Ways to Become More Self-Sufficient (Zoom)
Ways to Become More Self-Sufficient
Tuesday, May 20th, 7:00 pm (Zoom)
Do you dream of having a garden, raising a few baby chicks, or preserving food? This seminar will introduce you to ways of becoming more self-sufficient so you can be less reliant on the grocery store. Many of these things can be done whether your garden and backyard are big or small!
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Tai Chi w/ Denise Gillies (Zoom)
Tai Chi with Denise Gillies
Wednesday, May 21st, 5:00 pm (Zoom)
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese health practice that provides a wide range of mind/body benefits. Denise Gillies has a teaching style that is relaxed, enthusiastic and designed to leave you feeling energized.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, May 22nd, 11:00 am (In Person and Zoom)
Would you like to improve your French conversation skills? In this program, we will have a weekly discussion on a wide range of topics. Alix Shearer (native French speaker and Shelter Islander) will facilitate.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, May 23rd, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Writing Roundtable
Writing Roundtable
Friday, May 23rd, 4:00 pm (In Person)
Are you struggling to find time to work on your project? Join our writing roundtable to dedicate time to your writing. We host a weekly writing session where you can work on your project independently and connect with other writers. This is not a workshop, but rather a place to focus and write.
This program will take place in person.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Shakespeare in Community (Zoom)
Shakespeare in Community
Saturday, May 24th, 12:30 pm (Zoom)
When King Richard I of England passes away, his brother John seizes the throne from their young nephew, Arthur, who many believe has a stronger claim. King Philip of France, supporting Arthur's right, sends his clever ambassador, Chatillion, to urge John to step down and restore the throne to its rightful heir.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, May 27th, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Cookbook Club: Summer BBQ (@ the SI Presbyterian Chruch)
Cookbook Club: Summer BBQ
Wednesday, May 28th, 5:00 pm (at the SI Presbyterian Church)
May is National Bar-B-Que Month! To celebrate the return of warm weather, we will be celebrating with all the tasty treats you’d expect to find at a spring/summer BBQ.
This event will take place at the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church.
Sign up at the circulation desk, and as always, remember to bring a copy of your recipe and an appetite!
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, May 29th, 11:00 am (In Person and Zoom)
Would you like to improve your French conversation skills? In this program, we will have a weekly discussion on a wide range of topics. Alix Shearer (native French speaker and Shelter Islander) will facilitate.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, May 30th, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Writing Roundtable
Writing Roundtable
Friday, May 30th, 4:00 pm (In Person)
Are you struggling to find time to work on your project? Join our writing roundtable to dedicate time to your writing. We host a weekly writing session where you can work on your project independently and connect with other writers. This is not a workshop, but rather a place to focus and write.
This program will take place in person.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Literary Arts Workshop: Learn to Write Short Stories & Poetry
Literary Arts Workshop: “Learn to Write Short Stories & Poetry”
w/ Edna White
Saturday, May 31st, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Zoom)
Unlock your creativity and discover the art of storytelling! Participants will learn techniques to craft compelling short stories and expressive poetry through guided writing prompts, hands-on exercises, and expert insights.
This program will take place in person.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, June 2nd, 10:00 am
Come join a friendly group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts. No need to be an expert, just join the fun and learn as you go.
No registration is required for this program.
Knitting and Crochet with Ashley
Knitting and Crochet with Ashley
Monday, June 2nd, 5:30 pm (In Person)
Ashley Edmund is a fiber artist with years of experience in an array of techniques. She is excited to share her passion for knitting with her fellow Shelter Islanders.
This program will take place in person at the library trailer.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, June 3rd, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Tai Chi w/ Denise Gillies (Zoom)
Tai Chi with Denise Gillies
Wednesday, June 4th, 5:00 pm (Zoom)
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese health practice that provides a wide range of mind/body benefits. Denise Gillies has a teaching style that is relaxed, enthusiastic and designed to leave you feeling energized.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, June 5th, 11:00 am (In Person and Zoom)
Would you like to improve your French conversation skills? In this program, we will have a weekly discussion on a wide range of topics. Alix Shearer (native French speaker and Shelter Islander) will facilitate.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, June 6th, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Summer Dialogue: The Doorman by Chris Pavone
Summer Dialogue: The Doorman by Chris Pavone
Saturday, June 7th, 5:00 pm (In Person, Under the Tent, American Legion Hall)
Join author Chris Pavone as he discusses the inspiration behind his new thriller!
