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The Blake Library will be closed Sunday, April 17 for Easter Sunday |
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Virtual Tech Talk: Appy Hour!
Friday, April 1 | 2:30pm−3:30pm
Do you have a favorite app? So do we! We'll share ours on different topics and operating systems (Apple and Android) and invite you to do the same. From finance to fitness, all opinions are welcome! Registration is required and a Zoom link will be included in your confirmation email. This virtual session will be recorded. Register here.
Virtual Tech Q&A
Wednesday, April 6 | 2pm−3pm, General Questions - Register here for this day.
Wednesday, April 13 | 2pm−3pm, Android Questions - Register here for this day.
Wednesday, April 20 | 2pm−3pm, General Questions - Register here for this day.
Wednesday, April 27 | 2pm−3pm, iPhone Questions - Register here for this day.
Do I need an antivirus? How do I pair my smartwatch with my phone? Where can I research how to buy a computer? You have questions about technology; we love helping people find quality information! Have a question about your device? Register for our weekly “office hours” for a casual conversation on your pressing tech topics. Registration is required and a Zoom link will be included in your confirmation email. Register above.
Virtual Tech Talk - Discover Digitization
Friday, April 15 | 2:30pm−3:30pm
Looking to digitize your personal media collection? Join us as we review the variety of equipment available for use at our library branches. Whether it's home videos or your favorite vinyl records, we'll help you keep the memories alive and share them with generations to come! We'll showcase the equipment available and review what you'll need to get started. For more info, visit https://www.martin.fl.us/idea-memory-lab. Registration is required and a Zoom link will be included in your confirmation email. This virtual session will be recorded. Register here.
2022 Virtual Water Ambassador Program:
Lunch and Learn Webinar Series
Tuesday, April 19 | 12pm−1pm
Virtual Chair Yoga
Monday, April 25 | 10:30am−11:30am
This gentle form of yoga is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their health and wellbeing. We will focus on increasing range of motion in all joints of the body and improving balance using gentle warm-ups, breathing exercises, and strengthening postures, ending with relaxation. Taught by Sandra Price, a certified Chair Yoga Instructor, and a Yoga Alliance of America registered yoga teacher, (RYT 200HR) with more than 400 hours of training and teaching experience. Sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register here.
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Adult Take-and-Make: Bunny Trio
Blake Library
Sunday, April 3 | 2pm−5pm
Calling all adults! Hop into spring with this cute bunny and egg trio. Sign up for this Take-and-Make wood project created by Board & Brush Creative Studio. This kit includes all supplies required to this project. This event is for adults. Registration is required and spots are limited. One kit per household. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Register here.
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PBS Ken Burns: Civil War Series
Blake Library
Wednesdays, April 6, 13 & 20 | 10:30am−11:30am
Experience the Civil War through this award-winning series. The series will be hosted by Cold War veteran George Seaman.
Basic Computing
Blake Library
Wednesday, April 6 | 2pm−3:30pm
This class is for beginning computer users. You will learn computer basics such as the desktop and opening programs and you will get extensive practice navigating around the computer with the mouse. Registration required. Register here.
Discover the Glowforge! Color-Me Magnets
Blake Library
Thursday, April 7 | 2pm−4pm
What's a Glowforge? Martin County Library System recently acquired a Glowforge Plus, which cuts and engraves on a variety of materials, including wood, leather, and acrylic. This month, we'll demonstrate how to cut draftboard into spring-themed creatures! You'll color your print and make it into a magnet! No experience necessary, drop in any time between 2-4pm for a quick demo and craft that's fun for all ages! Registration requested. Register here.
Book Swap
Blake Library
Saturday, April 9 | 10:30am−11:30am
Join us for this unique book club to broaden your reading horizons. An informal opportunity to meet new friends, browse pre-publication books, hear what others are reading, and share books you have read.
Sampler Book Club
Blake Library
Monday, April 11 | 2pm−3:30pm
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
Sophie Glazer, Facilitator. Registration required. Register here.
Android Basics
Blake Library
Tuesday, April 12 | 2pm−3:30pm
Learn how to get started using your Android device! Topics include settings, contacts, browsing the web, and more--with hands-on activities and visual guides. Registration required. Register here.
Master Gardener Lecture Series
Blake Library
Tuesday, April 12 | 6pm−7pm
This is an educational library lecture hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardener Martin County program. This month's topic will be announced closer to the event date. For the latest information visit: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/martin/
Introduction to the Internet
Blake Library
Wednesday, April 13 | 2pm−3:30pm
Learn how to go to websites through links, go directly to web addresses, and find websites using a search engine. Registration required. Register here.
