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New Mini Series ~ Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
Tuesday, December 5
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration Required Below
Have fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, literature, technology, film, architecture, music and so much more! Our facilitated conversations invite participants to consider imaginative and alternative viewpoints about the creative process in a congenial, relaxed Zoom setting. Empower your creativity and feed your brain by joining us in the Creative Collective Discussion Group!
Bring your sense of adventure to our mini series, meeting on 4 Tuesdays beginning November 28 through December 19. Register once to attend all 4 sessions.
Discussion topics this session:
November 28 - Design
December 5 – Curated Music
December 12 – TBD
December 19 – TBD
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Warm Winter Greetings : MTL’s Modern Makers (In-person)
Tuesday, December 5
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Registration Required BelowLooking to elevate your greeting cards this holiday, or searching for a special stocking stuffer that won't break the budget? Show how much you care by adding a little handmade touch to your giving this year!
Our favorite crafter Deb Owens joins us during Art Show Week for a holiday workshop where we'll learn how to make quick and easy "creative corners" that can be used in a variety of ways -- as bookmarks, gift tags, message holders or cash envelopes.
After the workshop, take an opportunity to browse around this year's Art Show. You might just find the perfect holiday gift and your purchase will benefit the Library.
No experience is required. All materials supplied.
‘Poverty, by America’ — Conversations Read & Reflect Discussion Group (Virtual)
Tuesday, December 5
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Required Read and Reflect Discussion Group is part of the Conversations: Truth, Myth & Democracy Series Join us for our next Read and Reflect virtual session, where we'll reflect on Paul Desmond's latest best-selling work, Poverty, By America, which explores the persistence of poverty in the United States. According to a New York Times review, this Pulitzer-Prize winning author documents levels of personal agency — corporate and individual — that are the root causes of income disparity. The opening sentence asks: “Why is there so much poverty in America?” This highly readable text, not loaded with technical jargon, provides a sobering response to that question. Participants are encouraged to work through the following prompts in advance of our discussion: • "There is a genius for impoverishment always at work in the world." – Marilynne Robinson, What Are We Doing Here? • Has some unidentified authority set in motion the spread of ignorance regarding the study of American history? • In this hectic, topsy-turvy world, how do we pay attention to essential matters? • “Grandfather’s been dead all these years…’I hate a Roman named Status Quo!’ he said to me." — Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 Copies of the book are available at the Library. Our virtual discussion will be moderated by Tom Kilbourn, ordained Episcopal priest and retired JBHS English Teacher. Register below to receive a Zoom link on the morning of the program and include a cell number for a text reminder.
This discussion is part of the Conversations Series, created in partnership by the Redding League of Women Voters and the Mark Twain Library. This award-winning series offers opportunities to continue and expand conversations on race, justice and democracy. Community members can exchange ideas, hear differing perspectives and talk about our ever-evolving democracy.