BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS
The Vicksburg District Library’s Book Club for Adults meets on the first Thursday of the month from 9:30 – 10:30am. Coffee, tea, and treats are provided. We alternate months: one month we read a book of our choice and the next month we choose a book or author to read together. For April, we are reading a book of our choice. Bring an author or book suggestion for May.
SPRING BREAK BOARD GAMES FOR EVERYONE
People of all ages are invited to the library’s Lower Level for three hours of board game fun on Thursday, March 30, from 3:00-6:00pm! Bring your favorite game or play ours. We have new games, classic games, and everything in between. Drinks, popcorn, candy, and snacks are provided.
CRAFTS FOR ADULTS & SENIORS
Do crafts at the library. April’s craft is making your own scented soap. May’s craft is painting rocks to look like a pot of succulents. June’s craft is insect repellent candle jars for those buggy summer evenings. All you need to bring is yourself. Dates: Tuesday, April 18, May 9, June 13 @ 1-3pm.
ANIME & GAMING SOCIAL GROUP FOR 18+
This is a social and discussion group for anime and gaming fans who are 18 and up. Come ready to discuss your favorite anime and games with other adults. Hot and cold drinks will be provided. Dates: Thursday, April 20, May 18, June 15 @ 5-5:45pm.
MOVIE CLUB FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS
Come to the library to watch a movie, drink tea or coffee, and nibble on snacks. Past movies have included The Notebook, Where the Crawdads Sing, Little Women, and Downton Abbey: A New Era. April’s movie will be Emma, based on Jane Austen’s classic novel. In May, we will watch Jane Eyre. Dates: Monday, April 24, May 22, June 26 @ 1-3:30pm.
COMEDY MOVIE CLUB
Spend the evening watching a comedy movie at the library! This movie club focuses on comedy movies. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. April’s movie will be The Paper Tigers, a martial arts action-comedy. Bring suggestions for movies in May and June. This program is for adults. Dates: Wednesday, April 5, May 3, June 21 @ 6-8pm.
CRAFT & CHAT
Craft & Chat is for adults and seniors to bring their current craft project (e.g., knitting, crocheting, coloring, cross-stitch, etc.) to work on while chatting with other crafters. Tea and coffee are provided. Dates: Friday, April 21, May 26, June 23 @ 12:30-1:30pm.
PIZZA, BINGO, & MORE! PIZZA PARTY
Come to the library on Wednesday, April 26, from 5:30-7pm, for Hungry Howie’s pizza (pepperoni and plain cheese), pizza-themed bingo, pizza-themed crafts, and pizza story time for the little ones. Everyone is welcome at this all-ages event, but registration is required. Call the library at 649-1648 or stop at the Circulation Desk to register.
RECIPE SWAP PARTY
The Recipe Swap Party is an opportunity for adults and seniors to bring their favorite recipe (multiple copies for sharing) and a finished product for everyone to sample. For anyone who would be more comfortable keeping their mask on, feel free to bring a recipe, socialize, and take some recipes home. The party is on Sunday, May 21, from 2-4pm.
KARAOKE FOR OLDER TEENS/EARLY TWENTIES
Older teens and early twenty-somethings are invited to the library for an evening of karaoke. We have the music, the microphone, and the drinks and snacks. You just come and have fun! Karaoke takes place on Wednesday, May 31, 6:30-8pm.
JIGSAW PUZZLE DAY 2
Jigsaw Puzzle Day is a time for adults and seniors to come to the library and put together our new jigsaw puzzles. Puzzles, coffee, tea, and light snacks are provided. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch if you’ll be hungry. We had fun the first time, so we’re doing it again! The event takes place on Friday, June 30, from 11am-2pm.
WRITERS ROUNDTABLE
Come practice the craft of writing with a friendly group of fellow authors. A great opportunity to get support, feedback, and inspiration for your literary creations.
Please note the following about Writers Roundtable:
- The program will take place in the Meeting Room on the lower level of the Library. Seats will be socially distanced as appropriate.
- While the use of face masks is not mandatory, they are highly recommended.
- Writers Roundtable is subject to cancellation based on COVID-19 restrictions.