SKANEATELES — May programs at the Skaneateles LIbrary:

Adult Programs:

Drop-In Tech Help | Mondays 10:00 AM – Noon: Let us help with your tech questions: computers and mobile devices, downloading e-content from the library’s catalog, using Google Drive and social media platforms! Bring your device and drop in during a Tech Help session to get started! Appointments are also available, please give us a call at 315-685-5135 or email [email protected] to schedule.

Library Board Meeting | Tuesday, May 10th at 6:30 PM: The Library Board is made up of community members who volunteer their time and skills to further the mission of the library. All meetings are open, and the public is welcome to attend. This meeting will be held in person in the boardroom at the School District Office at 49 E Elizabeth St and online via Zoom.

Anne Frank: Her Life, Her Diary, and Beyond | Wednesday, May 18th at 6:30 PM:
Anne Frank is possibly the most well-known victim of the Holocaust with millions of people around the world aware of her life in hiding through her diary. Not as well-known is the story of her early life, from her birth in Frankfurt, through her family’s migration to Amsterdam, to the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands, and the time after her arrest, including the fates of the people she hid with. John Damond will fill in those pieces and tell the story of the diary within the context of the war and the Holocaust during this virtual program. Registration required to receive the Zoom link.

Evening Book Club | Wednesday, May 25th at 6:30 PM: This month we’re reading The Push by Ashley Audrain. Join us online to discuss this month’s book. Books are available at the library. Registration requested.

Visit www.skanlibrary.org for more information & to register for programs!

Kid & Family Programs:

Poem in Your Pocket Week | Friday, April 29th – Sunday, May 8th: Each child in grades K-2 at Waterman Primary School is invited to read their poems to staff members at participating businesses in Skaneateles any time during their open hours. The children will then receive a small prize or treat from the business to thank them for sharing. Poems are distributed at school. Click here for a full list of participating businesses.
Poem in Your Pocket is a collaboration between Waterman Primary School and the Skaneateles Library.

Preschool Story Time | Tuesdays at 10:30 AM: Grab a blanket or lawn chair and join us as we read, sing, and play together on the Library Lawn. For ages 3 – 5 years. Registration required.

Baby Bounce & Rhyme: May Session | Wednesdays at 9:15 AM: Bond with your baby during this program featuring nursery rhymes, books, movement and fingerplays, followed by sensory exploration. For babies up to 18 months. Registration required.

Read, Sing, Play Story Time for Toddlers | Thursdays at 10:30 AM: Can’t sit still? No problem! Grab a blanket or lawn chair and join us for stories, songs and movement on the library’s lawn. For ages 18 months – 3 years. Registration required.

My Neighborhood Story Time at Village Hall| Thursday, May 5th at 10:30 AM: Join us at the Skaneateles Police Department for a very special story time! Librarian Mary Beth will read books and sing songs and then introduce the children to a real police officer. For ages 2 – 5 with a caregiver. Registration required.
The My Neighborhood Story Time series connects young children and their caregivers to the places, people, and animals in our neighborhood.

Parachute Play | Friday, May 6th at 10:30 – 11:00 AM: We’re pulling out our parachutes to play games and sing songs with kids and their caregivers on the library’s lawn. Parachute Play will be canceled in case of inclement weather with a rain date of Friday, May 13th. For ages 2 – 5. Registration required

Family Craft: Messy Fun! | Saturday, May 7th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM: Drop-by the library’s yard for some messy fun! We’ll be painting with mud and making some bird feeders to bring home. Children, teens, and adults are encouraged to explore, play, and create something meaningful to them. Please wear clothes that can get dirty. Family Craft will be canceled in case of inclement weather. All ages. Registration required.

Crochet for Beginners | Saturday, May 14th and 28th from 1:30 – 3:00 PM: Join us in the Teen section as we learn how to crochet. Led by a teen volunteer, participants will make a bookmark as they learn how to double crochet, weave in their loose ends, and create a tassel. All supplies are included. For ages 12+ who are new to crochet. Registration required.

Elementary School Book Club | Sunday, May 15th at 2:30 PM: This month we’re reading Science Comics: Trees by Andy Hirsch. Each month we’ll read a book or graphic novel and then get together to chat about the book and do an activity. Pick up your copy of the book curbside. For kids in grades 3 – 5. Registration required to receive the Zoom link.

Read to a Therapy Dog | Saturday, May 21st at 1-3:00 PM: Read to therapy dog, Coco! Gentle and patient, Coco loves to hear children practice their reading skills in a no-pressure environment. Grab a short book from the library’s collection as you meet Coco, read for about 10 minutes and play some fun dog-related trivia with our teen volunteer. Read to a Therapy Dog will be canceled in case of inclement weather. For kids who are beginning to read independently up to age 10. Registration requested.

Visit www.skanlibrary.org for more information & to register for programs!