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May 2026 newsletter
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Special Recycling Event with Brookhaven Councilman Manzella
Saturday, May 2 9:00am-1:00pm
Dispose of electronics, recycle cardboard, discard medications, and shred personal documents. Call Councilman Manzella’s office at 631-451-6647 with questions.
Spring Fest
Saturday, May 16 11:00am-2:00pm
Celebrate 110 years of Sachem Library!
Petting Zoo – Face Painting – Live Music – Craft Fair – Giant Slide – Friends Book Sale – Carousel Rides – Food Trucks – Interactive Art
American Revolution Reenactment
Saturday, May 30 11:00am
See history come alive and view soldier encampments from both sides of the revolution.
Best of Long Island
Thanks for Voting Us Best Public Library!
Adults
In-Person Programs
Registration is required and ongoing unless otherwise noted. Expanded descriptions on the online library calendar.
Did you know…
It’s the 250th anniversary of our country! Look for the *250th label in our plain text newsletter throughout this year for programs and services that celebrate our great nation
Line Dancing with Country City
Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26 6:00pm Fee $20
Registration begins at 9:30am Wednesday, April 22 online or by phone only. Payment by cash, check, or credit card within 3 days, or your reservation will be cancelled. Fees are non-refundable. Adult Sachem cardholders only.
Navigating Dementia Together: A Guide for Families
Friday, May 1 2:00pm
Parker Jewish Institute will provide insights into the causes and symptoms of dementia. Families facing cognitive impairment can learn how to effectively communicate with their loved ones, provide proper care, and navigate the healthcare system.
From Revolution to Republic: 1776-1789 *250th
Monday, May 4 1:00pm
Professor Les Paldy will discuss how experiences during the revolution carried over into the early republic and how the Founders came to understand secrecy and the need for reliable intelligence.
Estate Planning 101
Monday, May 4 7:00pm
Join Daniel J. DeRosso, Esq. to learn about basic estate planning documents such as a Will, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, and Living Will. Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts will also be discussed.
Job Readiness Program for Women
Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28 6:00pm
Gain professional skills, accelerate your job search, and build confidence. Contact the Town of Brookhaven Women’s Services Division at 631-451-9127 or brookhaven [at] dressforsuccess [dot] org to register.
United States Trivia *250th
Friday, May 8 2:00pm
Team up and go head to head in a pub-style trivia game all about the United States! No registration required.
Lowering Prescription Costs
Tuesday, May 12 11:00am
This workshop will provide you with information on the demographics of prescriptions in the U.S. today. Prescription safety will be addressed, as well as education on how to reduce the cost of medications.
All Ages Art Club
Friday, May 15 2:30pm
This intergenerational art club is open to all! We will provide art supplies and the rest is up to you. No registration required.
Getting in Shape: Nutrition & Exercise Tips
Monday, May 18 7:00pm
Certified fitness and yoga instructor Toni Riedel will discuss practical nutrition and exercise tips to support weight management, maintain muscle, and boost energy.
Meet Our New Catalog, Vega Discover!
Tuesday, May 19 3:00pm
You may have seen the library has a new catalog when looking for a book or movie. Come learn how to look for, locate, and request items using the new Suffolk County Library Catalog.
Adolph Weichers Sr. and Lake Ronkonkoma
Wednesday, May 27 7:00pm
The Ronkonkoma Historical Society will discuss Weichers’ influence on the growth of Lake Ronkonkoma with mansions, hotels, and more.
In the Gallery & Display Case
Alyssa Denis
Adults with Special Needs
Game On for Adults
Monday, May 11 11:00am
Crafted with a focus on meeting the specific needs of adults with special requirements. Bring your own wired headphones for gaming sound feature.
Paper Plate Wallflowers
Wednesday, May 20 6:30pm
Join Doreen in making beautiful paper plate flowers as decorations for your home.
English Help
Zoom Basic English with Doris
Tuesdays 7:15pm
Register anytime at sachem.librarycalendar.com
Zoom English Conversation Group
Wednesdays 10:30am
Email programs [at] sachemlibrary [dot] org to get the Zoom link.
In-Person Cooking
Registration begins at 9:30am Wednesday, April 22 online or by phone only. Payment by cash, check, or credit card within 3 days, or your reservation will be cancelled. Fees are non-refundable. Adult Sachem cardholders only.
Patriotic Fondant Pinwheel Cupcakes with Fannycakes
Friday, May 8 6:00pm OR 7:30pm Fee $10
Decorate four cupcakes with fondant.
