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SHELF INDULGENCE: BOOK CLUB May GOODREADS SUMMARY May GOODREADS SUMMARY Vestal Public Library presents Shelf Indulgence, a book club for adventurous readers. Selecting from recently published titles, a book is chosen to be read and discussed on the third Wednesday of each month. The goal is to explore popular books from a variety of genres, and share the discoveries with a group of readers. ​ This book club is held both in person every third Wednesday of the month. Shelf Indulgence book picks may change based on availability. SIGN UP HERE! Are you captivated by the stories of the past? Welcome to Shelf Discovery, where history comes alive through the pages of popular nonfiction books. Embark on an exciting journey through the annals of time. From ancient civilizations to modern revolutions, our selections will cover it all. Connect with fellow history buffs and join the discussion! ​ This book club is held both in person every first Tuesday of the month. Book picks may change based on availability. SIGN UP HERE!

EVENTS & PROGRAMMING EVENTS CALENDAR Mad for Art - Watercolor Bookmarks You can never have too many books... or bookmarks for that matter! Create a floating bookmark with watercolors and pens before cutting it out. Let your creativity match your reading preferences. Need one for your cookbook? Make a lemon slice! Reading a fantasy? Try a butterfly wing! Science Fiction? Let a moon or planet guide your reading path. Sign up online starting Tuesday, March 26. ** This class is only available in person at the library. Virtual kits will not be available. ** Please be aware that Mad for Art classes fill up quickly. Tuesday, April 9 at 6 PM SIGN UP HERE! Yin Yoga & Sound Bath This slow-flow yoga class targets deep connective tissues, ligaments, joints, and bones. The asanas or poses in yin yoga are held for longer allowing you to get a deep stretch physically and mentally with extended time for meditation. On the first Thursday, we have a Sound Bath by Jennifer Landers that follows Yin Yoga at 7 PM. Use the sign-up link below to register for one or both classes. All yogis welcome, new or experienced! Bring your own yoga mat or use one of VPL's. Donations encouraged, but not required. Any Donations will go to VPL for future programs and events! Thursdays at 6 PM on 1st Thursday Sound Bath at 7PM on 1st Thursday SIGN UP HERE! Pins & Needles Pins & Needles is meeting twice a month now! Every second and fourth Wednesday at 6 PM. Check VPL calendar for dates. Take the time to come in and work on that long-forgotten knitting project with other knitters and crocheters or learn how to start your own project. We will meet in the Library to work, chat, and share patterns and project ideas! Seedy Saturday: Earth Day Celebration Help VPL spring into summer with our 4th annual Seedy Saturday: Earth Day Celebration! At Seedy Saturday, gardeners and plant lovers can gather in the VPL Reading garden for a perennial, annual, seed & seedling swap and the spring opening of the seed library. Kids can participate by helping in the garden or enjoying outdoor games and activities like seed “bombs”, bubbles, jump ropes, hula hoops, and more! Families who registered for a free tree through Neighborhood Forest can pick up their saplings too! Seedy Saturday is a great opportunity for volunteering by weeding, planting, and mulching the VPL Reading Garden. Saturday, April 27 from 11 - 1PM Game Night Game On! Disconnect from your screen and connect over board games. All ages can jump in to learn a new game or an old favorite like Catan, Ticket to Ride, Uno, Dixit, What Do You Meme?, Unstable Unicorns, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Exploding Kittens. Third Wednesday at 6 PM at VPL Java Joe Jammers Join VPL as we enjoy the talents of local musicians, Java Joe Jammers. This jam band has been together since the mid-1970s performing folk and country music. The Jammers will perform in the meeting room at 6PM every 4th Tuesday. Drop in for a song or stay until the last note. 4th Tuesday | 6:00 PM | Meeting room

