Martin County's children's librarians love to read, but they also love to sing and dance. According to Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library, singing, talking, and playing are also important for developing early literacy skills. Join us at story time, and see how much fun learning can be!
Interested in creating your own 3D prints, but not sure where to start? Tinkercad is a free, online software that's simple enough for everyone, from students to seniors. Used by designers and hobbyists, and everyone in between, Tinkercad allows users to design things like toys, prototypes, home decor, and more!
Basic computer literacy skills and registration required.
This event was scheduled by an outside group and is not part of the Library's Programs. Please note that use of the library meeting rooms does not imply library endorsements of the aims, policies, or activities of any group using the room.
Children have fun
reading to trained therapy dogs. Readers gain confidence and improve their
reading fluency. The PAWS to Read program is a partnership with the Humane
Society of the Treasure Coast. The recommended age for participation
is 7 - 12 years. The participant must bring a book with them to each
session to read to the dog. Registration is required. Register each child individually. Registration is for March 7, 21 and 28. This event will take place at the Blake Library Exploration Lab.
This event is
sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
1:1 Homework Help appointments to help students grades 1-5 all subjects. Students need to bring their homework. Registration is for 45 minute sessions on March 7, 21 and 28. Registration required.
Children have fun
reading to trained therapy dogs. Readers gain confidence and improve their
reading fluency. The PAWS to Read program is a partnership with the Humane
Society of the Treasure Coast. The recommended age for participation
is 7 - 12 years. The participant must bring a book with them to each
session to read to the dog. Registration is required. Register each child individually. Registration is for March 7, 21 and 28. This event will take place at the Blake Library Exploration Lab.
This event is
sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
1:1 Homework Help appointments to help students grades 1-5 all subjects. Students need to bring their homework. Registration is for 45 minute sessions on March 21 and 28. Registration required.
A fun interactive monthly workshop hosted by Martin County Healthy Start Coalition's David Cardno Fatherhood Initiativeaddressing a host of timely parental needs such as couples communication, activities with child, and role modeling proper behavior.
This class is for beginning computer users. You will learn computer basics such as the desktop and opening programs, plus get extensive practice using the mouse to navigate around the computer.
1:1 Homework Help
appointments help students all grades 2-4 homework. Students need to bring their homework. Registration is for a 45 minute session on March 2, 9, 23 and 30. Registration required.
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. For more information, visit https://www.martin.fl.us/glowforge-mcls.
Stumped by your device? The Library offers 30-minute technology appointments to help you with tech-related questions you might have in a one-on-one environment. Please have a specific tech-related question, or a learning objective you'd like to accomplish. For more info, visit https://www.martin.fl.us/idea-lab-one-one-tech-help
Looking to digitize your personal media collection? Come discover what you can do at the Blake Library's, idea {memory} lab! We'll showcase the equipment available and review what you'll need to get started. Whether it's home videos or your favorite vinyl records, we'll help you keep the memories alive and share them with generations to come! Registration requested.
It’s a fact that children love music and movement. Join us for some musical activities that provide exercise, motor development and FUN! All ages welcomed.
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 at the café, as well. The group will meet on Tuesdays, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30pm.
An open game play for players of all levels with an
understanding of the basics. The National Mahjong League 2023
card and rules will be used for a 3-4 handed play. Bring a current 2023
card and set if you have one.
Sponsored bythe Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
Join us for a chance to meet people from different cultural backgrounds and swap languages in a fun, flexible, and relaxed way! In this program, we attempt to pair you with a buddy who is a fluent speaker of a language of your choice and who wants to learn a language that you can fluently speak. All backgrounds and languages are welcome! No registration required.
This is an Intermediate 6-week course to playing the ukulele, for adults. We will meet for 1-hour lessons, once a week. Please register for each session. Students will need their own soprano, concert, or tenor-sized ukulele (These lessons will not include the baritone-sized ukulele).
· Students will learn:
· Brief history of and types of ukulele
· Care and tuning of the ukulele
· Basic strum patterns
· How to keep a steady rhythm
· Three basic chords
· Hear and anticipate chord changes against a melody
· Two or three basic songs
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
Martin County's children's librarians love to read, but they also love to sing and dance. According to Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library, singing, talking, and playing are also important for developing early literacy skills. Join us at a weekly story time, and see how much fun learning can be!
Martin County's children's librarians love to read, but they also love to sing and dance. According to Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library, singing, talking, and playing are also important for developing early literacy skills. Join us at story time, and see how much fun learning can be!
Children have fun
reading to trained therapy dogs. Readers gain confidence and improve their
reading fluency. The PAWS to Read program is a partnership with the Humane
Society of the Treasure Coast. The recommended age for participation
is 7 - 12 years. The participant must bring a book with them to each
session to read to the dog. Registration is required. Register each child individually. Registration is for April
4, 11, 18 and 25.
This event will take place at the Blake Library Exploration Lab.
This event is
sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
Children have fun
reading to trained therapy dogs. Readers gain confidence and improve their
reading fluency. The PAWS to Read program is a partnership with the Humane
Society of the Treasure Coast. The recommended age for participation
is 7 - 12 years. The participant must bring a book with them to each
session to read to the dog. Registration is required. Register each child individually. Registration is for April
4, 11, 18 and 25.
This event will take place at the Blake Library Exploration Lab.
This event is
sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.