Writing Roundtable
Writing Roundtable!
Friday, March 28th, 4:00 pm (In Person)
Are you struggling to find time to work on your project? Join our writing roundtable to dedicate time to your writing. We have a weekly writing session where you can work on your project independently and talk with other writers. This is not a workshop, but rather a place to focus and write.
This program will take place in person at the Library Trailer and will also take place on March 14th, 21st, and the 28th.
To register for this and all other adult programs, please click here.
Toni Morrison Book Club (Zoom)
Toni Morrison Book Club - The Bluest Eye
Saturday, March 29th, 2:00 pm (Zoom)
The Toni Morrison Book Club, led by Terry Lucas, takes you on an adventure through the novels written by Toni Morrison.
Pecola Breedlove, a young eleven-year-old black girl, prays every day for beauty. Mocked by other children for the dark skin, curly hair, and brown eyes that set her apart, she yearns for the blond hair and blue eyes that she believes will allow her to finally fit in. Yet as her dreams grow more fervent, her life slowly starts to disintegrate in the face of adversity and strife.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, March 31st, 10:00 am
Come join a friendly group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts. No need to be an expert, just join the fun and learn as you go.
No registration is required for this program.
Mystery Book Club (Zoom)
Mystery Book Club
Monday, March 31st, 5:30 pm (Zoom)
Set in 1950s Vietnam during the French colonial period, the story follows cynical British journalist Thomas Fowler and Alden Pyle, a young, idealistic CIA worker. Their paths collide, leading to rising tensions, political entanglements, and a complicated love triangle.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, April 1st, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Lowering Prescription Costs w/ Tom McCann (Zoom)
Lowering Prescription Costs w/ Tom McCann
Wednesday, April 2nd, 1:00 pm (Zoom)
What is a fair prescription price?
Join Tom McCann from The Senior Services of North America as he gives information on the demographics of prescriptions in the U.S. today, addresses prescription safety, and how to reduce the cost of medications.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Tai Chi w/ Denise Gillies (Zoom)
Tai Chi with Denise Gillies
Wednesday, April 2nd, 5:00 pm (Zoom)
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese health practice that provides a wide range of mind/body benefits. Denise Gillies has a teaching style that is relaxed, enthusiastic and designed to leave you feeling energized.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Saving Fire Island from Robert Moses (Zoom)
Saving Fire Island from Robert Moses
Thursday, April 3rd, 7:00 pm (Zoom)
In 1932 and again in 1962, urban planner Robert Moses attempted to pave the unspoiled and tranquil shorelines of Fire Island, which led to the creation of the Fire Island National Seashore.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, April 4th, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Friday Night Dialogue: The Importance of Composting
Friday Night Dialogue: The Importance of Composting
Friday, April 4th, 6:00 pm at the Nature Conservancy Building
What is the value of composting? Join Arielle Gardner, farm manager at Sylvester Manor, as she speaks on the importance of composting, and how to get involved in the Sylvester Manor composting initiative.
This program will take place in person at the Nature Conservancy Building.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, April 7th, 10:00 am
Come join a friendly group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts. No need to be an expert, just join the fun and learn as you go.
No registration is required for this program.
Knitting and Crochet w/ Ashley
Knitting and Crochet with Ashley
Monday, April 7th, 5:30 pm (In Person)
Ashley Edmund is a fiber artist with years of experience in an array of techniques. She is excited to share her passion for knitting with her fellow Shelter Islanders.
This program will take place in person at the library trailer.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, April 8th, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, April 11th, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Writing Roundtable
Writing Roundtable
Friday, April 11th, 4:00 pm (In Person)
Are you struggling to find time to work on your project? Join our writing roundtable to dedicate time to your writing. We host a weekly writing session where you can work on your project independently and connect with other writers. This is not a workshop, but rather a place to focus and write.
This program will take place in person.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Friday Night Dialogue - Songbirds of Long Island
Friday Night Dialogue: Song Birds of Long Island!
Friday, April 11th, 7:00 pm (Zoom)
Springtime brings Songbirds!
Those beautiful, vibrant birds and their wonderful songs. Join us as Dianne Taggart, long-time LI birder, shares interesting facts, songs, and photos of these colorful migrants and nesters.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, April 14th, 10:00 am
Come join a friendly group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts. No need to be an expert, just join the fun and learn as you go.
No registration is required for this program.
