Adult Programs
Author Talk with Erin K. Wagner
Saturday, February 1, 1:30PM
Local author Erin K. Wagner will discuss her newest book, which offers a thoughtful, empathetic glimpse into a future shaped by AI, viewed through ordinary people, political demagogues, and the artificial minds we created.
Erin K. Wagner is an associate professor of liberal arts and sciences at SUNY Delhi and an active member of the SFWA. Her short fiction has appeared in Clarkesworld, Apex, and a number of other speculative fiction publications.
Tuesday, February 11, 6:00PM
Presented by: Dr. Carolyn Wolf-Gould
Arriving at a critical moment in the struggle for transgender rights, A History of Transgender Medicine in the United States takes an empathic approach to an embattled subject. Sweeping in scope and deeply personal in nature, this groundbreaking volume traces the development of transgender medicine across three centuries-centering the voices of transgender individuals, debunking myths about gender-affirming care, and empowering readers to grasp the complexities of this evolving field.
Dr. Carolyn Wolf-Gould is the founder of the Gender Wellness Center, a rural-based interdisciplinary center for transgender healthcare, clinical training, advocacy, and research in upstate New York.
A Treasure in Our Valley: Fifty Years of Hanford Mills Museum
Wednesday, February 12, 6:00PM
The 2023 season marked the 50th anniversary of Hanford Mills Museum. To mark this milestone, the Museum’s Education Coordinator Ryan Jones and Mill and Collections Specialist Kevin Jensen created an exhibit titled “‘A Treasure in Our Valley:’ Fifty Years of Hanford Mills Museum, 1973-2023.”
Derived from that exhibit, this presentation will use historic photographs to tell the story of the mill’s growth and years of operation before turning to the mill’s journey as a museum over the last five decades. It will document the painstaking restoration of the mill, the museum’s unique educational programs and the special events and activities that continue to make Hanford Mills Museum the premiere destination in Delaware County.
‘Nothing that is Necessary is to Be Discouraged’: Slavery in Colonial New York, 1690-1755
Wednesday, February 19, 6:00PM
Presented by: Historian Ryan Jones
“‘Nothing that is Necessary is to Be Discouraged’: Slavery in Colonial New York, 1690-1755,” continues telling the story of the growth of slavery in British New York. It describes the workings of the slave labor system, the business of the slave trade and the resistance to the institution of slavery as global conflict approached.
Ryan Jones, Education Coordinator at Hanford Mills Museum in East Meredith, is a historian and documentary filmmaker. He holds Masters Degrees in both History and Public History. Prior to arriving at Hanford Mills, he worked at James Madison’s Montpelier in Virginia where he created a digital series about the behind-the-scenes operations of a historic house museum and a mini-documentary series about the public and intellectual life of James Madison. His research interests include slavery, abolitionism and the Underground Railroad in New York, early American political and intellectual history, political economy and industrial development and the social dimensions of war.
HML Yarn Club
Monthly Meetings
1st Friday, 2:00-3:30pm and 3rd Thursday, 5:30-7:00 pm
Do you crochet, knit, or do anything with yarn? Then come join us at our monthly Yarn Club!
This informal group is a great way to unwind, work on your latest project, and converse with your fellow crafters.
All skill levels are welcome.
This is a non-instructional program.
Please bring your own supplies.
HML Writers Group
Saturdays beginning January 11
1:30-3:30
The goal for HML Writers Group is to help writers be comfortable with themselves, with their own styles and their own needs. We’re not all novelists, or poets, or short story writers. We’re not all speed writers; trying to go-go-go on a prompt for ten minutes isn’t everybody’s writing style. And that’s all right. Writers bring what they’re working on to read out loud, or pass out copies for critique. More often than not, most of the meeting time is devoted to the act of writing, with timers set and prompts given as a springboard for a story or poem to take flight.
To register, email hmlwriters@gmail.com.
Genealogy Group
Meets Twice a Month
Tuesday, April 9, 2:00-4:00pm
Are you interested in genealogy? Then come to the HML Genealogy Group.
During these group meetings members work together to help each other research their family trees through a variety of library resources.
All levels of experience are welcome.
Laptops will be provided or your can bring your own.
Libby 101
Wednesday, November 20, 11:00AM
Introducing Libby, an amazing app that allows you to access library content with a few clicks of a button! Brought to you by the same developers of Overdrive, Libby is a great way to access your library’s collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines.
In this class you’ll learn the basics of using Libby, such as how to log in with your library card, how to search the catalogue for items, and how to download digital items onto your Libby app or Kindle.
Show & Tell Book Club
Meets Monthly
Last Thursday, 5:30-7:00pm
A no pressure book club where you get to choose!
Are you interested in joining a book club, but aren’t sure you would be interested in the selected titles? At the HML Show and Tell Book Club, you get to choose what you read! Each month we’ll pick a theme, you’ll choose a book fitting that theme, and at our meetings we’ll discuss what we read!
What if I don’t finish the book?
That’s ok! Even if you haven’t finished reading your chosen book you can still come to the meeting and discuss what you’ve read so far!
Can I talk about a book I’ve read previously if it fits the theme?
Oh course! We want to hear all about what you’ve read, it doesn’t matter when you read it!
Do I have to talk about what I’ve read?
If you would feel more comfortable just sitting back and listen to what others have to say about their books that’s completely fine!
Upcoming Themes:
June- Kindness
July- Summer
Adult Programs
Huntington Memorial Library offers several programs for adults to learn new skills and work with new technology as well as traditional writing and reading programs.
Youth Programs
Huntington Memorial Library offers a variety of programs for all ages that supports a love for lifelong reading and learning, as well as supports a child’s imagination. We offer weekly programs to help children develop early literacy skills through stories, songs, action rhymes, and activities.
tro to Embroidery
Thursday, January 30, 5:30PM
Explore the timeless art of embroidery in this beginner friendly class, where you’ll learn essential techniques to craft beautiful, hand-stitched designs with ease.
All materials provided.
Registration Required.
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