June 1: First Friday Movie Night
At 4:00 pm, kick off the weekend with a free movie and snacks. No reservations required; just show up. We will be watching Black Panther. We will be showing new movies every first Friday.
June 2: Morning on the Catharine Valley Trail
At 8:00 am, meet at the library steps for a walk on the Catharine Valley Trail. We will meet every first Saturday of every month to walk, talk, and be outside.
June 2: Walk through Historic Montour
At 9:00 am, walk with county historian and local author Gary Emerson along Main Street and learn about the history of Montour Falls.
June 2: Upcycle Society
At 10:00 am, join the Upcycle Society to reinvent books, bags, clothing, and other materials to make unique creations from discarded household items. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. Upcycle: To process used goods or scrap material in order to produce something that is often better than the original.
June 2: Aquatic Invasive Species
At 12:30, Hilary Mosher and Patricia Wakefield-Brown of the Finger Lakes Institute will present a workshop on aquatic invasive species. Topics covered will include identification and control tips for hydrilla, starry stonewort, and others. A light lunch will be served. Sponsored by the Schuyler County Water Quality Coordinating Committee in cooperation with the Finger Lakes Institute and the Montour Falls Library. Free and open to all who are interested in preventing invasive aquatic species.
June 5: Blankets and Books
At 10:00 am, join us at Havana Glen Park as the Tanglewood Nature Center brings live animals and gives an exciting presentation on Amazing Animals. This will be the first day of our summer Blankets and Books outdoor storytime series, which will meet at Havana Glen Park every Tuesday morning in June, July, and August. Hear stories, learn about nature, and play outside.
June 5: The Futurists: Next Generation Readers
At 6:00 pm, our young adult book group will meet to discuss Turtles All the Way Down by John Green. Sixteen-year-old Aza never intended to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there’s a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. So together, they navigate the short distance and broad divides that separate them from Russell Pickett’s son, Davis. Aza is trying. She is trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good student, and maybe even a good detective, while also living within the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts.
June 6: Meditation
At 8:00 am, before the library opens, join certified yoga instructor Sue Silhan, R.N., for an hour of meditation. Meditation is an individual practice but also has an effervescent quality when done in a group. We will have time together each month to explore meditation practices and share with one another our own experiences with this ancient practice. We suggest a donation of $10 to support the instructor and the library. Please bring a small blanket to class. This group will meet on the first Wednesday of every month.
June 6: Classics Reading Group
At 6:00 pm, the Classics Reading Group will meet to discuss Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof first heated up Broadway in 1955 with its gothic American story of brothers vying for their dying father’s inheritance amid a whirlwind of sexuality, untethered in the person of Maggie the Cat. The play also daringly showcased the burden of sexuality repressed in the agony of her husband, Brick Pollitt. In spite of the public controversy Cat stirred up, it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the Drama Critics Circle Award for that year. Williams, as he so often did with his plays, rewrote Cat on a Hot Tin Roof for many years–the present version was originally produced at the American Shakespeare Festival in 1974 with all the changes that made Williams finally declare the text to be definitive.
June 7: Day Book Club
At 11:30 am, the Day Book Club will meet to discuss In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. On November 15, 1959, in the small town of Holcomb, Kansas, four members of the Clutter family were savagely murdered by blasts from a shotgun held a few inches from their faces. There was no apparent motive for the crime, and there were almost no clues. As Truman Capote reconstructs the murder and the investigation that led to the capture, trial, and execution of the killers, he generates both mesmerizing suspense and astonishing empathy. In Cold Blood is a work that transcends its moment, yielding poignant insights into the nature of American violence.
June 7: Montour Falls Farmers Market
From 4:00 to 7:00 at the pavilion at 300 West Main Street will be the Montour Falls Farmers Market. Local farmers will offer healthy, fresh, local, affordable vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, and more. All eligible vendors accept SNAP, and the market gives out $2 Fresh Connect Checks. Entertainment including live music and story time for the children will be scheduled. Food trucks will provide hot meals and treats. Thursdays, 4:00 to 7:00, May through October. montourfallsfarmersmarket.com
June 9: Photo Fun
At 10:00 am, take photos in a creative exploration.
