BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Benedek Memorial Library - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Benedek Memorial Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260129T162708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T162708Z UID:4754-1772272800-1772281800@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Crafting Fun DESCRIPTION:Crafting fun for our school age patrons\, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Try your hand at paper quilling (curling paper) and create a fun snail figure.  No registration is required.  Winter read participants earn a raffle ticket towards the drawings. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/crafting-fun/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T173000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260325T201614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T201614Z UID:4846-1775750400-1775755800@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Drop-in Craft: Rock Painting. DESCRIPTION:Drop in to paint a rock to keep or place somewhere for others to find and have a brighter day. Open to all ages\, under 8 years may need help from a parent\, adults can try the drawing also. Try to come closer to 4:00 pm for you may need the full time to finish your masterpiece. If you know you are definitely coming please let us know by email: savona@stls.org\, by phone (607)583-4426\, or stop in the library during open hours\, just so we can make enough room for everyone to have a good time. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/drop-in-craft-rock-painting/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260325T202137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T202137Z UID:4850-1777113000-1777120200@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Drop-in Spring Craft: Build a birdhouse! DESCRIPTION:On April 25\, 2026 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm young people ages 5 years old and up\, can stop in at the Benedek Memorial Library to build a birdhouse\, decorate and take home. While supplies last. All supplies will be provided. Young ones 8 years of age and under\, will need the help of a parent or guardian.  Please come as close to the start (10:30 am) as you can. You will need the full two hours to complete the project. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/drop-in-spring-craft-build-a-birdhouse/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260530T154514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T154514Z UID:4903-1781193600-1781200800@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:– Drop in Craft – Personalize a cup and ball game. DESCRIPTION:Drop in to personalize your own wooden cup and ball game with paint markers. Open to all ages\, under 8 years may need help from a parent\, adults are encouraged to create. Supplies are limited. Registration is not required\, but if you know you are definitely coming please let us know by email: savona@stls.org\, by phone (607)583-4426\, or stop in the library during open hours so we can make enough room for everyone to have a good time. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/drop-in-craft-personalize-a-cup-and-ball-game/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260530T162612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T155506Z UID:4905-1781717400-1781722800@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Creative Community! DESCRIPTION:Creative Community is a new program that will be offered every week. The program is to encourage people to come together and practice being creative. The creativity could be sketching in a sketch book\, on paper\, or art journaling\, or even just spend some time coloring a coloring book page. Creating art (or just putting marks on a page) can help to relieve stress and would give you a night away from doom scrolling. If you don’t have an idea of what to do\, there will be simple prompts available to spark your creative spirit. Our Director\, Candy will be available to help with simple drawing and painting skills. We do have art supplies available to experiment with\, but we encourage everyone to bring their own sketch book and media to use. This program is mainly for young adults and adults but is open to all ages. \n**This project was funded by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries!** URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/creative-community/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Social Hour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260530T162734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T155623Z UID:4908-1782322200-1782327600@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Creative Community DESCRIPTION:Creative Community is a new program that will be offered every week. The program is to encourage people to come together and practice being creative. The creativity could be sketching in a sketch book\, on paper\, or art journaling\, or even just spend some time coloring a coloring book page. Creating art (or just putting marks on a page) can help to relieve stress and would give you a night away from doom scrolling. If you don’t have an idea of what to do\, there will be simple prompts available to spark your creative spirit. Our Director\, Candy will be available to help with simple drawing and painting skills. We do have art supplies available to experiment with\, but we encourage everyone to bring their own sketch book and media to use. This program is mainly for young adults and adults but is open to all ages. \n**This project was funded by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries!** URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/creative-community-2/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Social Hour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260615T152920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T155722Z UID:4973-1782927000-1782932400@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Join the Creative Community DESCRIPTION:To encourage creativity and community all are welcome to participate in a weekly sketchbook practice at the library. Bring your sketchbook\, journal\, coloring book\, or junk journal and enjoy an evening being creative and sharing with others. You can work on your own project or participate in a group project. There will be some art supplies available to try along with tips and tricks for being creative. All are encouraged to share ideas and techniques with each other. \n**This project was funded by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries!** URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/join-the-creative-community/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260615T152248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T152248Z UID:4969-1783008000-1783015200@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Drop in Crafts DESCRIPTION:Young people (and adults) can drop in to try your hand at Shrinky Dinks! While supplies last. All are welcome. