If you enjoy books with true stories and factual information, this is the book discussion group for you. Join us each month or just for titles that spark your interest. New members are always welcome. The selection for March is The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman, available in print at several SCLS locations. Click on the…
Witness the painting of a watercolor landscape from beginning to end! Professional artist David Rush will follow a traditional format, using simplified shapes and a limited pallet. He will also utilize various textures to enhance the image, explaining the steps and his process as the painting progresses. Registration required.
If you ever ask yourself any of the following questions. . . How can I take and send pictures using my phone? How can I install an app? How does my email work? How do I mute my phone? How can I use talk to text? How can I use Facebook on my phone/iPad? How…
Team 248 Fatal Error of Pope John High School is bringing their FIRST Tech Challenge competition robot to the library for Makers Day! The team will give robot demonstrations, teachi early engineering skills to children and answer questions about their experience and how everyone can be involved in robotics through FIRST. This is a drop-in…
Learn about the women who made our space achievements possible.Our presence in space would not be possible without the work of Women in Astronomy and Aeronautics. Learn about the women who have made our achievements possible, and what the future holds. Join us for some astronomy activities and learn about stargazing as we enjoy the…
Come face to face with fossils and fossil casts, learn how fossils can teach us about prehistoric life, and dig up some fossils of your own! March 15th 6:30-7:30 Register at CSTL.org
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…
Celebrate Makers Day at Franklin Library. There will be take-and-make crafts, and S.T.E.M. activities revolving around our solar system. Bring a favorite picture or print and we’ll help you make it into a magnet! All ages welcome to participate while supplies last. No registration required. New Jersey Makers Day is a statewide event held at…
Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their favorite time of year. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this season is such a magical time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the woodlands of the…
By far our tastiest annual tradition! Start your day off with stacks of hotcakes and maple syrup, hot coffee, sausages, and more. Then visit Warren’s Sugar House for a demonstration of how our “liquid gold” is produced. Cap off the day with crafts celebrating the magnificent Sugar Maple tree.
The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…
Join us for a treasure hunt!Every March, tiny leprechauns come out and hide their gold all over the forest for park patrons to find. Let’s explore the Preserve and see what they left behind! Appropriate for ages 6+.$4 per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable…
Have you seen the beautiful giant paper flowers on display at Dorothy Henry? Do you want to try making your own? Celebrate Makers Day 2024 by joining local art teacher, Wendy Ransom, to create your own Whimsical Giant Flower for any occasion. Step-by-step easy folding and directions. No experience required. All supplies included. Go home…
Join us for a program celebrating all our favorite classic stories! Children will experience a story, craft, and sensory exploration!
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques…
In this Women’s History Month youth workshop, participants aged 9 – 15 will explore concepts in history, personal development, literacy and art through “Little Women” film clips and excerpts.
Forest Therapy: Equinox CelebrationEmbrace change with mindful movement, nature observation, community, and tea with the trees. Led by Mindful Outdoor Guide and certified Forest Therapist, Cindy Olsen, this experience will be an opportunity to celebrate the natural world in honor of the vernal equinox on March 19. Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard. Warm blankets,…
Using pre-loved cookbooks, pick out some recipes and decorate the pages of your very own cookbook. All supplies will be provided. Stop by and create something new from something old. For ages 6 and up. Stop in anytime between 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (or while supplies last!). The first 30 Makers Day participants will also take…
Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults and kids 7 and up! Kids and adults work together to uncover the secrets of this amazing train station. To win, you’ll have to go nuts in the Whispering Gallery, learn a secret about the stars in the “sky”, find TV celebs in the food…
