“The Ellsworth Public Library Book Club”

Thursday, September 4, 6:00 to 7:30pm

The “Thursday group” of the Ellsworth Public Library Book Club will meet on Thursday evening in the Riverview Room of the Ellsworth Public Library from 6 – 7:30pm on Thursday, September 4 to discuss the book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 667-6363 for more information.

 

“The Ellsworth Public Library Book Club”

Saturday, September 6, 10:00am to 11:30 am

The “Saturday group” of the Ellsworth Public Library Book Club will meet on Saturday morning in the Riverview Room of the Ellsworth Public Library from 10:00 am – 12:00 on Saturday, September 6 to discuss the book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 667-6363 for more information.

 

“Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders”

Saturday, September 6, 1:00 pm

Alan Wittenberg of the Surry Music Therapy Center will discuss music therapy activities and concepts as meaningful experiences for those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.  An excellent opportunity for parents, teachers and caregivers.

 

“Ellsworth Public Library Knitting Club”

Saturday, September 6, Noon to 1:30 pm

If you love to knit or want to learn how, join the gathering at the Ellsworth Public Library on Saturday morning, September 6th in the Poetry Corner from 10:00am – 12:00pm.  Pre-registration is not required.

 

“Lady’s Hands, Lion’s Heart”

Thursday, September 11, 6:30 pm

Author Carol Leonard, a ”foremother of the modern midwifery movement”, will read from her new book, “Lady’s Hands, Lion’s Heart”.  Carol will answer questions and sign copies of her book after the reading.  Leonard is a licensed midwife who is the co-founder of Midwives Alliance of North America.  She was featured on 20/20 for her work in improving maternity care in Russia.

 

“Floortime, Regulation and Learning”

Thursday, September 18, 6:00 pm

Tiffany Nowicki, owner of Watch Me Shine, will conduct a workshop “Flooretime, Regulation and Learning”.  Watch Me Shine is a special needs school committed to working collaboratively to enhance a child’s interest in the world around them.

 

“Music Therapy and Alzheimer’s Disease”

Thursday, September 25, 6:00 pm

How might an elderly woman with Alzehimer’s disease respond to music when she doesn’t recognize her own daughter?  Is music the universal language?  Join Alan Wittenberg as he illustrates music therapy as a creative, active treatment modality that has the potential to stimulate and motivate a wide range of disabled populations.

 

“A Glimpse of Russia and Japan”

Friday, September 26, 3:00 pm

Alan Wittenberg will present a program based on his extensive travels in both Russia and Japan while developing music therapy programs.

 

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