Adult Programs
Check out our upcoming adult programs!
Spice Club: Parsley
Pick-Up: Friday, August 1st
Meeting: Friday, August 22nd | 1-2 PM | The Marion Library
Pick up this month’s spice kit to take home and explore in your cooking,
then we’ll gather for a fun meeting where you can share the dishes you’ve created using this month’s spice, parsley.
Swap recipes, share cooking tips, and discover new ways to spice up your meals!
To check out this month’s spice and delicious recipes follow this link. Parsley Recipes
Senior IT Classes:
Wednesday, August 13th, 20th, & 27th | 1-2 PM | The Marion Library
August 13th: AI All Around – If it seems like AI is showing up everywhere, it’s not just you! From searching the web to attending a Zoom meeting, AI tools are now available to help with most online tasks. In this lecture, we’ll explore many of the digital platforms and websites where generative AI is now available. We’ll discuss how the tools try to make tasks easier and go over privacy considerations to keep in mind when using them.
August 20th: AI & Disinformation-Disinformation refers to false information created to mislead people, and it’s nothing new. But today’s AI powered tools and social media have made it easier and faster to create and spread disinformation. In this lecture, we’ll explore how AI is used to create convincing deepfakes and clone voices, making it challenging to distinguish between real and fake content. We’ll also review best practices for evaluating information and explore tech tools that can help identify content created with AI.
August 27th: AI Image Generators – Do you envision something in your mind’s eye but struggle to bring it to life? There’s an AI tool for that! This lecture will explain how artificial intelligence can turn your words into stunning realistic and imaginative images in seconds. We’ll demonstrate an AI image generator and the wide range of visual and artistic styles it can produce. You’ll also learn tips for getting the most out of this new and exciting technology so you can get started!
This Senior Planet from AARP class is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program.
Book Club
Friday, August 15th | 1-2 PM | The Marion Library
Book Club is always a good time!
Come hang out, eat free snacks , and chat about How To Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley.
Local History Club
Friday, August 15th | 3:30-4:30 PM | The Marion Library
Dive deep into Vein Mountain History as we explore North Carolina’s gold history after the Civil War.
The NC Gold Foundation members will be returning to discuss how the need for gold expanded during and after the Civil War, and how the South turned to North Carolina for its supply.
Tomato Fest
Thursday, August 21st | 3:00 PM | The Marion Library
The Master Gardeners will host a special tomato fest where community members are invited to bring in
their own garden-grown tomatoes for a friendly tasting and sharing event.
We especially encourage open-pollinated varieties, perfect for saving and sharing.
The event will include a short demonstration on how to save tomato seeds,
so you can take home seeds from your favorite varieties and help support our growing Seed Library.
Outreach
Maker Monday: Tissue Paper Flowers
Monday, August 4th| 11 AM-12 PM | YMCA Multipurpose Room
Come create beautiful tissue paper flowers.
This versatile craft can be used as decoration or made into an accessory.
You DO NOT need to be a YMCA member!
Maker Monday: Bubble Bead Pens
Monday, August 18th | 11 AM-12 PM | YMCA Multipurpose Room
Join us and make your own adorable sunflower pen or book worm pen.
You DO NOT need to be a YMCA member!
Community Events
Visit the Bookmobile at these local events
National Night Out: Tuesday, August 5th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in downtown Marion
Summer THRIVE: Saturday, August 9th from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Marion Tailgate Market
Back 2 School Bash: Saturday, August 16th from 9:30 – 12:00 at Old Fort Elementary
Back-to-School Resource Fair: Thursday, August 21st from 3:00 -5:00 PM at Addie’s Chapel
WNC BigFoot Festival: Saturday, August 23rd from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM in downtown Marion
