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“The Art Spirit”: Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
Tuesday, February 13
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, creativity 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!
Throughout February and March, our exploration into the power of creativity continues with the book The Art Spirit by legendary art teacher Robert Henri. Copies of the ebook are available on Hoopla.
The Creative Collective meets weekly on Tuesdays. Register once for all eight weekly meetings in this session, February 6 through March 26.
Click Here to attend Zoom Meeting (For registered participants only)
RESCHEDULED! Valentine’s Day Family Story Time (birth-5)
Tuesday, February 13
10:30 am - 11:15 am
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY AT 10:30AM. Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Mark Twain Library during the Valentine's Day Family Story Time! We'll start with free play, then we'll share Valentine's Day stories, songs, and books. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
RESCHEDULED ~ Redding Reads Scripts (In-Person)
Tuesday, February 13
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
RESCHULED: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024 Release your inner thespian and join the new MTL Script Reading Group. Our group is a whole new way to experience a play you never knew you needed. This casual monthly group will meet up to read classic and contemporary plays aloud. Our hope is to foster a collaborative environment and explore all types of theater. Welcome to all who love or are curious about theater — no theater experience is required. Meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month. Our Facilitators: Liz Correa is a local mom who has missed reading plays. Her theater background includes New York City, regional and local theater. She was nominated for Best Actress (Escaleno, lead) at the PEPI; Seville, Spain. Escaleno (lead) also won Best Short Film. Liz graduated with a Masters of Art’s from Cornell University and was a student of Stella Adler Conservatory (Tisch) and Michael Howard Studios.Eileen O’Brien is a retired award winning drama teacher and director who hails from New Haven. After living in Massachusetts and Florida, Eileen and her husband, Bob have come home to spend their retirement closer to their children and grandchildren in beautiful Connecticut.
Midday Recharge: A Meditation Series (Virtual)
Tuesday, February 13
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Registration Required Below
A changing season is a time for renewal and considering different points of view.
Join popular meditation instructor Alexa Owen virtually for this 8-week series to cultivate ease and growth. Each 30-minute session will include a short introduction to a contemplative topic, a 15-minute guided practice, and time to share reflections and ask questions at the end.
Incorporating a meditation practice into your routine has countless benefits, including decreased stress, lowered blood pressure, increased gratitude and focus, and overall improvement in mood and mindset. You’ll learn foundational practices that facilitate ease and wellbeing not only for yourself but for the loved ones with whom you share your space and energy as well. Sessions are designed to leave you feeling refreshed and ready to engage fully in the rest of your day and week.
Recommended for adults and high school students. Register once to receive reminders for the full 8-week series, or drop-in using the direct link below. Registered participants will receive an reminder and link the day of the program. Include your cell number on the registration form to receive one text reminder. CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM MEETING Password: recharge Dates: Tuesdays at noonFebruary 13
February 27
March 12
March 26
April 9
April 23
May 14
May 28
About our presenter:
Alexa Owen is a meditation faculty member at Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science, as well as a graduate of the Contemplative Psychotherapy Program and teacher training in Compassion-Based Resilience Training (CBRT). She has delivered workshops on wellness and contemplative science at libraries, high schools, and universities; created mindfulness training content for values-driven organizations; and guided meditation through her work with the Anti-Racism Planning Group at Smith College School for Social Work, where she is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work degree. A certified yoga therapist and inspired student of social science, she is passionate about supporting people in fully embodying their lives through self-awareness, compassion, and flourishing in their intra- and interpersonal relationships. Alexa grew up in Redding and maintains connections to this special place through family, friends, and continued community offerings. You can learn more at her website: www.alexaowen.com
RESCHEDULED ~ Digital Parenting: Tips & Triage (In-Person)
Tuesday, February 13
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rescheduled: Tuesday, March 26 - Click Here to Register Join Meredith Dutra, Redding resident and parent of elementary-aged children with 15+ years in technology education, for an informative session on Digital Parenting: Tips & Triage. This session will provide practical strategies for guiding your child’s online activities and addressing negative digital experiences. As a parent in today's rapidly changing digital world, being proactive and well-informed is essential. We'll delve into resources and set realistic expectations regarding technology use for children in grades K-8. Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to navigate your child's digital journey effectively. Co-sponsored by the RES and JRMS PTAs.
