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Detox Your Mind through Meditation by Daya Sharma

Many people participate in programs that cleanse the body and eliminate toxins that have accumulated over one’s life. They seek wellness  as detoxing has become mainstream.  Many of us tend to our physical well being but there is a very important aspect of ourselves that we ignore which is the health of our mind. We need to detoxify our minds . This world we live in is a stressful place and there are many factors that can have a negative impact on our daily lives. By befriending our mind we can wipe the slate clean and detoxify our negative thought patterns and calm the body.  Join Daya Sharma , long time meditator and learn how to implement a simple yet very powerful meditation technique that can be life changing. Register at:
https://helenhall.libwizard.com/f/DetoxMind04-26-2025

Date:  Saturday, April 26
Time:  2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Ages: Designed for ages 18+


D&D at the Library

Bring your characters and have them journey on a new adventure by joining our library DM for one-off campaigns – beginner and seasoned players welcome!

Note: This is for adults only. Space is limited to ten players on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Dates: April 6, May 18
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 P.M., Library Theater
Ages: Designed for ages 18 to 30*


Produce Your Family History

This beginner-friendly course is designed for anyone who wants to preserve and share their family memories using online tools. Over six sessions, participants will learn practical methods to digitize photos and letters, record family stories, create engaging content, and share them securely with family members. No prior experience is necessary—just a desire to preserve cherished memories for future generations!

There is a limit of 12 people to a class. Register at:  https://helenhall.libwizard.com/f/familyhistory-2025

Learn how to:

  • Digitize photos, letters, and documents using smartphones or tablets
  • Organize and preserve digitized files safely using hard drive or cloud storage
  • Record and transcribe family interviews to capture audio histories
  • Enhance and edit images using free photo editing apps
  • Create digital photo albums, scrapbooks, and storybooks
  • Edit videos and create family documentaries or podcasts using free video editing/streaming software
  • Share memories securely through private online groups, channels, or websites

Dates:   

  • April 5: Location Scouting and Setup
  • April 19: Storyboarding with ChatGPT and Canva
  • May 3: Filming Techniques, B-Roll Footage, and Conducting Interviews
  • May 17: Editing Your Videos with Free Tools

Time: 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M., Computer Lab
Ages: Designed for ages 18+


Job Hunting with AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Enhance Your Job Search with AI tools. Have you recently been laid off or are you entering the workforce for the first time? In today's competitive job market, being proactive and standing out is essential. This is a program that can help you leverage AI technologies like ChatGPT and other online tools to enhance your job search. By the end of this course, you'll have a personalized toolkit of AI resources to accelerate your job search and boost your confidence in the workforce.
There is a limit of 12 people to a class. Register at:
https://helenhall.libwizard.com/f/jobhuntingAI-2025

Dates: 

  • April 8 & 22 – Enhancing Your Resume with AI
  • May 6 & 20 – Job Market Research, Networking

Time: 5:30 to 6:30 P.M., Computer Lab
Ages: Designed for ages 18+


Health Insurance Happy Hour - From Cradle to Grave: The Importance of Life Insurance in Today's World
This program will provide valuable insights into preparing for life's unexpected events.
Dates:  May 6
Time: 7-8 pm
Ages: Designed for ages 18+

Register at:  https://helenhall.libwizard.com/f/HealthInsuranceHappyHr-2025


Adult Anime Club

Are you looking to meet other adult fans are of anime? Or maybe you just want to chill and have some snacks and do some crafts? Then come join us at the library’s anime club for adults!

Dates:  

  • April 3 & 17: Mononoke
  • May 1 & 15: Raven of the Inner Palace

Time: 7:00 to 8:30 P.M.
Ages: Must be ages 18+ to attend


Board Game Afternoon

Come have fun and play modern board games!  Feel free to bring your own games (must be beginner-friendly).

Dates: April 26, May 10
Time: 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Ages: Designed for ages 18+


Mocktail Mondays
Have a case of the Mondays?  Try your hand at making a mocktail with us and talk about what's on your mind! 
Note:  Registration is required to access the recipe and Zoom link:  https://helenhall.libwizard.com/f/mocktail_mon

Date: April 14, May 12
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.


Blackout Poetry Workshop

Celebrate National Poetry Month by learning how to transform ordinary book pages into stunning poetic works!

Date: April 13

Time: 1:00 to 2:30 P.M., Library Theater

Ages: Designed for ages 18 to 30*


Bob Ross Painting Tutorials

Join us as we follow Bob Ross tutorials to create wonderful works of art – because sometimes you need more happy little trees in your life. All skill levels welcome!

Note: Spaces are limited to 14 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dates: Every Friday in May
Time: 5:00 to 6:00 P.M., Library Theater
Ages: Designed for ages 18 to 30*