This program will take place in person under the library tent.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, June 9th, 10:00 am
Come join a friendly group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts. No need to be an expert, just join the fun and learn as you go.
No registration is required for this program.
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, June 10th, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Shelter Island Book Club (Shelter Island History Museum)
Shelter Island Book Club - On Fire Island by Jane Rosen
Tuesday, June 10th, 4:30 pm (at the Shelter Island History Museum)
To be fair, no one expects to die at 37. So when the unthinkable happens to Julia, rather than following the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel, she chooses to spend one last summer near those she loves most. As she follows her adoring husband Ben to their home on Fire Island, she discovers the ripple effect her life has had on her neighbors.
This program takes place at the Shelter Island History Museum.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Strategies for Estate and Medicaid Planning (Zoom)
Strategies for Estate and Medicaid Planning
Wednesday, June 11th, 1:00 pm (Zoom)
Join us for an informative seminar on the power of trusts in Estate and Medicaid planning.
We will guide you through: Different types of trusts and their purposes, strategies to protect assets while qualifying for Medicaid, and tips to avoid common pitfalls and ensure your estate plan works for you.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, June 12th, 11:00 am (In Person and Zoom)
Would you like to improve your French conversation skills? In this program, we will have a weekly discussion on a wide range of topics. Alix Shearer (native French speaker and Shelter Islander) will facilitate.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, June 13th, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Richard Varney Memorial Poetry Reading
Richard Varney Memorial Poetry Reading
Saturday, June 14th, 5:00 pm (Under the Tent at the American Legion Hall)
Join Virginia Walker and Fran Castan for the annual Richard Varney Memorial Poetry Reading.
Castan and Walker will be joined by members of the Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable who will read from library's poetry collection.
The reading honors the late Richard Varney who was an important contributor to the Poetry Roundtable.
Shelter Island poet Virginia Walker, a retired professor of English at Dowling College and Suffolk County Community College and the co-author of Neuron Mirror (along with Michael Walsh)
Fran Castan, was named Long Island Poet of the Year by the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association. She is the author of The Widow’s Quilt, and her poetry has appeared in Ms. Magazine, Poetry, The Paterson Literary Review and many other anthologies.
This program will take place in person, under the tent at the American Legion Hall.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, June 16th, 10:00 am
Come join a friendly group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts. No need to be an expert, just join the fun and learn as you go.
No registration is required for this program.
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, June 17th, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Finding Edna Lewis w/ Debra Freeman (Zoom)
Finding Edna Lewis w/ Debra Freeman
Tuesday, June 17th, 7:00 pm (Zoom)
Edna Lewis was a pioneer in the food-to-table movement, and her cookbooks changed perceptions on Southern foodways.
Join Deb Freeman, food writer, podcaster, executive producer, and host of Finding Edna Lewis, as she explores Lewis's legacy!
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Tai Chi w/ Denise Gillies (Zoom)
Tai Chi with Denise Gillies
Wednesday, June 18th, 5:00 pm (Zoom)
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese health practice that provides a wide range of mind/body benefits. Denise Gillies has a teaching style that is relaxed, enthusiastic and designed to leave you feeling energized.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, June 20th, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, June 23rd, 10:00 am
Come join a friendly group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts. No need to be an expert, just join the fun and learn as you go.
No registration is required for this program.
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, June 24th, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Cookbook Club: Summer Salads (Legion Hall)
Cookbook Club: Summer Salads!
Wednesday, June 25th, 5:00 pm (American Legion Hall)
Let’s beat the heat together with a refreshing summer salad! Bring your favorite salad or cold dish to share.
This program will take place under the tent at the American Legion Hall.
Sign up at the circulation desk, and as always, remember to bring a copy of your recipe and an appetite!
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, June 26th, 11:00 am (In Person and Zoom)
Would you like to improve your French conversation skills? In this program, we will have a weekly discussion on a wide range of topics. Alix Shearer (native French speaker and Shelter Islander) will facilitate.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Great Decisions: America at a Global Crossroads
Great Decisions: America at a Global Crossroads
Thursday, June 26th, 5:30 pm (Zoom and in person at the Shelter Island History Museum)
Join Kirk Ressler for the first Great Decisions meeting of the summer! Conflict and disorder have come to define world politics. The U.S., polarized and divided, faces a world filled with challenges, dangers, and uncertainties.
