Exhibits & Offerings for Adults

Schreiner Memorial Library community rooms feature artist Julie Zenz, a solo exhibition of oil paints and pastels. An artist reception held on Saturday, March 18th, from 11:00 – 1:00 pm.

Artist Julie Zenz

I could barely make out the cliffs and ocean below me the night I stopped the car and met Big Sur. Since then, I return often to this magnificent landscape to paint, hike and experience the coast of California.

My painting career started in Lancaster under teachers, Mike Kabele, and Steve Elvidge. After teaching art for 45 years to everyone from kindergarten to college, I have taken up painting in retirement.

I have an MFA in sculpture from the University of South Florida, but oil painting has always been my secret love. Some of my influences are painters: Gerhard Richter, Edward Hopper, and Pierre Bonnard. I learned to appreciate French Impressionists from books in our library. More information about these artists can be found on shelves in the library.

Most of these paintings are for sale. I will donate 20% of the proceeds from this show to Friends of the Library.  You can contact me by email at juleszenz@yahoo.com with questions or more information.

I appreciate the support from our community for visual arts and for the opportunity to display my work in Schreiner Memorial Library.

Julie Zenz (juleszenz@yahoo.com)

March Offerings

Wednesday, March 8th, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm — Soup Lunch includes two 8 oz cups of soup with crackers, dessert, and coffee. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, March 8th, 1:00 pm — Secure Act 2.0 What You Need to Know
Join Lori Barry, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor CRPC® from The Investment Center at Community First Bank, Wednesday, March 8th at 1:00 pm to learn about the Secure Act 2.0: What YOU Need to Know about Government Changes to Retirement Savings Plans.

Tuesday, March 14th, 6:30 pm — Schreiner Travel Seris: Dubai
presented by Bev Mattingly Before the pandemic, Bev took a journey to visit her son and his wife in the city of Dubai.  Hear of her experiences and see the photos of this amazing region and excursion.  

Tuesday, March 21st, 6:30 pm — Adult Craft Night
Join us for Schreiner Adult Craft Night as we create some fun embroidery hoop crafts.  Bring your beverage of choice and be ready to have some fun.  Please let us know you’re coming by registering with Kristin at kholman-steffel@swls.org or by calling the library at 608.723.7304.

Tuesday, March 28th, 6:30 pm — Book Club. 
Please bring a beverage of your choice and be ready to discuss The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab.  All are Welcome!  Ask for your copy at our circulation desk today. Zoom option is available by contacting Kristin at kholman-steffel@swls.org.

Thursday, March 30th, 6:30 pm — Crafting Conversations: Meditation & Mala Beads Join us for Crafting Conversations as we make our own mala beads and visit with Lisa Swanson of Yoga for You who will teach us ways to use the beads for better health. To register, please contact kholman-steffel@swls.org or call the library at 608.723.7304.