On-Your-Own Train Trip to NYC
Saturday, May 9 9:31am $11.25 round trip (non-refundable)
Meet at the Ronkonkoma station no later than 9:15am and ride together into Penn Station on 9:31am train. Return any time that day. Call the Welcome Desk for availability. Non-refundable tickets must be purchased in advance per person over the age of 5. Tickets are available on first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Join the Friends!
Find an application online or at the Welcome Desk.
Meeting: Thursday, May 14 10:30am
Speaker: Alice Price, Organize Long Island Inc.
Monthly In-Person Adult Programs
Registration is not required unless otherwise noted.
Open Play Mahjong & Cards
Mondays 9:30am-2:30pm
Drop in with your friends and play mahjong or cards. Bring your own supplies.
Art Encounter
Wednesdays 11:00am- 1:30pm
Led by artist Tobio. Bring your own supplies and create.
Italian Language & Culture
Wednesdays 12:00pm
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Friday, May 1 & 29 5:30pm- 8:30pm
Adult adventurers are invited to play D&D with Quest Masters Guild. Please register.
Quilters Sew-In
Saturday, May 2 10:00am-3:00pm
Share your ideas with others and work on your projects.
Walking Club at Raynor Beach County Park
Thursday, May 7 10:00am
Meet us for an hour-long walk. Please register.
Meditation & Reiki Healing
Friday, May 8 & 29 6:00pm
Join Reiki Master Michele Cayea for a guided meditation and healing experience.
Crochet for Charity
Saturday, May 9 10:00am-12:00pm
Bring your own hooks and yarn to crochet items that will be donated to local charities. Email crochetforcharity [at] att [dot] net with questions.
Saturday Morning Board Games
Saturday, May 9 10:00am-12:00pm
Play board games like Settlers of Catan and Telestrations with Marc.
Ukulele Jam Session
Saturday, May 9 10:00am-12:00pm
Writer’s Workshop
Tuesday, May 12 6:45pm
Come down for line-by-line critiquing and learn new writing techniques.
Bunco Time!
Wednesday, May 13 2:00pm
Play Bunco in casual setting. Registration begins at 9:30am Wednesday, April 22 online or by phone only. Adult Sachem cardholders only.
News & Views
Monday, May 18 10:30am
Discuss hot topics with local resident Peter Hanson.
Socrates Café
Tuesday, May 19 7:00pm
TOPIC: “Does the owner of American media, the ‘microphone’, have a moral obligation to the truth, or only to the shareholders?”
Exchange ideas and engage in the Socratic practice of questioning, led by local resident Charles Payret.
Picture This!
Thursday, May 21 10:00am
Topic: “In the Garden”
Robert Silvering shares tips to help sharpen your photo skills.
Knit & Crochet
Thursday, May 21 12:00pm-1:30pm
Bingo
Friday, May 22 2:00pm
Bards Poetry Night
No meeting this month.
Defensive Driving
Call the Welcome Desk for dates and information.
One-on-One Services
Drop-In Career Coaching
Tuesday, May 5 3:00-6:00pm
Medicaid Enrollment
Monday, May 11 & 18 1:00pm-3:30pm
Representatives from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council: Services for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled, will provide Medicaid enrollment assistance/general help to adults and children who are disabled/blind and anyone over the age of 65.
Dementia Awareness
Thursday, May 14 2:00pm-4:00pm
Table hosted by the Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands Caregiver Support Initiative
NYS of Health Enrollment Assistance
Wednesday, May 27 11:00pm-5:00pm
Meet with a certified Health Care Navigator from Health & Welfare Council of Long Island to help apply/renew your health insurance plans through NYS Health Marketplace.
NARCAN Training & Kits with Phoenix House
No meeting this month.
Medicare Counseling & Senior Advocate
Call the Welcome Desk for dates and information.
Notary Public
Call to make an appointment.
Express Yourself
Korean Folk Art
Friday, May 1 11:00am Materials fee $10
Registration begins at 9:30am Wednesday, April 22 online or by phone only. Payment by cash, check, or credit card within 3 days, or your reservation will be cancelled. Fees are non-refundable. Adult Sachem cardholders only.
Octopus Sand Art
Wednesday, May 6 6:00pm Materials fee $10
Registration begins at 9:30am Wednesday, April 22 online or by phone only. Payment by cash, check, or credit card within 3 days, or your reservation will be cancelled. Fees are non-refundable. Adult Sachem cardholders only.
