Sit & Stitch

Wednesday, April 1st and Wednesday, April 15th from 1:00-2:30pm

Bring a project to work on and make some new friends. Sit & Stitch is a casual crochet, knitting, and fiber arts group that meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 1-2:30PM. All skill levels are welcome. This is not a class, but a group for crafters to socialize and swap skills.

First Thursday Book Club

Thursday, April 2nd from 6:00-7:30pm

Join the First Thursday Book Club! The group will discuss Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea.

Guided Meditation

Saturday, April 4th and Saturday, April 18th from 9:30-11:00am

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Guided meditation is a great way to unwind and let the cares of the day float away.

Acoustic Jam

Saturday, April 4th from 1:30-4:30pm

Join a circle of local musicians sharing songs in round-robin order. The music tends to be folk and traditional, with some original versions, but all styles are welcome. No electric instruments, please, due to volume level. Don't play an instrument? That's fine, you are welcome to listen!

Monthly Munchkin Meetup

Saturday, April 4th from 2:00-3:30pm

Join us for a rousing round of Munchkin! Munchkin is a board game inspired by Dungeons and Dragons and numerous fantasy tropes. Enter the sketchy dungeon. Kick in the door. Form temporary alliances to defeat attacking monsters. Gather equipment, potions, and magic items. Backstab other adventurers and steal their loot. Objective: become the most powerful adventurer in the group. Snacks provided. Register with a valid email address if you wish to receive email reminders. Newbies welcome.

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Monday Matinee: Romeo and Juliet (1996)

Monday, April 6th from 2:30-4:45pm

In the 1996 edition of Romeo and Juliet, a film adaptation of the William Shakespeare tragedy, Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip 1990s suburb of Verona Beach while still retaining its original dialogue. The Capulets and Montagues are bitter rival business empires. When Romeo Montague (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his cousin Benvolio (Dash Mihok) crash a Capulet party, he meets Juliet Capulet (Claire Danes) and the two immediately fall for each other, both unaware of what family the other is from. Meanwhile, Juliet's pugnacious cousin Tybalt (John Leguizamo) spots Romeo and vows to murder him for the intrusion into his family home. Rated PG-13. Snacks provided. Register if you wish to receive email reminders.

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Intro to Cricut Design

Tuesday, April 7th from 3:30-4:30pm

Learn the basics of the Cricut Smart Cutting Machine. This class will be an overview of the Cricut's different tools, materials and the Cricut Design Space software.

Group Reiki

Tuesday, April 7th from 5:30-7:00pm

Join Sherry Kowalski to experience reiki. Reiki is an energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety. Reiki will be given in a group setting, starting with a guided meditation. Please feel free to bring a yoga mat and pillow. Please arrive on time for this program. To avoid disrupting participants, anyone that arrives after the guided meditation has started will not be able to join the session. Registration required.

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SUNY Attain Tabling

Friday, April 10th from 10:00am-12:00pm

Stop by SUNY ATTAIN's table in the colonnade to learn about the programs and services they offer! ATTAIN (Advanced Technology Training And Information Network) Labs are community-based technology centers that provide free digital literacy, workforce readiness, and career advancement training. They offer self-paced courses in computer basics, Microsoft Office, job search skills, and industry certifications to help individuals gain the skills needed for employment or career growth.

Blood on the Clocktower

Saturday, April 11th from 2-4pm

In the sleepy town of Ravenswood Bluff, murder has struck. A demon is on the loose, and some of your fellow townsfolk are its minions. In this social deduction game based on classics such as Werewolf and Mafia, players will work together as townsfolk with special abilities to uncover which among them are traitors--or work as traitors to send the town into chaos and keep attention away from their monstrous lord! Lie, bluff, negotiate and logic your way to saving or destroying the town in this unique murder mystery game that follows a classic formula. Capacity of 20. Registration is not required, but recommended if you want to be guaranteed a spot.

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TTRPG Mini Painting

Wednesday, April 15th from 5:30-7:30pm

Unleash your inner artist and bring your tabletop worlds to life at Mini Painting! Whether you're a seasoned painter or have never picked up a brush, our program is a welcoming space to relax and get creative. Drop in anytime between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM to paint up to two miniatures. All supplies are provided but feel free to bring your own to use! Space is limited to 12 participants, so while registration isn’t required, signing up will guarantee your spot and send you a handy email reminder so you won’t miss out on the fun. Image is of minis painted in the last session.

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Sound Bath Immersion with Reiki

Saturday, April 18th from 11:30am-1:00pm

Join Lorraine Stewart for Sound Bath Immersion! With the aid of different vibrations and resonances, we tune within and Be. A gift that allows the awareness of the unconscious to surface, to transmute anything that is not serving us, and bring a state of peace, joy, ease, clarity and relaxation. The Sound Bath Immersion is combined with Reiki Healing Energy which brings forth the sacredness of these practices and allows us to truly remember who we are. Registration is required, ages 16+.

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3D Design 101

Saturday, April 18th from 2:00-3:00pm

Interested in learning how to create objects for 3D printing? Join us for an introduction to the basic concepts and the Tinkercad modeling program.

Monday Matinee: Dead Poets Society

Monday, April 20th from 2:30-4:45pm

In this coming-of-age drama, Todd Anderson (Ethan Hawke) starts his junior year at the prestigious New England boys' boarding school Welton Academy and becomes roommates with secretly troubled top student Neil Perry (Robert Sean Leonard). Meanwhile, maverick teacher John Keating (Robin Williams) returns to Welton, where he was once a star student, upon completing his education at Cambridge University. He uses poetry to embolden his pupils to new heights of self-expression. Rated PG. Snacks provided. Register if you wish to receive email reminders.

