Adult Events

  

Holiday Movie Night

Don’t be a cotton-headed ninny-muggins! On Wednesday, December 12 at 7 p.m., the Library will show “Elf” during its holiday movie night, rated PG for family audiences. Popcorn and endless laughs with Buddy the Elf will be provided! Registration is not required to attend.

Holiday Movie Night December 2018 Flyer

Job Search Series
The Library will host a series of job search programs in January 2019, led by Goodwill Job Connection. To register for any session, call 974.874.6165 or email the Library. 

Job Search Strategies - Wednesday, January 16 at 1 p.m.
Learn job-searching strategies, including barriers to employment. 

Resume Writing - Thursday, January 24 at 1 p.m.
Learn the fundamentals of writing, choosing content, and formatting your resume. 

Mock Interview - Thursday, January 31 at 1 p.m.
Learn what to expect in an interview. How should you prepare? What should you wear? Learn interview styles, expectations, and questions.

Job Search Series 2019 Flyer

Chess Challenge

Can you beat a chess champion? Now you can try! On Saturday, January 26 at 2 p.m., former U.S. women's chess champion Dr. Alexey Root will challenge 10 players simultaneously. Anyone who wins gets a copy of her newest book, Prepare with Chess Strategy. Are you up to the challenge? All ages are welcome. 

Chess Challenge 2019 Flyer

Adult Programs 

2018-2019 Book Club Discussion Group

The Flower Mound Public Library welcomes you to join our book club discussion group for lively talk about the book of the month. For more information call 972.874.6165. Attend either Mondays at 7 p.m. or Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

Printable 2018-2019 Book List Brochure
 

The Polygamist's Daughter by Anna LeBaron Monday, August 13 Thursday, August 16   Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders Monday, September 10 Thursday, September 13   The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See Monday, October 8 Thursday, October 11 The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen Monday, November 12 Thursday, November 15 A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle Monday, December 10 Thursday, December 13

The Chillbury Ladies' Choir by Jennifer Ryan Monday, January 14 Thursday, January 17    America's First Daughter by Stephanie Dray Monday, February 11 Thursday, February 14    The Letter by Kathryn Hughes Monday, March 11 Thursday, March 14   Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann Monday, April 8 Thursday, April 11   An American Marriage by Tayari Jones Monday, May 13 Thursday, May 16

2018-2019 Theme Book Club

Join our new in-person, theme-based book club for adults! Participants will choose one book to read that corresponds with a set theme each month. This book club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call 972.874.6165.

Printable 2018-2019 Themes

Printable Guide for January Meeting
 
November 1: Growing Up
December 6: Explore Other Cultures
January 3: Technology Gone Bad
February 7: Courage in the Face of Adversity
March 7: Texas Heritage and Culture
April 4: Let’s Laugh about It: Humor in Everyday Life
May 2: The Journey of Life

Digital Book Club

Don't have time or book-loving friends to take part in a traditional book club? How about one online? Join the Flower Mound Public Library Digital Book Club, where members choose books based on set discussion themes. Anyone with a Goodreads account can join by logging in to Goodreads then clicking “Join Group” on the group home page. For additional information, call 972.874.6165 or email the Library.

Gaming Unplugged

 
Join fellow gamers for an afternoon of chess, table-top games, and role-playing games on the second Sunday of the month from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Games will be provided, or you may bring your own. All ages welcome.
2018 dates:
January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, September 9, October 14, November 11 and December 9.