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Look through this newsletter for images of progress on construction of our new library.

Under construction: A view across the new children's room, looking toward the main building.
Library Hours

Monday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday Night Films at the Library:
Our Season of Screenings Ends

Meet the Press, our mini-series of four films about the fourth estate, has its last two screenings this month. These programs are offered at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, and are for adults. Here's the lineup:
 

May 5: Tabloid


Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris looks at the roots of our contemporary celebrity culture and tabloid journalism with one of the craziest stories ever told. (US, 2005)

  

May 12: Frost/Nixon


Outstanding performances from Frank Langella and Michael Sheen bring to life the on-air showdown between a lightweight TV "personality" and a disgraced ex-president. Directed by Ron Howard. (US, 2008)
Construction advances, with sheetrock going onto walls in main room downstairs.
Book Group Meets
The Edgartown Library book group meets at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20 to discuss Carrie La Seur's debut novel, The Home Place. Set in Montana, it's described by Library Journal as "an accomplished novel of the new West."

We have copies of this book available at the library desk, and gatherings of the book group are open to all. The book club, led by Director, Jill Dugas Hughes, meets monthly.
Interior work on the library's new program room, which measures 50 by 30 feet.
Opera Club Meets  Sunday, May 17

The Edgartown Library continues its monthly gatherings of the Opera Club, for all those who love (and would like to learn more about) the art of classical singing.  

At 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, the library will present a screening of the Metropolitan Opera's Il Trovatore, replete with scheming noblemen, vengeful gypsies, and riveting performances by Radvanovsky and Hvorostovsky as Leonora and Di Luna.

All adults are welcome to this free program.
The Art of the Cake: Flowers Are Focus for May

Donna Blackburn's Cake of the Month Club meets downstairs in the library at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16. 

Bring one 9-inch layer of cake for this adult program, and Donna will show you how to decorate it with a "May Flowers" theme. In this class, you'll learn to make beautiful, professional-looking frosting flowers.

Meanwhile, our knitting group continues to meet Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. -- and no advance signup is necessary. Just bring your latest project along and join in.
Slow Cooking Class Series
Concludes
On May 7 

Adventures in Slow Cooking, the monthly class led by Virginia Munro of our library staff, concludes its spring term with a free program at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 7. This month's dish is a succulent lamb dish from Greece that will have you dancing like Zorba.

Space is limited for this free, adult program, so be sure to call the library to register.
May in the Children's Room

The Children's Room has a full calendar of Saturday events this May, highlighted by a Mother's Day celebration on May 9 (see below). Here's the full lineup: 

Saturday, May 2, 2 pm: Get ready for Cinco de Mayo by making a god's eye craft project. Enjoy Mexican treats and learn the Mexican Hat Dance.

Saturday, May 9, 2 pm: The library has lined up a special Mother's Day program for this afternoon. Since nothing beats a handmade gift for Mom, that's what we'll help kids do. Drop in between 2 and 4 pm and we'll help you make a unique gift which includes photos -- so dress your best; a photographer will be here for you. While the kids work on crafts, we'll offer treats for Moms, including free chair massages.

Saturday, May 16,  11 am: In today's drop-in crafts program, kids can decorate a flower pot for spring plantings. All materials are provided.

Saturday, May 23, 2 pm: Celebrate Lucky Penny Day with a special program, "Science with pennies." We think you'll be surprised at what you can learn in experiments with loose change.

Saturday, May 30, 2 pm: Fairy Party Day is this afternoon's program -- come dressed in fairy garb and join us for special activities and treats.
We know one of the popular features of our new library will be this convenient parking lot.
Please Help the Friends, Who Help Us

All our programs at the Edgartown Library are supported by the Friends of the Edgartown Library, who have their own page on our website. We hope you'll consider supporting or joining the Friends today.