Pressed Flower Butterfly
Monday, May 11 6:00pm Materials fee $10
Registration begins at 9:30am Wednesday, April 22 online or by phone only. Payment by cash, check, or credit card within 3 days, or your reservation will be cancelled. Fees are non-refundable. Adult Sachem cardholders only.
In-Person Film Showings
Thursday Movies
Rom-Com Day: 50 First Dates
May 7 1:30pm & 6:00pm
Henry finds the girl of his dreams then discovers that Lucy has short-term memory loss and forgets him the next day. (2003, Rated PG13 1 hour 39 minutes)
Regretting You
May 14 1:30pm & 6:00pm
A mother and daughter must grapple with what’s left after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forces them to confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover themselves. (2025, Rated PG13 1 hour 56 minutes)
Song Sung Blue
May 21 1:30pm & 6:00pm
Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. (2025, Rated PG13 2 hours 12 minutes)
The Housemaid
May 28 1:30pm & 6:00pm
A struggling young woman is relieved by the chance for a fresh start as a maid for a wealthy couple. Soon, she discovers that the family’s secrets are far more dangerous than her own. (2025, Rated R 2 hours 11 minutes)
Reel Rebels: Film Discussion Group
The Five Obstructions
Tuesday, May 5 6:00pm
Filmmaker Lars Von Trier challenges his creative mentor Jørgen Leth, to remake his own classic short film five times under circumstances of increasing constraints. In Danish, French and Spanish with English Subtitles. (2003, Unrated 1 hour 30 minutes)
Saturday Foreign Film
A Bag of Marbles
Saturday, May 2 1:30pm
The adventure of a Jewish boy and his brother escaping Nazi persecution in occupied France. (French, 2017, Not Rated 1 hour 50 minutes)
Book Discussions
At the Library
Murder Among Friends
The Four Queens of Crime by Rosanne Limoncelli
Thursday, May 21 4:00pm
Afternoon Book Discussion
The Measure by Nikki Erlick
Thursday, May 28 12:30pm
The Age of Exploration
The Explorers: A New History of America in Ten Expeditions by Amanda Bellows
Monday, May 11 3:00pm
Zoom Book Discussion
TNT (20 & 30-SOMETHINGS)
The Payback by Kashana Cauley
Friday, May 1 7:30pm
Offsite Groups
PUB FICTION @SHENNANIGANS
228 Hawkins Ave, Lake Ronkonkoma
Monday, May 18 5:30pm OR 7:30pm
Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, April 21 at 9:30am. Limited to adult Sachem cardholders.
Live on ZOOM!
Register anytime at sachem.librarycalendar.com. Contact the Welcome Desk for help.
SCORE: Small Business Workshops
Tuesday, May 5 7:00pm
Details for weekly topics listed at sachem.librarycalendar.com.
Raising Giants: Whale Motherhood
Wednesday, May 6 7:00pm
Discover how whale mothers form lifelong bonds, enlist “babysitters” in their pods, teach calves their first songs, and nurse underwater.
Exploring the Period Piece Genre
Wednesday, May 13 7:00pm
Stephanie Reese talks about the ins and outs of what this film genre is all about.
Architect of a New Nation: The Life of Alexander Hamilton *250th
Friday, May 15 7:00pm
Rick Feingold discusses Hamilton’s pivotal role as a military, legal and financial genius, and the forming of the basis of our government.
How to Manage Your Papers Without Losing Your Mind
Monday, May 18 7:00pm
Organize Me! Of NY, LLC will teach you how to manage your everyday paperwork with ease.
Discover Your Patriot (or Loyalist) Ancestor *250th
Wednesday, May 20 7:00pm
Learn how to find your revolutionary ancestor. We’ll also discuss entrance requirements for the Sons/Daughters of the American Revolution.
Chair Yoga with Barbara
Tuesdays 10:00am
No meeting on Tuesday, May 12
Virtual Author Talks
Register anytime at sachem.librarycalendar.com. Contact the Welcome Desk for help.
On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transforming Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
Thursday, May 7 7:00pm
Internationally Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Stationary Shop and Together Tea
Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal
Tuesday, May 19 2:00pm
Internationally Bestselling Author of Hooked and Indistractible
Dangerous Magic, Enchanting Romance, and Painting the Future with Elizabeth Lim
Wednesday, May 20 7:00pm
New York Times Bestselling Author of Six Crimson Cranes and Spin the Dawn
Through Our Eyes: Sachem at 110
Registration begins Friday, April 17
In celebration of Sachem Public Library’s 110th anniversary, help document what our community looks like today. Participants will receive a disposable camera to capture people, places, and everyday moments. The film will be developed and printed by the library for a gallery exhibition. No photography experience needed. Registered participants may pick up their cameras beginning Friday, May 1.
