Adults

Are you interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons, but are too intimidated to jump straight into a campaign? Did you receive a table-top role-playing game for the holidays and have no idea how to get started? Curious if you should attend a DnD session at the library in the future? All ages are invited to come learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons at this introductory session. You'll learn how to create a character, understand the basics of gameplay, and get familiar with the rules of the game. This session will be covering the recently-released 5th edition of the game, which also makes it great for anyone who's played DnD in the past, but wants to get familiar with the big changes of the new edition.

All are welcome to attend—adults, teens, and kids alike. Questions? Email kmckewin [at] rgpl.org

Join us for another season of morning movie screenings! Join us on the last Friday of the month for a film screening, along with free coffee and popcorn. Our line-up for the winter includes:

December: Love the Coopers (2015). Four generations of the Cooper family gather for the holidays, but unexpected events disrupt their time together. Rated PG-13. Run time exactly 2 hours.

January: Emma (2020). Celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen by kicking off 2025 with a screening of one of her works! This film adaptation starring Anya Taylor-Joy follows a young woman as she meddles in the romantic lives of the people in her sleepy English village. Rated PG. Run time 2 hours and 4 minutes.

February: About My Father (2023). Robert De Niro plays an old-school Italian immigrant father who insists upon a weekend away with his son's girlfriend and her family after finding out his son is planning to propose in this comedy. Rated PG-13. Run time 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Join the Carpe Librum Book Club for the first meeting of 2025. The club will be hosting a discussion of The House is On Fire by Rachel Beanland. This historical fiction title set in early 1800's Virginia follows the lives of four characters after the local theater burns down and their lives become irrevocably intertwined. Copies of the book are available the circulation desk now.

This meeting will also feature a short recap of last month's title, The Husbands, and our favorite reads from 2024. New members are still welcome to attend and kick off their reading year!

Questions? Contact kmckewin [at] rgpl.org

Come to the library once a month to work on your fiber arts project and chat with fellow crafters! All fiber and fabric arts projects are welcome—knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, cross stitch, etc. This is a drop-in program that anyone is welcome to attend. Bring yourself and whatever your latest project is—we look forward to seeing you!

Join the library's Winter Reading Challenge this year to cozy up with some good books and winter activities for a chance to win a prize! Beginning on January 15, kids and adults alike will be able to pick up a winter reading challenge sheet at the library and start completing activities. Turn your sheet in anytime before February 15 for a chance to win a prize!

Enjoy a casual afternoon of Mahjong! Our new Mahjong Club will be hosting regular meetings this year for players to get together and practice the game. Beginners are welcome. No registration required.

Questions? Reach out to kmckewin [at] rgpl.org

Join us on the third Thursday of the month for a series of one-shot DnD campaigns! These mini adventures are designed to be played in one sitting and are perfect for both new and experienced players alike—no registration required. If you're brand new, we'll have everything you need to play available, although players who are already familiar with DnD are welcome to bring a level one character and dice if they wish.

Questions? Reach out to kmckewin [at] rgpl.org

Are you stuck in a reading slump? Need to add some new titles to your TBR list? Just looking to learn about some interesting titles you haven't heard about? Join us once a month for a new series of book talks! Each month, enjoy a cup of coffee and light refreshments while a librarian presents on a series of loosely-themed titles.

November: Kelly — Complex Main Characters

December: Marlina — Recent Favorites

January: Elizabeth — Non-Fiction Picks