Files and Folders
Blake Library
Thursday, April 14 | 2pm−3:30pm
Learn to use File Explorer to access files on your Windows computer and learn to keep organized by using folders to store your documents, pictures, and music files. Registration required. Register here.
Martin County Genealogical Society - Membership Meeting
Blake Library
Friday, April 15 | 1pm−3pm
MCGS member Toni Marie Mascari-Luisi has a passion for helping people find their birth families that started when a DNA test revealed her unknown half-sister. Now she helps others as a volunteer with Search Angels, an organization that uses DNA matches, records, and other sources to guide people through the journey of finding their biological roots. Toni will guide us through those search steps in this presentation. Join us at 1pm for the regular MCGS business meeting, followed by social mixing and refreshments. The presentation begins at 2pm. For Zoom link, please register between March 20 and April 13: https://www.mcgsfl.org/events
Basic Word Processing
Blake Library
Friday, April 15 | 2pm−3:30pm
Learn to create and format documents using the rich text formatting toolbar standard to all word processing programs. Registration required. Register here.
Adult Yoga with Kim
Blake Library
Saturday, April 16 | 2pm−3:30pm
Join Kim Moir from Two Rivers Yoga for a free Sunday afternoon yoga session. Please bring your own mat. All levels of Vinyasa welcome. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register here.
iPhone Basics
Blake Library
Tuesday, April 19 | 2pm−3:30pm
Learn how to get started using your iPhone! Topics include settings, contacts, browsing the web, and more--with hands-on activities and visual guides. Registration required. Register here.
Google Basics
Blake Library
Wednesday, April 20 | 2pm−3:30pm
Learn to use the search engine Google and its many extras such as images, news, maps, etc. Registration required. Register here.
Windows 10 Basics
Blake Library
Thursday, April 21 | 2pm−3:30pm
Learn the most important features of the Windows 10 operating system. Registration required. Register here.
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Connecting with Nature Through Journaling
Presented by Marjorie Shropshire
Blake Library
Thursday, April 21 | 5pm−6:30pm
Learn about where the practice of nature journaling began, and techniques to jump- start our engagement with what E.O. Wilson calls “the little things that run the world.” You'll discover joy in the small details you might have missed before and use your journal to share them with others. You don't need to know how to draw--this is a beginner’s guide to caring for the planet, starting right in your own backyard. Materials provided. Registration required. This Chautauqua South event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register here.
Traveling Nutrition Garden
Blake Library
Friday, April 22 | 10:30am−11:30am
Discover House of Hope's Traveling Nutrition Garden! Registration required. Register here.
iPhone Tips and Tricks
Blake Library
Friday, April 22 | 2pm−3:30pm
Take your iPhone skills to the next level! Learn about the Calendar, Reminders, email, and more with hands-on activities and visual guides. Registration required. Register here.
Sunday Cinema Series
Blake Library
Sunday, April 24 | 2pm−4pm
My Garden of a Thousand Bees. (55min | G | 2020)
A PBS presentation conceived and written by Martin Dohrn, a veteran wildlife photographer and a bee enthusiast. During the Covid-19 lockdown of 2020, Mr. Dohrn embarked on a journey to film as many bees as possible in his tiny urban garden in Bristol, England. By the end of the summer, he became obsessed and even developed relationships with some individuals. He saw over 60 species of bees from the largest bees in England to scissor bees, the size of mosquitoes. This documentary will enlighten viewers about the incredible diversity of bees and the minidramas playing out in our own backyards. “To bee or not to bee?” is not the question. The importance of bees to our food supply makes the answer to that question a definite “To be”! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
Excel Basics
Blake Library
Tuesday, April 26 | 2pm−3:30pm
Learn to use Microsoft's Excel program to create spreadsheets. Registration required. Register here.
Non-Fiction Book Club Blake Library
Blake Library
Tuesday, April 26 | 6:30pm−8pm
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Jackie Williams, Facilitator. Registration required. Register here.
Tips and Tricks
Blake Library
Thursday, April 28 | 2pm−3:30pm
Learn tips to make using the computer easier and more productive such as copy/paste, find in page, printing, favorites, and attachments. Registration required. Register here.
