Adult Programs
For more information on previous programming and projects, including videos of recorded programs please visit our
Previous Programs and Projects page.
Digital Navigator Office Hours
Every Wednesday
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Struggling to get online? Finding it hard to job hunt, find housing, pay bills, or schedule appointments without internet access? The Digital Navigators of the Hudson Valley are here to help! Join Kate, our Communications Manager and Digital Navigator of the Hudson Valley, for free tech assistance. She can help you with:
- Setting up and using email
- Navigating websites for job applications
- Accessing online government services
- Scheduling online appointments
- Basic troubleshooting for personal devices
- And much more!
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated! Email communications@roejanlibrary.org or call 518-325-4101 to reserve your spot with Kate.
Qigong & Tai Chi at the Library
Every Thursday
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Qigong and Tai Chi are approaches to movement that have been practiced for hundreds of years and are particularly helpful for dealing with stress, limited ability to move, those wishing to developing better balance and flexibility and can be practiced by nearly everyone young and old. Although Tai Chi is generally practiced standing, Qigong can be modified to allow participants to be seated.
This weekly drop-in class, open to all, is taught by David Haines, who has been a practitioner of Qigong, Tai Chi, and mindful movement for 50 years, a teacher for 40 years, and a certified Trager Movement practitioner for 35 years. Since moving into the area in 2006 he has taught at Omega Institute, Simon’s Rock college, Columbia-Greene Community College, as well as various libraries, senior centers, and school district community education classes.
Classes are held in the Roe Jan Library Community Room or outdoors, weather permitting. Wear comfortable clothes.
This project has been supported by a grant from the Fund for Columbia County of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
Nurtured by Nature:
Artwork by Nancy Maurice Rogers & Lee Rogers
On Display through February 28th
Visit the Library to see Nurtured by Nature: Artworks by Nancy Maurice Rogers & Lee Rogers, a captivating exhibit celebrating the beauty, patterns, and inspirations of the natural world.
Lee Rogers’s work features a unique fusion of photography and photograms, created in the darkroom using 35mm black-and-white film and natural objects collected during his journeys. His prints blend landscape imagery from the Northeast and Southwest United States with found objects, hand-colored with meticulous detail to evoke a deep connection to nature.
Nancy Maurice Rogers draws on a lifelong relationship with art and nature, crafting handmade paper pieces and monoprints that embody the spontaneity and malleability of her chosen media. Her abstract works invite viewers to find their own meanings while reflecting on the awe and concerns inspired by the natural world’s transformations.
The exhibition will be on display at the library from January 12 through the end of February. Don’t miss this chance to meet the artists, view their stunning works, and be inspired by the ways nature nurtures creativity. Light refreshments will be served.
Zoom Around the World Book Club
Monday, February 24
6:30 p.m.
Join our new online book club, sponsored by the Columbia County Libraries Association. This club will meet via Zoom on the fourth Monday of each month to read and discuss books by international authors.
The book for February will be Hungry Ghosts by Trinidad & Tobago author Kevin Jared Hosein.
To join, email columbiacountylibraries@gmail.com.
Tech Labs on Zoom: Google Search
Wednesday, February 26
6:00 p.m.
In need of some tech pointers? The Columbia County Libraries Association presents a series of five online Tech Labs designed for those seeking help managing basic to moderate functions like online searches, Google Drive, avoiding scams, and more. All labs will be presented by our resident tech guru, Pam Doran, on Zoom.
In this Lab, discover smart search techniques to find what you need faster, and get an introduction to using Google Calendar for scheduling.
To register and receive the Zoom link, email columbiacountylibraries@gmail.com.
Tea Time at the Library
Every Fourth Thursday of the Month
Next Meeting: February 27
2:30 p.m.
Plan to visit the library on the fourth Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. to discuss fun and informative topics. Each month’s gathering will have a different theme; listen, discuss, and enjoy a cup of tea (or coffee if that’s your preference!), and sometimes a fun activity. There will also be plenty of time to chat, get to know your neighbors, and wind down. This month, Ron Bixby from Little Apple Cidery will join us for a conversation on ciders, apples, and more!
Come join the discussion and enjoy a cup of Harney’s Tea (or coffee) and some fresh baked goods on the house.
Tech Labs on Zoom: Security & Scams
Wednesday, March 5
6:00 p.m.
In need of some tech pointers? The Columbia County Libraries Association presents a series of five online Tech Labs designed for those seeking help managing basic to moderate functions like online searches, Google Drive, avoiding scams, and more. All labs will be presented by our resident tech guru, Pam Doran, on Zoom.
