Continuing our sustainability efforts, Kingston Library will be moving away from fossil fuels by installing a geothermal heating and cooling system as part of our renovation.
Converting the building to a geothermal system offers numerous benefits, both short term and long term. First and foremost, it reduces energy costs, which means the library has more money to directly serve the community with increased programming, additional circulating materials, and improved technology.
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Moreover, by transitioning to a geothermal system, Kingston Library can reduce our carbon footprint and be an active partner in the City of Kingston’s Climate Action Plan and the larger community’s efforts to combat climate change.
This is both fiscally and environmentally responsible and provides a public example of our commitment to sustainability. All in all, a geothermal system provides a win-win for the library and the surrounding community.
How it Works:
– Liquid moves through a loop of pipes.
– When the weather is cold, the liquid heats up as it travels through the part of the loop that’s buried underground.
– Once it gets back above ground, the warmed liquid heat into the building.
– The liquid cools down after its heat is transferred. It is pumped back underground where it heats up once more, starting the process again.
– On a hot day, the system runs in reverse, becoming AC. The liquid cools the building and then is pumped underground where extra heat is transferred to the ground around the pipes.
Learn more from this video from the US Department of Energy.
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Sustainability Challenge:
Clean Sweeps
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This month we’re getting out of the building and doing good for the community, be it in Kingston or the greater Hudson Valley!
You can participate in the 14th Annual Kingston Clean Sweep, organized by Friends of Historic Kingston with support from the city and numerous other organizations – including Friends of Kingston Library! Complete details for the Library clean up are below in the yellow section.
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Or join one of the many shoreline clean up sites as part of Riverkeeper’s 12th Annual Sweep! Last year volunteers removed over 18 tons of trash from Brooklyn to the Adirondacks.
All events are taking place on Saturday, May 6th. Times and locations vary.
Can’t make it then? Try plogging! The term plogging is coined from the English phrase “jogging” and “plocka upp”, a Swedish term that means “picking up”. Yep, plogging is the Swedish fitness trend that combines jogging while picking up trash.
Not a jogger? You can still make a difference by picking up trash as you run errands, walk the dog, or drop your kid off at school. Every little bit helps!
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The votes are in!
We are pleased to introduce you to our carts:
Dolly Carton
Carte Blanche
Rene Descarts
Cart Simpson
Al Acart
Dave 1
The Cheshire Cart
Pete the Cart
Many thanks to everyone who voted! Be sure to say hello to your favorite carts next time you are in.
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Good news! There is now no charge to send or receive faxes. That’s right, as of May 1st, faxes are FREE.
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The world of libraries is always evolving and the types of materials that you can check out with a library card has expanded in recent years. At Kingston Library, we have a wide-range of special materials available to help meet changing information and entertainment needs. We’ve got gardening supplies, museum passes, wi-fi hotspots, a
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PA system, ukuleles, and more!
And now there’s a handy one-stop spot for you to see them all in one place!
Vist: kingstonlibrary.org/special-materials/
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What do you do if you can’t remember something you read in this very newsletter? Now you can find the current month on our website. Our accessibility tools mean that you can translate it too! Find it under the Digital Resources tab or here: kingstonlibrary.org/digital-services/newsletter/
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Resource of the Month:
Digital Magazines
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You can can read magazines in Libby alongside your favorite e- and audiobooks! You can even “subscribe” to titles and be notified when a new edition comes out.
Librarian Addie recommends Cooks Illustrated
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for tips and fancy recipes that are fun to try (or day dream about trying).
Not sure how to get or use Libby? Ask at the front desk or come to our weekly Tech Time, Mondays from 3 to 4pm.
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Kingston Clean Sweep & Book Sale
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Friends of the Kingston Library are once again cleaning up the Library grounds and surrounding sidewalks as a part of the the Kingston Clean Sweep!
Trash bags and plastic gloves will be provided thanks to local businesses. Filled bags are placed on the curb and picked up by the City of Kingston Department of Public Works immediately following the event.
Join the Friends on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9am to noon. No registration needed.
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The next Book Sale is happening on May 13th from 10am to 3pm. We’re working overtime to clear out the basement for the library renovation later this year, which means you can fill a bag full of books and only pay $5! Stock up on reading material and do a good thing at the same time.
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In addition to volunteering for the Clean Sweep on the 6th, we are actively recruiting new Friends to strengthen and enhance our mission.
Interested? Join us for our first hybrid FoKL Meeting on Tuesday, May 9th from 6-7pm at the Kingston Library or from your electronic device! Click here for complete information about the FoKL and meeting details. And follow us on Facebook too!