Intro to Tinkercad
Blake Library
Thursday, April 28 | 4-5:30pm
Interested in creating your own 3D prints, but not sure where to start? Tinkercad is a free, online software that's simple enough for everyone, from students to seniors. Used by designers and hobbyists, and everyone in between, Tinkercad allows users to design things like toys, prototypes, home decor, and more. Registration required. Register here.
iPad Basics
Blake Library
Friday, April 29 | 2pm−3:30pm
Learn the various features on your iPad, how to navigate on the iPad through gestures, and what apps are and how to use and download them. Registration required. Register here.
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Intro to Cloud Computing
Elisabeth Lahti Library
Tuesday, April 5 | 2pm−3:30pm
Confused about The Cloud? Join us for this entry-level discussion where we define cloud computing and discuss ways to use it. Registration required. Register here.
Annie's Book Club
Elisabeth Lahti Library
Thursday, April 7 | 10:30am−12pm
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Betty Windecker, Facilitator. Registration required. Register here.
Acrylic Pouring Art Class @ Indiantown
Elisabeth Lahti Library
Wednesday, April 20 | 10:30am−12:30pm
Calling all adults! Join us for this fun acrylic pouring art class from Indiantown's own Village Arts & Crafts Loft! All supplies will be provided. Limited space available. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register here.
Android Basics
Elisabeth Lahti Library
Friday, April 22 | 3pm−4pm
Learn how to get started using your Android device! Topics include settings, contacts, browsing the web and more--with hands-on activities and visual guides. Registration required. Register here.
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Golden Gate Center for Enrichment |
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Clase de Inglés Basico/Beginner English Class
Golden Gate Center for Enrichment
Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 | 5pm−6pm
¿Le gustaría aprender a leer, escribir, escuchar y hablar inglés? Estas clases son gratis. Pre-inscripción requerida. Puede registrarse en el sitio web, por teléfono o en persona en el Centro del Enriquecimiento de Golden Gate. 3225 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart, www.GoldenGateCenterMC.org (772) 286-4673 x1600. Want to learn English? Class is free, and pre-registration required. Register online, on the phone, or in person at the GGCE, 3225 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart. www.GoldenGateCenterMC.org (772) 286-4673 x1600
Clase de Inglés Basico/Beginner English Class
Golden Gate Center for Enrichment
Wednesday, April 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 6pm−7pm
¿Le gustaría aprender a leer, escribir, escuchar y hablar inglés? Estas clases son gratis. Pre-inscripción requerida. Puede registrarse en el sitio web, por teléfono o en persona en el Centro del Enriquecimiento de Golden Gate. 3225 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart, www.GoldenGateCenterMC.org (772) 286-4673 x1600. Want to learn English? Class is free, and pre-registration required. Register online, on the phone, or in person at the GGCE, 3225 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart. www.GoldenGateCenterMC.org (772) 286-4673 x1600
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Hobe Sound Public Library |
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How to Write an Effective Resume
Hobe Sound Public Library
Tuesday, April 5 | 3pm−4pm
Producing a well-written resume is a basic requirement for a successful job search! This presentation will review resume formats, components of a resume, proper formatting, and other information to include, or not include, in your resume. A resume guide will be provided to the participants. Presented by Indian River State College. Registration required. Register here.
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Libby Workshop
Hobe Sound Public Library
Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 2pm−3pm
Drop in for one-on-one help with Libby. Be sure to bring your device.
Tai Chi: A Meditation in Motion
Hobe Sound Public Library
Wednesday, April 20 | 4:30pm−5:30pm - Register here for this day.
Are you looking to reduce stress? Join a meditation in motion for adults, a gentle exercise led by Audrey Burzynski. Weather permitting, this program will be held outside. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register above.
Chair Yoga with Tracy
Hobe Sound Public Library
Tuesday, April 12 | 2pm−3pm
Come join us to sit down and stretch. This event is for people who would love to learn the fundamentals of yoga without getting down on the floor.
Stitches of Kindness
Hobe Sound Public Library
Wednesday, April 13 | 2pm−4pm
Residents come together for an afternoon of knitting or crocheting items to be donated to area support groups. New members welcome!
Discover Virtual Reality
Hobe Sound Public Library
Wednesday, April 13 | 3:30pm−5pm
Come explore new worlds using Virtual Reality! Drop by anytime during this casual session to use the Oculus Quest 2 headset. Virtual Reality can transport you anywhere in this world—or even to a world that doesn't exist!
