Learn basic pilates mat exercises designed to strengthen and lengthen the body in a safe and efficient way. Pilates is a wonderful way to strengthen your entire body and increase flexibility, mobility, balance, and coordination. No experience is necessary, and exercises can be modified to suit everyone's personal needs. Pilates is commonly used as a form of rehabilitation and is a great way to decrease pain! No class 4/22.

Bring a yoga mat and wear something comfortable to move in.

Morgan Sanborn is a member of City Ballet of Boston and freelance artist with extensive background training and performing in multiple styles of dance and 25+ years of teaching experience. She is currently an American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum® Fellowship Instructor, certified in Progressing Ballet Technique, Pilates Academy International Mat, and working toward completing a comprehensive Pilates Apparatus Certification.

Learn Spanish from a native speaker! Focus will be on the foundational concepts of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Your confidence will increase with more practice, and you'll soon be able to communicate in Spanish! No experience needed. No class 4/22.

Text: Easy Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein, ISBN 978-0071463386 (approximately $12).

Gustavo Gómez Coello is a native Spanish speaker and has been the Spanish teacher at Biddeford Middle School since 2019.

Let's pick up where we left off in this intermediate French course! Build your vocabulary by concentrating on a variety of subjects, such as society, the environment, travel, leisure and health. You'll have much more opportunity to use and improve your conversational skills with topics centered around today's world. No class 4/22.

Text: Berlitz French Picture Dictionary by Berlitz Publishing, ISBN 9781780044774 (approximately $10).

Gregory Downs holds a BA in French and minored in German at USM. With a strong passion for foreign language acquisition and linguistics, he loves sharing this knowledge.

Make your best shot after the sun sets and before it rises! Learn how to capture the Milky Way, moonlit scenes, and more. Aurora activity is reaching its 22-year cycle peak in the summer of 2025, and this session will include all you need to capture stunning aurora images right here in Maine! Equipment needed to successfully capture images at night will also be discussed. Geared to uses of DSLR cameras and Android cell phone cameras, however, iPhone users will benefit from suggested software and processing methods to expand on limitations inherent to that platform. Bring your preferred photography equipment (camera/smartphone) and, weather permitting, go outside after class discussion for a little nighttime photography!

Mike Leonard, a photographer since the '80s with experience ranging from TV production to leading photography cruises, has been sharing his knowledge for more than 45+ years. He enjoys teaching photographers of all levels to help them grow their talents.

Spring brings open windows, flower buds, and a number of holidays. Why not make some cards to celebrate the season? Join us to make three cards: an easy watercolor with a rubber stamp, a center step card, and an embossed floral. Use these cards for Mother's Day, Easter, a birthday, or maybe just a hello! A variety of sentiments will be available for use. All materials provided. Registration closes at noon on 4/7.

Faith Garnett began teaching card making in 2009. She sells her original greeting cards online.

McArthur Library was originally a local church but became a public library in the early 1900s. Explore modern resources while touring this historic building. You can borrow a telescope from your local library, start studying your family tree there, and learn about Biddeford's past by looking through old images and newspapers. Additionally, libraries provide you at-home access to tens of thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and even movie streaming–all free of charge!

Preregistration required.

Nicole Clark, McArthur Library's Adult Services Supervisor, completed her online Masters of Library and Information Science through Simmons University. She is passionate about showing people all of the amazing resources that public libraries provide in the modern age, where they have transformed from simple book repositories to vibrant and engaging community hubs.

It's fun to play the guitar, and you can't go wrong learning from a seasoned instructor and musician like Travis. Focus on learning the names of the strings and the first position notes before progressing to chords and strumming patterns. Before you know it, you will be playing music! No class 4/23.

Bring a nylon or steel-stringed guitar, soft or medium picks, tuner, and Hal Leonard Guitar Method Complete Edition: Book 1, 2 & 3 by Will Schmid and Greg Koch (approx. $20-25).

Travis Taylor has been playing guitar for a number of years and has been a member of a local band for quite some time. Additionally, he has more than 10 years of experience teaching guitar in the Saco school system.

Strengthen and deepen your Tai Chi practice by expanding your basic exercises while putting moves together to create a form. Some meditation practices may be included as an aid to further relaxation, stress reduction, and pain management. Chairs will be available for those that need them. No class 4/23. Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes.

Prerequisite: Beginner Tai Chi Level I.

Laurie Huenteo received her Tai Chi certification through the Functional Aging Institute/Open Door Tai Chi. She has been practicing Yang-style Tai Chi and Qigong for 14+ years and teaching for the last five. She is passionate about teaching Tai Chi.