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Mindful Meals Series
 
Tues, Nov. 4 & 11, 5:30-6:30PM 
 
A weekly opportunity to learn about valuable community resources while sharing a meal in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Each week, a different local organization will visit to share what they do and how they support individuals and families in the community. This series offers a space for meaningful conversation, community connection, and greater awareness of local support services.
Una oportunidad semanal para aprender sobre recursos comunitarios valiosos mientras compartimos una comida en un sitio relajado y de bienvenida. Cada semana, contaremos con la visita de una organización local distinta, la cual compartirá su labor y la manera en que apoya a los diversos individuos y familias de nuestra comunidad. Esta serie ofrece un espacio para fomentar conversaciones significativas, vínculos comunitarios y un mayor conocimiento sobre los servicios locales de apoyo.  
 
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VOICES Story Circles

Thurs, Nov. 6 & 20, 5-6PM
 
VOICES Story Circles invites you to a safe and welcoming space to share and listen to each other’s stories. Facilitated by the VOICES team, the Story Circles are where you discover new things about yourself and all the different layers of your community. Come inspire and be inspired!
VOICES Story Circles te invita a un espacio de seguridad y bienvenida para compartir y escuchar historias mutuas. Facilitado por el equipo de VOICES, el Círculo de Historias es un sitio en el que descubrirás cosas nuevas sobre tu persona y todas las distintas capas que forman tu comunidad. ¡Ven a inspirarte y a inspirar a otras personas!
 
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Movies at the Library: Join or Die

Fri, Nov. 7, 5:30-8PM
 
Through the film Join or Die, discover why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it. Follow the story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of Robert Putnam, whose legendary "Bowling Alone" research into American community decline may hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis. Flanked by influential fans and scholars — from Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to Eddie Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty, and Priya Parker — as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most importantly... What can we do about it?
A través de la cinta clásica “Join or Die” (Unirse o morir), descubre diversos motivos para unirte a un club — y aprende por qué el futuro de los Estados Unidos depende de ello. Sigue la historia del conflicto cívico de los Estados Unidos a través de la trayectoria de Robert Putnam, cuya legendaria investigación sobre la caída de la sociedad americana titulada "Bowling Alone" (Jugando solo a los bolos) puede ofrecer las respuestas para resolver nuestra crisis democrática actual. Respaldado por aficionados y académicos influyentes (desde Hilary Cliton, Pete Buttigieg, y el cirujano general  Vivek Murthy hasta Eddie Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty, y Priya Parker), además de inspiradores grupos dedicados a formar comunidades en vecindarios a lo largo del país. Acompaña a Bob mientras explora tres preguntas cívicas urgentes: ¿Qué hace que la democracia funcione? ¿Por qué se encuentra en crisis la democracia estadounidense? Y la más importante: ¿Qué podemos hacer al respecto? 
 
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Banned Book Club: Mad Honey

Thur, Nov. 13, 4-5PM
 
Designed exclusively for the daring and curious, Banned Book Club is a safe and inclusive space for readers to explore literature that has challenged norms, defied censorship, and sparked important conversations throughout history. This month we will be reading Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan. 
Diseñado exclusivamente para seres audaces y curiosos, el Club de Libros Prohibidos es un espacio seguro e incluyente para que quienes participen puedan explorar la literatura que ha desafiado las normas, provocado la censura, y dado luz a conversaciones importantes a lo largo de la historia. Este mes estaremos leyendo “Mad Honey” (La miel de la locura), escrito por Jodi Picoult y Jennifer Finney Boylan. 
 
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Music at the Library: Trio Ondata

Thurs, Nov. 13, 5:30-6:30PM
 
Award-winning ensemble Trio Ondata will perform a program of diverse, powerful, and invigorating  music for piano trio (violin, cello, piano). 
La galardonada agrupación Trio Ondata ofrecernos un programa musical para piano, violín y chelo que será tan diverso como impactante y estimulante.  
 
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Native American Storytelling and Art of the Powwow Song and Dance

Sat, Nov. 15, 4-6:30PM
 
An immersive cultural experience that brings authentic Native American perspectives to life through storytelling, music, and dance. This vibrant presentation by 1st Tribal explores the living tradition and evolving art form of the modern powwow, an intertribal celebration of identity, resilience, and community.
Una experiencia de inmersión cultural que ofrece perspectivas indígenas norteamericanas auténticas sobre la vida a través de narraciones, música y danza. Esta vibrante presentación por parte de 1st Tribal explora la tradición viviente y el estilo artístico en evolución del Powwow moderno, una celebración de identidad intertribal, resiliencia y comunidad. 
 
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Book Talk: Dr. Schweitzer at the Birth of the Aspen Idea
 
Wed, Nov. 19, 5:30-6:30PM
 
This month's Book Talk features book, Dr. Schweitzer at the Birth of the Aspen Idea by Paul Andersen. This book describes the importance of Schweitzer to the world and his relevance to Aspen at a time when it seems most needed. Join us to discuss themes, questions, and what resonated with you during a discussion facilitated by Mary Fox and author Paul Andersen.
La conversación literaria de este mes presenta “Dr. Schweitzer at the Birth of the Aspen Idea” (El Dr. Schweitzer en el surgimiento de la Idea de Aspen), escrito por Paul Andersen. Este libro describe la importancia de Schweitzer para el mundo y su relevancia para la ciudad de Aspen, en un momento en que parece ser más necesario que nunca.  Acompáñanos para discutir los temas presentados, responder a preguntas, y compartir todo aquello que haya resonado contigo durante una discusión facilitada por Mary Fox y el autor del libro: Paul Andersen.
 
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Mindful Metrics: Leveraging Technology for Mental Wellness

Tues, Nov. 25, 2:30-3:30PM
 
Technology can cause no end of frustration, but have you ever considered using it to help aid your mental well-being? Learn how you can create lasting positive change by using mood tracking apps to spot patterns and triggers. Also covered will be using technology to help reduce stress, improve focus, and aid sleep.
La tecnología puede causar una frustración interminable, pero ¿alguna vez has considerado utilizarla para mejorar tu salud mental? Aprende a crear cambios positivos y duraderos utilizando aplicaciones para monitorear tus estados de ánimo e identificar patrones y detonantes. También hablaremos de cómo la tecnología puede ser utilizada para reducir el estrés, mejorar la concentración e incluso dormir mejor. El programa será facilitado en inglés.
 
New Releases
Fiction

Twice by Mitch Albom
Twice
by Mitch Albom

What if you got to do everything in your life -twice? The heart of Mitch Albom's newest novel is a love story that dares to explore how our unchecked desires might mean losing what we've had all along.
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
by Kiran Desai

When Sonia and Sunny first glimpse each other on an overnight train, they are immediately captivated, yet also embarrassed by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake them, a clumsy meddling that only served to drive Sonia and Sunny apart. Sonia, an aspiring novelist who recently completed her studies in the snowy mountains of Vermont, has returned to her family in India, fearing she is haunted by a dark spell cast by an artist to whom she had once turned for intimacy and inspiration. Sunny, a struggling journalist resettled in New York City, is attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan. Uncertain of their future, Sonia and Sunny embark on a search for happiness together as they confront the many alienations of our modern world.
Nonfiction

The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon
The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
by John U. Bacon

A work of spectral beauty destined to be a classic. Readers of Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm, Erik Larsen's Dead Wake, and Nathaniel Philbrick's In the Heart of the Sea will love this deeply reported tale. 
Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age by Joy Harjo
Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age
by Joy Harjo

An inspirational work of wisdom, warmth, and generosity from a three-term US poet laureate.
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