Essential Oils & Skin Care with Mary Williams
Hobe Sound Public Library
Friday, April 15 | 2pm−3pm
Learn how to creatively revitalize your skin using items around the house. This month spice up your spa day by making an ancient massage dry ball with old herbs you might have in your kitchen. Registration required. Register here.
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DIY Mother's Day Cards with the Cricut Joy!
Hobe Sound Public Library
Wednesday, April 27 | 12:30pm−2:30pm
Use the Cricut Joy and other supplies to make your own card for Mother's Day! Supplies will be provided. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register here.
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Yoga
Hoke Library
Friday, April 8 | 2pm−3:30pm
Join Kim Moir from Two Rivers Yoga for a free Friday afternoon yoga session. Please bring your own mat. All levels of Vinyasa welcome. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register here.
Florida History Lecture Series: Pioneer Life
Hoke Library
Saturday, April 9 | 12:30pm−1:30pm
Join IRSC's Professor Ronald Grenville Frazer as he discusses Pioneer Life on the Treasure Coast. All lectures are free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
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Beginning Cricut Card Making
Hoke Library
Saturday, April 9 | 2:30pm−4pm
Join us for a Cricut demonstration with a craft to follow! Learn how to make simple cards. Registration required. Register here.
Free Pro Se Bankruptcy Seminar
Hoke Library
Thursday, April 14 | 6pm−8pm
In this free clinic, you will learn about the options available for you to file your own bankruptcy. Jon L. Martin, Esq., will present a 45-minute informative video produced by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida followed by a time for general questions and answers. Everyone attending will receive access to a free eBook, What Everyone Needs to Know About Debt Relief Today, written by Mr. Martin.
Hoke Library Book Discussion Group
Hoke Library
Friday, April 15 | 2pm−3:30pm
We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter
Connie Fitzsimmons, Facilitator. Registration required. Register here.
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Art + Tech: Scanner Art
Hoke Library
Wednesday, April 20 | 10:30am−12:30pm
Get creative and learn about the art of scanography! Using the Library's scanners for this drop-in program, you can create and take home your own artwork! We'll have a variety of supplies, but feel free to bring your own! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register here.
iPhone Basics
Hoke Library
Friday, April 22 | 3pm−4:30pm
Learn how to get started using your iPhone! Topics include settings, contacts, browsing the web, and more--with hands-on activities and visual guides. Registration required. Register here.
Let's Talk About Libby
Hoke Library
Wednesday, April 27 | 11am−12pm
You've got questions about Libby--we've got answers! Come to this drop-in event with your questions about our library's eBook service.
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Peter & Julie Cummings Library |
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Senior Wii Bowling
Peter & Julie Cummings Library
Fridays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 | 2pm−3pm
It looks like a video game, but feels like a bowling alley. Even if you've never played a video game, you'll love Wii Bowling!
Write Club
Peter & Julie Cummings Library
Saturdays, April 2 & 16 | 10:30am−12:30pm
Love to write, but struggling with writer's block or lack of motivation? Do you have a story you want to put on paper? Maybe you would like to leave a memoir for your family. You are not alone! Overcome your concerns and learn confident, effective writing with the members of the Cummings Library Write Club. Our group encourages and fosters creative writing by providing support and networking opportunities for both aspiring and published authors in all genres. The initial portion of every session includes an in-depth presentation on writing such as narration, character and plot development, dialogue, and other concepts that will improve and enhance your story. During the balance of the session, members read what they have written for valuable feedback from other members to hone one's skill. Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month. June O'Brien, Facilitator.
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Creating for a Cause
Peter & Julie Cummings Library
Wednesday, April 6 | 2pm−3:30pm
Join this informal group to stitch, knit, crochet, or craft items to be donated to local or national programs. Bring your ideas, enthusiasm, and skills or learn new ones. We have some supplies, notions, and two sewing machines. You may bring your own machine and cutting tools. We're making pillowcases for pediatric patients, wheelchair/walker caddies, Knitted Knockers for breast cancer survivors, and Fidget quilts/pillows for Alzheimer's patients. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
iPhone Basics
Peter & Julie Cummings Library
Thursday, April 7 | 2pm−3:30pm
Learn how to get started using your iPhone! Topics include settings, contacts, browsing the web and more--with hands-on activities and visual guides. Registration required. Register here.
