MONTICELLO – The Ethelbert B. Crawford Library recently unveiled its exciting new programs for February. There’s something for everyone:

An Evening with Oliver King: Featuring the works of Paul Laurence Dunbar - Thursday, February 19th 6 PM

A special Black History Month Program featuring Oliver King, who will present the works of Paul Laurence Dunbar.

Please call (845) 794-4660 ext. 9 for more information. Library Calendar Link: https://ebcpl.libcal.com/event/15081944

From Screen to Sky: An Evening of Astronomy - Thursday, February 5th 6 PM. Join John and Irene for an evening exploring the stars! The program will include a discussion and video presentation. Weather-permitting, the evening will also feature outdoor stargazing. Please call (845) 794-4660 ext. 9 for more information. Library Calendar Link: https://ebcpl.libcal.com/event/15825477

Virtual Author Talks through the Library Speakers’ Consortium Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley - Thursday, February 5th 7 PM via the Library Speakers’ Consortium Website

This will be an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. Please call (845) 794-4660 ext. 9 for more information. Library Calendar Link: https://ebcpl.libcal.com/event/16124613

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart - Thursday, February 12^th, 2 PM via the Library Speakers’ Consortium Website. Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. Take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today. Please call (845) 794-4660 ext. 9 for more information. Library Calendar Link: https://ebcpl.libcal.com/event/16124923

RECURRING ADULT PROGRAMS

Adult Gaming Group Fridays | 1 PM - 4 PM. Spend your Tuesday and Friday afternoons at the library with other adults playing a game with friends, or make new friends while playing cards, Scrabble, doing jigsaw puzzles, or other board games. Feel free to bring your own game to play.

Yiddish - All Levels Wednesdays | 10:30 AM - 12 PM. Do you know a few Yiddish words and would like to know more? Enjoy discussions on language and culture with friends that share your interest. Hear from sages, writers, and humorists about topics such as customs, history & folklore, traditions, ethics, language arts, poetry and more.

Hybrid Book Discussion Monthly on the Last Monday | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. Copies of the selected book are available for checkout at the front desk. Digital and audio copies can be borrowed via Libby. Email langclouse@rcls.org for Zoom details.

Knit & Crochet Group Monthly - 3rd Monday | 6 PM - 7:30 PM. Bring your current projects and supplies or explore a new hobby with the guidance of experienced stitcher Ginny Schouten. Yarn will be provided to start a new project, and crochet hooks and knitting needles will also be available.

Writer's Group Bi-Monthly - Every 2nd and 4th Monday | 6 PM - 7:45 PM. Attend a meeting of aspiring writers seeking to work together to hone their craft. Enjoy this comfortable environment where we help each other improve our craftsmanship together. Email langclouse@rcls.org for more details or to register.

Friends of the Library Monthly - Every 2nd Tuesday | 5:45 PM. The Friends of the Library (FOL), are a group of volunteers committed to helping the library through outreach and service projects. All funds raised by the FOL are used to support library programs, services, and materials. FOL meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming a friend and to current members.

CEJ Community Conversations Monthly - 2nd Thursday | 6 PM. We’re living in a world that is rapidly changing, some of it to our liking, and some not.  With all that is going on, how do we maintain and strengthen our sense of community? Committee for Equity & Justice (CEJ) of SALT.

Chair Yoga Monthly – 3rd Wednesday | 2 PM. Join Rebecca DeRosa for a gentle and accessible Chair Yoga session at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library. This class is designed to improve flexibility, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being, all while seated in a chair. Ideal for individuals of all abilities, no prior yoga experience is necessary. Please call (845) 794-4660 ext. 9 for more information.

Books & Brews – Sci-fi Book Discussion @ EBCPL Monthly – 3rd Wednesday | 6:30 PM. This month they’ll meet at The Brew in Rock Hill, to eat, drink, and discuss books together. For more information, please call (845)794-4660 ext. 9.