Southworth Events – ALL

In a library not so far away, we’re celebrating Star Wars Day! Drop in for a morning of free activities, games, and more for kids of all ages and their families. Costumes are encouraged.

Watch some of the LEGO Star Wars Yoda Chronicles, go on a scavenger hunt for a prize, make a (pool noodle) light saber and do battle with balloons, and get a free activity kit while supplies last! Please register: https://forms.gle/vuTEPVE1s4XK7rGt5

Join Darren Johnson, local amateur mycologist, mushroom farmer and foraging guide for an exploration into the world of mushrooms on Wednesday May 8 at noon for another lunch & learn presentation. Find out more about  mushrooms in our area, how to use them and foraging from a local expert. Register here to save a spot.

Come practice reading to the friendly pups from Cornell Canine Companions. Registration appreciated!

Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke. Last meeting for the school year. Participants will be given the sequel to read and discuss at the library during the summer. Free copies of the books are available at the Dryden Middle School from Ms. Griffith or Ms. Munson.

Join the fun with our graphic novel book club at the library on the second Tuesday of the month from 3:30 - 4:30.  

• Tuesday May 14: Bera the One-Headed Troll by Eric Orchard

This club is recommended for 3 - 7 grade. Register here to reserve a spot. Come by the library to pick up a copy of the book.  This club is made possible through generous funding from the Dryden Youth Opportunity Fund.

The book club where everyone picks a different book based on the theme and shares it at the meeting. Bring a snack to share if you'd like! Our theme for May is 1960-1979 as we continue our journey readings through the decades.

Title to be determined. Got an idea? Let us know what you want to see! Popcorn and pizza provided. For teens in grades 6-12.

Have you always wanted to know how to take care of horses? What is some of the basic information you need to know to be safe around horses? What are horses thinking about and what tips could help you communicate better when riding a horse? These questions, and more, will be answered by Lindsay Sprague of Winterberry Farm when she joins us at the Southworth Library on Saturday, May 18 at 10:30 am for Horses 101. Lindsay will be joined by Katie, a miniature horse.

Register to save your spot for this program!

This month's book is a lovely tribute to spring, bees and friends where you least expect to find them. We are reading The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin. Join us for conversation, coffee and snacks!  All are welcome.  Books are available through the library system.

Author Melanie Zimmer will be joining us for Lunchtime Learning on Wednesday, May 22, to talk about the Curiosities of the Finger Lakes: Hidden Ancient Ruins, Flying Machines, the Boy Who Caught a Trout with His Nose and More. Bring a bag lunch; light refreshments will be served. Register to save your spot!

Get moving with Miss Angie's Music in this free monthly musical class full of curiosity and wonder for music and all that comes with it! Free family fun for all!

Find Miss Angie at the Library on Saturday, May 25 at 10:30 am for a toe tapping, foot stomping rollicky good time for all ages and abilities. Register to save a spot.