
Odyssey Day
Explore Homer’s epic poetry through live readings, conversation about its relevance today, shared food, and a costume competition celebrating legendary characters from ancient Greek literature.
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Late-night literary discussion of Nikos Kazantzakis’ classic novel set on Crete, tracing Zorba’s zest for life alongside questions of God, faith, love, and purpose. Expect reflective conversation and community connection in a casual pizza spot.

Late-night literary discussion of Nikos Kazantzakis’ classic novel set on Crete, tracing Zorba’s zest for life alongside questions of God, faith, love, and purpose. Expect reflective conversation and community connection in a casual pizza spot.
Late-night literary discussion of Nikos Kazantzakis’ classic novel set on Crete, tracing Zorba’s zest for life alongside questions of God, faith, love, and purpose. Expect reflective conversation and community connection in a casual pizza spot.

A campus author talk connecting bird names and birding culture to pivotal shifts in English, blending etymology, history, and naturalist observation. Designed for word nerds and bird nerds in an accessible university forum setting.

A campus author talk connecting bird names and birding culture to pivotal shifts in English, blending etymology, history, and naturalist observation. Designed for word nerds and bird nerds in an accessible university forum setting.
A campus author talk connecting bird names and birding culture to pivotal shifts in English, blending etymology, history, and naturalist observation. Designed for word nerds and bird nerds in an accessible university forum setting.

Adult readers gather for a discussion of classic literature, sharing interpretations and perspectives in a library setting. A relaxed literary meetup for thoughtful conversation and community connection.

Adult readers gather for a discussion of classic literature, sharing interpretations and perspectives in a library setting. A relaxed literary meetup for thoughtful conversation and community connection.
Adult readers gather for a discussion of classic literature, sharing interpretations and perspectives in a library setting. A relaxed literary meetup for thoughtful conversation and community connection.

A quiet, communal reading session creates space to settle into a book alongside fellow readers, with an unhurried literary atmosphere centered on focused reading rather than discussion.

A quiet, communal reading session creates space to settle into a book alongside fellow readers, with an unhurried literary atmosphere centered on focused reading rather than discussion.
A quiet, communal reading session creates space to settle into a book alongside fellow readers, with an unhurried literary atmosphere centered on focused reading rather than discussion.

Writers discuss publishing projects, book marketing, and practical techniques shared by published authors and aspiring writers, with space to exchange convictions and build a supportive literary community.

Writers discuss publishing projects, book marketing, and practical techniques shared by published authors and aspiring writers, with space to exchange convictions and build a supportive literary community.
Writers discuss publishing projects, book marketing, and practical techniques shared by published authors and aspiring writers, with space to exchange convictions and build a supportive literary community.

A low-pressure creative journaling session centers on messy, imperfect writing and personal expression. Explore journaling as a flexible practice for reflection, idea-making, and creativity.

A low-pressure creative journaling session centers on messy, imperfect writing and personal expression. Explore journaling as a flexible practice for reflection, idea-making, and creativity.
A low-pressure creative journaling session centers on messy, imperfect writing and personal expression. Explore journaling as a flexible practice for reflection, idea-making, and creativity.

A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.

A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.

An adult writing open mic creates space to share original poetry, prose, and other written work in a community library setting, welcoming local writers and listeners.

An adult writing open mic creates space to share original poetry, prose, and other written work in a community library setting, welcoming local writers and listeners.
An adult writing open mic creates space to share original poetry, prose, and other written work in a community library setting, welcoming local writers and listeners.

An evening memorial reading and author talk with poet Jennifer Sperry Steinorth, with selections from her award recognized books and graphic poem work. Gather in a campus student union room for contemporary poetry and literary community connection.

An evening memorial reading and author talk with poet Jennifer Sperry Steinorth, with selections from her award recognized books and graphic poem work. Gather in a campus student union room for contemporary poetry and literary community connection.
An evening memorial reading and author talk with poet Jennifer Sperry Steinorth, with selections from her award recognized books and graphic poem work. Gather in a campus student union room for contemporary poetry and literary community connection.

