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Universal Class

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Through Universal Class, MHLS patrons have access to lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs) authorized by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training. More than 500 courses are available, and all are designed and led by professional instructors to build deeper understanding and mastery of subject matter. Universal Class includes videos, assignments, quizzes, tests, and options for social media interaction with other learners. Patrons can take multiple classes and learn at their own pace.

From technical courses on computer software to digital photography to babysitting 101, a huge range of topics is available. Universal Class offers courses in Exercise and Fitness, Entrepreneurship, Arts and Music, Home and Garden Care, Cooking, Computers and Technology, Health and Medicine, Homeschooling, Job Assistance, Law and Legal, Parenting and Family, Pet and Animal Care, plus hundreds more.

Log in to Universal Class through HomeAccess under the Library Catalog tab.

Ukulele Jam For All!

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Friday, May 10 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Beginner Lesson/Review offered at 6:00 pm

Bring a ukulele and join in the fun!
All ages welcome!

Dust off those ukuleles.  Our Uke Nights are back!  We’ll review some basic chords, warm up with some tunes, then add a few more tunes and chords to your repertoire.  We’ll also begin playing some Melody!

We have a limited number of ukuleles available for loan on a first come first serve basis.

Please register so we can plan accordingly.

Straw Bale Gardens

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Saturday, May 18 at 10:00 am

Discover how any backyard, concrete patio, rooftop, or driveway can become a productive garden.  With this revolutionary and easy gardening method, you can create a beautiful and productive garden without lifting a shovel and without using soil.

 

Grow a garden

  • without pulling weeds
  • without heavy lifting
  • without getting on your hands and knees

Learn to

  • grow a bountiful garden using no herbicides, insecticides, or pesticides
  • plant a wide variety of vegetables, root crops, vine crops, and flowers
  • plant directly into ‘conditioned’ straw bales early in the season

Registration appreciated but not necessary 845-868-1341

Rubik’s Cube Club

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Students in 4th – 6th Grade

Rubik’s Cube Club – EXTENDED

Fridays –  April 5 & 12

2:40 pm – 5:00 pm for 6th graders (after school)
3:40 pm – 5:00 pm for 4th – 5th graders (after school)

This club is for you if:
You enjoy a challenge.
You’re interested in learning to solve the Rubik’s cube.
You enjoy designing, building, and teamwork.
(In addition to solving the cube, we will be using 600 Rubik’s cubes to build
and create several mosaic designs!)
The ability to solve for a single color is helpful, but not required. Please indicate your ability level when you register so we can plan accordingly.

Call the library to register 845-868-1341