*To help shape the conversation about what is most important for our students and the Redding community, please take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire. We encourage you to complete the form whether or not you will be attending the event. All responses are anonymous. Please complete a separate form for each of your children at JRMS and RES. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE QUESTIONNAIRE
This is a hybrid program that will take place both live at the Library, and virtually over Zoom. For a full experience we recommend attending this program live at the Library.
Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register for the In-Person option and include a cell number for a text reminder.
Would you prefer instead to attend the program virtually over Zoom? Click here to register for the virtual event and receive a Zoom link the day of the program.
About Our Speaker
Meredith Dutra has been an educator for over 15 years as a classroom teacher, technology curriculum leader, and currently as a Technology Integration Specialist at Scarsdale High School. Meredith focuses on understanding the importance of in-depth media literacy and fostering healthy technology habits among students. She is deeply passionate about integrating real-world applications into both classroom and home settings, ensuring that students acquire skills applicable beyond their K-12 journey. In 2023, Meredith earned the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center award for Outstanding Innovative Educator for her work in supporting teachers and students through their exploration of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Meredith has a master's degree in Instructional Technology from Pace University and a Master of Arts in Education Leadership from Bank Street Graduate School of Education in New York City.
Meredith Dutra has been an educator for over 15 years as a classroom teacher, technology curriculum leader, and currently as a Technology Integration Specialist at Scarsdale High School. Meredith focuses on understanding the importance of in-depth media literacy and fostering healthy technology habits among students. She is deeply passionate about integrating real-world applications into both classroom and home settings, ensuring that students acquire skills applicable beyond their K-12 journey. In 2023, Meredith earned the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center award for Outstanding Innovative Educator for her work in supporting teachers and students through their exploration of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Meredith has a master's degree in Instructional Technology from Pace University and a Master of Arts in Education Leadership from Bank Street Graduate School of Education in New York City.
RESCHEDULED ~ Digital Parenting: Tips & Triage (Virtual)
Tuesday, February 13
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rescheduled: Tuesday, March 26 - Click Here to Register As a parent in today's rapidly changing digital world, being proactive and well-informed is essential. Join Meredith Dutra, Redding resident and parent of elementary-aged children with 15+ years in technology education, for an informative session on 'Digital Parenting: Tips & Triage.' This session aims to provide practical strategies for guiding your child’s online activities and addressing negative digital experiences. We'll delve into resources and set realistic expectations regarding technology use for children in grades K-8. Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to navigate your child's digital journey effectively. Co-sponsored by the RES and JRMS PTAs. *To help shape the conversation about what is most important for our students and the Redding community, please take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire. We encourage you to complete the form whether or not you will be attending the event. All responses are anonymous. Please complete a separate form for each of your children at JRMS and RES. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE QUESTIONNAIRE This is a hybrid program that will take place both live at the Library, and virtually over Zoom. For a full experience we recommend attending this program live at the Library. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register for the Virtual option and receive a Zoom link on the day of the program. Include a cell number for a text reminder. Would you prefer instead to attend the program in person, at the Library? Click here to register for the in-person event. About Our SpeakerMeredith Dutra has been an educator for over 15 years as a classroom teacher, technology curriculum leader, and currently as a Technology Integration Specialist at Scarsdale High School. Meredith focuses on understanding the importance of in-depth media literacy and fostering healthy technology habits among students. She is deeply passionate about integrating real-world applications into both classroom and home settings, ensuring that students acquire skills applicable beyond their K-12 journey. In 2023, Meredith earned the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center award for Outstanding Innovative Educator for her work in supporting teachers and students through their exploration of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Meredith has a master's degree in Instructional Technology from Pace University and a Master of Arts in Education Leadership from Bank Street Graduate School of Education in New York City.