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Name: What's Up This Week? Ep. 42
Start: 2021-05-16
End: 2021-05-16
Location: What's Up This Week? Ep. 42

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All Day	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. What's Up This Week? Ep. 42 All Day Young Adult, Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Description: A weekly dose of history facts and trivia from University Branch Library! View Ep. 42	Family-History Research: Develop a Research Plan for Difficult Questions All Day Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Program Type: History/Genealogy Description: Learn how to develop a genealogy research plan that will help address difficult questions or road blocks in your family-history research. Get tips on ways to narrow your focus and resolve brick walls. See below.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Spicing Up Your Life: Homemade Spices from Scratch All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Did you know you, could make your own dried herbs and spices in just a few simple steps? Join us as we demonstrate how to turn fresh Turmeric, Ginger, Peppers and/or just about anything into a delicious powdered spice.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Book Talk - "The Republic of Pirates" written by Colin Woodard All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures Description: Join us to hear about some of the library staff's favorite books. In this episode we'll introduce "The Republic of Pirates" written by Colin Woodard. You may view the video here.		Closing Libraries closed for Staff Development Day All Day Branches: System-Wide	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Virtual: Fancy Nancy Tea Party All Day Preschool, Elementary Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Story Times Description: Are you feeling fancy and looking for a reason to dress up? Join us online for a Fancy Nancy inspired tea party.
		This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: 3D Printing All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Classes Description: Curious about 3D printing? Find out more in this virtual class series! We'll discuss what a 3D Printer is and how to custom design an object in Tinkercad.				This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Book Talk - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Description: Tune into this book talk to hear about a classic work of gothic suspense, We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson.
		This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Book Talk: Graphic Novels for National Pet Month All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Description: Take a look at four graphic novels celebrating the love and loyalty of the animals in our lives:
10 am			This event is in the "Adult" group. Live - Pro Se Basics 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Law Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Pro Se Basics Classes are intended to help those Self Represented Litigants. This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Conversation Circle 10:30am - 12:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bilingual - ESL Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description: English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of the month.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: ESL Conversation Circle 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bilingual - ESL Required Seats Remaining: 95 Description: Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills. Registration is required and a Webex link will be delivered prior to the event.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Live - Express Class 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Law Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Express Classes intended for Legal Professionals and the public to learn basic software. These are introductory classes to technology in your legal practice.
11 am							This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Heavy Inks Graphic Novel Book Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 99 Description: Join us via video conference as we discuss Boxers and Saints by Gene Luen Yang. This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: The Skin I'm In Club : Books featuring Authors of Color 11:00am - 12:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 7 Description: Join us in a lively discussion of the book, "Jar of Hearts " by Jennifer Hillier. The Skin I'm In is a book club that feature books by authors of color on the 4th Saturday of the month.
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1 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: University Branch Culinary Club: Mom's Favorite Dish 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 100 Description: Join University Branch librarians on WebEx for fun featuring food! Culinary Club is normally a monthly potluck and recipe exchange. We can’t meet in person for now, so sharing food isn’t an option.
2 pm					This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Story Spinners Writing Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Adult, Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 94 Description: Are you writing a book? Or have you always wanted to write but don't know how to start? Join fellow authors for creative thinking and discussions of the writing process.		This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Live: Earth Day Art and Craft 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: Someone’s trash is another’s treasure!
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4 pm				This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Live: Young Adult Advisory Council 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult Required Seats Remaining: 25 Description: The George Memorial Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming teen activities, and suggest new teen programs. You can earn volunteer hours and help make the library a better place (even virtually) for tee	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Live: Ultimate Disney Trivia 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Games Required Seats Remaining: 46 Description: Are you the ultimate Disney fan? Join us live through WebEx and put your Disney knowledge to the test. This program is for ages 13 and up. Register, and a link to the program will be emailed to you.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Podcast Club: Mystery Playlist 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Required Seats Remaining: 19 Description: Do you enjoy listening to podcasts, but don’t have anyone to discuss them with? Do you like the idea of a book club, but can’t commit to finishing the book each month? Join the University Branch Podcast Club to eng

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