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LEARN, EXPLORE, DISCOVER
Program Booklet
Fall 2021
The Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning at Bosler Memorial Library
The Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning at Bosler Memorial Library (CILL)
provides programs and courses to engage adults in learning
at any age and stage of life.
Volunteer with the
Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning!
We are currently looking for volunteers to be Course Liaisons. These volunteers will assist CILL
presenters by printing handouts, setting up rooms and distributing evaluations. For more information
contact the Community Relations Department at
(717) 243-4642 ext. 3224 or by email at nmacri@ccpa.net.
Program Registration
For programs requiring registration, you can register on www.boslerlibrary.org and visit our event
calendar. You can also call the Library at (717) 243-4642 for assistance in registering.
Music @ Bosler
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
No Registration Required
Join us for these free concerts in
Bosler’s Meeting Rooms!
September 24 October 22 November 19 December 17
Forrest Brown Wayne Fox Trio Kearney, Hiller, O’Hara Vintage Brass
Blues Jazz Bluegrass Holiday Favorites
The Music at Bosler series is made possible in part with support from concertgoers, and the Arts for All Partnership, a
partnership between the Cultural Enrichment Fund and the Greater Harrisburg Foundation, a regional foundation of
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities.
Bosler Memorial Library The Library will be
158 West High Street, closed September 6,
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-4642 October 27,
www.boslerlibrary.org November 25,
Member of the Cumberland County December 24 and 25.
Library System
Bosler will open at
Monday - Friday: 10am to 9pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm noon on October 13.
Sunday: 1pm to 5pm Bosler will close at
5:00 pm on
@bosler @boslerlibrary December 31.
Lavery Speaker Series
In memory of former Assistant Director, Public and Information Services,
Dennis M. Lavery, the Bosler Memorial Library presents the Lavery Speaker
Series. Every spring and fall as part of the Carlisle Institute, the library will
feature one Lavery Series speaker.
Support for the Lavery Speaker Series will provide funds to allow the library
to bring in speakers on a wide range of topics that would not otherwise be
affordable in the library’s budget. No r egistration is required for these
presenters.
The Black Soldier in the American Revolutionary War
With Joe Becton
This is a one hour educational, interactive and interpretive program to demonstrate camp life and
discuss the struggle for African inclusion in the Continental Army. We discuss General Washington’s
involvement with creating an all Black regiment at Valley Forge. Then he ordered it abolished in 1780.
By presenting these stories of Black soldiers, free or enslaved, rebel or loyalist, the hero “Jack Sisson”
and the forgotten, we illuminate their forgotten service at the birth of the nation.
About Joe Becton
Joe Becton was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania in 1952. He is a second
generation Philadelphian who was introduced to history by his father, a
history and social studies teacher in the Philadelphia school system. Joe
attended Philadelphia public school and went on to earn Associate Degrees
in Social Work and Social Science at the Reading Area Community College,
and a Bachelor of Arts in History Education at the University of West
Florida. He has been a Marine, Park Ranger, counselor, teacher, and
Director of Visitor Services.
He holds memberships in the Association for the Study of African-
American History and Life, and in the Pennsylvania Historical Society.
Becton is the co-founder of the 3rd Regiment United States Colored Troops
Civil War reenactors, and the First Rhode Island regiment American
Revolutionary War reenactors. We are excited to have Joe Becton visit the
Bosler Memorial Library.
Thursday, October 7 at 6:00 pm
Interested in contributing to the Lavery Speaker Series? Please contact Bosler’s Development
Officer Molly Shane, CFRE. (717) 243-4642 x3222; or by email at mshane@ccpa.net 3
Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning Exhibits
September 11, 2001: The Day that Changed the World
On display from September 1 to September 30
This educational exhibition recounts the events of September 11,
2001, through the personal stories of those who witnessed and
survived the attacks. Told across 14 posters, this exhibition
includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the
9/11 Memorial Museum’s permanent collection.
This poster exhibition was developed by the
9/11 Memorial & Museum and has been made possible in part by the National
Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom. Any views, findings,
conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily
represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
This exhibit will be on display in Bosler’s front lobby.
