Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, July 21st, 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, July 22nd, 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
It's All About the Brain (Under the Tent/American Legion)
It’s All About the Brain!
Tuesday, July 22nd, 6:00 pm (Under the Tent/American Legion)
July 22, 2025 is "World Brain Day." To honor the day, the Shelter Island Health and Wellness Committee, in a partnership with the Shelter Island Library, is pleased to offer the community an important program on brain health. A panel of experts will discuss how to keep the brain healthy and how best to respond should an unforeseen event or diagnosis occur.
This program will take place in person at the American Legion Hall under the tent.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Cookbook Club: Grab & Go! Summer Snacks (American Legion/Under the Tent)
Cookbook Club Grab & Go! Summer Snacks
Wednesday, July 23rd, 5:00 pm (American Legion/Under the Tent)
Bring along your favorite grab-and-go meal or tasty finger food to share. Whether you’re heading to the beach or enjoying a lovely picnic, we all have those delightful snacks that are fun to share and super easy to whip up!
Sign up at the circulation desk, and as always, remember to bring a copy of your recipe and an appetite!
Art & History: The Parrish Art Museum (Zoom)
Art and History: The Parrish Art Museum
Wednesday, July 23rd, 7:00 pm (Zoom)
Join Monica Ramirez-Montagut, Executive Director of the Parrish Art Museum to learn about this evolving Museum and its offerings to our community.
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, July 24th, 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, July 25th, 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, July 26th, 12:30 pm (Zoom)
Shakespeare's Hamlet is a renowned play that centers on Prince Hamlet's quest for revenge against his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father and taken the throne of Denmark.
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, July 26th, 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.
May, Christine, Heed, Junior, Vida--even L: all women obsessed with Bill Cosey. The wealthy owner of the famous Cosey's Hotel and Resort, he shapes their yearnings for father, husband, lover, guardian, and friend, yearnings that dominate the lives of these women long after his death. Yet while he is either the void in, or the center of, their stories, he himself is driven by secret forces--a troubled past, and a spellbinding woman named Celestial.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Author Talk with Ambrose Clancy (American Legion/Under the Tent)
Author Talk with Ambrose Clancy
My Life in Pieces: Writers, Rogues, The Road, and the Rock
Saturday, July 26th, 5:00 pm (American Legion/Under the Tent)
Join journalist and author Ambrose Clancy as he discusses his latest book, "My Life in Pieces."
This program will take place in person at the American Legion, under the tent.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, July 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.
Tent Week!
Tent Week!
Monday, July 28th - Friday, August 1st
Tent Week is back! We have activities for both adults and children taking place under our events tent on the lawn at the American Legion Hall.
Mystery Book Club (Zoom)
Mystery Book Club
Monday, July 28th, 5:30 pm (Zoom)
Cork, part Irish and Anishinaabe Indian, struggles with the marital meltdown that’s estranged him from his children. Formerly a cop on Chicago's South Side, he’s seen it all. However, when a judge is brutally murdered and a young Eagle Scout goes missing, Cork must navigate a complicated case of conspiracy, corruption, and painful small-town secrets.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Great Decisions - US China Relations (at the SI History Museum
Great Decisions: Navigating US China Relations
Monday, July 28th, 5:30 pm (at the SI History Museum)
People on both sides of the aisle agree that the U.S. is in strategic competition with China. Drew Thompson, an expert on China, will be leading this discussion.
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, July 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
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, July 31st, 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, August 1st, 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
Tent Week! - Rolling into Summer with Holly Cronin
Rolling Into Summer w/ Holly Cronin
Friday, August 1st, 1:00 pm (American Legion/Under the Tent)
Customize your roll-on fragrance with Holly Cronin and embrace summer while smelling great!
Takes place in person, under the tent at the American Legion Hall.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS AND ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Tent Week! - Trivia with Bob DeStefano
Trivia with Bob DeStefano
Friday, August 1st, 5:00 pm (American Legion/Under the Tent)
Trivia master Bob DeStefano returns with "Battle of the Brains." Compete with your friends and neighbors in a team of four, and test your knowledge!
Takes 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, August 4th, 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 w/ Ashley
Knitting and Crochet with Ashley
Monday, August 4th, 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 ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, August 5th, 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 w/ Denise Gillies
Wednesday, August 6th, 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 ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, August 7th, 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, August 8th, 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
Author Talk with Kim Dempster (American Legion/Under the Tent)
Author Talk with Kim Dempster - The Color of Mourning
Friday, August 8th, 5:00 pm (American Legion/Under the Tent)
Brimming with raw emotion and vivid detail, Kim Dempster’s The Color of Mourning is a powerful tribute to the strength of women and their relentless pursuit of justice. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from the author herself in this compelling author talk!
This program will take place in person under the tent at the American Legion.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, August 11th, 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, August 12th, 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 (at the SI History Museum)
Shelter Island Book Club - Plainsong by Kent Haruf
Tuesday, August 12th, 4:30 pm (at the SI History Museum)
A heartfelt story of family and romance set on the High Plains east of Denver. In Holt, Colorado, a high school teacher raises two boys alone. A pregnant teenage girl, her father gone and her mother unwilling to house her, is alone and has nowhere to go. Nearby, two brothers work their family homestead, the only life they've ever known. These lives reveal a vision of resilience and connection, as they face circumstances with confusion, curiosity, dignity, and humor.
This program will take place in person at the Shelter Island History Museum.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, August 14th, 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, August 15th, 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, August 18th, 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, August 19th, 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: Farmstand Finds!
Cookbook Club: Farmstand Finds!
Wednesday, August 20th, 5:00 pm (Library Trailer)
Farmstand season is here!
Visit your local farmstand and create a dish highlighting your favorite produce finds.