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Saturday, May 6 • 10:30am
Origami is the Japanese name for the ancient art of paper folding. Sheets of paper, usually squares, are folded – no cuts, no glue – to create animals, geometric shapes, or whatever captures the designer’s imagination.
Anita Barbour, who has been designing origami for more than 40 years, is the author of a book titled Easy Origami
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Ornaments: A Step-by-Step Guide. For ages 5 – 12
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Traditional Polish Wycinanki*
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Thursday May 11 • 4:30pm
Award-winning artist educator, Jill Obrig, will present a paper-cutting workshop based on the traditional colorful Polish folk art of Wycinanki (*pronounced VeeCheeNankee).
We will learn the art of paper flower assemblage! These beautiful paper cuts are a tradition that has been passed down through generations.
Registration is required.
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Super Saturday: Reptile Encounters
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Saturday, May 13 • 10:30am
Join us for an exciting morning when educator Mark Perpetua brings some of his reptiles to visit us, including an alligator, a large tegu lizard and iguana, a snapping turtle, a few smaller snakes and an 8 ft. long boa constrictor.
Recommended for ages 4 and older. Registration required.
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Saturday, May 13 • 2pm
We welcome you to an engaging Family Math Afternoon for middle school students and their families.
Solve Math Problems ★ Explore Logic Puzzles ★ Play Thinking Games!
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The Bard Math Circle is directed by Professor Japheth Wood, the Director of Quantitative Literacy and Continuing Associate Professor of Mathematics at Bard College. Please visit bardmathcircle.org for more information about the Bard Math Circle and upcoming activities.
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Every Tuesday & Wednesday • 10:30am
Story Hour is twice as nice when you have it two times a week!
We’ll enjoy a few picture books followed by crafts and music. No registration.
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Story Hour @ Broadway Bubble
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Every Wednesday • 3:30pm
Did you know we have a new weekly story hour for children?
Join us Wednesdays at The Broadway Bubble laundromat (718 Broadway)!
And Wednesdays at the Bubble are always free drying! Sounds like a win-win.
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New Books for Children
Click on the title to find the book in the catalog.
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May Your Life Be Deliciosa
by Michael Genhart
“What is the recipe?” I ask. Abuela laughs. “It is in my heart, Rosie. I use mis ojos, my eyes, to measure. Mis manos, my hands, to feel. Mi boca, my mouth, to taste. My abuela gave it to me, and I am giving it to you.” Each year on Christmas Eve, Rosie’s abuela, mamá, tía, sister, and cousins all gather together in Abuela’s kitchen to make tamales—cleaning corn husks, chopping onions and garlic, roasting chilis, kneading cornmeal dough, seasoning the filling, and folding it all—and tell stories. Rosie learns from her abuela not only how to make a delicious tamale, but how to make a delicious life, one filled with love, plenty of spice, and family.
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Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza
by Laekan Zea Kemp
Omega Morales’s family has been practicing magic for centuries in Noche Buena. But over the years, the town’s reputation for the supernatural is no longer one the people carry with pride. So Omega’s family keeps to themselves, and in private, they’re Empaths—diviners who can read and manipulate the emotions of people and objects around them. But Omega’s powers don’t quite work, and it leaves her feeling like an outsider in her own family.
When a witch with the power to transform herself into an owl—known in Mexican folklore as La Lechuza—shows up unannounced, Omega, her best friend Clau (who happens to be a ghost), and her cousin Carlitos must conduct a séance under a full moon in order to unravel the mystery of the legend.
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Anime Club @ World’s End Comics
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Wednesday, May 3 & 17 • 4pm
Do you love anime? We do! That’s why we’ll be gathering the first and third Wednesday of each month at World’s End Comics (319 Wall Street) to share Japanese snacks, talk about our favorite shows, and watch a few episodes on Crunchyroll.
Whether you’re a superfan, or simply curious, we want you to join us!
For Middle School & High School ages, no registration.
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Friday, May 12 • 3:30pm
Ages 13-18
Did you know there are 191 different flavors of Oreo’s? We’re going to put your Oreo know-how to the test using several of the flavors. Let’s see how many you can name just by taste. Winner gets the leftover cookies.
No need to register. Ages 13-18.
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New Books for Teens
Click on the title to find the book in the catalog.
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The Minus-One Club
by Kekla Magoon
Fifteen-year-old Kermit Sanders knows grief and its all-encompassing shadows. After losing his beloved older sister in a tragic car crash, nothing quite punctures through the feelings of loss. Everywhere Kermit goes, he is reminded of her.
