Events for Adults
The Library, while committed to providing an oasis of calm and quiet, enthusiastically makes room for discussion and engagement. Our programs — always free — represent a range of interests as eclectic and inclusive as our community. Supported by the Friends organization, the Library screens films, presents concerts, holds art workshops, and hosts author talks and lecture series.
Planning such events, we have the enviable advantage of a rich pool of resident talent upon which to draw: writers, scholars, educators, scientists, musicians, and other accomplished individuals eager to share their expertise and experience. Widespread attendance by the public enlarges the scope of the Library and affirms its pride of place in village life.
Tech Help
January 24 or February 7
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Are you looking for tech help? Sign up to meet with helpers at the Library!
Volunteers can help you with your laptop, phone, tablet, or e-reader.
Available for all ages by appointment only. Call to find out about availability! (914) 478-3307 or email Allee at amanning@hastingslibrary.org for more information.
Mahjong Group
Tuesdays
12:30 p.m.
No Mahjong January 21 or 28. Meetings will resume February 4.
If interested in playing Mahjong at the Library, call (914) 478-3307 or visit the Circulation Desk and leave your name and number.
Players will need to bring their card from the Mahjong League.
Knitting and Crocheting Group
Tuesdays
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
At the present time, we have reached our maximum number of participants. Please know this is not a teaching group, but a social gathering for knitters and crocheters to work on individual projects.
For more information or to be added to the waiting list, please contact Reference Librarian, Jeanne Bastone: jbastone@hastingslibrary.org
Project Linus
Sundays, once a month, date TBA
For well over 10 years, the Hastings Library has hosted a group of dedicated knitters and crocheters who make blankets for Project Linus, a national organization named after the Peanuts character who always carries a security blanket with him. The donated blankets are distributed to hospitalized and other children in need of some comfort.
I recently received a very heartfelt thank you card from Doris-Patt Smith, a coordinator from Project Linus. It is such a gratifying experience to participate in this program and I invite anyone who might be interested in joining our group to email me for more information. I look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks.
Jeanne Bastone, Reference Librarian
jbastone@hastingslibrary.org
The Seed Exchange
The Seed Exchange is at the Hastings Public Library!
Thanks to Katie Tolson and the Hastings Pollinator Pathway, the Fred and Louise Hubbard Heirloom Seed Collection has been revived.
The drawers of a vintage card catalog are labeled with the genre of seeds therein: flowers, herbs, vegetables and native plants. And, there is a clear container on top of the card catalog where you may place seeds you would like to contribute.
For questions or more information please stop by the exchange or go to the Hastings Pollinator Pathway website.