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/drop-in-crafts-7/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260615T153304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T155826Z UID:4975-1783531800-1783537200@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Creative Community DESCRIPTION:To encourage creativity and community all are welcome to participate in a weekly sketchbook practice at the library. Bring your sketchbook\, journal\, coloring book\, or junk journal and enjoy an evening being creative and sharing with others. You can work on your own project or participate in a group project. There will be some art supplies available to try along with tips and tricks for being creative. All are encouraged to share ideas and techniques with each other. \n**This project was funded by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries!** URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/creative-community-3/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260615T153421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T155925Z UID:4977-1784136600-1784142000@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Creative Community DESCRIPTION:To encourage creativity and community all are welcome to participate in a weekly sketchbook practice at the library. Bring your sketchbook\, journal\, coloring book\, or junk journal and enjoy an evening being creative and sharing with others. You can work on your own project or participate in a group project. There will be some art supplies available to try along with tips and tricks for being creative. All are encouraged to share ideas and techniques with each other. \n**This project was funded by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries!** URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/creative-community-4/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260615T153648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T160139Z UID:4981-1784741400-1784746800@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Creative Community DESCRIPTION:To encourage creativity and community all are welcome to participate in a weekly sketchbook practice at the library. Bring your sketchbook\, journal\, coloring book\, or junk journal and enjoy an evening being creative and sharing with others. You can work on your own project or participate in a group project. There will be some art supplies available to try along with tips and tricks for being creative. All are encouraged to share ideas and techniques with each other. \n**This project was funded by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries!** URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/creative-community-6/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260615T154011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T160040Z UID:4985-1785346200-1785351600@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Creative Community DESCRIPTION:To encourage creativity and community all are welcome to participate in a weekly sketchbook practice at the library. Bring your sketchbook\, journal\, coloring book\, or junk journal and enjoy an evening being creative and sharing with others. You can work on your own project or participate in a group project. There will be some art supplies available to try along with tips and tricks for being creative. All are encouraged to share ideas and techniques with each other. \n**This project was funded by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries!** URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/creative-community-8/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260615T154207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T160243Z UID:4987-1785951000-1785956400@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Creative Community DESCRIPTION:To encourage creativity and community all are welcome to participate in a weekly sketchbook practice at the library. Bring your sketchbook\, journal\, coloring book\, or junk journal and enjoy an evening being creative and sharing with others. You can work on your own project or participate in a group project. There will be some art supplies available to try along with tips and tricks for being creative. All are encouraged to share ideas and techniques with each other. \n**This project was funded by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries!** URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/creative-community-9/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260615T154458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T160338Z UID:4989-1786555800-1786561200@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Creative Community DESCRIPTION:To encourage creativity and community all are welcome to participate in a weekly sketchbook practice at the library. Bring your sketchbook\, journal\, coloring book\, or junk journal and enjoy an evening being creative and sharing with others. You can work on your own project or participate in a group project. There will be some art supplies available to try along with tips and tricks for being creative. All are encouraged to share ideas and techniques with each other. \n**This project was funded by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries!** URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/creative-community-10/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260615T160536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T160536Z UID:5007-1787160600-1787166000@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Creative Community DESCRIPTION:To encourage creativity and community all are welcome to participate in a weekly sketchbook practice at the library. Bring your sketchbook\, journal\, coloring book\, or junk journal and enjoy an evening being creative and sharing with others. You can work on your own project or participate in a group project. There will be some art supplies available to try along with tips and tricks for being creative. All are encouraged to share ideas and techniques with each other. \n**This project was funded by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries!** URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/creative-community-5/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T081800 CREATED:20260615T155014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T155014Z UID:4995-1787765400-1787770800@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Creative Community DESCRIPTION:To encourage creativity and community all are welcome to participate in a weekly sketchbook practice at the library. Bring your sketchbook\, journal\, coloring book\, or junk journal and enjoy an evening being creative and sharing with others. You can work on your own project or participate in a group project. There will be some art supplies available to try along with tips and tricks for being creative. All are encouraged to share ideas and techniques with each other. \n**This project was funded by the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries!** URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/creative-community-13/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR