Board of Trustees: Marjorie Galen, President; Marty Nealon, Treasurer; Paul Riccobono, Vice President; Kathryn Shattuck, Secretary; Sarah Buterbaugh; Kris Haberman; Yvonna Kopacz; Library Director: Maria Gagliardi. The next board meeting is Wednesday, June 8 at 7:00pm in person, at the library. All meetings are open to the public.

HOURS
Open Monday through Thursday, 11:00am to 8:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Closed Sunday, May 8; May 30; Summer Sundays beginning June 19.

Springfest!
Saturday, May 7 from 10:00am to 4:00pm A family-friendly celebration of spring with gifts for mom, sidewalk games and hands-on crafts for kids. Enter our Jamis bicycle raffle, adopt a kitten from Hi-Tor, bid in our secret art auction, stay for a lunch of enticing smoothies, empanadas, and baked goods.

PROGRAMS
Please register for programs at palisadeslibrary.org For full descriptions of programs visit our website. All programs are free. Some programs are in person and some are via Zoom.

YOUTH PROGRAMS Need more information? Contact Kate Foster 845-
359-0136, kfoster@palisadesfreelibrary.org

PAWS FOR READING WITH BONNIE JEAN
Monday, May 2, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
In this online program, children read one-on-one with Bonnie Jean, a specially trained Reading Education

TAKE & MAKE TIE-DYE HEART POUCH
Tuesday, May 3, starting at 11:00am
Use colorful tissue paper to tie-dye a plain pouch and transform it into something special. A perfect gift for Mother's Day! For ages 3+

TAKE & MAKE GARDEN SEED BOMBS
Thursday, May 12, starting at 11:00am
Add beauty to your garden with this fun planting project. For ages 3+

FLOWER CUPCAKE WORKSHOP Thursday, May 19, 4:30pm to 5:30 pm
Use seven (!!) cupcakes to create a beautiful and scrumptious edible flower. This program is presented by sweets experts from Chocolatier Matisse. For ages 5 – 12

MOVE & GROOVE
Tuesday, May 24, 10:30am to 11:15am
Sing, dance, clap, and stomp along with Miss Jolie and her ukulele! Program will be held at Sparkill Memorial Park, 600 Main St, Sparkill. Co-sponsored by the Tappan Library.

TAKE & MAKE WHIRLYGIG SPINNERS
Thursday, May 26, starting at 11:00am
A classic and fun craft that doubles as a toy! Perfect for summertime fun. For ages 5+

T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board) Meeting
Monday, May 30, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Earn an hour of community service while sharing your ideas for programming and events at our library. We'd love your input! This program will take place in person in the Community Room. Please email Kate if you would like to participate remotely.
For ages 12 - 18

STORYTIME FUN!
Mondays, 10:30am to 11:00am (Beginning May 2)
Join Kate for stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft! This program is held in the Children’s Room.

OUTDOOR STORYTIME Tuesdays, 10:30am to 11:00am (Beginning May 10)
Bring a blanket and join us at the DiFrancesca Playground in Sparkill. Afterwards, have fun at the playground or take a walk or bike ride down the Rail Trail!

ADULT PROGRAMS
Need more information? Contact Emily Nevill 845-359-0136, enevill@palisadesfreelibrary.org

TAKE & MAKE WRAPPED STONES
Thursday, May 12 for adults and teens while supplies last.
Explore Japanese weaving techniques to make a set of Zen stones.

TAKE & MAKE CONCRETE CANDLE HOLDER
Friday, May 27 for adult and teens while supplies last.
Make a unique candle holder to help light your way.

SKUNK HOLLOW: 19TH CENTURY COMMUNITY OF FREE BLACK FAMILIES NEAR PALISADES
Monday, May 9, 7:00pm on Zoom
Census records from 1840 forward show free Black families in New Jersey, just south of Palisades, living beside their white neighbors, in an economically independent, multiracial community. Some started their lives enslaved, but there was no generational “debt” owed to former masters. The community of Skunk Hollow grew in size and over sixty families eventually called it home before its disintegration. Who were they, and where did they go?

MARIAN POWYS: LACEMAKER OF PALISADES
Saturday, May 21, 11:00am in the Community Room
Marian Powys, a unique and eccentric resident of Snedens Landing, was a renowned expert on all aspects of lace. Travel with Marian as lace carries her from her father’s church garden in Victorian England through the roaring twenties in Manhattan, where customers at her lace shop included the assassin of Rasputin. As a teacher of lacemaking, lace design, and the history of antique lace, she inspired generations.

GENTLE YOGA AND CHAIR YOGA
New YouTube videos emailed every Friday
Laura Zaino, certified yoga instructor, leads classes perfect for beginners, all body types and ranges of movement.