*People Embracing Aging, Retirement, Life!

Coming this fall:
September 13: Writers' Group resumes
October 1 : Author Charles O'Brien
October 10: Ruth Anne McCunn: The Chinese in North Adams and other recent work.
October 11: Learn about Recording for the Blind

Ongoing Programs:

Knitting & Crochet Circle

The Knitting & Crochet Circle meets every Monday evening at 6 in the Community LivingRoom of the Library. Anyone who knits and/or crochets, or who wishes to learn to knit or crochet, is welcome to come, weekly or less frequently as fits his or her life. The circle welcomes everyone regardless of experience, gender or age. This is a PEARLs-sponsored progam, open to the entire community.

Writers' Corner

Is fiction or poetry you passion? Do you enjoy working on journals or non-fiction? Is writing for children your goal? Join with other aspiring authors for these informal chats and critiques. The Writers' Corner will resume meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6 p.m. beginning Sept. 13.

This page is dedicated to the P.E.A.R.L.s* in our community. Its purpose is to offer resources for all adults, but particularly those older community members facing transitions in their lives, such as retirement, loss of a partner, or a change in financial or medical status. We also plan to inform adults of opportunities for mental stimulation, involvement in the community, and personal growth -- with a little fun thrown in. If you know of sites that would be helpful here, or have a suggestion for something we might track down, please email us: naplibrary@verizon.net

Here are a few links to start off: General: Second Prime - online magazine targeted at those of us age 50+ Mental Stimulation: Berkshire Institute for Lifetime Learning Games For The Brain Elderhostel (catalog available in the library) Inkberry Northern Berkshire Creative Arts Games from AARP Finances Job Search Berkshire Jobs ~ where Berkshire job seekers and employers meet. Elder Service of Berkshire County ~ help elders find appropriate part-time jobs. Experience Works [Massachusetts] ~ a job training and placement program for older, low-income workers. Health Web M.D. ~ a source used by doctors and layfolk Caring for an Aging Relative Family Caregiver Alliance Role Reversal: Your aging parents and you. Planning for Retirement Learn about your Social Security benefits: ~ Call 1-800-325-0778 or click HERE Online sites for "Boomers" The Boomer Cafe' Baby Boomers Part II Aging Hipsters AARP online Volunteer Opportunites The North Adams Public Library seeks volunteers to help with shelving a few hours per week. We request a minimum 6-month committment and seek people with a high school diploma or equivalent. If interested contact Robin in the Reference Department Connect and Serve: A volunteer web Travel Keeping up with Technology Bereavement

* People Embracing Aging, Retirement, Life!