Crafternoon @ Cummings: Adult Coloring
Peter & Julie Cummings Library
Wednesday, April 20 | 2pm−3:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of adult arts and crafts. This month we'll explore adult coloring as a fun way to relax, de-stress, and rediscover the joy of coloring. A variety of coloring pages, free printable pages from museums and libraries, seasonal themes, some really big pages, and some very small pages will be provided with an assortment of colored pencils, gel pens, and markers. Just bring your imagination! Crafternoon @ Cummings happens on the 3rd Wednesday of most months at 2pm with a mix of new and some recurring activities. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
Let's Talk About Libby
Peter & Julie Cummings Library
Saturday, April 23 | 11am−12pm
You've got questions about Libby--we've got answers! Come to this drop-in event with your questions about our library's eBook service.
Where Lyrics Speak
Peter & Julie Cummings Library
Saturday, April 30 | 2pm−4pm
Lorrianna Colozzo, soprano vocalist, collaborates with pianist Tom Servinsky to reveal the true importance of lyric and melody from classic standards, with songs ranging from love and despair to empowerment. Simply letting the lyrics speak for themselves, this dynamic duo performs songs that will capture your heart, such as “Summertime,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Autumn Leaves,” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Limited seating, no tickets needed. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
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Yoga
Robert Morgade Library
Friday, April 1 | 2pm−3:30pm
Join Kim Moir from Two Rivers Yoga for a free Friday afternoon yoga session. Please bring your own mat. All levels of Vinyasa welcome. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register here.
Traveling Nutrition Garden
Robert Morgade Library
Thursday, April 7 | 10:30am−11:30am
Discover House of Hope's Traveling Nutrition Garden! Registration required. Register here.
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Let’s Talk About Libby
Robert Morgade Library
Thursday, April 7 | 2pm−3pm
You've got questions about Libby--we've got answers! Come to this drop-in event with your questions about our library's eBook service.
Color Circle
Robert Morgade Library
Wednesday, April 13 | 1:30pm−3pm
Let out your inner creative side and join us for an adult coloring session! Adult coloring helps you relax, reduce stress, and achieve mental Zen. No experience or supplies? No worries! Bring your own coloring to work on or use our supplies that will be provided. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register here.
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Discover the Flight Simulator!
Robert Morgade Library
Saturday, April 16 | 10:30am−12:30pm
The Robert Morgade Library houses a professional-grade flight simulator giving you the experience of piloting your own plane--without ever leaving the ground! Quickly visit and discover this simulator and chat with our chief simulator instructor pilot or one of his experienced volunteer instructors.
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Discover Gaming @ The Library!
Robert Morgade Library
Saturday, April 16 | 3pm−4pm
If you've been wanting to try video gaming, this is your chance! Attend this family-friendly program to experience the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One X, and PlayStation 4 (with Virtual Reality headset)! For kids, from 1 to 92. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register here.
How to Write an Effective Resume
Robert Morgade Library
Wednesday, April 20 | 5:30pm−6:30pm
Producing a well-written resume is a basic requirement for a successful job search! This presentation will review resume formats, components of a resume, proper formatting, and other information to include, or not include, in your resume. A resume guide will be provided to the participants. Presented by Indian River State College. Registration required. Register here.
Android Basics
Robert Morgade Library
Friday, April 22 | 2:30pm−3:30pm
Learn how to get started using your Android device! Topics include settings, contacts, browsing the web and more--with hands-on activities and visual guides. Registration required. Register here.
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Literature & Poetry Series
presented by Dr. Roderick C. Hofer
Robert Morgade Library
Wednesday, April 27 | 3:30pm−5:30pm
Imagine That: Twelve Good Poems. On the last Wednesday of the month, January through April 2022, Dr. Roderick Hofer, retired professor of English, will present and discuss three different poems. He will explain some of the experiences that poets, by refining their creative impulses into unique works of art, provide for their readers. Each two-hour session will begin at 3:30pm.
April 27 Change: “I shall sleep, and move with the moving ships, change as the winds change, veer in the tide” - Amy Clampitt, “Beach Glass”; Roo Borson, “Rain”; Mona Van Duyn, “Falling in Love at Sixty-Five.” This Chautauqua South series is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
Intro to Diamond Art for Adults
Robert Morgade Library
Friday, April 29 | 2pm−3:30pm
Do you want to learn a new craft? Join us for an introduction to diamond art painting. This class is for beginners and offers trade tips along with making a decorative 8 x 2-inch bookmark. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System Inc. Registration required. Register here.
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