June 9: Library Float with the Montour Falls Firemen’s Parade
At 11:00 am, join us to decorate our float for the Montour Falls Firemen’s Parade. Line up for the parade at 4:00. Dress as a literary or historical figure and help pass out free books. Contact Karin at the library for more information. 535-7489.
June 12: Environmental Literature Reading Group
At 6:00 pm, the Environmental Literature Reading Group will meet to discuss The Peregrine Returns by Mary Hennen. The author gives wings to this extraordinary conservation success story. Drawing on the beautiful watercolors of Field Museum artist-in-residence Peggy Macnamara and photos by Field Museum research assistant Stephanie Ware, as well as her own decades of work with peregrines, Hennen uses a program in Chicago as a case study for the peregrines’ journey from their devastating decline to the discovery of its cause (a thinning of eggshells caused by a by-product of DDT), through to recovery, revealing how the urban landscape has played an essential role in enabling falcons to return to the wild–and how people are now learning to live in close proximity to these captivating raptors.
June 13: Havana Book Club
At 6:00 pm, the Havana Book Club will meet to discuss Quiet Until the Thaw by Alexandra Fuller. Lakota Oglala Sioux Nation, South Dakota. Two Native American cousins, Rick Overlooking Horse and You Choose Watson, are pitted against each other as their tribe is torn apart by infighting. Rick chooses the path of peace and stays; You Choose, violent and unpredictable, strikes out on his own. When he returns, after three decades behind bars, he disrupts the fragile peace and threatens the lives of the entire reservation.
June 16: Walk through History
At 9:00 am, walk with county historian and local author Gary Emerson along the Chemung Canal towpath and learn about this history of the canal.
June 16: Library Garden
At 10:00 am, join us as we begin a new season in the library’s garden. Start seeds and help the garden grow.
June 18: Library Board Meeting
At 6:00 pm, the library trustees will be at the library for their monthly board meeting.
June 19: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club
At 6:00 pm, the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club will meet to discuss Wild Seed by Octavia E. Butler. Doro is an entity who changes bodies like clothes, killing his hosts by reflex–or design. He fears no one–until he meets Anyanwu. Anyanwu has also died many times. She can absorb bullets and make medicine with a kiss, give birth to tribes, nurture and heal, and savage anyone who threatens those she loves. She fears no one–until she meets Doro. From African jungles to the colonies of America, Doro and Anyanwu weave together a pattern of destiny that not even immortals can imagine.
June 22: Fourth Friday Concert: Dara Anissi: Oud Music
At 6:00 pm, join the library for our monthly concert. The music of Dara Anissi was written for the ancient Middle Eastern instrument the oud and for the Dumbek, a Middle eastern drum. The songs are original and were influenced by Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Celtic, and elements of Jazz and Classical music. The songs have structured melodies with areas of improvisiation for both instruments. The inspiration for these songs came from current world events, poems, history, and nature. Dara Anissi and Nikolai Ruskin will be performing songs from their current CD “Cages.” We ask for a $10 donation to support the musicians and the library.
June 23: Outdoor Adventure
At 10:00 am, join us for an hour of free-range creativity outside.
June 27: Storytelling Circle
At 6:00 pm, the Storytelling Circle will meet, led by And Two Makes Three storytellers. Bring a story to share with others, and listen to what they have to share!
The Montour Falls Library is no longer charging fines
for overdue items checked out at our library.
Please try to return items by their due dates so that others can enjoy them.
The library is here for your use and there should be nothing in the way of that.
Fourth Friday Concert : Dara Anissi ~ Oud Music
The music of Dara Anissi was written for the ancient Middle Eastern instrument the oud
and for the Dumbek, a Middle eastern drum.
The songs are original and were influenced by Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Celtic,
and elements of Jazz and Classical music.
The songs have structured melodies with areas of improvisiation for both instruments.
The inspiration for these songs came from current world events, poems, history, and nature.
