About Adult Services
The Adult Services department features books, audiobooks, and movies for adult patrons, in addition to printing, faxing, scanning, and public computers. The staff at the Adult Services Desk can assist you with the catalog, online resources, and reference questions.
Adult & Senior Events
Global Film Forum
Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.
This month's film: Leonor Will Never Die (Phillippines).
Adult Trivia Night
Try your hand at a Jeopardy!–style trivia competition for adults. No teams necessary, players will compete individually. Please make sure to bring a mobile device, which you'll use as a buzzer.
Spring Concert: Venti Wind Quintet
Woodwind music is perfect for springtime, so we're bringing back the Venti Wind Quintet for another afternoon of peaceful spring sounds!
Coffee Monday
Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversation. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.
Great Decisions
Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.
Evening Book Club
The evening book discussion group meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting. These book discussions are open to all adults.
Watch the Oscar Nominees: Hamnet
Need to catch up with this year's crop of Academy Award nominees? This summer, the Library will screen a nominated film on the first Thursday evening of the month from May through August.
Improv Workshop for Older Adults
Emily Ramirez, comedian and founder of BABS Comedy Club in Forest Park, joins us to teach a relaxed improv comedy workshop especially aimed at older adults. No improv experience necessary.
Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776
This program is offered in recognition of the United States Semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Kanopy
Mango Languages
New York Times
Visit the Adult Services Department on the 2nd floor. You will also find our Adult Service Desk, where we can help with everything from book recommendations to technical support, and our patron-favorite fireplaces, which are crackling away November-March.