Adult

Sociological Book Group @ The Jenks

This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. This month, we will discuss Between Two Trailers by J. Dana Trent. An unforgettable memoir about a girl who escapes a traumatic childhood, which included a stint dealing drugs as a preschooler, to earn a divinity degree from Duke University--and then realizes she must confront her past to truly find her way home.

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Sociological Book Group @ The Jenks

This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. This month, we will discuss The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, caught in the tragic sweep of history, The Kite Runner transports readers to Afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of change and destruction.

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Sociological Book Group @ The Jenks

This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. We will discuss James by Percival Everett at this meeting. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan.

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Sound Healing

Experience sound healing with Little Star Yoga and Healing. You can lay on the floor (bring a yoga mat, blanket or cushion) or rest in a chair as you listen to sounds and vibrations that have healing qualities. What is sound healing? Throughout history, sound healings have been applied as a traditional form of treatment.

Sound Healing

Experience sound healing with Little Star Yoga and Healing. You can lay on the floor (bring a yoga mat, blanket or cushion) or rest in a chair as you listen to sounds and vibrations that have healing qualities. What is sound healing? Throughout history, sound healings have been applied as a traditional form of treatment.

VIRTUAL: Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall

We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the changing landscape. We will discuss current college admissions trends, admissions strategies, the changing test-optional environment, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit, a timeline and other action steps to make this fall productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process.

Online

WPL Book Group

This month's book is Lovely One: A Memoir by Ketanji Brown Jackson. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to the meeting and are located in the Reference Room. Librarians will gladly assist you in locating a large print, downloadable, or audio copy.

WPL Book Group

This month's book is The Great Fire: One American's Mission to Rescue Victims of the 20th Century's First Genocide. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to the meeting and are located in the Reference Room. Librarians will gladly assist you in locating a large print, downloadable, or audio copy.