Calendar of Events

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

While not a substitute for commercial help, we are skilled at navigating the web, finding accurate information, and sharing it in a way that's relevant to YOU. Come ready to learn!

Visit our website for more information about one on one tech appointments.

Join Marybeth Peña with Hope Center for Autism for a fun dance fitness program created for toddlers and preschoolers.

Kids will dance, play, and move while learning healthy fitness habits and having fun. Sensory integration and neurodiversity resources will also be available. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.

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

While not a substitute for commercial help, we are skilled at navigating the web, finding accurate information, and sharing it in a way that's relevant to YOU. Come ready to learn!

Visit our website for more information about one on one tech appointments.

Interested in using the Glowforge, a 3D laser engraver? Join us for this 60-minute introductory lesson.

We'll cover the basics like what materials to use, how to make (or buy!) a digital file, and how to safely operate the machine. All supplies and materials are provided!

All attendees must have a signed liability waiver on file. Visit our website to learn more about using the Glowforge at the library.

Use your creativity and craft to spread kindness around Martin County by knitting or crocheting items to be donated. The current project is making walker-bags and beanie hats for the community.

Beginners and advanced are welcome and we have patterns available for those that cannot make it in person. All materials are provided. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.

1:1 Homework Help with Reading, English and Math homework grades K- 6. Registration required.

Registration is required for a one-hour session February 4, 11, 18 and 25. You may find your Homework Helper at the "Homework Helper Meetup location" designated at each branch. 

If you need to cancel an appointment, please call the branch library where the appointment is scheduled. Please bring your homework to the appointment.

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Committee recommends specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing while protecting the ability of the property to appreciate. Evaluate the incentives contained in the Martin County local housing incentive plan and make recommendations for its amendment as needed to encourage or facilitate the creation or maintenance of affordable housing. Review the Martin County Local Housing Assistance Plan (SHIP) before its submission for adoption or amendment to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Review applications for SHIP funds by community-based organizations or eligible sponsors and provide recommendations for funding of these applications to the BCC. Function as the review committee set forth in the local housing assistance plan to advise and monitor the SHIP program, evaluate requests for exceptions from the regulations in accordance with the procedures set forth in the local housing assistance plan, and to hear appeals from decisions made by the SHIP program administrator.

Recommended for individuals who have submitted their application for naturalization, or who are in the process of doing so. Comfort with the English language is required. Registration required.

Study and practice for the 100 questions of the U.S. Citizenship Test, and what to expect at the interview! This class will help you understand the process of applying to become a naturalized citizen of the U.S. and provides an opportunity to study citizenship test questions in a positive learning environment. We will review the requirements to qualify for citizenship, provide information on what to expect during your interview, and introduce government resources for obtaining application materials.

Overview of Lessons:1. What does it mean to be a U.S. Citizen?  2. What are the rights and responsibilities of citizenship?3. Do I qualify to apply for citizenship?4. What does the application process include?5. Test preparation.

THIS IS NOT AN ENGLISH CLASS. The class is taught in English and participants are expected to be comfortable with English before attending.

You must take the U.S. Citizenship Test in English unless you meet one of the following requirements:A. You are 50 years of age or older and you have lived in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident for periods totaling at least 20 years.B. You are 55 years of age or older and you have lived in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident for periods totaling at least 15 years.C. You are 65 years of age or older and you have lived in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident for periods totaling at least 20 years.

If you meet one of these requirements, you may be eligible to take the civics portion of the U.S. Citizenship Test in your native language. For more information on exemptions and accommodations, please visit the USCIS exemptions and accommodations site.

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

While not a substitute for commercial help, we are skilled at navigating the web, finding accurate information, and sharing it in a way that's relevant to YOU. Come ready to learn!

Visit our website for more information about one on one tech appointments.

Are you ready for another fascinating lecture? Join our favorite local historian for the second of a four-part series.

Over the span of 120 years, Florida was rocked by numerous wars and multiple changes in governance, culminating in annexation by the United States. These conflicts between the Spanish, British, and Americans saw the destruction of the original tribes and the rise of the people we know today as the Seminoles and Miccosukees. Explore this little-known part of Florida's history. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.

Questions about your device? Join us for this casual drop-in session where we'll help find information to your questions. If you can, bring your device and come prepared to drive!

Questions will be addressed on a first come, first served basis.

Questions about your device? Join us for this casual drop-in session where we'll help find information to your questions. If you can, bring your device and come prepared to drive!

Questions will be addressed on a first come, first served basis.

1:1 Homework Help with Reading, English and Math homework grades K- 6. Registration required.

Registration is required for a one-hour session February 4, 11, 18 and 25. You may find your Homework Helper at the "Homework Helper Meetup location" designated at each branch. 

If you need to cancel an appointment, please call the branch library where the appointment is scheduled. Please bring your homework to the appointment.

Martin County's Children's Librarians love to read, but they also love to sing and dance! Join us for a story and early literacy activities.

According to Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library, singing, talking, and playing are also important for developing early literacy skills. This interactive event may use bubbles, scarves, hand-held instruments or shaker eggs, loud music, and more. All adults are encouraged to participate with their children in this fun early literacy activity. Families are welcome!

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