Adulting 101

We are excited to bring a new program for young adults age 17-25 (this would include current high school juniors) called Adulting 101! Come learn some of the skills you may need to help you become a successful adult. We plan to have classes on finances, cooking, car care, communication and more. If you would like to participate please indicate your interest here.  Dates and times of classes are still being confirmed.

 

Points of View Book Club

The next Points of View Book Club is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30 pm.  The group will discuss The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

 

Computer Café

The next Computer Cafe is Thursday, May 8 at 1 pm.  We will watch a video and then practice what we learned.  This month it will be about moving your photos from your phone to your computer.

 

This Week at the Library

A Calendar of Events

Monday, April 21

  Nifty Knitters 1p

  Board of Trustees Meet 7p

Tuesday, April 22

  Yoga #4 of 4

  LEGO Club 3rd-5th gr 4-5p

  Points of View Book Club 6:30p The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Wednesday, April 23

  Knee High Story Time 9a Feelings

  K-2 Library Zoo 3:35-4:20p Story Time - Frogs

Thursday, April 24

  Sensory Story Time 6p Icky Sticky

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High School LEGO Club

High school age youth are invited to join us for a Saturday morning LEGO build.  We will meet on May 17 at 10am.  The challenge will be announced at the beginning of the program.

 

Local Author Meet & Greet

Save the Date for our Spring Edition of the Local Author & Illustrator Meet & Greet. We look forward to welcoming Jacob Souva, Kim Hubbard, Kimberly Lyman-Wright, Kurt Warner, Martin Sweeney and Matthew J Watros. The event will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Some of the participants will have books for sale. Find out how they got started and what's next for them!

 

Next Week at the Library

A Calendar of Events

Monday, April 28

  Nifty Knitters 1p

Wednesday, April 30

  Knee High Story Time 9a Bugs & Caterpillars

  K-2 Library Zoo 3:35-4:20p Science Club

  Tioughnioga River Writers 6:30p on Zoom

 

Knee High Story Time

Knee High Story Time meets on Wednesdays at 9 am.  This time for toddler and preschool children with their caregivers includes stories, songs, rhymes and an optional craft at the end of the program. Upcoming programs: 4/2 Dragons, 4/9 Homes, 4/16 no program, 4/23 Feelings, 4/30 Bugs and Caterpillars.  No registration necessary.  For questions email office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

**If Homer schools have a remote learning day this program will go on as scheduled.  If Homer schools are canceled or remote due to weather this program will be canceled.**

Early Literacy Activity Calendar

April 2025

Check out this early literacy activity calendar, good for toddler through early elementary children.  There are daily activities, songs, rhymes, book suggestions and more.

 

K-2 Library Zoo

K-2 Library Zoo meets on Wednesdays from 3:35-4:20 pm.  Each week of the month is a different program. Upcoming programs: 4/2 Book Club, 4/9 LEGO Club, 4/16 no program, 4/23 Story Time - Frogs, 4/30 Science Club.  Attend all of the programs or the programs that interest you.  No registration necessary (please plan to fill out emergency contact information on the first day).  For questions email: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

**If Homer schools have a remote learning day this program will go on as scheduled.  If Homer schools are canceled or remote due to weather this program will be canceled.**

Points of View Book Club

for Adults

Tuesday, May 27

  The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Tuesday, June 24

  The Guncle by Steven Rowley

Email Ashley@phillipsfreelibrary.org for more information and to register

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