Upcoming Events At The Roosevelt Island Public Library - Sci Fi Discussion, White Tiger Book Club, Poetry Hour, Health Care Info & Things For Kids

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Despite it's cramped quarters, occasional water leaking from the ceiling and air conditioning problems, the Roosevelt Island Public Library is a great resource for all residents. The Librarian sends the following listing of upcoming events and activities for Adults and Children:

Adult events:

• Science Fiction Discussion- Tuesday August 3rd at 6:30 PM. Come discuss your favourite Science Fiction novels and short stories.

• Book Discussion- Thursday August 19th at 6:30 PM. The group will discuss The White Tiger by Adiga Aravind.

• Poetry Hour- Tuesday August 31st at 6:30 PM. The last Tuesday of every month we discuss another poem, free copies of the current poem are available at the library information counter.

• Knitting Circle- Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Every Tuesday the group meets to knit and talk. New comers welcome.

• Consumer choices in health care- Wednesday August 25th at 1:00 PM. Health care advice for consumers, including info on Epic Medicare prescriptions.

Children's Events:

• Reading Aloud - daily at the library from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. The activity only takes place when we have kids on hand who would like to be read to - please ask at the Circulation Desk if you would like to do Reading Aloud on any given day. Kids of all ages.

• Book Bingo - Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. (So a combination Reading Aloud-Book Bingo trip on Thursdays might be something you'd like to consider.) Kids 5 to 12 years old.

• Picture Book Bingo/Story Time - Wednesdays at 10:30/11:00 at the old Island Kids location. Toddlers to Pre-K.

Special Event

• Mad Science “Big Top Show” - Wednesday, September 1 at 4:00 p.m. Step into our three rings of fun as we present a series of chemistry and physics demos that explain how a bed of nails can provide a great night’s sleep or how important balance can be to a tight rope walker. You’ll be amazed as we hatch our super secret “Snooberfish” eggs and take an amazing high dive that won’t make a splash! When it comes to fun science we provide the greatest show on earth! For ages 5 and older.

More information about these and other Roosevelt Island Public Library events is available here.

There is a possibility that the library may one day take over the much larger space at 504 Main Street. Wouldn't that be great!