But then Kermit finds a mysterious invitation in his locker, signed anonymously with “-1.” He has no idea what he’s in for, but he shows up to find out. Dubbed the “Minus-One Club,” a group of his schoolmates has banded together as a form of moral support. The members have just one thing in common―they have all suffered the tragic loss of someone they loved.
The usual dividing lines between high school classes and cliques don’t apply inside the Minus-One Club, and Kermit’s secret crush, the handsome and happy-go-lucky Matt (and only out gay student at school), is also a part of the group. Slowly, Matt’s positive headstrong approach to life helps relieve Kermit of his constant despair.
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Road of the Lost
by Nafiza Azad
Even the most powerful magic can’t hide a secret forever.
Croi is a brownie, glamoured to be invisible to humans. Her life in the Wilde Forest is ordinary and her magic is weak—until the day that her guardian gives Croi a book about magick from the Otherworld, the world of the Higher Fae. Croi wakes the next morning with something pulling at her core, summoning her to the Otherworld. It’s a spell she cannot control or break.
Forced to leave her home, Croi begins a journey full of surprises…and dangers. For Croi is not a brownie at all but another creature entirely, enchanted to forget her true heritage. As Croi ventures beyond the forest, her brownie glamour begins to shift and change. Who is she really, who is summoning her, and what do they want? Croi will need every ounce of her newfound magic and her courage as she travels a treacherous path to find her true self.
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Lunch & Learn Reading Series:
Jewish American Heritage Month
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Thursday May 4, 18, 25 • NOON
Discussion begins at 12:15
Jewish Americans have made significant contributions to every aspect of our society, with contributions to literature being among the greatest. We’ll discuss different pieces of writing each week, all while sharing a meal graciously provided by People’s Place Café.
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Pick up a packet ahead of time at the Library or Wellness Center or read it while we grab lunch.
Stop at the Café first (777 Broadway) to pick up your meal and then we’ll head to the Wellness & Empowerment Center next door (775 Broadway). Please note that the Center is accessible by stairs only.
Drop-ins welcome though registration is appreciated: peoplesplace.org/wellness-empowerment-center/
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Automatic Health Insurance Renewal Ending
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Thursday, May 4 • 6:30pm
During the Covid-19 Pandemic The New York State of Health was automatically renewing individuals’ health insurance through the marketplace. With the public health emergency coming to an end, all applicants need to renew their health insurance prior to June 31, 2023 or lose coverage in July.
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Maternal Infant Services Network will be here to help you navigate this process! Join us to learn more about their services and what needs to be done to ensure your health insurance is safe!
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Solutions not Suspensions
Teach-In
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Saturday, May 6 • 1pm
A community conversation about the problem of school suspension. The data at the local, state, and national levels shows that our most marginalized and vulnerable students are disproportionately suspended. And once excluded, students are more likely to face further discipline or justice-system involvement if they are
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male, Black, Hispanic, disabled, or economically disadvantaged.
At this event, you’ll get an update on Kingston City School District’s use of restorative practices; hear community members share their suspension stories; discuss possible alternatives to suspension at the local level; and learn how we can support the proposed Solutions not Suspensions Bill that is currently before the NYS Legislature.
Co-Sponsored by: The Committee for Equity in Education, Citizen Action of New York, and Rise Up Kingston
Childcare will be available on-site!
No registration is needed.
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Second Chance Book Club:
The Stranger in the Lifeboat
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Saturday, May 6 • 3pm
Half Moon Rondout Café (36 Broadway)
We’ve chosen a book that follows the author’s viral bestseller. As readers, many of us scan the Bestseller Lists to find a new, noteworthy book…and then forget to keep track of the author’s career. May’s selection is by by Mitch Albom, best known for Tuesdays with Morrie.
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Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, ten people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in. “Thank the Lord we found you,” a passenger says.
“I am the Lord,” the man whispers.
What we would do if, after crying out for divine help, God actually appeared before us? Is this strange man really who he claims to be? What actually happened to cause the explosion? Are the survivors in heaven, or are they in hell? The story is narrated by Benji, one of the passengers, who recounts the events in a notebook that is discovered—a year later—when the empty life raft washes up on the island of Montserrat. It falls to the island’s chief inspector, Jarty LeFleur, a man battling his own demons, to solve the mystery of what really happened.
Looking ahead, June’s selection is It Can’t Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis. See all dates and selections here. For teens and adults.
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Tuesday, May 16 • 5:30-7:30pm
Representatives from Catholic Charities will be at the library to offer FREE Narcan training to all who are interested.