Sign up at the circulation desk to register.
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, August 21st, 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
Osteoporosis with Heidi Roppelt, MD (Zoom
Osteoporosis with Heidi Roppelt, MD
Thursday, August 21st, 12:00 pm (Zoom)
Join Dr. Heidi Roppelt, board-certified rheumatologist at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, will discuss osteoporosis and osteopenia, the causes, as well as diagnosis, treatment and disease management.
The program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, August 22nd, 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
Author Talk: Mothers and Other Fictional Characters
Author Talk: Mothers and Other Fictional Characters w/ Nicole Graev Lipson
Friday, August 22nd, 6:00 pm (American Legion/Under the Tent)
In this captivating and heartfelt memoir, the talented Best American Essayist Nicole Graev Lipson dives deep into the nuanced stories of womanhood, skillfully uncovering the truth that often gets lost in the fiction surrounding our lives. So grab a comfy seat and join us in listening to this USA Today bestselling author share her journey!
This program will take place in person at the American Legion under the tent.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, August 25th, 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: Killers of a Certain Age (Zoom)
Mystery Book Club: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Monday, August 25th, 5:30 pm (Zoom)
Billie, Mary Alice, Helen, and Natalie have spent forty years with the Museum, an elite assassin network. Their skills are overlooked in a tech-driven era. During a retirement vacation, they become targets of their own organization, marked for death by the Board. To survive, they must work together against the Museum, proving that being a woman and a killer at their age still has power.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable (In Person/Zoom)
Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, August 26th, 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
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, August 28th, 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, August 29th, 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, August 30th, 12:30 pm (Zoom)
Proteus is enamored with the elusive Julia; however, upon arriving in Verona, he encounters Silvia, the object of his best friend Valentine’s affection, and immediately becomes infatuated with her as well. It doesn’t take long for Proteus to betray Valentine in his pursuit of Silvia. Meanwhile, Julia devises her own scheme to become involved.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Toni Morrison Book Club (Zoom)
Toni Morrison Book Club - A Mercy
Saturday, August 30th, 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.
In exchange for a bad debt, an Anglo-Dutch trader takes on Florens, a young slave girl, who feels abandoned by her slave mother and who searches for love--first from an older servant woman at her master's new home, and then from a handsome free blacksmith.
This program will take place on Zoom.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Summer Dialogue: Where Have All the Protest Songs Gone?
In the Year 2025: Where Have All the Protest Songs Gone?
with David Browne and Tom Junod
Saturday, August 30th, 5:00 pm (American Legion/Under the Tent)
Recent events like the No King’s Day protests have evoked comparisons to the Sixties. But they also raise a question: Where are the new protest songs to accompany them? Where's the sing-along soundtrack? David Browne and Tom Junod return for their sixth annual Dialogue to discuss the history of the genre, the greatest and most enduring protest songs and whether protest songs are still striking the right chords.
This program will take place in person at the American Legion under the tent.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS ALL OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Cataloging & Packing Sylvester Manor’s Artifacts
Cataloging & Packing Sylvester Manor’s Artifacts
Friday, July 18th, 5:00 pm (at the Manor House East Porch)
Join the duo who have spent the past year cataloging and packing generations of Sylvester Manor’s material culture for a porch talk to discuss the process, see examples, and learn about the upcoming 1737 Manor House rehabilitation.
This program will take place in person at the Manor House East Porch.
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, July 18th, 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
Alpha-gal Meat Allergy (Zoom)
Alpha-gal Meat Allergy Caused by a Tick!
Thursday, July 17th, 12:00pm (Zoom)
Do you know someone who can no longer eat meat? Allergist Erin McGintee, MD of ENT and Allergy Associates, and a member of the Medical Advisory Panel of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center, will lecture about the Alpha-gal meat allergy which is caused by a bite from the Lone Star Tick.
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, July 17th, 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, July 16th, 5:00pm
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
Great Decisions - American Policy in the Middle East (at the SI History Museum)
Great Decisions - American Policy in the Middle East
Tuesday, July 15th, 5:30 pm (at the SI History Museum)
The government faces fundamental challenges in restructuring American policy in the Middle East. Christopher Barr, an expert in foreign policy with over ten years of experience in U.S. foreign policy, Congress, and the Middle East and North Africa, will lead the discussion.
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, July 15th, 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
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, July 14th, 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.
The Basics of Philosophy w/ Wendy Turgeon
The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, July 11th, 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, July 10th, 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
JAWS: Celebrating the 50th Anniverary (Zoom)
JAWS: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Iconic Film
Wednesday, July 9th, 7:00 pm (Zoom)
Dive into the world that inspired Jaws, the legendary film celebrating its 50th anniversary. Pat Mundus, daughter of the renowned shark hunter Frank Mundus—widely recognized as the inspiration behind the character Quint—takes the stage to share captivating stories about her father’s larger-than-life exploits and her own adventures on the high seas.
This program will take place 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 - This is Happiness by Niall Williams
Tuesday, July 8th, 4:30 pm (at the Shelter Island History Museum)
Change is coming to Faha, a small Irish parish that hasn't changed in a thousand years. For one thing, the rain is stopping. Nobody remembers when it started; But now – just as Father Coffey proclaims the coming of electricity – the rain clouds are lifting. This Is Happiness is a portrait of a community – a coming-of-age tale like no other.
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, July 8th, 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
Knitting and Crochet with Ashley (In Person)
Knitting and Crochet with Ashley
Monday, July 7th, 5:30 pm
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
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Monday, July 7th, 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.
Intermediate French Conversation (In Person & Zoom)
Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, July 3rd, 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, July 2nd, 5:00pm
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, July 1st, 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, 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
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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.
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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.
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