Carlisle Indian School Sports
On display from October 1 to October 31
Come learn about the introduction of sports at the Carlisle Indian
School and its impact on the Native American community! This exhibit
features text displays with postcards of the Thorpe Gym, stories from
Carlisle Indian School graduates, and informational reading.
This exhibit will be on display in Bosler’s front lobby.
Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning Legal Track
Westlaw for Small Business Owners Intro to Research on Westlaw
Tuesday, October 19 at 5:30 pm Tuesday, December 7 at 5:30 pm
Format: In-Person Format: In-Person
Registration Required; Register Here Registration Required; Register Here
Using business-specific tools found in the Practical Law Non-lawyers, would you like to learn how to
feature of Westlaw, a database that is available on any of find answers to legal questions? Through
the county libraries’ public computers, you’ll learn how Westlaw, a database that is available on any of
to find the information you need to form a business, the county libraries’ public computers,
prepare for a legal consultation, or identify and address patrons can gain access to case law, state and
one of the many issues confronting businesses today. federal statutes, public records, legal forms,
and other information resources.
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Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning
Ongoing Programs
Tabletop Gaming
Every Monday evening
4:30 pm to 8:30 pm
From Stratego to Marvel Champions, join Bosler to play tabletop
games with an exciting group of individuals! Bring your favorite
game to share or maybe learn a new game! All are welcome,
beginners and advanced players. Program is for adults, aged 18 and
above.
Upstairs Stitchers, downstairs
Every Tuesday evening
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Do you love to knit, sew, stitch, or embroider? Join this group to enjoy an
evening with like-minded individuals! Lessons are also taught if you would
like to learn a new skill!
The Writer's Wordshop
2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
10:00 am to 11:30 am
It’s time to do something nice for yourself!
Buy some new pencils…
Get a new laptop…
Invest in more paper…
And join the Writer’s Wordshop!
Mah Jongg Club
Every Friday Morning This creative writing adventure is open to all genres of writers -
10:00 am to 1:00 pm whether you are a novelist or a poet. All are welcome!
Have you ever played Mah Jongg?
Do you want to learn? Join us and Graphic Novel Discussion Group
play this thrilling game! New players September 27, October 25, November 22
and experienced players are 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
welcome! Join us for a new book group focused on Comics and Graphic
Novels! Whether this will be your first time reading a graphic
novel, or you’re a lifelong fan, join us as we explore this exciting
medium. Titles can be found on Bosler’s website.
Book Discussion Groups
Join one of our book groups to discuss what you liked, loved, or didn’t like about the selected titles!
Current reading lists can be found on Bosler’s website on the Carlisle Institute tab.
Monday Night Group - 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 pm
Wicked Wednesday - 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm
Just Mysteries - 4th Friday of the month at 1:00 pm 5
Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning Single Session Programs
*Virtual*
The Red Cross and YOU!
Thursday, September 9 at 5:00 pm
Format: GoToMeeting
Registration Required; Register Here
How does the American Red Cross help and inspire
communities? Join us for a free, 30-minute presentation on the
history of the Red Cross, programs that the they offer, and ways
to get involved. Presented by Ann Borysowski, Volunteer
Recruitment Specialist for the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of Sign up and donate blood at our
the American Red Cross. drive on Friday, October 29!
Evening Book Talk - Barbara Conrey & Jennifer Haigh
Wednesday, September 15 at 6:30 pm
Format: GoToMeeting
Registration Required; Register Here
On one side, an oncologist has dedicated her life to finding a cure for
a rare brain cancer. On the other side, a New England family struggles
coming to terms with their daughter’s chromosomal condition. Join us
for an evening Q & A with authors Barbara Conrey and Jennifer
Haigh to learn about family, struggles, and second chances!
Barbara Conrey is the USA Today Bestselling author of “Nowhere
near Goodbye,” which is her debut novel. Jennifer Haigh's most
recent novel, “Heat and Light,” won a Literature Award from the
American Academy of Arts and Letters and was named a Best Book
of 2016 by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall
Street Journal and NPR.
