Calendar of Events

Stumped by your device? The Library offers 30-minute technology appointments to help you with tech-related questions you might have in a one-on-one environment.

Please have a specific tech-related question, or a learning objective you'd like to accomplish. For more info, visit https://www.martin.fl.us/idea-lab-one-one-tech-help.

Martin County's children's librarians love to read, but they also love to sing and dance.

According to Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library, singing, talking, and playing are also important for developing early literacy skills. Join us at story time and see how much fun learning can be! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. 

Stumped by your device? The Library offers 30-minute technology appointments to help you with tech-related questions you might have in a one-on-one environment.

Please have a specific tech-related question, or a learning objective you'd like to accomplish. For more info, visit https://www.martin.fl.us/idea-lab-one-one-tech-help.

As we continue our Adult & Caregivers Connection:

Enjoy an interactive presentation where you will learn about the field of art therapy, the benefits of art therapy, and how it can be used as a self-care technique. You will also engage in an art making experiential exercise to further explore and understand the benefits of art therapy at a personal level. 

On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave

Join us for live author talks each month featuring a one-hour interview with a bestselling author and a professional moderator. Questions are a mixture of those prepared by the moderator and those submitted by participants during the event.

This virtual event will be available for replay from our website.

Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/martinlibrary

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.

Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.

The Night We Lost Him focuses on estranged siblings who discover their father has been keeping a secret for over fifty years, one that may have been fatal...

Liam Noone was many things to many people. To the public, he was an exacting, self-made hotel magnate fleeing his past. To his three ex-wives, he was a loving albeit distant family man who kept his finances flush and his families carefully separated. To Nora, he was a father who often loved her from afar - notably a cliffside cottage perched on the California coast from which he fell to his death.  

The authorities rule the death accidental, but Nora and her estranged brother Sam have other ideas. As Nora and Sam form an uneasy alliance to unravel the mystery, they start putting together the pieces of their father's past—and uncover a family secret that changes everything.

With Laura Dave's trademark combination of soulful suspense and evocative family drama, The Night We Lost Him is a riveting page-turner. Register now to learn about this book and so much more!

About the Author: Laura Dave is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including The Last Thing He Told Me and Eight Hundred Grapes. Her novels have been translated into thirty-eight languages, and six of them, including The  Night We Lost Him, have been optioned for film and television. She resides in Santa Monica, California. 

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Martin County Library System.

The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee shall serve as an advisory committee to the Board of County Commissioners on issues relating to adult and youth substance and alcohol abuse in Martin County.  The Committee will make recommendations on programs and services that impact the community.  

Recommended for individuals who want to learn basic English. Registration required. Esta clase se recomienda para personas que desean aprender inglés básico. Es necesario registrarse.

Topics include basic vocabulary, common expressions, and beginner grammar. Class is conducted in English. Los temas incluyen vocabulario básico, expresiones comunes y gramática para principiantes. La clase se lleva a cabo en inglés.

Interested in using the Glowforge, a 3D laser engraver? Join us for this 60-minute introductory lesson.

We'll cover the basics like what materials to use, how to make (or buy!) a digital file, and how to safely operate the machine. All supplies and materials are provided!

All attendees must have a signed liability waiver on file. For more information, visit https://www.martin.fl.us/glowforge-mcls.

Recommended for individuals who have submitted their application for naturalization, or who are in the process of doing so. Comfort with the English language is required. Registration required.

Study and practice for the 100 questions of the U.S. Citizenship Test, and what to expect at the interview! This class will help you understand the process of applying to become a naturalized citizen of the U.S. and provides an opportunity to study citizenship test questions in a positive learning environment. We will review the requirements to qualify for citizenship, provide information on what to expect during your interview, and introduce government resources for obtaining application materials.

Overview of Lessons:1. What does it mean to be a U.S. Citizen?  2. What are the rights and responsibilities of citizenship?3. Do I qualify to apply for citizenship?4. What does the application process include?5. Test preparation.

THIS IS NOT AN ENGLISH CLASS. The class is taught in English and participants are expected to be comfortable with English before attending.

You must take the U.S. Citizenship Test in English unless you meet one of the following requirements:A. You are 50 years of age or older and you have lived in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident for periods totaling at least 20 years.B. You are 55 years of age or older and you have lived in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident for periods totaling at least 15 years.C. You are 65 years of age or older and you have lived in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident for periods totaling at least 20 years.

If you meet one of these requirements, you may be eligible to take the civics portion of the U.S. Citizenship Test in your native language. For more information on exemptions and accommodations, please visit: https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/exceptions-and-accommodations 

Questions about your device? Join us for this casual drop-in session where we'll help find answers to your questions. If you can, bring your device with you!

Questions will be addressed on a first come, first served basis.

Use your creativity and craft to spread kindness around Martin County by knitting or crocheting items to be donated. The current project is making walker-bags for the community.

Beginners and advanced  are welcome and we have patterns available for those that cannot make it in person. All materials are provided. This event sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.