June Programs
Registration begins Monday, May 22 @ 9:30AM
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day &
Monday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
The Friends of the Library Book Sale Friday, June 2 & Saturday, June 3 from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
(Members' book sale is
Thursday, June 1; 4:00 - 7:30 PM.)
Director’s Message
Dearest Gentle Reader, 

Welcome to June! Summer is right around the corner and we are chock full of amazing offerings for our Summer Reading Program! Come check us out! 

June 1st - 3rd is the Friends of Babylon Public Library’s Spring Book Sale; but there’s so much more than just books! Look for the flier that will be up on social media and all over the village, shortly. Remember, we can now accept credit, debit and mobile payments for the book sale!! 

The library will also serve as a cooling center throughout the warmer months during our regular operating hours. Come relax in the cool respite of your library and visit with us. Or hang out al fresco on the front patio with our new bistro seating. 

As always, we look forward to seeing each of you. Libraries are for Everyone, and that’s a mission we take seriously! Until next time, I am yours,

-         Tom Vitale
2023 Summer Reading Club
Saturday, June 24 - Saturday, August 19
Read. Rate. Raffle. Win.
Fill out a raffle ticket for every book you read and rate.
At the end of the summer we'll randomly pick winners
for one of our gift cards from our local businesses.
Registration begins June 24 at the Adult Reference desk.
Basics of Medicare
Monday, June 5
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Do you have questions about your Medicare Health Insurance options? Do you want to lower your Rx costs? Do you know how to maximize your entitlements? Making the right choice may give you peace of mind. Join Senior Services of North America as they go over open enrollment
for Medicare and more.
Games in the Afternoon
Mondays, June 5, 12, & 26
1:00 -4:00 PM
The community room will be set aside from
1:00 - 4:00 pm for you to play board games (bring your own).
Writer's Workshop
Tuesday, June 6, 20 & 27; 5:45 - 7:45 PM
New and experienced writers are welcome. Feel free to bring any works in progress. Registration required.
Online Job Searching
Wednesday, June 7 & 28; 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Learn how to use the Internet to find that perfect job! In the first session you will learn how to create accounts, search for employment opportunities with online job sites, learn how to complete applications, discuss industry dos and don’ts, and much more. Bring your questions! In the second session you will learn powerful techniques to create a resume that stands out to potential employers. In addition, you will learn how to create, style, and format your resume using MS Word. Registration required.
Out of district registration begins 5/30.
The Hank Williams Century Show
Saturday, June 10
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Join us on Hank Williams' birthday to celebrate this iconic star with Tennessee Walt. This program is packed with Williams' hits (“I Saw the Light,” “Jambalaya,” “Your Cheating Heart” and more) along with rarities and, as always, fascinating background on the songs and on Williams himself.
It’s a show 100 years in the making!
Plots & Pastries Book Discussion
Monday, June 12 @ 10:00 AM
We will be discussing The Thursday Murder Club,
by Richard Osman.
Books are available at the Adult Reference Desk.
Social Security Planning for Women
Tuesday, June 13
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Join us for an informational session to answer all your questions about planning for retirement, social security, and more.
Classic Film Club - Notorious
Wednesday, June 14
5:30 - 7:00 PM
With this twisted love story, Alfred Hitchcock summoned darker shades of suspense and passion by casting two of Hollywood’s most beloved stars starkly against type. Ingrid Bergman plays Alicia, an alluring woman with a checkered past recruited by Devlin (Cary Grant), a suave, mysterious intelligence agent, to spy for the U.S. Only after she has fallen for Devlin does she learn that her mission is to seduce a Nazi industrialist (Claude Rains) hiding out in South America. A thriller of rare perfection, Notorious (1946) represents a pinnacle of both its director’s legendary career and classic Hollywood cinema.
Book Discussion
Wednesday, June 14
7:00 - 7:45 PM
We will be discussing Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland. Copies are available at the Adult Reference Desk.
Friday Afternoon Movie
June 16 @ 2:00 PM
Devotion
The inspirational true story of Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in U.S. Navy history, and his enduring friendship with fellow fighter pilot Tom Hudner. Helping to turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War, their heroic sacrifices ultimately make them the Navy's most celebrated wingman. Rated PG-13. 139 minutes.
Beach Glass Art
Wednesday, June 21
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Make a gorgeous piece of art using beach glass, shells, and sand. No experience or artistic talent needed! Registration required. There is a $5.00 non-refundable materials fee due at registration.
Monday, June 26
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Join Chef Rob for a demonstration and tasting of his Sloppy Joe Tacos with a Fiesta Taco Dip. Registration is required. There is a non-refundable fee of $5.00 due at registration. Out of district patrons may register beginning 5/30.
Phone Charging Stations
Free phone charging stations are now located in all departments of the Library.
The Library now offers wireless printing. Just send your documents from home (or your phone or tablet) and print them out at the library. Click the link under the 'Information' tab on our homepage to get started.
Blood Pressure Monitors
Remember, we have blood pressure monitors that you can borrow for four weeks. Ask at the Circulation desk.
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS
Registration begins Monday, May 22.
Grades 6-12.
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Teens Dungeons & Dragons Club
Wednesdays, June 7 & 21 @ 3:30 PM
Join us in the library for Dungeons & Dragons! Build a character, choose your weapons, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice! Registration required.
Minecraft Mania Crazy Cannons
Monday, June 12; 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Players are introduced to an explosive way to travel as they team up with friends and learn how to build cannons using TNT in Minecraft. Compete to see who can travel the farthest and highest! Tablets will be provided.
Tuesdays, June 20 & 27
(every Tuesday til August 12)
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Battle of the Books, an annual county-wide book trivia competition, will take place on Saturday, August 12th this year! Interested in finding out more? Come to the Adult Reference Desk now to find out the six books we'll be reading this year, as well as how the competition will be structured! Weekly meetings will begin in June to prepare us for the competition. Open to teens entering grades 6-9. Register for the Battle on May 22.
Summer Reading Club begins
Saturday, June 24
Join our Summer Reading program! Fill out a sheet for each book you read and submit it at the Reference Desk for a raffle ticket for the prize of your choosing. Open June 24th - August 19th. Registration required.
Universal Yums
Friday, June 30; 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Discover a new country every month through trivia and snacks! We provide the treats, you bring a spirit of adventure and curiosity about the world. *May not be suitable for teens with food allergies. Registration required.
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