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.

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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.

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Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, September 2nd, 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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Tai Chi w/ Denise Gillies
Wednesday, September 3rd, 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
Thursday, September 4th, 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 with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, September 5th, 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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Summer Dialogue: Where Have All the Protest Songs Gone?
w/ David Browne & Tom Junod
Saturday, September 6th, 5:00 pm (at the American Legion)

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.

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Knitting and Crochet with Ashley
Monday, September 8th, 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.

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Shelter Island Book Club - There, There by Tommy Orange
Tuesday, September 9th, 4:00 pm at the SI Historical Society

This wondrous and shattering novel follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize.

This program will take place in person at the SI Historical Society.

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Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, September 9th, 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
Thursday, September 11th, 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 with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, September 12th, 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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East End Osprey’s
Friday, September 12th, 7:00 pm (at Mashomack Preserve’s Visitor Center, 79 South Ferry Road)

Join Group for the East End staff member, Jennifer Skilbred, to learn all about the magnificent ospreys that visit Shelter Island and the East End every spring and summer. The Group has been monitoring ospreys for over three decades, including a 2025 survey of active nests across the East End.

This program will take place in person, at the Mashomack Preserve Visitor Center, 79 South Ferry Road.

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Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, September 16th, 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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Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Tuesday, September 16th, 7:00 pm (Zoom)

Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Join the Alzheimer’s Association of Long Island to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available, and Alzheimer's Association resources.

This program will take place on Zoom.

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Tai Chi w/ Denise Gillies
Wednesday, September 17th, 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
Thursday, September 18th, 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 w/ Heidi Roppelt
Thursday, September 18th, 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.

This program will take place on Zoom and is sponsored by the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.

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The Basics of Philosophy with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, September 19th, 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

Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, September 23rd, 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

Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances
Tuesday, September 23rd, 7:00 pm (Zoom)

The financial aspect of caregiving can have a direct effect on your effectiveness as a caregiver. The Alzheimer’s Association of Long Island will examine: the costs of caregiving; the benefits of early planning; how to avoid financial abuse and fraud; how to assess financial and legal needs. Also included will be information on how to start the conversation around these issues and find support. 

This program will take place on Zoom.

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Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, September 25th, 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 with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, September 26th, 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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Friday Night Dialogue: What is the Role of Inspiration in Poetry?
Friday, September 26th, 7:00 pm (Zoom)

Virginia Walker asks three Long Island poets, Kathy Donnelly, George Held, and Karen Schulte, how inspiration has shaped their poetry. This is the fifth in a series of questions for poets posed by Virginia Walker.

This program will take place on Zoom.

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Shakespeare in Community - Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday, September 27th, 12:30 pm (Zoom)

This Shakespearean comedy features two love stories set against a backdrop of witty banter and deception. Beatrice and Benedick are tricked into thinking the other loves them, while Claudio and Hero's courtship is nearly ruined by a false infidelity accusation.

This program will take place on Zoom.

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Toni Morrison Book Club - Home
Saturday, September 27th, 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.

When Frank Money joined the army to escape his too-small world, he left behind his cherished and fragile little sister, Cee. After the war, he journeys to his native Georgia with a renewed sense of purpose in search of his sister, but it becomes clear that their troubles began well before their wartime separation. Together, they return to their rural hometown of Lotus, where buried secrets are unearthed and where Frank learns at last what it means to be a man, what it takes to heal, and—above all—what it means to come home.

This program will take place on Zoom.

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Great Decisions - India: Between China and the West
Monday, September 29th, 5:30 pm at the Shelter Island History Museum

The challenges to India's policy to maintain its independence and autonomy from great powers will be presented by Professor Sandy Day of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and Iqbal Mamdani, banker, investor, and entreprenur with cross border expertise in the Middle East, Asia, and Turkey. 

This program is in person at The Shelter Island History Museum.

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Mystery Book Club - None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
Monday, September 29th, 5:30 pm (Zoom)

The Mystery Book Club reads everything from classic mysteries to thrillers.

During her 45th birthday at her local pub, podcaster Alix Summer meets Josie Fair, an unassuming woman, who becomes the subject of Alix's popular true crime podcast, but as Alix delves deeper into Josie's life, she begins to question the truth of everything Josie tells her. When Josie disappears, leaving a terrifying legacy. Alix realizes she’s the focus of her own true crime podcast, with her family's safety at risk. Who is Josie Fair, and what has she done?

 This program will take place on Zoom.

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Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, September 30th, 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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Autumn Harvest - Breads with “The Bread Monk”
Tuesday, September 30th, 7:00 pm (Zoom)

Join us this fall for a baking session with Fr. Dominic "The Bread Monk." He will share recipes for Spiced Apple Shortcake, a Harvest Braid, hearty multigrain quick breads, German pretzels for Oktoberfest, and tips for Thanksgiving dinner rolls.

This program will take place on Zoom.

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Intermediate French Conversation
Thursday, October 2nd, 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 with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, October 3rd, 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

Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, October 7th, 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
Thursday, October 9th, 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 with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, October 10th, 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

Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, October 14th, 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
Thursday, October 16th, 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 with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, October 17th, 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

Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, October 21st, 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
Thursday, October 23rd, 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 with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, October 24th, 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

Art/Rich Poetry Roundtable
Tuesday, October 28th, 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
Thursday, October 30th, 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 with Wendy Turgeon
Friday, October 31st, 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