Happenings at the Shelter Island Library in November

Construction Update

Permanent power was installed right before the Nor’easter (thank you, PSEG) so the Renu crew is able to proceed with important interior work, including the beautiful ceiling in the main reading room which is designed to evoke the hull of a boat, the final installation of the elevator and the laying down of flooring and carpeting. Outside pavers have been laid on the patios and it’s possible to envision what terrific outdoor space we will have. We’re looking forward to finishing the cupola and placing the majestic weathervane. “Hard hat” tours are still available so just check in with Terry Lucas to see about getting an after-hours walk-through of the site. (Closed-toe shoes, please.) We hope you’ll love it.

The Turkey Plunge Returns

The annual Turkey Plunge, sponsored by Friends of the Library, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. at Crescent Beach. It’s not too early to start thinking about your costume.

Services: Comics Plus

Are you (or someone you know) into graphic novels, comics and manga? Are you looking for a great way to browse a large collection of all of these formats to easily find something that appeals to your taste? If so, check out “Comics Plus,” a free (with your library card, of course) service that allows you unlimited digital access to hundreds of titles for all ages. You can browse collections for kids, teens or adults so you know everything is age-approved. Any device. Any time of day or night. No holds. No waitlists. Try it now.

Adult Program Highlights

Too much thyme on your hands? Then check out the recipes for this month’s Spice Club starting on Nov. 2 which (of course) will feature the woody herb thyme. Then, Holly Cronin will be back on Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. to show you how to make her Seasonal Splendor Cream. Supplies are limited so please sign up in advance. 

Katherine’s popular Second Saturday Craft will be making gorgeous marble-dipped lanterns, perfect holiday centerpieces, on Nov. 14 at 11:30 a.m. in the library. Then, learn all about holiday plants and their history from award-winning columnist Jessica Damiano on November 17 at 7 p.m via Zoom.

November has lots of important health and wellness programs. There’s a Shot Clinic on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Center for pneumonia, flu, shingles and COVID inoculations. Please sign up at the library by Nov. 5 to get a form and have your insurance cards copied. The time for Medicare Open Enrollment is upon us, bringing with it plenty of questions about various plans, benefits, paperwork and the like. Attorney Tom McCann will continue to offer one-on-one in-person informational sessions on Nov. 16 and 23 to help you cut through the confusion; just call the library to book a time slot. Tom will also be doing a program on Social Security on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. via Zoom. More helpful information will be available on Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. with Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, as well as Learning About Diabetes at noon on Nov. 19. Both of these programs will take place on Zoom.

Youth Services Highlights

The Youth Services Take and Make is “My Thankful Tree.” Pick up starts Tuesday, Nov. 3. On the same day, children ages 8+ are invited to create Self-Care Jars at 1:30 p.m. Your special jar will help remind you of the ways to take care of yourself.

It’s Dinovember! Guess how many dinosaur figures are in the Estimation Station jar from Nov. 4 through 18. 

To celebrate Children’s Book Week (Nov. 9-15) patrons ages 6-10 can peruse a gallery of wrapped books and choose one to take home (for free) during the Unwrap a Story and Scratch Art Bookmarks program at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. And please don’t miss the movie “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” on Friday, Nov. 13 at 2:45 p.m.

Hannah our favorite Golden Retriever is back on Wednesday, Nov. 18 for Tails and Tales at 4:15 p.m. and the ever-popular BenAnna Band will return to jam with toddlers on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. Both of these programs will be held at the Community Center.

And of course, the Dungeons & Dragons groups and Pokémon Club will all meet throughout the month. Check out the website (shelterislandpubliclibrary.org) or stop by the trailer to learn what’s going on and what new items are on hand.

See you@the library!