This program will take place on Zoom and in person at the Shelter Island History Museum.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, June 27th, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Shakespeare in Community (Zoom)
Shakespeare in Community
Saturday, June 28th, 12:30 pm (Zoom)
In "The Winter’s Tale," King Leontes of Sicilia, consumed by jealousy, wrongly accuses his pregnant wife, Hermione, of infidelity and orders King Polixenes's death. Acting upon his rage, King Leontes sets a tragedy in motion that will cost him, his family, and his friends dearly.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Toni Morrison Book Club (Zoom)
Toni Morrison Book Club
Saturday, June 28th, 2:00 pm (Zoom)
The Toni Morrison Book Club, led by Terry Lucas, takes you on an adventure through the novels written by Toni Morrison.
Sethe was born a slave and escaped to Ohio, but eighteen years later, she is still not free. She has too many memories of Sweet Home, the beautiful farm where so many hideous things happened. And Sethe's new home is haunted by the ghost of her baby, who died nameless and whose tombstone is engraved with a single word: Beloved.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Summer Dialogue: The Containment by Michelle Adams (In Person)
Summer Dialogue: The Containment by Michelle Adams
Saturday, June 28th, 5:00 pm (Under the Tent, at the American Legion Hall)
Join Kathleen Gooding as she interviews Michelle Adams, Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, as she tells the compelling story of the struggle to integrate Detroit schools—and what happened when it collided with Nixon-appointed justices committed to a judicial counter-revolution.
This program will take place in person under the library tent.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, June 30th, 10:00 am
Come join a friendly group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts. No need to be an expert, just join the fun and learn as you go.
No registration is required for this program.
Mystery Book Club (Zoom)
Mystery Book Club
Monday, June 30th, 5:30 pm (Zoom)
A twelve-year-old girl and her younger brother go on the run in the woods of North Idaho, pursued by four men they have just watched commit murder. The killers are retired cops from Los Angeles, and they persuade the sheriff to let them lead the search for the missing children. Who is William and Annie's unexpected savior?
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, May 20th, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mystery Book Club (Zoom)
Mystery Book Club
Monday, May 19th, 5:30 pm (Zoom)
Case one: A little girl goes missing during the night.
Case two: A beautiful young office worker becomes a victim of a maniac's seemingly random attack.
Case three: A new mother finds herself trapped in a hell of her own making until a fit of rage creates a gruesome, bloody escape.
Thirty years after the first incident, private investigator Jackson Brodie begins to investigate all three cases, revealing startling connections and discoveries.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Toni Morrison Book Club (Zoom)
Toni Morrison Book Club
Saturday, May 17th, 2:00 pm (Zoom)
The Toni Morrison Book Club, led by Terry Lucas, takes you on an adventure through the novels written by Toni Morrison.
Milkman Dead was born shortly after a neighborhood eccentric hurled himself off a rooftop in a vain attempt at flight. For the rest of his life he, too, will be trying to fly. As Morrison follows Milkman from his rustbelt city to the place of his family’s origins, she introduces an entire cast of strivers and seeresses, liars and assassins, the inhabitants of a fully realized Black world.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Friday Night Dialogue: Work for the World: Peace Corps
Friday Night Dialogue: Work for the World: Peace Corps
Friday, May 16th, 7:00 pm
(at the Mashomack Preserve’s Visitor Center, 79 S. Ferry Road)
Join Dorie Hagler as she shares insights about the Peace Corps work, its significance, and how you can get involved as a volunteer!
This program will take place in person at the Mashomack Preserve’s Visitor Center.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Writing Roundtable
Writing Roundtable
Friday, May 16th, 4:00 pm (In Person)
Are you struggling to find time to work on your project? Join our writing roundtable to dedicate time to your writing. We host a weekly writing session where you can work on your project independently and connect with other writers. This is not a workshop, but rather a place to focus and write.
This program will take place in person.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, May 16th, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Ticks & Tick-Borne Diseases (Zoom)
Ticks & Tick-Borne Diseases - What You Need to Know!
