Friends Programs, A Sampling:   Art, Music, and Ideas ... and Dance and Cooking as well!

In addition to sponsoring library programs, the Friends run our own cultural, fundraising, and other events for community members.   Friends sponsored programs are always free and available to the public.
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Art
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Sunflowers and Starry Nights with Jane Oneail.
Made ​For Each Other: Famous Couples from the World of Art  with Jane Oneail

Authors
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Author Michael Tougias "Above and Beyond"
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Author and Historian Stephen Puleo "American Treasures"
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Peter Zheutlin  "Rescue Road"
Judy Bloomberg "Always a Traveler, Never a Tourist"

Author, Marathoner Paul Clerici 
Author Dorje Dorma "Yak Girl"
Parisian Cafes and Impressionist Painting with Jane Oneail.
Artist Greg Maichack helps us draw our own versions of Georgia O'Keefe's Jimson Weed.

Music
Pianist Paul Jacobs accompanies Nick Dinnerstein on cello.
The International String Trio
Klezmer Performance
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Dance
Flamenco Performance with Guitar and Dancers
The dance group Samovar.
Traditional Russian Dances

Cooking and Food Presentations
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  Liz Barbour's "Creating an Edible Still Life  Buffet for Entertaining"
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​The Art of the Stir Fry                                           
Cook Along With Leslie Cerier

Friends-sponsored library events

Did you know that in addition to the programs the Friends run, we also used to fund the performers, instructors, supplies, refreshments, and more for programs that were run by Goodnow Library staff?  The library now declines our funding.  We don't understand this situation.

These programs were among the library services made possible by support from our members. From reading and
writing programs to creative arts and much more, the Friends supported a wide range of fun and educational
​activities for people of all ages.

Recent examples of Friends-sponsored programs include:​
Mama Ballroom
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Babies
Music Makers
Creative Writing Workshops
Volunteer Luncheon
​Movies for Adults, Teens, and
Children
Lego Club
Hands-on Drumming: Family Drum and
​        Dance Celebration
Jungle Jim: 80's Rock the Library
The Science of Sound with Mr. Malcolm
Summer Reading Programs
The Train for Truck Day
See the full calendar of library events and programs, including dates, times, and registration information: