A bookbinding class held as part of the Murray L. Bob Education Initiatives

The James Prendergast Library will present a photography class in May as part of the Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative.

Local photographer and Infinity instructor Cathy Panebianco will lead “Artistic Photos with Just a Smartphone” at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 9 at the library. The class will offer participants an opportunity to improve cellphone photography skills by learning the basics: settings, techniques, lighting for exposure, and composition.

A smartphone is needed for the class. To register, call (716) 484-7135 Ext. 226.

The Jamestown Public Market will be at the library with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s SNAP-Ed program on May 16th from 5:00-7:00PM for “Cooking Fun with Fresh Herbs.” Attendees will learn how to grow herbs at home, identify them at the local community garden or nursery, and incorporate them in to easy and delicious meals. Participants will be able to smell, taste, and enjoy various herbs that grow well in WNY such as cilantro, sage, parsley, and basil. This program is supported in part through a grant from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.

Additional Bob programs are scheduled throughout the year. Children’s Music Studio will hold Music Exploration classes in July and August for kids ages 6 and under and their caregivers. Children will sing, dance, and explore basic instruments during these free classes.

To learn more about the Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative and find a full list of events, visit prendergastlibrary.org/bob-programs.

The series, which is part of the Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative, is a three-part educational workshop. Participants can learn all about Monarch butterflies and how to care for them. The workshops will be held on April 21st, May 25th, and July 20th at 5:30 pm.

On Saturday, April 23rd the library will be participating in the GROW Jamestown Garden Fair Earth Day Event. Library staff will provide crafts, mobile makerspace, as well as information about upcoming programs at the library.

To learn more about the Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative, visit the library’s website at prendergastlibrary.org/bob-programs

Prendergast Library Staff promote Murray L. Bob Education Initiative

The first event of a new education initiative at the James Prendergast Library starts this afternoon.

The library recently announced the creation of the Murray L. Bob Education Initiative. The program named in honor of the former long-time director of the Prendergast Library and the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System is designed to bring community organizations to the library to provide educational classes and programs.

The first event is the Audubon‘s “Rebel Nature Journal” class, which takes place today from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Participants will receive a copy of the “Rebel Nature Journal” created by Audubon staff members Katie Finch and Kimberly Turner. The journal encourages users to slow down and build a stronger connection with the outside world. The event is free.

To hear more about the Murray Bob Education Initiative and other upcoming events at the Prendergast Library, tune to Community Matters tonight at 5:00 p.m. on WRFA.