Books & Bridles: The Story of the Horseback Librarians (Zoom)
Books & Bridles: The Story of the Horseback Librarians
Tuesday, April 15th, 2:00 pm (Zoom)
This presentation tells the story of the Packhorse Librarians whose mission was to deliver and distribute reading materials to the far-off corners of Appalachia during the darkest hours of the Great Depression.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, April 15th, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Shelter Island Book Club (at the Historical Society)
Shelter Island Book Club - The Stationary Store
Tuesday, April 15th, 4:30 pm (at the Historical Society)
Roya, an idealistic teenager living amid the political upheaval of 1953 Teheran, finds a literary oasis in kindly Mr. Fakhri’s stationery store stocked with books, pens, and jewel-colored inks. Then Mr Fakhri introduces Roya to his other favorite customer, Bahran, who has a burning passion for justice. Political violence erupts and they are separated until 60 years later, fate gives Roya the chance to ask the questions that have haunted her.
This program will take place in person at the Shelter Island Historical Society.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Boost Your Brain Health & Avoid Brain Drain (Zoom)
Boost Your Brain Health & Avoid “Brain Drain”
Thursday, April 17th, 12:00 pm (Zoom)
There’s a lot you can do to keep your brain healthy!
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Director of Clinical Nutrition, Paula Montagna, will speak about the scientifically proven best foods that help your brain stay mentally sharp and focused
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, April 18th, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Writing Roundtable
Writing Roundtable
Friday, April 18th, 4:00 pm (In Person)
Are you struggling to find time to work on your project? Join our writing roundtable to dedicate time to your writing. We host a weekly writing session where you can work on your project independently and connect with other writers. This is not a workshop, but rather a place to focus and write.
This program will take place in person.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, April 21st, 10:00 am
Come join a friendly group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts. No need to be an expert, just join the fun and learn as you go.
No registration is required for this program.
Crafting w/ Holly: Beautiful Body Mist
Crafting with Holly: Beautiful Body Mist
Tuesday, April 22nd, 1:00 pm (In Person)
Blossom into spring this Earth Day and join us to make your own uplifting beautiful body mist with Holly Cronin!
Limited Capacity!
This program will take place in person at the library.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, April 22nd, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Club - All Around the World: Cook the Globe
Wednesday, April 23rd, 5:00 pm (at the Presbyterian Church)
This April we are exploring recipes from all around the world! Bring your favorite international dish to share.
Sign up at the circulation desk, and as always, remember to bring a copy of your recipe and an appetite!
This event will take place at the Presbyterian Church.
Tai Chi w/ Denise Gillies (Zoom)
Tai Chi with Denise Gillies
Wednesday, April 23rd, 5:00 pm (Zoom)
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese health practice that provides a wide range of mind/body benefits. Denise Gillies has a teaching style that is relaxed, enthusiastic and designed to leave you feeling energized.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, April 25th, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Writing Roundtable
Writing Roundtable
Friday, April 25th, 4:00 pm (In Person)
Are you struggling to find time to work on your project? Join our writing roundtable to dedicate time to your writing. We host a weekly writing session where you can work on your project independently and connect with other writers. This is not a workshop, but rather a place to focus and write.
This program will take place in person.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Shakespeare in Community (Zoom)
Shakespeare in Community
Saturday, April 26th, 12:30 pm (Zoom)
When the magician Prospero deliberately summons a storm to overcome his enemy, King Alonso of Naples, and his treacherous brother, Antonio, the ship's passengers are washed ashore on a fantastical island.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Toni Morrison Book Club (Zoom)
Toni Morrison Book Club
Saturday, April 26th, 2:00 pm (Zoom)
The Toni Morrison Book Club, led by Terry Lucas, takes you on an adventure through the novels written by Toni Morrison.
Milkman Dead was born shortly after a neighborhood eccentric hurled himself off a rooftop in a vain attempt at flight. For the rest of his life he, too, will be trying to fly. As Morrison follows Milkman from his rustbelt city to the place of his family’s origins, she introduces an entire cast of strivers and seeresses, liars and assassins, the inhabitants of a fully realized Black world.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, April 28th, 10:00 am
Come join a friendly group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts. No need to be an expert, just join the fun and learn as you go.
No registration is required for this program.