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Knitting Group

Tuesday, April 21st from 5:00-7:30pm

Do you love to knit or crochet? Do you want to meet other people who share your passion for yarn! Then the knitting group is for you! The group will meet in the Ahearn Room. Please bring a project to work on during the meeting. You can call 607-778-3829 or email bcplreference@gmail.com for more information.

Visions Federal Credit Union Financial Consultations

Thursday, April 23rd from 3:00-5:00pm

Meet one-on-one with a financial counselor during open office hours to answer a variety of financial-related questions and inquiries. Registration is not required, but if you'd like to guarantee a spot or have questions, contact Sam Lethbridge at 607-340-2083 or email her at slethbridge@visionsfcu.org.

Brindlewood Bay: All Hallow's Scream

Saturday, April 25th from 12:30-4:30pm

Play as members of the Murder Mavens Mystery Book Club -- a group of sharp-witted elderly women -- for a cozy yet spooky murder mystery tabletop RPG inspired by Murder, She Wrote and H.P. Lovecraft. When their Halloween party host turns up dead, the Mavens must interrogate guests, explore a shadowy mansion, and untangle the dark conspiracy lurking beneath their strange little town. Open to new and returning players! Registration required and space is limited to 5 players

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Embroidery 102 with B.C. Stitchers

Saturday, April 25th from 1:30-3:30pm

Are you interested in taking your embroidery to the next level? Maybe learning a few new stitches? The B.C. Stitchers can help! In this Embroidery 102 workshop each participant will receive a free kit, learn about the history of each stitch and how to make your embroidery standout. We will focus on the following decorative and filling stitches:

• Satin Stitch

• Chain Stitch

• Fishbone Stitch

• Stem Stitch

• Seed Stitch

Registration is required.

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The Hungry Ear

Monday, April 27th from 5:30-6:30pm

Join Judy McMahon and her 'Hungry Ear' readers as they entertain you with dramatic short story readings. We call Hungry Ear 'a cocktail hour for the mind'!

Queer Tea Hour

Wednesday, April 29th from 6:00-7:00pm

Join us for crafts, games, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks with other LGTQIA+ adults and allies! You're encouraged to bring friends along. Please feel free to bring in your own projects to work on too! Registration required. Please include your email if you wish to receive email reminders.

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Coloring Club

Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30pm

The group is open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression. You can bring your own coloring book and colored pencils. The library provides coloring pages, pencils, and crayons for the meeting as well. This program is for adults aged 18 or older.

Literacy Volunteers Basic Computer Classes

Wednesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm

This is a computer basics course offered by the Literacy Volunteers of Broome and Tioga Counties. Classes are intended for individuals with little or no computer experience. Lessons are customized to each group of students. Groups consist of 5 students or less. Topics include:

• Basic computer equipment, vocabulary, and usage

• Windows desktop and files

• Internet usage

• Email accounts

• Microsoft Office and Google Docs

• Online tasks like signing up for accounts or submitting applications

Please call Literacy Volunteers of Broome-Tioga Counties, Inc. (607) 778-6406 or email tel.lvbtc@gmail.com to preregister. Walk-ins may register but will be scheduled to start the class at a later date.

Gentle Yoga

Wednesdays from 4:15-5:00pm

This is a beginner level class, designed for people who are new to yoga or people with an impairment or limitation due to injury, surgery, or an ongoing condition affecting mobility, balance, flexibility, or strength. A typical class will include standing postures for stretching, flexibility and balance, as well as sitting postures on a chair for stretching, flexibility and strength. No previous experience is necessary.

Beginner/Advanced Beginner Yoga

Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15pm

This class incorporates positions involving standing, seated, kneeling, supine and prone poses involving twists, bends, kneeling, inversions, and balancing. Participants should be in generally fit and pain-free condition, with the goal of improving flexibility, mobility, balance, and strength. Previous experience with yoga or other forms of exercise is requested. Classes are funded by The Friends of Broome County Public Library. You will need to fill out a waiver before you can participate in the class. Registration isn't required, however we can only accommodate 25 people.

Bring Your Own Device Tech Help

Thursdays from 2:00-3:00pm

Do you have a basic question about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Register for a 20-minute, one-on-one tech help session with a library staff member. Library staff members can answer a basic question about using library e-resources, apps, or getting to know your device. We are unable to assist with anything medical, legal, or financial related. Appointments will be available every Thursday from 2–3PM. Call the Reference desk at 607-778-6451 or email BCPLreference@gmail.com to make an appointment. We are unable to take walk-ins.

Office of Employment and Training Office Hours

Fridays from 9:30am-3:00pm

A one-on-one career counseling service with Broome-Tioga Workforce. To make an appointment, call (607) 778-2136 or send an email to Jazmin Justo at jazmin.justo@broomecountyny.gov. The counselors can help with:

• filling out job applications

• finding jobs to apply for

• resumes

• cover letters

• practice interviews

• signing up for training

Appointments are for one hour.

April Book Sales

Thursday, April 9th from 10:00am-2:00pm

Member Only Book Sale

Friday, April 10th from 10:00am-2:00pm

Regular Book Sale



Saturday, April 11th from 10:00am-1:00pm

$5 Bag Book Sale

Libby E-Magazines

The Four Counties Library System offers access to e-magazines via Libby. You can find magazines via the search feature, browsing the Libby library, or by visiting the Newsstand via the magazine rack feature on your bookshelf. Once you find a magazine that interests you, click or tap "Open Magazine" to start reading.

Click here for the Libby help page on reading magazines