Database of the Month: Small Business Source
Small Business Source includes business videos, case studies, help and advice, a start-up kit and tips for writing business plans.
Free Museum Entry and Discount Tickets
Museum Passes
Free admission to area museums, parks, and cultural institutions! Reserve your museum pass online, by phone, or in person at the Welcome Desk. This month, explore the beautiful grounds of Old Westbury Gardens, a Long Island attraction featuring a historic mansion and formal gardens.
Discount Area Attraction Tickets
Contact the Welcome Desk for details on purchasing discount tickets. Pricing and availability subject to change.
Bronx Zoo $29
CM Performing Arts Center 20% off
The Gateway Playhouse 50% off
Long Island Aquarium $28 Child/Senior – $39 Adult
Museum of Natural History $10
Library of Things
Rock, Mineral, and Fossil Kit
This kit includes a number of geological specimens, a magnifying glass, an identification sheet, and a guidebook.
This Month on YouTube
Video posting dates listed below program title.
Reading with Bernadette: Best Summer Reads 2026
Thursday, May 7
The Women of NYC with Ron Brown: Madame Restell
Wednesday, May 20
From the Archives: Battle of the Bands
Updated Weekly on our Channel
To celebrate 110 years of Sachem Public Library, we’re releasing never-before-seen footage of our 2004-2008 Battle of the Bands competitions.
TEENS
Registration begins Friday, April 17 at 9:30am. Register online, by phone or in person with your teen library card. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Sachem Teen Volunteers
Additional opportunities available online at www.sachemlibrary.org Teen Volunteers page.
Lego Club Helpers
Friday, May 1 6:45pm-8:15pm
Work with children to build with Legos.
Authors Unlimited
Saturday, May 2 9:30am-2:30pm
Meet authors Rowana Miller (Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls), Dave Roman (Unicorn Boy), and Kara Thomas (The Champions) at panel and solo discussion sessions. Purchase books and get them signed! Earn three hours of community service credit by attending and filling out a day end survey. Register at au2026.eventbrite.com
Lavender Sachets & Make Up Case
Wednesday, May 6 4:00pm-5:00pm
Brighten someone’s day at a local center. Bring 1-2 of these items: Lip balm, hand lotion, and compact mirror
Yearbook Scanning
Thursday, May 7 AND/OR 21 3:00pm-4:00pm
Help us scan our Sachem yearbook archive and make it accessible digitally.
Dog Treat Jars
Thursday, May 7 4:00pm-5:00pm
Make decorative dog treat containers to be donated to Last Chance Animal Rescue. For three extra hours of community service, ask for the library’s recipe to bake dog treats to fill the jars. Must be registered with the Muttigrees @ Home Club to participate.
Patio Planners
Thursday, May 14 4:00pm-5:00pm
Help us design and maintain the patio. We’ll be weeding and working in the gardens. Dress for the outdoors.
Spring Fest
Saturday, May 16 10:30am-12:30pm OR 12:30pm-2:30pm
Assist with activities to celebrate the library’s 110-year anniversary.
Farmer’s Market Totes
Monday, May 18 4:00pm-5:00pm
Create colorful totes that will be distributed at farmer’s markets.
Chess Buddies
Saturday, May 23 10:45am-12:15pm
Play chess with a younger buddy. Volunteers must know the rules of chess and how to play the game.
Dungeons & Dragons
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades 6-8
Friday, May 1 AND/OR 15 5:30pm-8:30pm
FOR HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9-12
Friday, May 8 AND/OR 22 5:30pm-8:30pm
Adventurers of all skill levels are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition run by the Quest Masters Guild.
Special Needs Craft for Teens: Smiling Heart Flower Pot
Monday, May 4 4:00pm-5:00pm
Create a flower pot decoration for spring.
Anime Night: Fruits Basket
Wednesday, May 6 7:00pm-8:00pm
Hang out with fellow anime fans and watch Fruits Basket.
Pre-Licensing
Saturday, May 9 9:30am-2:00pm Fee $65
Take this five-hour course required by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Bring your learner’s permit that includes the photo ID to class. Interim paper permits not accepted.
Beginner Crochet Circle
Saturday, May 9 10:00am-12:00pm
Learn the basic stitches of crochet.
Coffee Cake Streusel Muffins
Saturday, May 9 1:00pm-2:00pm
Join Chef Rob to make this delicious dessert.
After School Crafts: Spring Has Sprung Wreath
Wednesday, May 13 4:00pm-5:00pm
Join Ms. Rebecca in desTEENation to create a spring tulle wreath.
Pride Party
Monday, May 18 6:00pm-8:00pm
Join us as we recognize and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community! Come hang out, listen to music, and get creative with hands-on projects that show off your pride. Be yourself, and find your community.
First Chapter Club
Tuesday, May 19 4:30pm-5:30pm
Listen to the first chapter of a new book, have snacks, and chat with others about what you’re reading.
Creating a Compelling College Application (Zoom)
Wednesday, May 20 7:30pm-8:30pm
Understand how to use the summer productively to create a compelling college application. Register via Zoom link on the library calendar.
Civics & Debate Club
Wednesday, May 27 6:00pm-7:30pm
Boost your debate and public speaking skills by diving into fun and humorous discussion topics. Hosted by Sachem Teen Leaders.
Bee Hotel Building
Thursday, May 28 4:00pm-5:00pm
Build your own bee hotel to take home using phragmites, bamboo, and other natural materials to support solitary native bees like mason bees and leafcutters, who are essential pollinators.
desTEENation Friday Nights
Register for each week. Hang out with friends in desTEENation using our games, crafts, and technology. Each week will have a different activity beginning at 6:30pm. Walk-ins not guaranteed.
Star Wars Movie Night
Friday, May 1
(Belated) May Day Celebration
Friday, May 8
May the 4th Be with You
Friday, May 15
Puzzle Party
Friday, May 22
Craft Cleanup
Friday, May 29
Creative Connections
This series is crafted with a focus on individuals with special requirements ages 16-25.
Butterfly Suncatchers
Tuesday, May 12 4:00pm-5:00pm
Join Dianne to craft a colorful suncatcher to hang in a window.
Fridays @ Home
Teen Swag Bag
May 1
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han. Each bag will include the book and some book related items. Registrants can pick up their bag Friday, May 1.
Flower Power Clocks
May 15
Paint and create a clock shaped like your favorite flower. Registrants can pick up a supply kit beginning Wednesday, May 13.
CHILDREN
Registration begins Thursday, April 23 at 9:30am. Register online or by phone. Check the children’s events calendar for all our program offerings. Children who are district residents MUST have a Sachem Library card to register for programs. View complete Children’s programs listings here.
Bug Hotel Builders (Grades K-2)
Friday, May 1 4:45pm
Children will build a cozy home for their bug friends using recycled and natural materials.
Time for 2s and 3s (Ages 2-3 with Caregiver)
Fridays, May 8 & 15 10:00am OR 11:00am
Join us for a storytime and craft designed for our littlest learners.
Baby Play (3-15 months with Caregiver)
Thursday, May 21 10:00am OR 11:00am
Play, sing, dance, and learn some rhymes with us in this interactive program.
Check this Out!
DayByDayNY.org
Families with preschoolers will want to check out this free, no login needed online literacy calendar. Content changes daily, including read-aloud picture books, songs, and games.
StoryWalk® in the Library’s Inside/Out Garden
Walk and read Gene Zion’s Harry the Dirty Dog, the classic tale of an adventurous pup who dislikes baths but loves his family. The Storywalk (R) Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk(R) is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Family Connect Night: National Treasure
Monday, May 4 6:00pm
Come watch the action-adventure film following a historian and cryptographer who is searching for treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers. Activities and snacks will be provided. No registration required.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
We’re so proud of the amazing kids at Sachem Public Library who completed 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.
Discovery Grove
View complete Discovery Grove calendars here.
Butterfly Release (Families with Children Up to Grade 5)
Look on our social media accounts this month for our sixth annual Painted Lady butterfly release. After we release the butterflies there will be a craft for every child.
Preschool Nature Play (Ages 2-5 with Caregiver)
Wednesday, May 6 11:00am
Have fun playing outside in our outdoor classroom. Siblings welcome, please register them. Rain or shine.
Gaga Ball @ Lil’ Athletes (Grades 3-5)
Friday, May 8 5:00pm
Meet us at Lil’ Athletes located in Younique Gym in Ronkonkoma and learn how to play this interactive game. Please wear sneakers and bring a water bottle.
Citizen Science in Discovery Grove (Grades K-2)
Wednesday, May 13 4:30pm
Help us participate in a citizen science project.