Dara Anissi and Nikolai Ruskin will be performing songs from their current CD “Cages.”
June 22
6:00 PM
at the Montour Falls Library
We ask for a $10 donation to support the musicians and the library.
All Early Literacy Program story times
will now take place at 10:00 AM
to better accommodate children’s schedules
Ongoing:
Student Volunteer Program
Do you love libraries and books? Do you want to learn new skills? Would you like to volunteer at your local public library? This job requires a responsible and respectful attitude and a willingness to learn. Volunteer hours are available Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:00. Contact Karin Thomas at the library for more information.
Digital Resources
Borrow eBooks, digital magazines, and music with your library card.
www.montourfallslibrary.org/services/digital
New York Times Online at Montour Falls Library
Read any number of articles on your device or ours while at the Montour Falls Library. We have three computers available to the public. You will have free, unlimited access while at the library.
Seed Library
Take free packets of seeds and start a garden at home. Grow your own food; you don’t need acres. Anyone can come and take seeds. Limit of 15 packets per family.
Sundays:
From 8:00 to 11:00, every Sunday, local musician Gary Kline will be offering free music lessons in a variety of string instruments and tin whistle. You’re welcome to bring in your own instruments, as well. Gary has 40 years of experience in folk music. Lessons are free and open to all ages and skill levels.
Mondays:
The library is closed on Mondays.
Tuesdays:
8:00 is Yoga for Health at the Montour Falls Library. Anyone can practice and benefit from Yoga. One hour of instruction in yoga poses, breathing, and meditation. Care will be taken to provide safe practice for those who may have physical limitations. Please bring a mat and a small blanket to class. A donation to Selah Yoga and Music is needed to attend these classes. sue@selahyogaandmusic.com. (607) 703-0010. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 AM at the Montour Falls Library.
10:00 is Blankets and Books at Havana Glen Park in June, July, and August. Join the library for a summer of stories. Hear stories, learn about nature, and play outside. Open to all ages. Meet at the library in case of rain. At 9:00, just before storytime, the Schuyler County Family Play and Resource Center will take a Stroll in the Park at Havana Glen Park with strollers and riding toys. Parking is free at the park for these events.
Wednesdays:
From 3:30 to 5:00, we will have a table full of art supplies and instruction books for you to use. Draw, paint, fold, sketch, and imagine. Practice your skills and explore new techniques. Join us every Wednesday for a drop-in time of art and creativity. Free and open to all.
Thursdays:
8:00 is Yoga for Health at the Montour Falls Library. Anyone can practice and benefit from Yoga. One hour of instruction in yoga poses, breathing, and meditation. Care will be taken to provide safe practice for those who may have physical limitations. Please bring a mat and a small blanket to class. A donation to Selah Yoga and Music is needed to attend these classes. sue@selahyogaandmusic.com. (607) 703-0010. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 AM at the Montour Falls Library.
10:00 is Infant Lap Time at the Montour Falls Library. We sing, dance, and read with newborns and siblings and share information and resources for parents. All ages welcome.
4:00-7:00 is the Montour Falls Farmers Market at the pavilion at 300 West Main Street will be the Montour Falls Farmers Market. Local farmers will offer healthy, fresh, local, affordable vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, and more. All eligible vendors accept SNAP, and the market gives out $2 Fresh Connect Checks. Entertainment including live music and story time for the children will be scheduled. Food trucks will provide hot meals and treats. Thursdays, 4:00 to 7:00, May through October. montourfallsfarmersmarket.com
Fridays:
10:00 is Preschool Story Time at the Montour Falls Library. We will bring our stories to life with puppets, go ABC fishing, create art, and more! This program is open to all.
Saturdays:
10:00 is a rotating series of crafts and activities at the Montour Falls Library. Upcycle Society, Photo Fun, Library Garden, and Outdoor Adventure. Reinvent books, bags, clothing, and other materials to make unique creations from discarded household items; take photos in a creative exploration; start seeds and help the garden grow; and enjoy free-range creativity outside. There will also be a discussion of the books that you’re reading. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.