Adult Programs
Upcoming Events
Build a Scarecrow
Want to participate in the Scarecrow Walk, but don’t know where to start? Build your scarecrow at the library! Some basic supplies will be available, but feel free to bring your own personal touches!
Registration required by September 25th
Sign up at the library or via email - nmenzel [at] romepubliclibrary.org

Healthy Living with Chronic Pain
If living with ongoing pain is keeping you from doing the things you want to do, Healthy Living with Chronic Pain can help you manage your pain. Developed at Stanford University, Healthy Living with Chronic Pain meets for 2.5 hours ones a week for six consecutive weeks and is facilitated by two trained leaders. Topics include:
- Relaxation and breathing
- Medication usage and evaluating treatments
- Quality sleep and fatigue management
- Stress and depression management
- Healthy eating and nutrition
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Fitness for exercise and fun
- Short-term goal setting and planning
- Communicating effectively with friends, family, and your medical team
This program does not replace existing treatments, but serves to compliment a participant's current medical treatment plan. This program is not meant for those with pain medication addiction issues.
To register: Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at (920) 787-6666
Donation: Suggested donation of $20

Healthy Living with Chronic Pain
If living with ongoing pain is keeping you from doing the things you want to do, Healthy Living with Chronic Pain can help you manage your pain. Developed at Stanford University, Healthy Living with Chronic Pain meets for 2.5 hours ones a week for six consecutive weeks and is facilitated by two trained leaders. Topics include:
- Relaxation and breathing
- Medication usage and evaluating treatments
- Quality sleep and fatigue management
- Stress and depression management
- Healthy eating and nutrition
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Fitness for exercise and fun
- Short-term goal setting and planning
- Communicating effectively with friends, family, and your medical team
This program does not replace existing treatments, but serves to compliment a participant's current medical treatment plan. This program is not meant for those with pain medication addiction issues.
To register: Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at (920) 787-6666
Donation: Suggested donation of $20

Healthy Living with Chronic Pain
If living with ongoing pain is keeping you from doing the things you want to do, Healthy Living with Chronic Pain can help you manage your pain. Developed at Stanford University, Healthy Living with Chronic Pain meets for 2.5 hours ones a week for six consecutive weeks and is facilitated by two trained leaders. Topics include:
- Relaxation and breathing
- Medication usage and evaluating treatments
- Quality sleep and fatigue management
- Stress and depression management
- Healthy eating and nutrition
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Fitness for exercise and fun
- Short-term goal setting and planning
- Communicating effectively with friends, family, and your medical team
This program does not replace existing treatments, but serves to compliment a participant's current medical treatment plan. This program is not meant for those with pain medication addiction issues.
To register: Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at (920) 787-6666
Donation: Suggested donation of $20

Rome Garden Club-Lesson on Sprouting and Microgreens
The Rome Garden Club meets at the Rome Library once a month on Wednesdays at 9am from April through October. Each month, a learning session will be shared followed by an hour of working in the library gardens to keep them beautiful. Please bring your gloves and tools if you can help. Some sessions require pre-registration. All are welcome to attend and sessions are free to the public.
October 18: 9:00-10:30: Lesson on Sprouting and Microgreens. Participants will take home a sprout jar and a microgreen tray that they made in class. Pre-registration is required and limited to 12 participants. Led by Jennifer Fane, Master Gardener Volunteer. Everyone is welcome to stay after the session and help put the Library Gardens to bed for winter.