TEEN EVENTS & CLUBS BOOK CLUBS I'D RATHER READ YA Attention all fans of young adult lit! George F. Johnson Library, Your Home Public Library, and Vestal Public Library have joined together to create a book club dedicated to all readers and fans of YA books. December's pick is My True Love Gave To Me: Twelve Holiday Stories (Anthology) . You can pick up copies at a library in different formats or on Libby! Join us every last Wednesday of the month at 6 PM on zoom for our book discussion, register by phone, online, or by visiting one of the three libraries to get zoom information. Last Wednesdays at 6 PM Virtual - by zoom SIGN UP HERE! Rick Riordan Book Club The Percy Jackson resurgence is just getting started. Re-read Percy Jackson and the Olympians in preparation for the new Disney+ series or dive into the world of gods, half-bloods, and monsters for the first time by joining VPL’s Rick Riordan Book Club! This book club will read through the series over the next few months and discuss our journeys as we follow Percy and Friends on adventures and quests. Second Monday @ 6:30PM Ages 13+ SIGN UP HERE! EVENTS SIGN UP HERE! Dungeons & Dragons Ready, set, roll for damage! We are ready to start a Dungeons & Dragons play group for ages 11 - 14. Bring your prepared character and join the party for an exciting campaign through villages and over mountains. Play sessions will be on Tuesdays from 6 - 8 PM starting February 27. ** Campaign FULL ** 5-week session 6 - 8PM Tuesday, February 27, March 5, 12, 19, & 26 Ages 11 - 14 SIGN UP HERE!

CLUBS Seed Lending Library VPL has a seed lending library! Seeds are available for "check out" to be taken home and planted in your own garden. At the end of the season, collect seeds from your plants and "return" them to VPL. Stop by the lending library next to the New Young Adult area and Fiction. On Facebook? Ask to join our Gardening Club Facebook group to hear about events, share articles, ask questions, and learn from other gardeners. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP! Seedy Saturday - Earth Day Celebration Help VPL spring into summer with our 3rd annual Seedy Saturday: Earth Day Celebration! Saturday, April 22 11 AM - 2 PM At Seedy Saturday, gardeners and plant lovers can gather in the VPL Reading garden for a perennial, annual, seed & seedling swap and the spring opening of the seed library. Kids can participate by helping in the garden or enjoying outdoor games and activities like bubbles, jump ropes, hula hoops, and more! Families who registered for a free tree through Neighborhood Forest can pick up their saplings too! ​ Seedy Saturday is a great opportunity for volunteering by weeding, planting, and mulching the VPL Reading Garden with help from the Vestal High School Interact Club. Past Events

VOLUNTEER @ VPL The Vestal Public Library Board of Trustees recognizes that volunteers are a valuable resource for the Library. Volunteer services aid the Library in making the best use of its fiscal resources and helps connect the Library to other community groups and organizations. Volunteers enhance, rather than replace, adequate staffing. Volunteers also act as valuable advocates for the Library within the community. The Vestal Public Library and its volunteers work together to ensure a successful relationship. A volunteer’s energy and talents helps VPL meet its commitment to providing quality customer service to the public. Library staff will continually strive to recognize the contributions of Library volunteers and seek to expand the Library volunteer group as needed. Please read through the VPL Volunteer Policy before applying online. VPL VOLUNTEER POLICY VOLUNTEER APPLICATION VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN/OUT VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

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CONTACT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Got a question for the VPL Board? Send us an email or message! Select a topic Send Thanks for submitting! If you don't feel comfortable using the form above you can email the Board of Trustees directly at vestalpubliclibraryfeedback@gmail.com VPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES ​ ​ OFFICERS ​Dianne Cappiello (2021-2024) President Dannielle Swart (2020-2023) Vice President Suzanne Johnson (2022-2025) Secretary Joe Kost (2020-2023) VP Finance TRUSTEES ​ ​ Shoba Agneshwar (2020-2023) Lorie Avery (2021-2024) Mary Ann Karre (2021-2024) Nicole Barnard (2022-2025) Barbara Morgan (2022-2025) ​ The Board shall consist of nine (9) Trustees. Board Trustees serve a three (3) year term and are elected by Vestal Central School District voters. Library Fiscal and Trustee Term year runs July through June.