The training takes about 15 minutes. Drop-in any time
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between 5:30 and 7:30pm to learn how to use this life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. No registration is needed.
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Know Your Historic Building:
One-on-One Assistance
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Saturday, May 20 • 1:00-3:30pm (By Appointment)
Got an old house? Curious about who lived there or when it was built? Bring your questions to Marissa Marvelli, a Kingston local and an award-winning historic preservation professional.
She’ll show you the available resources to help you
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become an expert on your home. Historic maps, deeds, census records, newspaper archives, city directories and other materials contain a treasure trove of information waiting to be mined.
20-minute time limit per session. Registration required.
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Tuesday, May 23 • 6:30pm
Social Security can be a confusing topic and you only get one chance to get it right. Understanding all the available filing options is the first step towards choosing the right filing age.
A representative from Quint Investments and Insurance Services will be here to help you understand your options to make the best choice for your specific situation.
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No registration required.
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Every Monday • 1pm
Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or enjoy any other hand stitching, we invite you to join our weekly group and enjoy each other’s company while working on your craft. Anyone can join and all skill levels are welcome.
No registration required, just join us in the Community Room.
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Every Monday • 3pm
Are you flummoxed with your phone? Having trouble with your tablet?
We’re here to answer your technology questions!
No reservation needed, but if others are waiting sessions will be limited to 15 minutes.
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Tuesday, May 9 & 23 • 11am
We’ll share our recent work for feedback. We ask that everyone follow the rules of etiquette to balance feedback, protect each member’s time, incubate talent, and grow writing skills in a comfortable environment.
Please contact us if you are interested in participating: circulation@kingstonlibrary.org
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Wednesday, May 10 • 6:30pm
Bring Your Own Book Club – an unconventional book club!
Find unexpected recommendations and share your recent faves.
Everyone gets a few minutes to talk about up to three books. No need to take notes – we’ll create a list and share with everyone after.
Check our our previous reads here. No need to register, just show up ready to talk about books!
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Margaret’s Monthly Craft: Flower Découpage Frame
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Wednesday, May 17 • 6pm
Learn the accessible art of decoupage: decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it. We’ll be decorating photo frames with pressed flowers, perfect for Mother’s Day or anyone who loves Spring.
Space is limited – registration required and opens on May 10 at 8am.
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Thursdays • 5:30pm
Experience meditation in motion with certified instructor Patrice Heber.
Qigong is an ancient movement practice. These gentle, mindful movements help us be physically at ease, mentally alert, and spiritually more loving to one’s self and others.
“Qi” means energy, “gong” means cultivation.
Patrice Heber is a certified yoga & Qigong instructor and somatic movement therapist who has taught for over 30 years. Her work is influenced by her many years as a dancer and her deep understanding of embodied anatomy.
All skill levels welcome – no registration required.
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Friday, May 12 • 1pm
The Kingston Library Book Group meets once a month on the second Friday to discuss a previously selected book.
For more information, the Zoom link, and upcoming titles, contact Vivi at 845.331.0155 or vvhlavsa@aol.com.
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Most Saturdays • 3:30pm
Stop in most Saturday afternoons to learn a new tune, get a little help from your fellow ukulele players, jam together, and have snacks. That’s right, food and fun provided. Please note, no meeting on May 6th or 27th.
Don’t have a ukulele of your own? Catskill Ukulele Group provided a collection of ukes you can check out! Ask for one at the front desk.
No registration required, just join us in the First Floor Meeting Space.
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New Books for Adults
Click on the title to find the book in the catalog.
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American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics
by Kevin Hazzard
Until the 1970s, if you suffered a medical crisis, your chances of survival were minimal. A 9-1-1 call might bring police or even the local funeral home. But that all changed with Freedom House EMS in Pittsburgh, a group of Black men who became America’s first paramedics and set the gold standard for emergency medicine around the world, only to have their story and their legacy erased—until now.
Acclaimed journalist and paramedic Kevin Hazzard tells the dramatic story of how a group of young, undereducated Black men forged a new frontier of healthcare. At every turn, Freedom House battled racism—from the community, the police, and the government. Their job was grueling, the rules made up as they went along, their mandate nearly impossible—and yet despite the long odds and opposition, they succeeded.
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Black Candle Women
by Diane Marie Brown
Generations of Montrose women—Augusta, Victoria, Willow—have always lived together in their quaint California bungalow. They keep to themselves, never venture far from home, and their collection of tinctures and spells is an unspoken bond between them. But when young Nickie Montrose brings home a boy for the first time, their quiet lives are thrown into disarray.
