February is fun at the Pennington Library!

Valentine’s Day Card Making Workshop

Sunday, February 12, 2023, 3-4pm @ Pennington Public Library

Presenter: Alicia Vincelette, Inked Edge Paper Art

Participation Fee: $5

Registration required: PenningtonLibrary.org/ValentinesCardmaking

Learn the basics of greeting card making using rubber stamped images, interesting folding and layering techniques to create one-of-a-kind cards. This is a hands-on class where you’ll use various tools to craft Valentine’s cards for those you love. No experience is needed.

About the Instructor:Alicia Vincelette has been an avid cardmaker for 27 years with a passion for teaching others to create cards using a variety of mediums.  In her Inked Edge Paper Art classes she has taught all levels of card making from beginner to advanced for over 23 years. Teaching the different techniques for card making has brought her joy as she transforms paper into an art form.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Pennington Library.

Masking required in accordance with the Pennington Borough Building policy.

Winter Wellness: Barre Fusion Class with Michelle Briehler

Sunday, February 12, 2023 @ 1pm

The Sanctuary: 215 N Main Street, Pennington, NJ 08534

Registration required: PenningtonLibrary.org/BarreFusion

Looking for a fun way to get moving this winter? Join us for an in-person barre fusion class led by fitness professional Michelle Briehler! With elements of barre, cardio, strength and Pilates, this class will have something for everyone.

Registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Pennington Public Library.

About the instructor: Michelle lives in Pennington with her husband and two boys. She is a certified health and life coach and a certified trainer with 20+ years experience helping people become stronger and healthier, inside and out. Michelle also has a YouTube channel where she shares weekly workouts with her 80K+ followers! Visit www.michellebriehler.com to learn more.

In Conversation with Author Victoria Weisfeld, Architect of Courage

Thursday, February 16, 2023 @ 7pm via Zoom

Registration required: PenningtonLibrary.org/AuthorVickiWeisfeld

Local author Victoria Weisfeld discusses her book, Architect of Courage, with the Pennington Public Library.

In summer 2011, the orderly life of Manhattan architect Archer Landis is upended by the murder of the woman he loves. When, to his surprise, the authorities link her to the Arab American community, their reflexive conclusion is “terrorist.” Landis sets out to prove them wrong but is hindered by additional mysterious attacks on everyone and everything he holds dear. To overcome these tragedies—and to survive—Landis must confront prejudice, self-doubt, the limits of loyalty, and a need for redemption that transcends revenge.

About the Author: Some thirty of Victoria Weisfeld’s short stories have appeared in leading mystery magazinesand anthologies, winning awards from the Short Mystery Fiction Society and the Public Safety Writers Association. Her first mystery thriller, Architect of Courage, was published June 2022 by Black Opal Books to a warm reception. She’s a reviewer for the UK website, crimefictionlover.com, and blogs at www.vweisfeld.com.

Romare Bearden: Memory and Magic

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 7-8:15pm via Zoom

Presenter: Janet Mandel, Arts Educator

Registration: PenningtonLibrary.org/Bearden

Romare Bearden drew on his personal memories and used his vast knowledge of history, religion, and literature to create some of the most enduring images of the 20th Century. He placed aspects of African American life within the context of universal themes, which is why his work is so accessible and so unforgettable. Bearden used many different media and techniques, but he is best known for his innovative collages. They depict powerful scenes across time, place, history, and experience. These signature works combine visual, emotional, and cultural memory.

About Our Presenter: Janet Mandel taught in New Jersey’s public schools for 32 years, the last eighteen of which were at Columbia High School in Maplewood, where she taught English, art history, and World Languages and Cultures. Now retired, Janet presents illustrated talks on a variety of art history topics at adult schools, libraries, museums, senior centers, community centers, and similar venues.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Pennington Public Library

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: Virtual Field Trip!

Saturday, February 25, 2023 @ 2pm via ZOOM

Registration required: PenningtonLibrary.org/AlaskaWildlife

Join us for a virtual field trip to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! An AWCC naturalist guide will walk with us through the Center’s grounds, sharing everything they see along the way. We will learn about Alaskan wildlife, such as muskox, bears, moose, and lynx. Sure to be educational and entertaining for all ages!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Pennington Public Library.