Monthly tarot study circle blending new card-reading methods with reflective journeywork and group discussion. Hands-on practice focuses on intuition, personal insight, and supportive community learning.

Monthly tarot study circle blending new card-reading methods with reflective journeywork and group discussion. Hands-on practice focuses on intuition, personal insight, and supportive community learning.
Monthly tarot study circle blending new card-reading methods with reflective journeywork and group discussion. Hands-on practice focuses on intuition, personal insight, and supportive community learning.

Quiet, cozy Silent Book Club time unfolds in a pasture alongside a friendly dairy-goat herd, with plenty of goat snuggles and curious nuzzles. A short herd intro and supervised treat-feeding round out this low-key farm hangout.

Quiet, cozy Silent Book Club time unfolds in a pasture alongside a friendly dairy-goat herd, with plenty of goat snuggles and curious nuzzles. A short herd intro and supervised treat-feeding round out this low-key farm hangout.
Quiet, cozy Silent Book Club time unfolds in a pasture alongside a friendly dairy-goat herd, with plenty of goat snuggles and curious nuzzles. A short herd intro and supervised treat-feeding round out this low-key farm hangout.

Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.

Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.
Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.

Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.

Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.
Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.

Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside landmark ideas in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading, thoughtful interpretation, and lively conversation.

Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside landmark ideas in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading, thoughtful interpretation, and lively conversation.
Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside landmark ideas in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading, thoughtful interpretation, and lively conversation.

An afternoon reunion at a lakeside retreat centered on festival memories, community reconnecting, and a book launch. Expect casual hangouts and story sharing in a relaxed Lake Eden setting with space to mingle and reflect on festival life.

An afternoon reunion at a lakeside retreat centered on festival memories, community reconnecting, and a book launch. Expect casual hangouts and story sharing in a relaxed Lake Eden setting with space to mingle and reflect on festival life.
An afternoon reunion at a lakeside retreat centered on festival memories, community reconnecting, and a book launch. Expect casual hangouts and story sharing in a relaxed Lake Eden setting with space to mingle and reflect on festival life.

A late-evening guided session to rekindle adult imagination through creative prompts, reflective exercises, and gentle discussion. Designed for personal growth in a calm, intimate setting that supports curiosity and emotional insight.

A late-evening guided session to rekindle adult imagination through creative prompts, reflective exercises, and gentle discussion. Designed for personal growth in a calm, intimate setting that supports curiosity and emotional insight.
A late-evening guided session to rekindle adult imagination through creative prompts, reflective exercises, and gentle discussion. Designed for personal growth in a calm, intimate setting that supports curiosity and emotional insight.
An intimate reading circle explores Women Who Run With the Wolves through mythic stories, ceremonial ritual, and soul remembrance, inviting participants to reconnect with the Wild Woman archetype.
An intimate reading circle explores Women Who Run With the Wolves through mythic stories, ceremonial ritual, and soul remembrance, inviting participants to reconnect with the Wild Woman archetype.
An intimate reading circle explores Women Who Run With the Wolves through mythic stories, ceremonial ritual, and soul remembrance, inviting participants to reconnect with the Wild Woman archetype.

Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.

Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.
Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.

An approachable deep-dive into dreamwork that connects nighttime imagery with emotional health, spiritual reflection, and practical interpretation tools. Expect a guided talk and discussion in a quiet retreat setting focused on meaning-making and personal insight.

An approachable deep-dive into dreamwork that connects nighttime imagery with emotional health, spiritual reflection, and practical interpretation tools. Expect a guided talk and discussion in a quiet retreat setting focused on meaning-making and personal insight.
An approachable deep-dive into dreamwork that connects nighttime imagery with emotional health, spiritual reflection, and practical interpretation tools. Expect a guided talk and discussion in a quiet retreat setting focused on meaning-making and personal insight.

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Appalachian stories and ballads from William Ritter’s Seed to Song project accompany a hands-on corn shucking bee, celebrating harvest traditions through agricultural, culinary, artistic, and cultural connections.
Appalachian stories and ballads from William Ritter’s Seed to Song project accompany a hands-on corn shucking bee, celebrating harvest traditions through agricultural, culinary, artistic, and cultural connections.