Elma Public Library

• Book Sale - Thursday, April 24th to Saturday, April 26th during open hours in our meeting room. We'll have a selection of adult & children's books for sale, as well as movies and music! Stop in and check it out!

• Adult Chair Yoga - Mondays, April 28th and May 5th, 12th & 19th at 1 PM. Yoga in a chair?! Yes! You don’t need to get down on the floor to experience the benefits of yoga. This class will include both seated postures and standing postures that use a chair for support. All fitness levels are welcome. A yoga mat to place under the chair is recommended. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club - Wednesday, April 30th at 6 PM. Join us for our cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. This month's cookbook is “Most Requested Copycat Recipes”. Browse the book and sign up at our front desk.

  

• Family Storytime - Choose one of three meeting times: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from April 29th to June 13th at 10:30 AM. For ages birth to 5 years old. This is a 6-week session. Treat your kids to some songs and stories! Children must bring an adult lap to sit on. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Toddler Dance Class - Friday, May 2nd at 10:30 AM. Join us for a creative movement, musicality, dance, fitness, and tumbling class with Miss Stacey. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Adult Chair Yoga - Mondays, April 28th and May 5th, 12th & 19th at 1 PM. Yoga in a chair?! Yes! You don’t need to get down on the floor to experience the benefits of yoga. This class will include both seated postures and standing postures that use a chair for support. All fitness levels are welcome. A yoga mat to place under the chair is recommended. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Paws for Love Reading Dog - Saturday, May 3rd at 12:30 PM. Join us at the Elma Public Library while we have a special visitor named Gander! Gander can't wait to meet you and read with you! No registration is required.

• University Express: Rocks & Minerals - Tuesday, May 6th at 2 PM. An overview of elements, rocks, and minerals; their different characteristics, the different types, how they form, and how they are part of western New York geology. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Book A Technology Trainer - Wednesday, March 7th at 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM & 4 PM. Need computer assistance? We can help! These free 45 minute sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training. A variety of topics include training on the Microsoft Office suite and even how to download books onto your tablet or iPhone. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: The Magic of Toy Trains - Thursday, May 8th at 2 PM. Retired Buffalo Radio news journalist John Zach, author of The Train Man, Western New York’s most successful locally-published book, will take you on a captivating trip through the decades when toy trains were America’s most fascinating toy. Meet other enthusiasts and collectors. Bring along your own stories and even your treasures to show to others. Everyone receives a giant Spoonley The Train Man poster showing the subject of John Zach’s book in his iconic shop in South Buffalo. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Android/Apple Basics - Monday, May 12th at 3 PM. In this class, learn about how Android & Apple-powered devices work, what you need to get one running, popular features, adding apps, and much more. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Architectural Styles 101 - Wednesday, May 14th at 6:30 PM. Have you ever looked at one of Buffalo’s beautiful buildings, or maybe even your own home, and wondered about what style it is? Georgian? Gothic Revival? Mid-century? Every building -commercial or residential - whether built in the 1600’s or 2000’s, has a unique Architectural style. But you don’t need to be a professional architect to identify them. Architectural Styles are unique, and each has its very own distinctive features. Once a few of these features are pointed out to you, we promise you will never look at a building the same way again! And you will know what style it is. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: What's Going on With Composting? - Thursday, May 15th at 2 PM. Composting is a form of recycling, a natural way of returning needed nutrients to the soil. Let's talk about how to turn your spoils into soil and make it community wide. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Book Club - Wednesday, May 21st at 6:30 PM. The month's book selection is “Seven Days in June” by Tia Williams. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome.

• University Express: Wonderful Words of Shakespeare - Tuesday, May 27th at 2 PM. The Oxford English Dictionary lists more than 1,700 words which appear for the first time in Shakespeare’s writing. He was the first person we know of to use these words in print. However, there are as many as 400 words which Shakespeare may have actually invented himself. Whether by combining two words that already existed to create something new, or by taking common words and changing the parts of speech, there are so many words in the English Language made popular by Shakespeare. In this workshop, we will explore some of Shakespeare’s words and work together to create a poem or sonnet with them. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Exploring the Power CBD: Science, Belief, and Applications - Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30 PM. In this informative and engaging class, we will take a deep dive into the world of Cannabidiol (CBD) a powerful compound derived from the cannabis plant. This class is designed for individuals curious about the science, benefits, and practical applications of CBD. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

  

• University Express: History of North Tonawanda Amusement - Thursday, June 5th at 2 PM. Join the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum for a history of the four North Tonawanda Amusement Companies, their products, and the legacy they left behind. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: What's Wrong With My Plant? - Thursday, June 12th at 2 PM. Your plant looks unhealthy. What to do! Is it a disease, a creepy crawler, too much or too little water, food, light. Let's find out. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Family Court Explained & Grandparent Legal Issues - Tuesday, June 17th at 2 PM. Explanation of basic Family Court Issues such as Child Custody, Access (Visitation), Child Support, Foster Care and Juvenile Justice. New York State Website will be demonstrated for Do It Yourself (DIY) forms & information. How to proceed in Court without a lawyer. A "typical" case will be explained. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• University Express: Sparrows, Seeds, and Safety - Wednesday, June 18th at 6:30 PM. Feeding birds is a hobby enjoyed by many people. This hobby provides enjoyment for humans and a vital food source for our avian friends. Did you know that bird feeders and feeding stations can be a source of illness for birds? Are you wondering if you should continue feeding the birds during the recent outbreak of H5 bird flu? Are you at risk of contracting H5 bird flu when filling the feeders? How can we feed the birds and keep the rat population at bay? This class will answer these questions. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Connecting You to Key Services - Tuesday, June 24th at 2 PM. Learn about congregate and home-delivered meals, nutrition counseling, employment and volunteer opportunities, senior centers, transportation, in-home supports as well as support to family, friends, and neighbors who may be providing assistance to older adults and much more. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• University Express: Reach Out to 911 - Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30 PM. The Reach Out to 911 program educates the public on when and how to call 9-1-1. Instructors present proper emergency response protocols, enhancing community preparedness and reducing anxiety associated with emergency calls. It also guides people on when to call 911 versus using other services like 211 (for basic needs), 988 (for people experiencing thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis) or 1-800-222-1222 (for the Upstate New York Poison Center), helping to prevent misuse of 9-1-1 in non-emergency situations. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.