Armed with only a camera, a sense of humor, and a host of
frequent flyer miles, Mathew Duman embarked on a
“grotesque safari,” traveling to 10 universities around the
country to photograph the unique grotesques and gargoyles
roosting on their academic buildings. He has collected his
findings in his book called: “The Grotesque 10: Amazing
Architectural Sculpture from Ten American Colleges and
Universities,” and presents a selection in this illustrated
lecture, giving you a taste of the variety of ornament, history,
and humor these campuses can offer. Join us for Matthew’s
illustrated lecture about these sculptures!
6 Sunday, October 10 at 2:00 pm, Virtual on GoToMeeting, Registration Here
Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning Single Session Programs
*Virtual*
Safeguard Your Information Series Fraud Bingo
Format: GoToMeeting Wednesday, November 3 at 7:00 pm
Registration Required; Register Here Format: GoToMeeting
Learn how to prevent people from stealing your Registration Required; Register Here
information while online. Let’s play bingo! Fraud Bingo is a fun and
interactive presentation that teaches
Class Schedule: consumers how to protect themselves from
October 6 at 7:00 pm: Avoiding Scams and Identity Theft investment fraud by playing a familiar game –
October 20 at 7:00 pm: Keep Yourself Safe Online BINGO! Every day people get “scammed”
October 27 at 7:00 pm: Staying Safe while Holiday out of THOUSANDS of dollars. Many times
Shopping Online it’s those who can least afford to lose the
money! Join us for this exciting cybersecurity
game.
Presented by George Dillman, Consumer Outreach Specialist with the Investor Education and Consumer
Outreach Office of the PA Department of Banking and Securities. George has worked for the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 12 years and has over 20 years of speaking and training expertise.
Morning Meal at Mersida’s Creative Writing for Spiritual Growth
October 11 at 9:00 am December 9 at 6:30 pm
Format: Zoom Format: YouTube
Registration Required; Register Here No Registration Required
Come and join us for another meal with Do you enjoy creative writing and are looking to
Mersida as she shows the proper way to develop your spirituality? Join us for our online winter
prepare polenta (or pura) for breakfast and course, “Creative Writing for Spiritual Growth,”
stuffed peppers for lunch! See you there! presented by Michelle Andrea Williams. In this online
course, Michelle will guide you through the process of
creative writing, the foundations of healing scripture,
and help you develop your creative writing through
written assignments.
Virtual Adult Storytimes
Enjoy some entertaining tales read by Genevieve,
Bosler’s Outreach Assistant. In September, we have
whodunnit tales where everyone’s a suspect and the
butler may or may not have done it (he’s not telling). In
October, we get into the ghostly spirit of the season
with some spooky scary stories. In November, no
one’s safe and everything is game when we take a
detour into some satirical novels. Finally in December,
Subscribe to Bosler’s we travel through the woods and over the stream to
YouTube channel for read some fairy tales! All stories will be posted to
more great programs! YouTube. 7
Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning Single Session Programs
*In-Person*
Volunteer Monitoring and Stream Health: From the Letort to the Susquehanna
Saturday, September 18 at 2:00 pm
Registration Required; Register Here
Dickinson College’s Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) looks forward to celebrating
World Water Monitoring Day with participants in this program. ALLARM will discuss community-based
stream monitoring and attendees will have the opportunity to try out a diversity of techniques. Stephanie
Letourneau from ALLARM will explore water quality and stream health, volunteer efforts in
Cumberland County, including the Susquehanna Stream Team, and volunteer monitoring in the
Chesapeake Bay region.
Stephanie Letourneau is the Community Science Specialist for Dickinson College’s
Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring. Stephanie coordinates ALLARM’s
participation in the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative, where she works with a
dynamic team across the Chesapeake Bay states to support community-based data
collection efforts and integrates data into a regional database, the Chesapeake Data
Explorer.
Massage for the Childbearing Year Organic Remedies
Thursday, September 23 at 7:00 pm Wednesday, September 29 at 6:30 pm - and -
Registration Required; Register Here Tuesday, November 16 at 6:30 pm
Join Camille Baughman for this class on Massage No Registration Required
techniques that you can apply to enhance the Medical Marijuana was legalized in PA back in
various stages of pregnancy. Camille will show 2016, but where can we turn to learn more about
mothers some supportive and nourishing massage it? Join Mary Werdebaugh, Director of
techniques for before, during, and after delivery. In Community Outreach at Organic Remedies
addition, she will show parents basic massage Medical Marijuana Dispensaries located in
techniques for their babies. Mothers will be able to Enola, Chambersburg and York PA. She is also
bring their babies to the class and practice the an Adjunct Instructor at HACC teaching a
massage techniques with Camille. Medical Cannabis business course and a
certificate program at Shippensburg University.
