BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Benedek Memorial Library - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Benedek Memorial Library 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:20260611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260530T154203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T154203Z UID:4899-1781172000-1781175600@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Hour! DESCRIPTION:There will be stories\, songs and other activities. Registration is requested to have enough supplies available. You can register by email: savona@stls.org\, by phone (607)583-4426\, or stop in the library during open hours. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/story-hour-96/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Story hour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 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:20260613T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T103000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260530T153632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T153632Z UID:4892-1781343000-1781346600@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Coffee/Conversation Hour! DESCRIPTION: All ages are welcome to come. Free coffee and pastries will be available. Enjoy the company of others. Meet old friends and make new friends. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/coffee-conversation-hour-38/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Social Hour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 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:20260619T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260530T163903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T163903Z UID:4910-1781893800-1781897400@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Family Bingo Night at Benedek Memorial Library! DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun time of playing Bingo for all ages. There will be prizes and snacks. Due to limited seating registration is encouraged. You can register by email savona@stls.org\, phone (607)583-4426\, or just stop in at the library. Win prizes and have fun with friends and neighbors. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/friday-night-family-bingo-night-at-benedek-memorial-library/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Game Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T103000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260530T153749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T153749Z UID:4895-1781947800-1781951400@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Coffee/Conversation Hour DESCRIPTION:All ages are welcome to come. Free coffee and pastries will be available. Enjoy the company of others. Meet old friends and make new friends. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/coffee-conversation-hour-39/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Social Hour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T150000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260530T164111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T164111Z UID:4912-1782219600-1782226800@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Benedek Memorial Library Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Benedek Memorial Library Board Meeting at the Benedek Memorial Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of Main St. and McCoy St.). The library board will meet as a regularly scheduled meeting. The public is welcome to attend. For more information\, please call Benedek Memorial Library at (607)583-4426 or email savona@stls.org.  Library Board Meetings are regularly held on the fourth Tuesday of the month except for the months of July and December. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/benedek-memorial-library-board-meeting-58/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Board of Trustees Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 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:20260625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260530T154306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T154306Z UID:4901-1782381600-1782385200@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Hour! DESCRIPTION:There will be stories\, songs and other activities. Registration is requested to have enough supplies available. You can register by email: savona@stls.org\, by phone (607)583-4426\, or stop in the library during open hours. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/story-hour-97/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Story hour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T103000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260530T153903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T153903Z UID:4897-1782552600-1782556200@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Coffee/Conversation Hour! DESCRIPTION:All ages are welcome to come. Free coffee and pastries will be available. Enjoy the company of others. Meet old friends and make new friends. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/coffee-conversation-hour-40/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Social Hour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 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:20260617T191445 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:20260704T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T130000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260615T152508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T152508Z UID:4971-1783155600-1783170000@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Library is closed due to 4th of July holiday. DESCRIPTION:The Board of Trustees and staff wish everyone a happy and safe holiday. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/library-is-closed-due-to-4th-of-july-holiday/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 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:20260709T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260617T195620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T195620Z UID:5010-1783591200-1783594800@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Hour! DESCRIPTION:There will be stories\, songs and other activities. Registration is requested to have enough supplies available. You can register by email: savona@stls.org\, by phone (607)583-4426\, or stop in the library during open hours. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/story-hour-98/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Story hour,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260617T200903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T200903Z UID:5018-1783612800-1783620000@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Drop in Crafts DESCRIPTION:Young people (and adults) can drop in to try your hand at a Perler Bead Dinosaur or a Dinosaur necklace! While supplies last. All are welcome. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/drop-in-crafts-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:20260710T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260617T201309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T201309Z UID:5020-1783702800-1783713600@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Teen/Adult Paint & Dinner DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a simple dinner while painting an acrylic painting\, with Director Candy. Registration requested due to limited seats available. You can register by email: savona@stls.org\, by phone (607)583-4426\, or stop in the library during open hours. Please register by July 9.The Library will be closing early for the program. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/teen-adult-paint-dinner/ 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:20260711T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T103000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260617T202153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T202153Z UID:5022-1783762200-1783765800@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Coffee Hour! DESCRIPTION:Free coffee and pastries will be available. Enjoy the company of others. There will be cards\, newspapers and of course books for all to enjoy together\, or just sit and visit. Meet old friends and make new friends. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/coffee-hour-25/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Social Hour,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260617T205342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T205342Z UID:5038-1783765800-1783773000@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Macrame Plant Hanger for Teens and Adults. DESCRIPTION:Try your hand at creating a plant hanger using the art of macrame. Fun and easy to do. Registration is required. Space is limited. List of supplies you will need to bring will be given to you when you register for the class. You can register by email: savona@stls.org\, by phone (607)583-4426\, or stop in the library during open hours. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/macrame-plant-hanger-for-teens-and-adults/ 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:20260617T191445 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:20260716T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260617T205811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T205811Z UID:5040-1784217600-1784224800@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Drop in Crafts DESCRIPTION:Young people (and adults) can drop in to try your hand at painting a ceramic dinosaur! While supplies last. All are welcome. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/drop-in-crafts-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:20260718T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T103000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260617T202427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T202427Z UID:5024-1784367000-1784370600@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:Free coffee and pastries will be available. Enjoy the company of others. There will be cards\, newspapers and of course books for all to enjoy together\, or just sit and visit. Meet old friends and make new friends. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/coffee-hour-26/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Social Hour,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 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:20260723T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260617T200106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T200106Z UID:5012-1784800800-1784804400@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Hour! DESCRIPTION:There will be stories\, songs and other activities. Registration is requested to have enough supplies available. You can register by email: savona@stls.org\, by phone (607)583-4426\, or stop in the library during open hours. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/story-hour-99/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Story hour,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T103000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260617T202607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T202607Z UID:5026-1784971800-1784975400@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:Free coffee and pastries will be available. Enjoy the company of others. There will be cards\, newspapers and of course books for all to enjoy together\, or just sit and visit. Meet old friends and make new friends. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/coffee-hour-27/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Social Hour,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 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:20260801T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T103000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260617T202744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T202744Z UID:5028-1785576600-1785580200@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:Free coffee and pastries will be available. Enjoy the company of others. There will be cards\, newspapers and of course books for all to enjoy together\, or just sit and visit. Meet old friends and make new friends. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/coffee-hour-28/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Social Hour,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 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:20260806T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260617T200538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T200538Z UID:5014-1786010400-1786014000@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Hour! DESCRIPTION:There will be stories\, songs and other activities. Registration is requested to have enough supplies available. You can register by email: savona@stls.org\, by phone (607)583-4426\, or stop in the library during open hours. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/story-hour-100/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Story hour,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T103000 DTSTAMP:20260617T191445 CREATED:20260617T202844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T202844Z UID:5030-1786181400-1786185000@benedekmemoriallibrary.org SUMMARY:Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:Free coffee and pastries will be available. Enjoy the company of others. There will be cards\, newspapers and of course books for all to enjoy together\, or just sit and visit. Meet old friends and make new friends. URL:https://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/event/coffee-hour-29/ LOCATION:Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House CATEGORIES:Social Hour,Summer Reading Plus END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR