Upcoming Events

Learn a simple, 5-minute meditation to calm yourself in times of stress and anxiety.  Also, try out some yoga poses.  Please bring a towel or blanket for this event.

Celebrate National Poetry Month! Join us for an enchanting evening of poetry with acclaimed authors J.R. Solonche and Mary Makofske. Solonche, Professor Emeritus of English at SUNY Orange and Orange County Poet Laureate, brings his 36 books of poetry and prestigious award nominations, while Makofske, retired professor and prolific author, offers her six books and numerous accolades. Prepare to be captivated by their mesmerizing verse!

Professor Emeritus of English at SUNY Orange and current Orange County Poet Laureate, J.R. Solonche is the author of 36 books of poetry and coauthor of another. He has been nominated for the National Book Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Eric Hoffer Book Award.

Mary Makofske, a retired professor (SUNY Orange) and author of six books of poetry, was nominated five times for the Pushcart Prize anthology. Her latest book No Angels (Kelsay, 2023), was nominated for the Eric Hoffer Book Award. Her poems have appeared in 73 journals and 21 anthologies.

Baby's first library class. We will share board books, songs, and enjoy some sensory play together.

Birth -12 months w/caregiver.

(Please make arrangements for siblings so this can be a special time for you and your baby.)

Have fun learning some basic Irish step dance moves.

3 - 5 years

Join Elizabeth Mangum, LCSW, a local trauma-informed therapist and parent, for an in-depth exploration into Lindsay C. Gibson's work Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents.  Do you have trouble setting boundaries, expressing your feelings and naming your needs, or building healthy relationships with yourself and others? Are you a parent wanting desperately to break the cycle of dysfunctional relationships? Are you caught in a relationship with an emotionally immature partner and don't know how to get out? Do you want to learn how to validate your feelings and reclaim your life? If any of this sounds familiar, lean in and listen! Come to the library and connect with others in a small group environment to share your experiences and find the courage and skills needed to gain emotional autonomy and be your true self!

Join Ana Metaxas for Conversational French.  Attendance at all sessions strongly encouraged.

Junior will back this Spring to hear you read a book. If you can't yet read, a caregiver can read to you and the dog!

For children.

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, punch needling, applique, sewing and all of your fiber arts projects and join us for a non-instructional night of stitching but no b*@%$ing.  Group meets on the main level in the poetry corner.  No registration; drop-in anytime.

Children are invited to get creative and make art using our supplies. This is a good place to start your project for our Spring Art Show.

Ages 5 - 12

Join Laurie Byro and The Circle for an eloquent journey through the tapestry of life's milestones, capturing the essence of special moments with poetic grace. These poems resonate with universal truths, inviting listeners to pause, reflect, and find solace in the power of words. Experience a poetic odyssey where every event becomes a canvas for lyrical expression, enriching the human experience one stanza at a time. Click here for selected poems or stop by the Help Desk.