.)

2nd Thursdays – Art (learn about an artist or technique and create art, sometimes we do crafts)

3rd Thursdays – Karaoke (sing along with a mic and YouTube lyrics projected on a screen)

4th Thursdays – Bingo (group bingo, modest prizes)

(5th Thursdays – no activity)

 

JANUARY 2025

10:30am-12noon (new time)

Same monthly theme schedule as above

 

Email Jeanne at JCove@mclinc.org with questions