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Library Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Harding Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.

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Adult Candle Decorating (in person)
2:00p.m.
Adult Candle Decorating (in person)
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2:00p.m.Adult Candle Decorat
19 Blue Mill Road
Unleash Your Artistic Talent!This candle decorating program allows you to transform plain  candles into colorful masterpieces. Whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner, this program offers a distinctive candle fun activity that will bring out your artistic side!Harding resi...read more

Virtual Author Event: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz (online)
2:00p.m.
Virtual Author Event: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz (online)
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2:00p.m.Virtual Author Event
online
REGISTER HEREBe sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.  The Connection Cure combines diligent science reportin...read more
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Who Would Win? You will - when you meet Children’s Author, Jerry Pallotta!
4:00 p.m.
Who Would Win? You will - when you meet Children’s Author, Jerry Pallotta!
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 4:00 p.m.Who Would Win?  You
19 Blue Mill Road
Award Winning Children's Author, Jerry Pallotta is about to return to us for a special visit.  Jerry Pallotta specializes in non-fictional texts including the popular Who Would Win? Series (Examples: Tiger vs. Lion, Lobster vs. Crab, Alligator vs. Python). His fact-filled stories chall...read more

Claude Monet and Venice: Part 1 (on zoom)
7:00p.m.
Claude Monet and Venice: Part 1 (on zoom)
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7:00p.m.Claude Monet and Ven
on zoom
Indisputably, Claude Monet is one of the most recognizable and celebrated figures in art history. Everyone loves his beautiful landscapes, colorful and dynamic depictions of modern life, and monumental garden scenes. Monet also painted the grandeur of Venice to much acclaim, and the Brooklyn Museum ...read more
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Snowman Craft
3:00 - 4:45 p.m.
 Snowman Craft
Monday, Jan. 26, 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.Snowman Craft
19 Blue Mill Road
Do you want to build a snowman?  Please come and build one with our air-dry clay.

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Stay and Play
10:15 a.m.
 Stay and Play
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 10:15 a.m.Stay and Play
19 Blue Mill Road
Stay and Play has moved to Tuesday mornings beginning Tuesday, January 27th. Stay and Play is an informal play session held in our children's room. It provides a relaxed environment where children can engage in "free play," which is vital for developing social, emotional, and cogn...read more

Winter Storytime
11:00 a.m.
 Winter Storytime
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 11:00 a.m.
(Tuesdays 11:00 a.m.)
Winter Storytime
19 Blue Mill Road
Join us for a winter themed storytime every Tuesday beginning Tuesday, January 27th at 11:00 a.m. during Stay and Play.Each week we'll explore a different winter book.Grandpa Ralph is on a well-deserved vacation so Miss Kathy will be reading and singing.

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Snow Globe
3:00 - 4:45 p.m.
 Snow Globe
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.Snow Globe
19 Blue Mill Road
Create your very own snow globe.

Virtual Author Event: Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (online)
7:00p.m.
Virtual Author Event: Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (online)
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 7:00p.m.Virtual Author Event
online
REGISTER HEREWe are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupan...read more
Claude Monet and Venice: Part 2 (on zoom)
7:00p.m.
Claude Monet and Venice: Part 2 (on zoom)
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 7:00p.m.Claude Monet and Ven
on zoom
Indisputably, Claude Monet is one of the most recognizable and celebrated figures in art history. Everyone loves his beautiful landscapes, colorful and dynamic depictions of modern life, and monumental garden scenes. Monet also painted the grandeur of Venice to much acclaim, and the Brooklyn Museum ...read more
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Move With Me Dance Class
10:15 a.m.
 Move With Me Dance Class
Thursday, Jan. 29, 10:15 a.m.
(Thursdays 10:15 a.m.)

19 Blue Mill Road
Move with Me Dance Classes are a special partnership with the Madison Area YMCA School of Performing Arts.We welcome Professional Dancer Jennifer Gregory will lead this parent or caregiver/child class. Jennifer holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Modern Dance and Choreography from Sarah Lawrence C...read more

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