Socrates Cafe is back! The Marian Sutherland Kirby Library has resumed regular Socrates Cafe meetings on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Individuals with inquisitive minds are welcome to join in lively conversation.
Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the Socratic Method. The topics to be discussed are chosen by the participants.
Participants are encouraged to come prepared to discuss important ideas thoughtfully and honestly, to respectfully question the ideas of others, and to carefully examine what you perceive to be logical inconsistencies.
The discussions will be facilitated by Steve Wallace who participates in several Socrates Cafe groups locally. The discussion will take place in the Community Room of the library. The library is located at 35 Kirby Ave., Mountaintop. Call 570-474-9313 for more information.
AARP Driver Safety Courses at the M.S. Kirby Library
The Marian Sutherland Kirby Library will host an 8-hour AARP Driver Safety Course on Thursday and Friday, October 24 & 25 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm each day. Participants must attend both sessions in order to receive a certificate.
The course focuses on ways to cope with the age-related changes that affect older drivers and takes place in the classroom, not in an actual vehicle. Increased knowledge of driving risks, as well as practical hints and tips, help older drivers drive more safely. Self-tests are used for evaluation of knowledge and behaviors. The course is offered to adults age 50 and over and includes group interaction and discussion.
Insured drivers age 55 and older may be eligible for an appropriate reduction in automobile insurance premium charges after completing this course. Spouses listed on the policy must take the course, and there can be no recent chargeable claims and no high-risk drivers to qualify for the reduced rate, which is effective for 3 years. Please check with your insurance company or agent for any additional requirements for eligibility.
An AARP Driver Safety Course is also being offered for individuals who have previously attended the 8-hour class within the last three years. The 4-hour refresher class is being held on Tuesday, October 29 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
Participants should bring driver's licenses and writing utensils to the first class, along with cash or check made payable to AARP. The fee is $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for nonmembers. AARP members are asked to bring their membership cards.
Registration is limited and is required. Register by visiting the library located at 35 Kirby Avenue in Mountaintop, or by calling 570-474-9313.