All programs are free and open to the public. For more information contact the Library at 518-279-0580 or email director@graftoncommunitylibrary.org. Stay up to date with everything that is happening at the Library by visiting our online events calendar at www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org/whats-happening-at-your-library, and signing up for our email newsletter on our website www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org.
Games Tournament Extravaganza With The Everett Wagar Senior Center
The next game is Wednesday, May 7, at 10 am. It is a Scrabble Tournament at the Library.
Growing Beautiful, Natural Vegetables In Our Mountain Soil
Tips and techniques for growing beautiful, natural vegetables in our mountain soil is on Saturday, May 17, at 10:30 am. Some people say that you can’t grow good vegetables in our rocky soil. Farmers Jonah Vitale-Wolff, Leah Penniman and Capers Rumph would beg to differ. They are the energy behind Grafton’s Soul Fire Farm, a Certified Naturally Grown family farm, community resource and vessel for education that provides vegetables to over 40 families each season from their 2 acres through their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. In this free, interactive presentation they will tell us about their farm and let us in on the secrets of growing abundant, natural vegetables comparable to top quality local produce without any chemical input. Bring your questions!
The Bison
Storyteller Gil Payette presents The Bison in Native American Culture on Friday, May 23, at 6:30 pm. Payette will be back for his ongoing series on Native American culture and folkways. This month we will learn about the American bison and learn some of the traditional uses of the buffalo by Native Americans. Know the difference between the bison and the buffalo, but no matter what the name, this was Tatanka to the Sioux Nation of the Great Plains. Tatanka represents sacredness, life, great strength, abundance and gratitude. Every aspect of Indian life on the Great Plains was touched by the buffalo for which they were most grateful and respectful.
Book Discussion Group
The book discussion group will meet Wednesday, May 28, at 12:30 pm. New participants are always welcome. May’s book selection is Meg Wolitzer’s The Interestings. “Wide in scope, ambitious and populated by complex characters who come together and apart in a changing New York City, The Interestings explores the ways class, power, art, money, success and friendship can shift and tilt precipitously over the course of a life.” Check the Book Discussion Group page on our website for more details.
Weekly Storytimes For Preschool-Aged Children
• Thursday, May 8, at 4 pm. (Special singalong storytime.)
• Wednesday, May 1, at10:30 am.
• Thursday, May 22, at 4 pm.
• Wednesday, May 28, at10:30 am.
• Thursday, May 29, at 4 pm -Nature Tales Storytime with special guests from Grafton Lakes State Park.
Game Day
Come to the Library on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm to play your favorite board games with friends: Scrabble, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and more. Use the Library’s games or bring your own.
Sit And Knit Needle Arts Group
Come share your love of all the needle arts on Saturdays at 10 am. There will be knitting, stitching, crocheting and more. All skill levels and abilities are welcome.