She’ll lead you through the science, the stigma
behind the plant, and the process of obtaining
medical cannabis in PA.
The Bosler Free Libraries are up and running! We have Bosler Free
Libraries open across the Greater Carlisle area such as the corner of E.
Penn and N. Bedford St, the YWCA parking lot, and N. Middleton Park.
Check out our full listing of library boxes on the Bosler Library website.
8 Come out, take a book, leave a book, and/or share a book!
Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning Single Session Programs *In-Person* Fluorescent Minerals Friday, October 8 at 5:00 pm Registration Required; Register Here Do you know there could be fluorescent minerals beneath your feet? Fluorescent minerals are minerals within rocks and gemstones that literally glow under UV (ultraviolet) light. Learn more about fluorescent minerals in this presentation by Trent Meyers! This presentation will delve into the types of fluorescent minerals, what makes them fluoresce, and where they can be found. A fluorescent display will also be available for attendees to view. Trent Meyers is a rising senior in High School from Lancaster Pennsylvania. He is a member of multiple rock and mineral clubs in the surrounding area. You may think Trent is far too young to be an expert on fluorescents, but his mineralogical resume already includes numerous in person and zoom presentations on fluorescent minerals. Trent’s passion was spurred in 2015 after seeing a club presentation on fluorescents and receiving a small box of fluorescent minerals. Trent was recently featured in the junior spotlight section of Rock & Gem magazine about his fluorescent fascination! Self Publishers Collective Thursday, November 4 at 7:00 pm No Registration Required Are you a writer or author looking to share your work with other writers and authors? Join Bosler Memorial Library’s free group, “Self Publishers Collective!” Self Publishers Collective welcomes individuals with a love for writing and a desire to help others and the world. This group will begin meeting regularly in 2022. You can learn more about this group at: https://selfpublisherscollective.com/ Vintage Recipes as Time Travel Wednesday, November 10 at 7:00 pm Registration Required; Register Here Would you like to travel back in time to learn about recipes of the 20th century? Come to our vintage food class with author Thomas Kelchner and hear about his book that explores his mother-in-law’s vast archive of American comfort food recipes, and their place in history. He’ll also discuss his current project: a book based on his great-grandmother’s 1894 manuscript cookbook. Tom Kelchner of Carlisle, author of “To Great Grandmother's House We Go,” is a former newspaper journalist with the Harrisburg Patriot and deputy press secretary to former Gov. Robert P. Casey. He spent the second half of his long career as a technical writer and blogger in the computer anti- virus industry. Tom has had a lifelong interest in ethnic cooking and baking and Pennsylvania wines. He blogs about "the food and drink of everyday life" on PaFoodLife.com. 9
Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning Single Session Programs
*In-Person*
Eating the Rainbow - Eat Your Fruits and Veggies
Thursday, November 11 at 5:00 pm
Registration Required; Register Here
Want to help your family eat more fruits and veggies? Come to our interactive program for families
featuring a discussion on the nutritional benefits of vegetables and fruits and how you can “eat” the
rainbow. The program will feature a cooking demo of a vegetable stir-fry and a sampling of fruit salad
and pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. Presented by Nancy Routch, RD, LDN.
Nancy Routch, RD, LDN is Penn State Extension Educator here in Cumberland County, specializing in
Food, Families and Health. Nancy conducts nutrition, food preservation and food safety programming
in the county and supervises the LIFT program.
Living More Carbon Neutral
Thursday, November 18 at 6:30 pm
Registration Required; Register Here
Whether you are a homeowner or depend on friends or family for a place to live, you can reduce your
carbon footprint. Living more carbon neutral means adjusting your daily habits – financial,
transportation, and home – so that less carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. Join us in this
one-hour presentation on how to make your living space more carbon neutral! Presented by Ken Shultes,
Associate VP for Sustainability and Facilities Planning at Dickinson College.