Thursday, May 15th, 12:00 pm (Zoom)
Join Jerry Simons, PA-C, a member of the medical advisory panel of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center, as he speaks on tick disease, symptoms, tests and treatment options.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, May 15, 11:00 am (In Person and Zoom)
Would you like to improve your French conversation skills? In this program, we will have a weekly discussion on a wide range of topics. Alix Shearer (native French speaker and Shelter Islander) will facilitate.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Shelter Island Book Club at the SI History Museum
Shelter Island Book Club - Playground by Richard Powers
Tuesday, May 13th, 4:30 pm @ Shelter Island History Museum
In Richard Powers' latest novel, four characters' lives intertwine: twelve-year-old Evie Beaulieu, submerged in a Montreal pool with an aqualung; Ina Aroita, raised on naval bases with art as her anchor; and high schoolers Rafi Young and Todd Keane, who connect through a board game and literature. Their paths converge on Makatea, a history-rich island in French Polynesia, where residents must decide whether to approve a project for floating autonomous cities or reject the seasteaders.
This program will take place in person at the Shelter Island History Museum.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, May 13th, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Protect What Matters: Estate Planning for All Families (Zoom)
Protect What Matters: Estate Planning for All Families
Monday, May 12th, 1:00 pm (Zoom)
Estate planning isn’t one-size-fits-all!
Join us as we explore how estate planning goals and strategies evolve over time, ensuring your plan aligns with your needs at every stage of life.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Using Chat GPT in Your Business and Personal Life (Zoom)
Using ChatGPT in Your Business and Personal Life
Friday, May 9th, 6:00 pm (Zoom)
Join us as we explore how you can use ChatGPT for both your business and personal lives.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, May 9th, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, May 8th, 11:00 am (In Person and Zoom)
Would you like to improve your French conversation skills? In this program, we will have a weekly discussion on a wide range of topics. Alix Shearer (native French speaker and Shelter Islander) will facilitate.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Tai Chi w/ Denise Gillies (Zoom)
Tai Chi with Denise Gillies
Wednesday, May 7th, 5:00 pm (Zoom)
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese health practice that provides a wide range of mind/body benefits. Denise Gillies has a teaching style that is relaxed, enthusiastic and designed to leave you feeling energized.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, May 6th, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Medicare (Zoom)
The Basics of Medicare
Tuesday, May 6th, 1:00 pm (Zoom)
What is Medicare, and how does it work?
Join Tom McCann from The Senior Services of North America as he provides information on Medicare basics, terminology, enrollment periods, plan types, and cost assistance.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Knitting and Crochet w/ Ashley
Knitting and Crochet with Ashley
Monday, May 5th, 5:30 pm (In Person)
Ashley Edmund is a fiber artist with years of experience in an array of techniques. She is excited to share her passion for knitting with her fellow Shelter Islanders.
This program will take place in person at the library trailer.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, May 2nd, 10:00 am (In-Person)
Please join us for a philosophy discussion roundtable. Our topics will range from God, art, politics, mind, appearance/reality to truth. The text should be fun reading, but anyone is welcome who would like to engage in Socratic dialogue on questions that get to the fundamental human experience. All are welcome, whether you are sixteen or ninety.
This program will take place in person at the library.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, May 1st, 11:00 am (In Person and Zoom)
Would you like to improve your French conversation skills? In this program, we will have a weekly discussion on a wide range of topics. Alix Shearer (native French speaker and Shelter Islander) will facilitate.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Eating Seasonally (Zoom)
Eating Seasonally
Tuesday, April 29th, 7:00 pm (Zoom)
While at the grocery store, do you ever wonder where the produce is coming from? Learn how to eat more seasonally to ensure your fruits and vegetables have greater nutrition, taste better, and are more cost-effective.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, April 29th, 4:00 pm (In Person and Zoom)
The Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable meets every Tuesday to discuss poetry in depth. We read poets of all styles and points of view from classical times to the present, and welcome readers of poetry who enjoy meeting with fellow lovers of poetry for lively discussion.
This program will take place in person and on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mystery Book Club (Zoom)
Mystery Book Club - “How to Solve Your Own Murder”
Monday, April 28th, 5:30 pm (Zoom)
In 1965, teenager Frances Adams visits an English country fair with friends, where a fortune-teller chillingly predicts her murder. Determined to prevent her fate, Frances spends decades gathering secrets on those around her. Sixty years later, she's found murdered, just as foretold. In the present, Annie Adams arrives at her great-aunt Frances’s estate in Castle Knoll, only to discover her aunt is dead. Eager to solve the mystery, Annie must navigate a web of secrets among the quirky villagers, all of whom may have motives.
This program will take place on Zoom.
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Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, April 28th, 10:00 am
Come join a friendly group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts. No need to be an expert, just join the fun and learn as you go.
No registration is required for this program.