All Around Town (Ages 2-5 with Caregiver)
Wednesday, May 20 2:30pm
Rain Date Friday, May 22 2:30pm
Bring your own unmotorized ride-on toy to our Inside/Out Garden and ride around “town” with us. Don’t get stuck in traffic as we drive through construction sites and busy intersections. Siblings welcome, please register them.
Pollinator Garden Planting Day (Families with Children in Grades K-5)
Thursday, May 21 6:30pm
This year contribute to a healthy ecosystem; plant a pollinator garden in Discovery Grove and help support our bees, butterflies, and birds. Siblings welcome. Please register one spot per family.
Baby Nature Play (Under 24 Months with Caregiver)
Wednesday, May 27 11:00am
Enjoy the fresh air while exploring our outdoor classroom. Rain or shine.
The Studio
Studio classes are limited to adult Sachem cardholders and the name of the patron attending must match the library card used to register for that class. Registered adults may be accompanied by a teen age 16 or above. Register online or by phone Wednesday, April 15 at 9:30am. Registration limited to one program per patron for the first week of registration (including waitlists). You may register for additional classes starting on Tuesday, April 21 at 9:30am. Attendance at Studio classes is required to obtain class materials.
In Person Classes
Registration Required. Expanded descriptions on online library calendar.
Cricut: Window Cling
Saturday, May 2 10:00am Materials Fee $5
In this hands-on workshop, patrons will use Cricut Design Space with Amy to design and cut a window cling perfect for decorating windows, mirrors, laptops, or seasonal displays.
Outdoor Smartphone Photography
Monday, May 4 OR May 11 6:00pm
Join Arooj, and learn how to get the best photos from your smart phone/tablet. This class will take place outdoors in Inside/Out Garden. This is a 2-part series.
Woodworking: Pea and Bean Trellis
Thursday, May 7 4:30pm OR 6:30pm Materials Fee $10
Construct your own trellis, made for growing peas and beans in your garden with Michele.
Intro to Podcasting
Saturday, May 9 11:00am
Interested in starting a podcast? Join us as we show you what you’ll need to start your very own.
Smart Home Devices: Smart Plugs
Tuesday, May 12 OR Thursday, May 14 7:00pm Materials fee $5
Join Jon as he demonstrates the setup and use of common smart plugs. Each participant will receive a smart plug to take home and try for themselves.
LED Vinyl Record Stand
Friday, May 15 6:30pm Materials Fee $5
Build a light-up stand to display your vinyl records using acrylic and other materials.
Father’s Day Photo Art
Thursday, May 21 6:30pm Materials Fee $5
Using Canva, create a “DAD” artwork frame with text, a message, and decorative icons in time for printing in the Studio. Please bring at least three digital photos for this project.
Free-Motion Embroidery
Saturday, May 23 10:00am
Learn to free-form embroider using a sewing machine with MJ. Add details to old clothes, or create new designs to use as decoration.
Software, Coding & Technology Education
Register online, in person, or by phone beginning Tuesday, April 21 at 9:30am. Seating is limited to district residents only, until the day prior to the scheduled class.
Creating a Winning Resume with MS Word
Tuesday, May 5 10:00am
Learn techniques to create a resume that stands out to potential employers. In addition, you will learn how to create, style, and format your resume using MS Word.
Excel Printing
Thursday, May 14 7:00pm
Spreadsheets can do amazing calculations. Take the next step in Excel and learn the basics of formulas.
Windows Basics
Tuesday, May 19 7:00pm
Learn the basics of Microsoft Windows! Join technology librarian Alison for an overview of the Windows operating system, including tips for navigating your computer, managing files, and customizing settings.
Excel Charts
Thursday, May 21 7:00pm
Logical functions are some of the most popular and useful in Excel. They can test values in other cells and perform actions dependent upon the result of the test.
Excel Tips
Thursday, May 28 7:00pm
Discover simple tips to build a better spreadsheet, explore ways to quickly analyze large amounts of data and leverage shortcuts to work quickly and efficiently.
Tech30 Appointments
Call to make a 30-minute appointment for one-on-one help. Limited to two per month.
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Diane Longo, President
Marguerite Barone, Vice President
Susan Tychnowicz
Thomas Lohr
Bob Winowitch
Neely McCahey, Director
Kristen Stroh, Assistant Director
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, May 19 5:00pm
Hours
Monday–Friday 9:30am-9:00pm
Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday 12:00-4:00pm – After May 3, Closed Sundays until October
Holiday Closings
Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