For the family has withheld a crucial secret from Nickie all these years: any person a Montrose woman falls in love with will die. Their surprise guest forces each woman to reckon with her own past choices and mistakes. And as new truths about the curse emerge, they’re set on a collision course dating back to 1950s New Orleans’s French Quarter—where a mysterious book may just hold the answers they seek…
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To learn more about all of our programs or register,
please visit our events listing here.
★ indicates registration required
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Adults
Knitters Nook
Monday, May 1 • 1pm
Adults
Drop-In Tech Time
Monday, May 1 • 3pm
Children
Story Hour
Tuesday, May 2 • 10:30am
Children
Pre-School Story Hour
Wednesday, May 3 • 10:30am
Children
Story Hour @ Broadway Bubble
Wednesday, May 3 • 3pm
Teens & Tweens
Anime Club @ World’s End
Wednesday, May 3 • 4pm
Adults
Lunch & Learn: Jewish American Heritage Month
Thursday, May 4 • 12noon
Adults & Teens
Qigong Thursdays
Thursday, May 4 • 5:30pm
Adults
Public Health Emergency Info Session
Thursday, May 4 • 6:30pm
Children
★ Origami Foldfest
Saturday, May 6 • 10:30am
Adults & Community
Solutions not Suspensions Teach-In
Saturday, May 6 • 1pm
Adults & Teens
Second Chance Book Club @ Half Moon Café: The Stranger in the Lifeboat
Saturday, May 6 • 3pm
Adults
Knitters Nook
Monday, May 8 • 1pm
Adults
Drop-In Tech Time
Monday, May 8 • 3pm
Children
Story Hour
Tuesday, May 9 • 10:30am
Adults
Writing Group
Tuesday, May 9 • 11am
Children
Pre-School Story Hour
Wednesday, May 10 • 10:30am
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Children
Story Hour @ Broadway Bubble
Wednesday, May 10 • 3pm
Adults & Teens
Qigong Thursdays
Thursday, May 11 • 5:30pm
Adults
★ Virtual Book Club
Friday, May 12 • 1pm
Teens
Oreo Taste Test
Friday, May 12 • 3:30pm
All Ages
FoKL Book Sale
Saturday, May 13 • 10am – 3pm
Children
★ Super Saturday: Reptile Encounters
Saturday, May 13 • 10:30am
Children
Bard Math Circle
Saturday, May 13 • 2pm
All Ages
Ukulele Meetup
Saturday, May 13 • 3:30pm
Adults
Knitters Nook
Monday, May 15 • 1pm
Adults
Drop-In Tech Time
Monday, May 15 • 3pm
Children
Story Hour
Tuesday, May 16 • 10:30am
Adults
Narcan Training
Tuesday, May 16 • 5:30-7:30pm
Children
Pre-School Story Hour
Wednesday, May 17 • 10:30am
Children
Story Hour @ Broadway Bubble
Wednesday, May 17 • 3pm
Teens & Tweens
Anime Club @ World’s End
Wednesday, May 17 • 4pm
Adults & Teens
★ Margaret’s Monthly Craft: Flower Découpage Frame
Wednesday, May 17 • 6pm
Adults
Lunch & Learn: Jewish American Heritage Month
Thursday, May 18 • 12noon
Adults & Teens
Qigong Thursdays
Thursday, May 18 • 5:30pm
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Adults
★ Know Your Historic Building
Saturday, May 20 • 1-3:30pm
All Ages
Ukulele Meetup
Saturday, May 20 • 3:30pm
Adults
Knitters Nook
Monday, May 22 • 1pm
Adults
Drop-In Tech Time
Monday, May 22 • 3pm
Children
Story Hour
Tuesday, May 23 • 10:30am
Adults
Writing Group
Tuesday, May 23 • 11am
Adults
Social Security Planning
Tuesday, May 23 • 6:30pm
Children
Pre-School Story Hour
Wednesday, May 24 • 10:30am
Children
Story Hour @ Broadway Bubble
Wednesday, May 24 • 3pm
Adults
Lunch & Learn: Jewish American Heritage Month
Thursday, May 25 • 12noon
Adults & Teens
Qigong Thursdays
Thursday, May 25 • 5:30pm
Library Closed for
Memorial Day
Saturday, May 27
Monday, May 29
Children
Story Hour
Tuesday, May 30 • 10:30am
Children
Pre-School Story Hour
Wednesday, May 31 • 10:30am
Children
Story Hour @ Broadway Bubble
Wednesday, May 31 • 3pm
For complete details and registrations, click here.
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