Grafton

Join Gil Payette, a master storyteller of Native American legends and folklore at Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center on Sunday, June 14 at 1:30 pm.

Listen to Payette tell the ancient myths from people who lived close to the land. The event will take place in our beautiful, forested amphitheater, and will entertain all ages. Contact the Center for more information at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or 658-2055, or visit www.dykenpond.org.

The Center is located at 475 Dyken Pond Road in Croseyville, NY. They provide natural science education programs and services that promote stewardship of the environment and foster sound environmental decision making.

On Wednesday, June 3 at 7 pm, Grafton Community Library will present a free gardening workshop,”The Scourges of Your Vegetable Garden – What can go Wrong and how to Fix it.”

Taught by Certified Master Gardener Nancy Chase, this workshop will address common problems in vegetable gardens, including blights, septoria leaf spot, pH and more. Learn what these plant destroyers are, how to identify and test for them, how to take action and treat them, and where to go for additional help. Whatever your skill level in the garden, this workshop is the place to start. Bring all your questions about your garden. Participants are asked to sign up in advance at the at the library or by calling 279-0580.

Story Hour: Thursday at 10:30 and Saturday at 11 am.

Crafternoon: Every other Wednesday at 4:30 pm for ages 5-10. Make a simple craft at the library to take home.

Adult Yoga: Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30. Join this friendly drop-in yoga group. Please bring your own mat. This is a free class with a suggested donation of $1-$5.

Knitting Club: Thursdays from 1-2:30. Come to the library and knit with friends. We have needles and crochet hooks, but please bring your own yarn.

Book and Movie Discussion for Adults: Meets on the third and fourth Fridays of every month at 12:30 pm. The first time we discuss the book, the second we watch the movie. You are welcome to come for either, or both weeks. Come for the book and movie and enjoy the refreshments.

Popular Fiction Book Club:  Meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.  Join us for some light refreshments and great discussion.

Library Book Sale: May 30 from 10:30 to 2 pm.

Dr. Who Day: May 31 from 1 to 4 pm. Keep calm and get to the Tardis– it’s Dr. Who Day at the library.  Come in costume, watch some favorite episodes, play some Dr. Who Trivia, and eat some fish sticks and custard…if you can.

Garden Day Sale: June 6 starting at 9 am.

Library Book Sale: May 30 from 10:30 am to 2 pm.

Red Cross Babysitting Course: June 13 at 10:30 Ages 10 and up. Call the library for more information or to register your child.

Imagine saying yes to the dreams that live in your heart and soul. How would your life be different if you knew exactly what your greatest gifts are and you could spend your time sharing them?  What if you could find a way to do what you love? On Friday, May 29 at 7 pm, Grafton Community Library will host a free talk by solo-preneur mentor and master teacher, Jeannie Thomma. She will share the mindset, heartset and skillset required to create a life (personal and professional) that is infused with happiness. Join Jeannie as she shows you how to connect with your own inspiration and develop a powerful vision to create meaningful change in your life. Contact Grafton Community Library for more details.

Skype Basics At Grafton Community Library

On Friday, May 29 at 5 pm, Grafton Community Library will offer a free workshop for anyone who wants to get started using Skype for video chatting, teleconferencing and more. Taught by experts from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County the program will also address using Skype for job interviews.  Participants are asked to sign up in advance at the library, or by calling 279-0580.

The Grafton Community Library, 2455 NY Route 2, will be the site of a multi-sale event on Saturday, June 6.  Doors open at 9 am for the Plant and Book Sale, which will run until 1 pm. Proceeds from the plant sale benefit the Lillis Bunce Memorial Award for Grafton high school seniors.

The library will gladly welcome donations of labeled, non-invasive plants during the preceding week. Plants may be dropped off at the rear of the library.  Call 269-9520 with any questions about plant donations.

Book sale will be in the basement.  Stop by the library to pick up some fresh reading material, and plants to enhance your garden.  You never know what you will find! Visit the Grafton Community Library on Facebook or www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more news about programs and events, or call 279-0580.