As Associate VP for Sustainability and Facilities Planning at Dickinson College, Ken has been working to
advance operational sustainability on Dickinson’s campus for more than 30 years. He was instrumental in
developing and implementing the college’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), which has resulted in Dickinson
being one of the first ten colleges in the country to achieve carbon neutrality by 2020.
Winter Money Makeover
December 1 at 7:00 pm
Registration Required; Register Here
Could your finances use a refresher this winter? Learn the seven steps to taking control of your personal
finances in this workshop. Put your money to work for you, so you don’t have to work as hard for it! We
will be discussing “Life insurance”-how it works and why it’s important, “Budgeting tips” and how to
become debt free quickly, and “Will You be Ready for Retirement.” Handouts on discussed topics and
light refreshments will be provided for attendees.
Tim Eicholtz is Regional Vice President for Primerica Financial Services. He has over 10 years of
experience in the financial industry, including expertise in financial security, debt reduction, and life
insurance.
Program Registration
For programs requiring registration, you can register on www.boslerlibrary.org and visit our event
calendar. You can also call the Library at (717) 243-4642 for assistance in registering.
10Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning Take Home Activities
*Supplies for all kits are limited and are reserved on a first come first serve basis*
DIY Thanksgiving Meme Kits
Pumpkin Dioramas Available starting November 2
Celebrate the month of giving by making
Available starting October 1
meme cards! In our DIY Thanksgiving
Keep an eye on Bosler’s YouTube
Meme Kits you’ll be able to create your own
Channel and Facebook page for a fun
meme cards in just a few minutes. In each
instructional video on how to create a
kit, there will be Thanksgiving meme cards
pumpkin diorama! After watching the
featuring an example topic and fill-in-the-
video give us a call to pick up a kit
blank section, a Thanksgiving-themed
and do the activity yourself! Ages 18
bookmark, and an extra goody. From
and older. Call the Community
turkeys to cornucopia, the meme options
Relations department at (717) 243-
are endless! Ages 18 and older. Call the
4642 x3260 to reserve your kit.
Community Relations department at
(717) 243-4642 x2226 to reserve your kit.
Christmas Wrapping Paper Kits
Available starting December 1
Keep an eye on Bosler’s YouTube Channel and Facebook page for a fun instructional video on how to
create your own wrapping paper! After watching the video give us a call to pick up a kit and do the
activity yourself! Ages 18 and older. Call the Community Relations department at
(717) 243-4642 x3260 to reserve your kit.
Snowman Cake Pop Kits
Available from November 1 to December 25
Registration Required; Register Here
Celebrate the holiday season and learn the art of baking by making Snowman Cake Pops with Bosler! In
this 20-minute baking workshop by the Baking Coach, you will learn how to make easy Snowman Cake
Pops that will delight the entire family. A kit will be included to help each participant make snowman
cake pops as they watch the baking workshop video. Kits will be available until supplies last. Video will
be available for 60 days on the Bosler YouTube Channel. QR code will be printed on each kit with a link
to the video.
Lisa Basini opened Baking Coach® in October of 2005 after attending culinary school. The
idea came to her in a dream years ago as a child, while she was learning to bake and cook
with her grandmother and aunt. Baking Coach® teaches baking and cooking privately, in-
person and virtually in schools, libraries and other not-for-profit organizations.
In addition, she writes and develops recipes for major corporations. 11Cosplay Panel
Lord of the Rings Trivia Challenge
Music of Star Wars discussion
Lightsaber 101
And more!!!
Saturday, October 16
Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning
Special Events Adult Game Night!
Saturday, September 11
Saturday, October 9
Saturday, November 13
Houdini Bingo Night 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 30 at 4:00 pm Registration Required, Limited to 25
Registration Required; Register Here each night
Solve magic tricks by Houdini with Houdini Bingo *Click the dates to register*
Night at Bosler! Come to the library to celebrate the
spooky season and play bingo with a fun group of Join us for an evening of video games,
magical individuals! Participants will have the chance to board games, and pizza! This special
win enchanted prizes when they get bingo two times in game night is for adults only.
a row. Ages 18 and older. Group for Houdini Bingo
night will meet in Meeting Room A.You can also read
