Adults


programming for adults

Projects appropriate for older children, teens and adults.

Friday March 15: Memoir Writers @ Main 10:00-11:30 AM
Memoir writing is a process of gathering and shaping selected life events into a cohesive and meaningful story. The Memoir Writers at the library write to identify important life events and themes, and write about them gain understandings of the journeys. We meet once a month to share and support each other in the stages of reflection and memoir composition. The library offers several how-to books for writing memoirs, available in print, ebooks, and audio. We explore these resources, and recommend ideas and strategies that we have found helpful. We share selections from our writing, gain positive feedback, and, if we wish, ask for suggestions to expand and strengthen our work. If interested, please sign up at the Main Info Desk, call 716-286-4881, or email nflref@nioga.org to be on the contact list. Thanks!!

Tuesday March 19: Basket Making @ LaSalle w/ The Library Weavers - *Paper Basket Potpourri* 4:00-6:00 PM
Registration is required, as materials and space are limited. Stop in at LaSalle Library or call 716-283-8309 to sign up. Library Weavers is free for participants, thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

Tuesday March 26: Paint Night: Eclipse 6:30-8:00 PM
Join us to paint together in celebration of the upcoming eclipse! This beautiful and dramatic design is not to be missed!

Monday April 15: Open Mic Poetry Reading @ LaSalle Library 6:00-7:30 PM
Whether you just enjoy reading poems, or write your own, bring your imagination and your voice! To jumpstart your writing, pick up your Homemade Poetry Kit at Main or LaSalle starting
March 15. You’ll get prompts and ideas for all kinds of poetry -- including found poems, the spring-wonder haiku form and the jaunty (or serious) pantoum. If you’d rather share someone else’s published poem (or two), feel free to bring your favorites from home, or choose from the many new voices and classics at the library, in Hoopla, and online. Poems about spring, nature (skies and eclipses) and libraries will be featured at this reading. Sign up ahead as an open mic reader at LaSalle Library 716-283-8309 or email nflref@nioga.org. See you at LaSalle on April 15!

Tuesday April 16: Basket Making @ LaSalle w/ The Library Weavers - *Rattan Foraging Basket* 4:00-6:00 PM
Registration is required, as materials and space are limited. Stop in at LaSalle Library or call 716-283-8309 to sign up. Library Weavers is free for participants, thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

**For Rattan Baskets, you will need to bring these basic supplies: dishpan or bucket, small absorbent towel as work surface, kitchen scissors, small flat weight such as a trivet, small flat screwdriver, ruler or measuring tape, and pencil. Optional: empty spray bottle.

Tuesday April 16: Beginner Sewing: DIY Travel Toiletries Holder 6:30-8 PM
Gearing up for this year’s summer reading theme, Adventure Begins at Your Library? You’ll want one of these easy, washable, DIY travel toiletries holders in your bag! No sewing experience required - we will teach you!

Friday April 19: Memoir Writers @ Main 10:00-11:30 AM
Memoir writing is a process of gathering and shaping selected life events into a cohesive and meaningful story. The Memoir Writers at the library write to identify important life events and themes, and write about them gain understandings of the journeys. We meet once a month to share and support each other in the stages of reflection and memoir composition. The library offers several how-to books for writing memoirs, available in print, ebooks, and audio. We explore these resources, and recommend ideas and strategies that we have found helpful. We share selections from our writing, gain positive feedback, and, if we wish, ask for suggestions to expand and strengthen our work. If interested, please sign up at the Main Info Desk, call 716-286-4881, or email nflref@nioga.org to be on the contact list. Thanks!!

Tuesday April 23: Basket Making @ LaSalle w/ The Library Weavers - *Rattan Foraging Basket* 4:00-6:00 PM
Registration is required, as materials and space are limited. Stop in at LaSalle Library or call 716-283-8309 to sign up. Library Weavers is free for participants, thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

**For Rattan Baskets, you will need to bring these basic supplies: dishpan or bucket, small absorbent towel as work surface, kitchen scissors, small flat weight such as a trivet, small flat screwdriver, ruler or measuring tape, and pencil. Optional: empty spray bottle.

Tuesday May 7: Basket Making @ LaSalle w/ The Library Weavers - *Rattan Wrapped Vase* 4:00-6:00 PM
Registration is required, as materials and space are limited. Stop in at LaSalle Library or call 716-283-8309 to sign up. Library Weavers is free for participants, thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

**For Rattan Baskets, you will need to bring these basic supplies: dishpan or bucket, small absorbent towel as work surface, kitchen scissors, small flat weight such as a trivet, small flat screwdriver, ruler or measuring tape, and pencil. Optional: empty spray bottle.

Tuesday May 14: Spring Crafting with Sola Wood Flowers 6:30-8:00 PM
Whether you’ve seen it in someone’s wedding decor or as a durable decoration alternative to plastic flowers, sola wood flowers are an awesome way to completely customize your decor. Come see what they are, how to use them and make some of your own - and for those of you enjoying the recent basket weaving classes, these make a great addition to your homemade baskets!

Friday May 17: Memoir Writers @ Main 10:00-11:30 AM
Memoir writing is a process of gathering and shaping selected life events into a cohesive and meaningful story. The Memoir Writers at the library write to identify important life events and themes, and write about them gain understandings of the journeys. We meet once a month to share and support each other in the stages of reflection and memoir composition. The library offers several how-to books for writing memoirs, available in print, ebooks, and audio. We explore these resources, and recommend ideas and strategies that we have found helpful. We share selections from our writing, gain positive feedback, and, if we wish, ask for suggestions to expand and strengthen our work. If interested, please sign up at the Main Info Desk, call 716-286-4881, or email nflref@nioga.org to be on the contact list. Thanks!!

Tuesday May 21 & 28: Ukulele Experience @ Main 6:00-8:00 PM
(Ages 18 & up; *Registration Required*, Adult Guardian may bring children ages 10 & up). 30-minute small group sessions.

Just in time for porch and back yard singalongs, check out a ukulele from the library, and learn to play! A great way for family and friends to enjoy participatory music together. Library staff will get you started with handling, tuning, and basic chords.

You can check out instruction books and videos, and find many easy tutorials online. For more info, to reserve a ukulele, and to sign up for your 30-minute intro, call the Info Desk at the Main Library 716-286-4881, or email nflref@nioga.org. A current adult Nioga library card is required for ukulele kit checkouts. Kits include a tenor ukulele, carrying case, and tuner, and may be checked out for 3 weeks.
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