Upcoming Events

Parents and their children are invited to drop-in for informal chess play. Chess sets will be provided.

Join Ermin Siljkovic (Recycling Coordinator at the Orange County Division of Environmental Facilities and Services) and discover the secrets behind what can be recycled and unravel the intricate process of turning waste into valuable resources. Join us for an engaging exploration where participants will not only learn about the importance of recycling but also gain insight into the entire recycling journey – from collection to sorting, processing, and ultimately transforming discarded items into new and useful products.

Come and meet new friends and join in on a game that is played all over the world.  Mahjong enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to play every Tuesday from 10am to 1pm. The sessions are open-ended and participants can play as many or as few games as they wish.  Players with mahjong sets are encouraged to bring them, as the Library has only a limited number to loan. This program is free, ongoing and open to players from all communities.

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Stories, songs & a craft.

18 - 35 months w/caregiver

Improve problem solving, language development and motor skills while digging into tubs of different materials.

2 – 5 w/caregiver

Have fun while learning some conversational Spanish with Spanish teacher, Joyce Schenkman.

3-5 w/caregiver.

This class builds on the principles learned in Conversational Italian I. You must have attended Conversational Italian I or have knowledge of the Italian language for this class. Attendance at all sessions are storngly encouraged.

Branson 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.

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.