Mystery Book Club (Zoom)
Mystery Book Club - “How to Solve Your Own Murder”
Monday, April 28th, 5:30 pm (Zoom)
In 1965, teenager Frances Adams visits an English country fair with friends, where a fortune-teller chillingly predicts her murder. Determined to prevent her fate, Frances spends decades gathering secrets on those around her. Sixty years later, she's found murdered, just as foretold. In the present, Annie Adams arrives at her great-aunt Frances’s estate in Castle Knoll, only to discover her aunt is dead. Eager to solve the mystery, Annie must navigate a web of secrets among the quirky villagers, all of whom may have motives.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, April 29th, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Eating Seasonally (Zoom)
Eating Seasonally
Tuesday, April 29th, 7:00 pm (Zoom)
While at the grocery store, do you ever wonder where the produce is coming from? Learn how to eat more seasonally to ensure your fruits and vegetables have greater nutrition, taste better, and are more cost-effective.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, March 28th, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
Women of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Dept. (Zoom)
Women of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department
Thursday, March 27th, 7:00 pm (Zoom)
Meet some of the women with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office as they discuss their experiences and their careers - and have your questions about career paths in law enforcement ready. The event is part of Suffolk Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr.’s commitment to the 30x30 Initiative, a nationwide push to increase female participation in law enforcement and leadership positions to 30% by 2030.
An East End Libraries Event hosted by Westhampton Free Library and will take place over Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Cookbook Club (at the Presbyterian Church)
Cookbook Club
Wednesday, March 26th, 5:00 pm (at the Presbyterian Church)
This month, in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, bring in your favorite Irish-inspired dish.
Sign up at the circulation desk, and as always, remember to bring a copy of your recipe and an appetite!
This program will take place in person at the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church.
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, March 25th, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, March 24th, 10:00 am
Come join a friendly group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts. No need to be an expert, just join the fun and learn as you go.
No registration is required for this program.
Adult Craft: Embroidery
Adult Craft: Embroidery
Saturday, March 22nd, 3:30 pm (In Person)
Join us for an hour of embroidering and see where your needle takes you! All materials will be provided, so please register ahead of time.
This program will take place in person at the library.
To register for this and all other adult programs, please click here.
Shakespeare in Community Online (Zoom)
Shakespeare in Community Online - Henry VIII
Saturday, March 22nd, 12:30 pm (Zoom)
In this Shakespearean play, readers follow King Henry VIII's reign, including his tumultuous marriages, love affairs, desire for an heir, and the political intrigue that led to the formation of the Church of England.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Writing Roundtable
Writing Roundtable!
Friday, March 21st, 4:00 pm (In Person)
Are you struggling to find time to work on your project? Join our writing roundtable to dedicate time to your writing. We have a weekly writing session where you can work on your project independently and talk with other writers. This is not a workshop, but rather a place to focus and write.
This program will take place in person at the Library Trailer and will also take place on March 14th, 21st, and the 28th.
To register for this and all other adult programs, please click here.
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, March 21st, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
Tai Chi w/ Denise Gillies (Zoom)
Tai Chi with Denise Gillies
Wednesday, March 19th, 5:00 pm (Zoom)
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese health practice that provides a wide range of mind/body benefits. Denise Gillies has a teaching style that is relaxed, enthusiastic, and designed to leave you feeling energized.
This program will take place on Zoom, and will be hosted again on March 19th.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Pop-Up Book Club: Books in Conversation (Zoom)
Pop Up Book Club: Books in Conversation
Wednesday, March 18th, 5:00 pm (Zoom)
Join us for an engaging discussion in this pop-up book club, where we'll dive into one of the most talked-about novels of 2024! Both books explore the story of "Huckleberry Finn," but Percival Everett's reimagining of this classic tale raises the question of how a change in perspective can alter the narrative itself.
James is in high demand, so make sure to give yourself enough time to get the book!
This program will take place on Zoom.
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, March 18th, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, March 17th, 10:00 am
Come join a friendly group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts. No need to be an expert, just join the fun and learn as you go.
No registration is required for this program.
Writing Roundtable
Writing Roundtable!
Friday, March 14th, 4:00 pm (In Person)
Are you struggling to find time to work on your project? Join our writing roundtable to dedicate time to your writing. We have a weekly writing session where you can work on your project independently and talk with other writers. This is not a workshop, but rather a place to focus and write.
This program will take place in person at the Library Trailer and will also take place on March 14th, 21st, and the 28th.
To register for this and all other adult programs, please click here.
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, March 14th, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
Silent Book Club (at the Rams Head Inn)
Silent Book Club
Thursday, March 13th, 5:00 pm (at the Rams Head Inn)
Silent Book Club is a global community of readers who gather together to read in quiet camaraderie. At Silent Book Club, there’s no assigned reading, it’s BYO Book. Join us for Silent Book Club at the Rams Head Inn, take a seat by the fire, and grab a drink or a snack, if you choose to do so. Get comfortable with the book of your choice and settle in for an hour of silent reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!
This program will take place at the Rams Head Inn.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE