Calendar of Events

Learn confident, effective writing with members of the Peter & Julie Cummings Library Write Club.

Our group encourages and fosters creative writing by providing support and networking opportunities for both aspiring and published authors in all genres. The initial portion of every session includes an in-depth presentation on writing such as narration, character and plot development, dialogue, and other concepts that will improve and enhance your story. During the balance of the session, members read what they have written for valuable feedback from other members to hone one's skill. Join us on the first and third Saturday of every month. Facilitated by June O'Brien

The first in a three-part concert series featuring Atlantic Classical Orchestra.

What better way to start your Saturday than with an Atlantic Classical Orchestra Chamber Concert at the Blake Library! Join us for free chamber concerts featuring the talented musicians of the Atlantic Classical Orchestra performing chamber works by some of your favorite composers, including Haydn, Mozart, and Ravel. Plan to meet your friends at 11am for a chamber concert at the Blake Library before heading out for lunch on Saturday, January 17, February 14, and March 14. We look forward to seeing you!

Chamber I

Music and Nation

The string quartet feels ubiquitous today, but in the 18th century, it was just taking shape. Through his dozens of quartets, Haydn established, honed, and elevated the form, shaping our modern understanding of it. We’ll hear one of his most beloved works, followed by Dvorák’s vibrant and lyrical G Major Quintet. By augmenting the quartet with double bass, Dvorák expands the ensemble’s sonic palette, creating a rich and unexpectedly complex sound world that celebrates the warmth and spirit of his Bohemian roots. Featured performers include: Aleksandr Zhuk, violin; Ekaterina Gorkhover, violin; Kaitlin Seto, viola; Ashley Garritson, cello; Janet Clippard, double bass.

Haydn (1732-1809)

String Quartet in C major, Op. 76, No. 3 "Emperor"                              

Dvorák (1841-1904)

String Quintet No. 2 in G major, op. 77

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.

Need to write a personal essay for a college application? Come to one of Martin County Library System's College Essay Writing classes and earn 2 volunteer hours for attending!

Stumped by your device? The Library offers 30-minute appointments to help you find relevant information for your specific question.

Children have fun reading to trained therapy dogs. Readers gain confidence and improve their reading fluency.

Stumped by your device? The Library offers 30-minute appointments to help you find relevant information for your specific question.

Lecture: Southeast Florida Archaeological Society monthly meeting

We are thrilled to start off our lectures for 2026 with a presentation from the Martin County Historical Society, who run the House of Refuge and the Elliott Museum. They will be presenting the current renovations and updates to the House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar.

The Southeast Florida Archaeological Society "SEFAS" is dedicated to the greater understanding of archaeology, the protection, and preservation of Florida’s archaeological resources and the information they contain, and the encouragement and support of archaeological research, publication, and education.