Goshen Public Library celebrates May with new programs
Goshen. The library hosts programs for adults, teens, and kids.
Goshen /
| 03 May 2024 | 02:28
The Goshen Public Library & Historical Society main entrance at 366 Main Street, Goshen.
The Goshen Public Library & Historical Society has a lot going on in the month of May. The Library’s outdoor biodiverse environmental learning center meadow was seeded on May 7. The library expressed thanks to everyone who volunteered and helped make it happen. The project is dedicated to raising awareness of the critical role of bees and other pollinators.
The public can learn more about this project and other environmental projects on World Bee Day, May 20 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the Library. Other programs for the month can be found below.
Adult programs
Friday, May 10, 11:30 a.m.: The Fiber Arts Guild will be discussing knitting, sewing, spinning, weaving and other related crafts. All are welcome to attend.
Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.: The Friends Lecture Series presents “A Story of Bronze Age Crete,” by local author Eleanor Kuhns.
Wednesday, May 15, 9:30 a.m.: Gentle Yoga.
Musical performances
Saturday, May 11, 1 p.m.: Goshen High School Jazz Concert.
Sunday, May 19, 2 p.m.: Music Connects Us concert presents John Sheehan, sponsored by Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP.
Children’s programs
Thursday, May 16, 4 p.m.: Spanish Storytime for ages 3 to 5.
Thursday, May 16, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Family Playdate free play meetup in the Kid’s Activity Room. Toys and activities will be provided.
Friday, May 10 & 17, 11 a.m.: Love My Library Storytime for all ages.
Teen programs
Friday, May 10, 3 p.m.: Friday Flicks will present a duck-centric animated comedy.
Tuesday, May 14, 6 p.m.: Hang out and play some board games.
Ongoing activities
All ages are welcome to attend the Pokémon Card Club on Friday, May 17 at 4:30 p.m. The lirbary also features one-on-one tech help every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m.
The library also serves as a drop-off location for the Goshen Ecumenical Food Pantry, which seeks food and hygiene donations. The Library is also supporting an Eagle Scout project by Keith Grunenberg Jr., of Troop 62, who is collecting items for children in the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Emergency Room.
For more information, call the library at 845-294-6606 or visit goshenpubliclibrary.org.