Winter can seem long, especially when you are cooped up in the house all day in bad weather.

The Western Pocono Community Library in Brodheadsville, has events and classes to keep you busy on long winter days.

On Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon you can join Color Your Cares Away with other adults. If you are looking for a something a little more challenging, from 9 a.m. to noon join other adults at Word Puzzlers and Brain Teasers for Adults. If you like games to sharpen your skills from 1 to 4 p.m. playing Mah Jongg.

One of the popular classes, Glass Painting, is held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. All you need to bring is a clear glass plate, bowl, vase or any other glass item you would like to use. The paint, brushes and other mediums, as well as patterns, are provided, along with plenty of help from the instructor.

“It isn’t as difficult as it seems. We have patterns or they can paint free hand. Even first-time painters are surprised at what they can do,” said instructor Phyllis Sorrentino.

Usually most projects are finished in one or two sessions, but sometimes they need to be left to dry and picked up at the next class.

Rock Painting class is offered from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month, and for avid readers, a Walkie Talkies Book Discussion is held at 4 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month.

If you are a walker, bring or wear your sneakers and walk before or after your class on the library’s indoor walking track in the downstairs of the library. It is a great way to get out and socialize, meet new people and it doesn’t cost a penny.

You do not have to be a member of the Western Pocono Community Library to attend classes.

For more information log onto the library’s website at: westernpoconocommunitylibrary.org or email: wpcl5@ptd.net or call the library at (570) 992-7934.