Sunday May 27th 2:00 pm John Jermain Memorial Library is proud to be presenting Dr. John Strong-retired professor from Southampton College to discuss “The Native American Presence on Long Island.” He will be presenting a slide show and talking about what this area was like in the beginning & how we came to be who we are today.  This program is being presented in conjunction with Sag Harbor’s 300th year anniversary celebration.  We know that everyone who is able to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity will be glad they did.  Hope to see you there!

Summer is almost here and that means we will have an influx of people who might be here a month, 2 months or even from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  Come in and get a library card and enjoy all the benefits that it provides. Anyone here a month of more is entitled to a Library card.  Just bring proof of [temporary] physical residency-lease, letter from landlord, utitlity bill.  You then will be entitled to all the same privleges our regular patrons are.  If you have any questions-please call 725-0049.  We would love to help you.

On Saturday May 5th- the literary walking tour of Sag Harbor was a wonderful experience for all those who took part.  We met at Long Wharf walked up Main Street to Union went left half way down the block, then came back to Main Street.  We went up to Glover and down to LongIsland Ave.  We then went back to Long Wharf.  Tony Garro was a wonderful and enthusiastic guide .  I understand he will be doing this tour again in June.  I highly recommend it.  I’ll make sure I post the date once I know it.  He also has a patriotic tour and a maritime tour.  Any opportunity you have to hear one of Tony’s tours you’ll be happy you did!

The Friends of John Jermain Memorial Library will be hosting a new member reception in the rotunda on the 3rd floor of the Library.   Here is an opportunity to join a wonderful group of people working hard to support their local library. Their contribution to our community is priceless.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner.  The library is a great place to come to find ideas for crafts to make Mom something.  We also have great cookbooks if you are thinking of making a special-breakfast-lunch or dinner.   The current magazines are also a good resource. We would love to help you find what you need to make “Moms’” day special.

Summer 2007 is shaping up to be phenomenal for anyone interested in sandy beaches,  good food, theatre, interesting going ons.  Sag Harbor is the place to be.  The whole community is coming together to celebrate the 300th birthday of our little village.  There are parades being planned, seminars about who we are and who we were.  There is something for everyone. Just check the paper or  call your local library-725-0049.

As part of Sag Harbor’s 300th Anniversary Celebration John Jermain Library is sponsoring a “Literary Walking Tour” with Tony Garro on Saturday May 5th 10:00 am leaving from Long Wharf.  Here is a chance to take a walk with the wonderful Tony Garro and listen to his recounting of when the likes of John Steinbeck, James Fenimore Cooper, Prentice Mulford, Nelson Algren walked these very same streets.  Today you might see Tom Harris, E. L. Doctrow or Lanford Wilson having lunch or going into the Post Office or even just strolling Main Street. The list goes on and to hear Tony tell of the local lore is really to good to miss.  We are leaving from Long Wharf at 10:00am.  It will be the highlight of the weekend-guaranteed! No rain date has been set but if the need arises there will be one!  Hope to see you there!!!

Make sure you drop into the library in May!  We are celebrating the seniors in our community.  We have specially planned programs-Friday,May 18th 2:00pm “Elder Law.”Saturday May 19th 2:00pm-”Poi Workshop and Dancing” a wonderful opportunity to bring the Grandchildren-make a poi together and then learn to use them together. Fun to do-a great gentle excericise & a opportunity to spend time with special people. Monday May 21st 2 pm “Reverse Mortgages” an important informational seminar explaining the advantages and the disadvantages of this relatively new option available to Seniors. There’s more -we will keep you updated or call 725-0049 for information. Hope we see you!

If you ever catch yourself wondering what is going on locally your local library is a great place to check.  They often have flyers advertising upcoming events.  If they don’t know for sure there is usually someone who knows just who to call.  So next time your stumped-dial 725-0049 press 0 and we are sure you’ll  find the information you need.