Tons To Do At MRL

Featured Events
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Bad Art Night
Craft Night for Adults
Wednesday | May 18 | 6:00 pm
Bard Room
 
Want a way to feel like a kid again with no pressure to make good art? Come to Bad Art Night at MRL. We’ll have art supplies to make all the best “bad art” including macaroni, yarn, paper, paints, glitter, and more. Whether you love your finished masterpiece, love to laugh at it, or just enjoy the nostalgia, you’ll have a fun night with other creative adults. No one is encouraged to be a Van Gogh, or Picasso at the Bad Art Night. It’s a no-holds-barred event for the artistically challenged to have a little fun and create something truly creative or truly awful.
Gennett Records and Jazz Greats
With Guest Artist Evelyn Gordon
Thursday | May 19 | 6:00pm
Bard Room
 
For this “Edu-tainment” concert, Evelyn Gordon will sing several tunes that were either composed by or made famous by, African American musicians who were once artists on the Gennett label. She will also present background information about the artists and their work with Gennett. 
 
Evelyn Gordon is a musician and Human Resources professional originally from Pittsburgh, PA. She has experience performing various styles of music including choral, classical, neo-soul, gospel, and jazz, both nationally and internationally. In addition to performing, she has recorded with ensembles and as a soloist on several projects, including her own solo album, Honey So Sweet, released in 2009.
 
Program Pickup Kits: Tie-Dye Tiles (For Adults and Teens)
Color bursts forth with May’s Program Pickup Kit! Design your own tile using our convenient pre-packaged supply kits. Turn your permanent marker scribbles into amazing abstract art! MRL’s Adult Program Pickup Kits provide a creative outlet to complete on your own time. Get your free Program Pickup kit at the Main Desk while supplies last.
 
Digi-lab (For ages 6-12)
Tuesday, May 10, 4 – 5pm Sign Up
Location: Bard Room
Hands-on STEM projects geared toward curious kids interested in science and technology.
 
Tuesday, May 10, 6 – 7:30pm Sign Up
Location: Research Lab
A fun 1.5-hour class where we will learn the features of Google Earth including placemarks, polygons, paths, and street views. We will work with coordinates and addresses to help you plan your summer vacation or future travels and determine distances between locations. 
 
Wednesday, May 11, 10am – 2:30pm
Location: Upstairs Lobby
Meet with a WorkOne representative in the Tiffany Reading Room between 10am and 2:30pm on Wednesdays. 
 
Thursday, May 12, 5:30 – 6:30pm Sign Up (not required but suggested)
Location: Bard Room – if weather permits we’ll be on the outdoor Courtyard
This concert is coordinated by music enthusiast Joe Augustin who helps introduce cherished musicians to our local community, featuring Joe’s Truck Stop. Joe Macharet is an incredible songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who is also a member of The Tillers. www.joestruckstopmusic.com
Free Computer Classes at the library
Sign-up required.
Virtual Programs for Children
Please join www.facebook.com/groups/mrlprograms for access to the video links.