Waynesboro Library Offers Diverse Fall Programming for Adults

The Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, has announced an extensive schedule of adult and teen programs for the fall season, offering opportunities for learning, creativity, and social engagement. The programming, made possible in part by support from The Friends of the Library, includes workshops on American Sign Language, various forms of yoga, financial literacy, creative arts, and more. Many of these events require advance registration due to limited space.

The library will host a six-week American Sign Language workshop beginning October 6, running weekly from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. An instructor from Hagerstown, Maryland’s Deafnet Association, Inc. will lead the sessions. The only cost to participants will be for the required textbook, “Sign Language Made Simple” by Karen Lewis, which will be available for purchase for $20, though the library also has copies available for checkout.

For those seeking relaxation and gentle exercise, Beginner Yoga classes are scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. These classes are led by Sandra from Dawnlight Yoga and are open to adults and teens, with a parent signature required for minors. Mats will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. A Chair Yoga class, also led by Sandra from Dawnlight Yoga, will take place on the second Friday of each month from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, offering a seated yoga practice suitable for all levels.

Creative pursuits are also a significant part of the library’s fall offerings. A Cricut Class on November 4 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM will introduce participants to the basics of using the Cricut machine. For a more traditional craft, the Hooks & Needles group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, providing a casual setting for crafters to work on projects and share skills. A unique Flower Arranging Workshop is scheduled for October 16 from 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM, where participants will learn to create an arrangement inside a real pumpkin, taught by Jonathan Ingels of Eichholz Flowers. This workshop has a $30 fee per person. Additionally, the Paint & Sip program will be held monthly, offering participants the chance to recreate a famous artwork or seasonal scene with guidance from guest teacher Selena Hill, for a $10 fee.

In the realm of literature and intellectual discussion, the library will host its monthly Book Bingo on the fourth Thursday of select months (September-October, January-May) from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, with books as prizes. The Book Club will continue to meet on the fourth Friday of each month from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, inviting participants to read and discuss a new book. For those interested in philosophical discourse, Socrates Cafe gatherings are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, facilitating thoughtful exchanges on philosophical questions.

The library is also prioritizing financial literacy with a series of talks presented by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Frank Pinto on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM. Topics vary and can be found on the library’s calendar or Facebook page. In addition, Doug Harmon from 1st Ed Credit Union will lead a fall series on finances, with sessions covering values and financial influences (October 15), purchasing a car (October 29), and credit, credit reports, and scores (November 6). These “Focus on Finances” sessions are held from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

For families and younger adults, the Chess Club meets on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, welcoming players aged 9 and up, with beginners receiving instruction. The Gamesboro Gaming Group, also for adults and teens aged 12 and up, meets on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, focusing on strategy board games.

Technology and history enthusiasts will also find programs tailored to their interests. A Computer Class on October 22 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM will provide an introduction to accessing e-books, e-audiobooks, and digital media through library services like Hoopla and Overdrive (Libby app), with participants encouraged to bring their own devices. Genealogy enthusiasts can join the Genealogy Club on the first Wednesday of each month from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for informal discussions. A Native Flora & Fauna Talk on October 18 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM will feature Park Guide Kinley Cook of Catoctin Mountain Park discussing local plant and animal life, as well as extinct species of the region.

Registration for most programs is required, and interested individuals are encouraged to sign up through the library’s website at ahmfl.org or in person at the library, as spots are limited.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library

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