MASSENA – Start the new year at Massena Public Library by learning new skills, becoming more fit, and reading. Here are weekly and monthly events for adults.

• Knitting Group: The library invites new and experienced knitters to their weekly knitting group on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Bring your project to knit by the library fireplace in the Warren Room.

• Open sewing lab: Work on sewing or quilting projects during “open lab” times on Wednesdays 1-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Join community members to sew and learn from each other. You can use the six Singer sewing machines, cutting mats, scissors, rotary cutter and irons, or bring your own machine if you prefer. Register at the circulation desk.

• Chair yoga: Join yoga teacher Marie Kirwan for gentle chair yoga to wake up the joints of the body’ learn breathing and mind-calming exercises. Classes are Mondays and Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. in the library screening room. Donations are appreciated. Contact the library for more info.

• Geri-fit strength training: Geri-Fit strength training video-led fitness program on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15-4 p.m. led by a qualified instructor. Most exercises are performed seated in a chair, and you will not have to get on the floor. Register early as space is limited by contacting the library.

•Evening book club: Meets the fourth Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. Check the library website for the book selection for each month and to get a copy of the book.