These days, with cyber attacks intensifying, it’s even more important to protect yourself by keeping safe on the Internet. In this Lab, learn about cyber security and how you can protect yourself from hackers and online scams, avoid falling prey to viruses and phishing emails, manage your passwords, secure your data, and understand security attacks! There are many ways to protect yourself online. Stay safe online with tips to recognize scams, protect your accounts, and secure your digital presence.
To register and receive the Zoom link, email columbiacountylibraries@gmail.com.
History Webinar: Eleanor Roosevelt
Tireless Advocate for Change
Monday, March 10
6:00 p.m. on Zoom
Join us for the second in a series of history programs on FDR, presented by Jeff Urbin, educator from the Roosevelt Presidential Museum and Library in Hyde Park.
Having been First Lady for 12 years, then pursuing a career as a social activist for 17 years on her own, Eleanor Roosevelt had a tremendous impact on the social conditions in this country and around the world. This session explores some of the causes to which she lent her energies. Why was Eleanor Roosevelt such a force for social change? What skills or traits did Eleanor Roosevelt use to advance her agenda? What role did Eleanor Roosevelt play in shaping policy during the Roosevelt Administration? What impact did she have on the role of First Lady?
This program is sponsored by the Columbia County Libraries Association. To register and receive the Zoom link, email columbiacountylibraries@gmail.com.
Cookbook Club
Saturday, March 15
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
We invite everyone in our community to join the Cookbook Club! We meet on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the library.
For March, we invite you to let us know which theme or cookbook would inspire you! Just send ideas to Rita at rlj304@gmail.com or Monique at monique.rinere@gmail.com. Then, all you would have to do is select a recipe, prepare the dish, and bring it to the meeting where we will share a meal together. When together, we talk a little about our dishes and choose the theme for the next month. After the meeting, the recipes are shared with the group by email.
For April, our theme will be Passover and Easter food since April 19 falls during Passover and the day before Easter!
Everyone is welcome—more members mean more delicious dishes! For more information, please contact Rita at rlj304@gmail.com or Monique at monique.rinere@gmail.com.
Roe Jan Writers Series: Cameron Russell
Sunday, March 30
1:00 p.m.
Cameron Russell is a model, writer, artist, organizer, and parent to Kohli, Asa, and Shola. Her book How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone, a political coming-of-age memoir about twenty years spent working and organizing in the fashion industry came out this year from Random House. National Book Award winner Imani Perry writes Russell’s book is, “unforgettable. Fiercely intellectual, deeply vulnerable, and unapologetically honest.” And Christy Turlington, supermodel and founder of Every Mother Counts, called it, “A unique and honest perspective on the fashion industry. Cameron Russell doesn’t just hold the door open for more voices from within fashion, she makes a compelling argument as to why they must be heard.”
Russell spent the last twenty years working as a model for clients like Prada, Calvin Klein, Victoria’s Secret, H&M, Vogue and Elle. With over 41 million views and counting, she gave one of the most popular TED talks of all time on the power of image. She is the co-founder of Model Mafia, a collective of hundreds of fashion models striving for a more equitable, just, and sustainable industry, and was the force behind campaigns including #MyJobShouldNotIncludeAbuse, which brought the #MeToo movement to fashion and #SupplyChange, linking fashion’s leather supply chain and deforestation in the Amazon and built pressure for and knowledge of immediate solutions. Her next book is about care work, gestation, and climate catastrophe. Her work as an organizer and interdisciplinary artist leverages creative collaboration and collective storytelling to build a more livable world.
Job Search and Resume Help
Job search coaching, with an emphasis on resume writing and using online resources to find jobs, is offered by volunteer Career Coach, Beth Gordon. Beth provides help with finding career opportunities, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing preparation and reviewing job resources.
Career Coaching and Job Search Help sessions cover résumé and letter writing, skills assessments, career planning and Internet job search. These one-on-one sessions are designed to help people of all ages seeking career coaching, goal setting, or help updating and improving their professional profiles.
Job Help sessions are by appointment only and are typically conducted via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling or emailing the library or contacting Beth Gordon directly at bagordon323@gmail.com. In person help at the library can be provided with prior arrangements as well.
Senior Balance and Strength Class with Dr. Paul Spector on Zoom
Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
ZOOM LOGIN INFORMATION:
https://zoom.us/j/759916157
Meeting ID: 759 916 157
Passcode: 592902
*Please note the start date has been moved from January 12th to January 19th.*
To watch past recordings of Dr. Spector’s class, visit our YouTube channel playlist.
