Read. Think. Engage. Learn.
Learning doesn’t stop when one becomes an adult. We keep changing and growing, discovering new areas we’d like to study. Adult learners often learn for the love of it, not for the attainment of a degree or certificate. The Lifelong Learning @ GPL program seeks to bring together people who: 1) like to share what they know with others, and 2) like to learn new things together.
The group leaders of the program are experts who plan and facilitate short seminars. Participation is limited to promote active involvement and discussion. It is hoped that participants can attend most, if not all, of the classes in a series.
Individuals may sign up for these programs online using the Calendar or by calling the library. Signup is handled on a first come, first served basis.
All materials and activities in Lifelong Learning are free of charge to participants. Books, films, and readings are available for check-out at the library.
Made possible with the support of the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.
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Gelli Printing Lab with Kimberly Stoney
The Gelli Printing Lab is a monthly gathering specifically designed to foster creativity and collaboration. Each month a unique project is introduced, guiding participants as they explore and experiment with Gelli printing techniques. Whether a seasoned printer or just starting out, all are invited to join for an evening of innovation and creative expression!
This group facilitated by artist and designer Kimberly Stoney.
Participants should bring an apron. Everything else will be provided!
Meets one Saturday per month, usually from 1:30-4:30 pm.
September 7, 2024
October 5, 2024
October 26, 2024
December 14, 2024
Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.
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Dynamic Drawing with Jill Pottle
Local artist and talented educator, Jill Pottle, returns to GPL! Jill will teach a series of classes on beginning painting in a small group setting.
This is a great class for those coming back to being creative or for people who want to learn a new skills. In this class we will be learning the basics of using pencil and charcoal, drawing a variety of subject matter, ie. still life, landscape and portrait. Students will learn how to draw with the line, value, shape, form using still life, landscape, and portrait. The class will use a variety of materials, including pencil, charcoal, and ink. Students will learn how to use the tools and create, value, perspective, line, design with some delightful subject matter.
Students must purchase their own materials. A materials list will be provided prior to the class.
Priority given to Groton residents. Intended for adults only.
Class meets Wednesday mornings from 10:15 am - 1:15 pm on October 2 through December 18. No class November 20 or 27. Please commit to attending the entire series when signing up.
Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.
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Learning and Loving Painting with Jill Pottle
Local artist and talented educator, Jill Pottle, returns to GPL! Jill will teach a series of classes on beginning painting in a small group setting.
This course is for beginning and returning painters who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and new approaches to painting with either oils or acrylics. Whether picking up a brush for the first time or the hundredth, students emerge from this course with greater confidence and a renewed passion for painting. We will use a variety of subject matter: still life, landscape and portrait. Basic drawing skills preferred.
Students must purchase their own materials. A materials list will be provided prior to the class.
Priority given to Groton residents. Intended for adults only.
Class meets Wednesday afternoons from 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm on October 2 through December 18. No class November 20 or 27. Please commit to attending the entire series when signing up.
Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.
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Spanish Conversation Group (year-round)
Venga y practica su espanol!
Group leader, Veronica Mazzu, is a native Spanish speaker from Chile and a public school Spanish teacher in Southborough. The Spanish Conversation Group meets twice monthly on Tuesdays (usually the first and third), 7:00 - 8:00pm. Runs year round.
September 10 & 24, 2024October 8 & 22, 2024
November 5 & 19, 2024
December 3 & 17, 2024
January 7 & 21, 2025
February 4 & 18, 2025
March 4 & 18, 2025
April 1 & 15, 2025
May 6 & 20, 2025
June 3 & 17, 2025
July 8 & 22, 2025
August 5 & 19, 2025
This group meets via Zoom. Please check the Calendar for individual dates and details.
Generously supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.
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Great Decisions
For the past several years, the library has participated in America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a weekly discussion group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. The Foreign Policy Associations' Annual Briefing Book comes out each January and are provided to participants thanks to the generosity of the GPL Endowment Trust.
The next Library Great Decisions Discussion Series will begin in Spring 2025.