Adults Ongoing Programs

Critical Thinking Discussion Group

The fourth Friday of the month at 1 pm

Are you intimidated by the so-called “Great Books” and all that critical thinking stuff? Many people are, especially they you go it alone. Join some like-minded friends for a little mental workout to keep your brain in good shape!

Here’s how it works: stop by the Library and pick up the selected readings (either copies or books), read the material, show up and join the discussion. Then pick up the next months’ materials at the same time! This group will be facilitated by local resident and scholar David Schiller.

No experience with critical thinking discussion groups is necessary. Drop-in any month, no registration required.

Copies of discussion materials are available at the adult circulation desk one month prior to discussion.

July 25 at 1 pm: The Charterhouse of Parma, read at least chapters 1, 21 5, 6, 11, and 14-22, and 25 by Marie-Henri Beyle Stendhal

August 22 at 1 pm: Book of Five Rings: Biography by Musashi Miyamoto

September 26 at 1 pm: Federalist Papers #9 and #10 by Hamilton and Madison

October 24 at 1 pm: Designing Complex Organizations by Jay Galbraith

November 21 at 1 pm: This View of Life by David Sloan Wilson, introduction and chapters 1-6 to at least page 120

December 19 at 1 pm: The Timeless Way of Building, chapters 1-3 by Christopher Alexander

Current Events & Politics Discussion Group

The second Friday of the month at 1 pm in the Community Room

This group will take a break for July and August- see you on September 12!

Join us for this new current events and politics discussion group facilitated by local resident and scholar David Schiller. This group is intended to encourage thoughtful analysis and discourse of current events, backed by logic or data. Topics will be decided upon by the group at the beginning of the meeting. All are welcome to attend these discussions. Respectfulness and civility are required; registration is not.  

Death Cafe

The third Thursday of the month from 6-7:30 pm in Dexter Hall.

Welcome to the Death Café at Charlton Public Library! What is a Death Café, you ask? A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or course of action, no set conclusions and no judgement. Death Cafés provide a safe environment to gather, eat cake, drink tea or coffee, and enjoy open-minded conversation about dying and death. It is an opportunity to share, explore and question our own perceptions of death. It’s not a bereavement session – just an open conversation about a topic that we often find taboo. You are welcome to share as much or as little as you wish.

Questions? Email kwalker4@mac.com.

The Death Cafe model was developed by Jon Underwood and Sue Barsky Reid, based on the ideas of Bernard Crettaz. Read more about it HERE.

Charlton Ukulele League & Ensemble

The fourth Thursday of the month at 6 pm

The Charlton Ukulele League & Ensemble (CULE) meets the Fourth Thursday Evening Each Month at 6:00 PM in the Community Meeting Room at the Charlton Public Library

This club is a FREE, fun, low stress and entertaining way for adults 18+ to learn music together. You will be guided by experienced musicians who encourage you to find your own level of achievement.

Making music together is the perfect antidote to the feeling that you will never be able to play music. You can! What’s more you’ll enjoy the company of others.

Any questions? Email Rich at Cule5632@gmail.com

No Registration Required

Saturday Acoustic Roots Jam (SARJ)

The third Saturday of the month at noon

An acoustic only music jam. Open to all 18+. From September through May the group meets at Charlton Public Library, and from June through August the group meets at an off-site location. Email Rich at Cule5632@gmail.com for more information.