Calendar of Events

This meeting is televised live on MCTV Channel 20 (Comcast), on Channel 99 (U-verse), and online at www.martin.fl.us/watch-mctv.

The first budget public hearing will be held at 5:05 PM on this date.

As we continue our Adult & Caregivers Connection:

The Senior Services Mobile Navigator is available to provide information on senior resources and services available through the Kane Center.

·         Get help with referrals for community-based services, transportation assistance, utility bill assistance, and placement on the waiting list for government-funded services

·         Access Council on Aging programs including Meals on Wheels, Case Management, and The Adult Day Club

·         Learn about The Brain Matters Research Center and the Kane Primary Care practice, Day Medical

·         Explore the free support groups and training for caregivers led by the Kane Center social worker

·         Meet privately in the Center's modern, mobile office for support and guidance to stabilize and/or diffuse crisis situations

·         Learn about Kane Memberships, Kane Cuisine, and special events and exercise classes held at the Kane Center

Please reach out to Senior Services Navigator, Lesley Kring at lkring@coamartin.org or 772-223-7808

Outdoor events are weather permitting.

The Baby Café is a place for moms and pregnant women to receive one-on-one as well as peer-to-peer support during their breastfeeding journey. A lactation consultant is available as well.

This series encourages parents/caregivers to play with their child, ages 0-4, in a fun, educational setting.

After free play, gather for a short circle time with Miss Kelly, our Family Place coordinator, for a story, songs, finger plays, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 0-4.

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!

Interested in learning more about Libby? This informative session is perfect for Libby users looking to enhance their experience with the app.

Discover how to navigate partner libraries, manage holds, use filters, renew books, and read with your device. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of Libby!

Family-friendly yoga with Kim

Join Kim Moir from Two Rivers Yoga for a child-centric yoga session for all ages! Be prepared for moves with a "moo" or "meow."

Please bring a mat or towel for each participant. Children need to be accompanied by an adult to participate. All levels of yoga experience are welcome. Doors will open 15 minutes early to allow time for signing in and setting up. 

As we continue our Adult & Caregivers Connection:

Please join us for a most unusual and inspiring discussion with Ted Kenny, who has served as a hospice patient volunteer for more than 18 years. Drawing on his extensive experience, Ted offers a unique blend of practical information and heartfelt stories about the patients he has met—some close friends, others new acquaintances whose lives left a lasting impression. During the program, Ted will read selected entries from his new book, "Hospice Is Not a Dirty Word," and share insights into the compassionate work of hospice care.

A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.

Lagoon Drift Citizen Science Project with Laura Jessop

A lunch and learn webinar series hosted by the University of Florida IFAS Extension, Florida Sea Grant, and Martin County. Register to receive the Zoom link.

Join us for a weekly cribbage game. Hearts and Spades card games are also available based on attendance. All levels welcome; no registration required.

An open game play for players of all levels with an understanding of the basics.

The National Mahjong League current card and rules will be used for a 3- to 4-handed play. Bring a current card and set if you have one.

Learn how to get started using your iPhone! Topics include settings, contacts, browsing the web and more?with hands-on activities and visual guides.

Want to learn how to use our sewing machine for embroidery? Join us for this one-on-one tutorial where you'll get hands-on experience learning the basics of the Brother SE400 embroidery functions.

You'll get hands-on experience learning the basics, including how to thread the machine, select different stitch types, and change different feet on the machine.

Registration required. Visit our library website for more information about using sewing machine at the library.

In the book "The Art of Fighting," Priya Parker explains that we can't form and grow effective relationships without a fight. Good groups change, evolve, and flourish because people disagree.

Join us for live virtual author talks each month featuring a one-hour interview with a bestselling author and a professional moderator. Questions are a mixture of those prepared by the moderator and those submitted by participants prior to and during the event. All virtual events are available for replay.

If you are a teen who loves gaming, drop by the Exploration Lab for a fun gaming night with the Nintendo Switch and board games.

For ages 11 and 18 years old.

If you are a teen who loves gaming, drop by the Exploration Lab for a fun gaming night with the Nintendo Switch and board games.

This meeting is televised live on MCTV Channel 20 (Comcast), on Channel 99 (U-verse), and online at www.martin.fl.us/watch-mctv.

Join us for a chance to meet people from different cultural backgrounds! All backgrounds and languages are welcome! No registration required.

We will explore aspects of varying cultures, including art, music, food, entertainment, literature, holidays, proverbs and sayings, nature, and more! We will also focus on languages, primarily Spanish, and encourage pairing of students who want to learn each other's language. Join us to share your culture and learn about others!

Florida Vegetable Gardening

Learn how to grow vegetables in your backyard! This is an educational library lecture hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardener Martin County program.

Join us for an informative class designed for gardeners of all levels! Learn how to grow fresh vegetables right in your backyard. Discover the best crops for our climate, seasonal planting tips, soil preparation, pest management, and sustainable gardening practices. For more information, visit the UF/IFAS Martin County website