Elma Public Library

• Toddler Dance Class - Friday, May 1st at 10:30 AM. Join us for a creative movement, musicality, dance, fitness and tumbling class with Miss Stacey. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Adult Chair Yoga - Mondays, May 4th to May 18th at 1 PM. Yoga in a chair?! Yes! You don’t need to get down on the floor to experience the benefits of yoga. This class will include both seated postures and standing postures that use a chair for support. All fitness levels are welcome. A yoga mat to place under the chair is recommended. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Unwind - Monday, May 4th at 4 PM. A casual fiber arts group (the point is to hang out and make things). For ages 6-12. Bring a project you are working on, or participate in the month's activity. We will explore different fiber arts such as crocheting, knitting, weaving, sewing, embroidering, felting. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Romantasy Book Club - Monday, May 4th at 6:30 PM. We will be discussing "Hurricane Wars" by Thea Guanzon. No registration required. 

• Family Storytime - Choose one of three meeting times: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from May 5th to May 29th at 10:30 AM. For ages birth to 5 years old. This is a 6-week session. Treat your kids to some songs and stories! Children must bring an adult lap to sit on. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Estate Planning & Asset Protection - Tuesday, May 5th at 2 PM. This presentation will focus on the importance of Estate Planning for purposes of avoiding probate and to protect assets from future long-term care costs; such as nursing homes and to assist with qualifying for Medicaid. For ages 50+. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Learn How to Zoom - Wednesday, May 6th at 6 pm. Don’t miss out on digital learning opportunities or talking with friends and family. Join us and learn how to use Zoom with confidence. Call 716-652-2719 to register. 

• University Express: Save Our Sacred Sights - Thursday, May 7th at 2 PM. This is an initiative that Preservation Buffalo Niagara has been working on for the past two years in response to the Buffalo Diocese Road to Renewal, which has closed countless churches in our area. Not only will we explain the process of how preservation tools can benefit these sites, but also how we have been helping congregations through this very difficult time. For ages 50+. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Lego Club - Saturday, May 9th at 1 PM. For ages 6-12. Join us for some Lego-building fun. We provide the Legos, and you build! Please call 716-652-2719 to register.

• University Express: Identity Theft & Credit - Tuesday, May 12th at 2 PM. Let’s talk about ways to ensure your identity is protected, how to avoid identity theft and why it is important to review your credit report on a regular basis. Have you reviewed your credit report recently? Should you freeze your credit? For ages 50+. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Spiritualism in WNY - Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30 PM. Many Buffalonians are familiar with Lily Dale, but fewer of us know that spiritualism actually has a long and rich history in Western New York. Join us for this interesting talk which will introduce the concept of spiritualism and its development in the United States before delving into its history here in WNY. You’ll learn about famous locals such as the Fox sisters and the Davenport brothers, along with others who influenced the practice of spiritualism in this area. The talk will include information about Lilydale and its place as the center of spiritualism in the United States, as well as various other local places where spiritualist events have occurred. Finally, we’ll discuss where spiritualism fits in with today’s social fabric. For ages 50+. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: A Consumer’s Guide to Condos, Townhouses & Patio Homes - Thursday, May 14th at 2 PM. What are you actually buying? What are “common elements”? How is a residential community like this managed? Who actually governs the homeowner’s association? How much are typical fees associated with this type of living and what do they actually pay for? What are special assessments? Are property taxes really lower or not? What types of financing are allowed for these types of properties? What type of insurance do you need? What items need to be checked before you commit to a purchase? How do you avoid buying someone else’s problem? What’s the best way to prepare for a move from a larger to a smaller residence? For ages 50+. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• National Chocolate Chip Day- Friday, May 15th at 4 pm. Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Day with some no-bake baking featuring chocolate chips! Ages 6-12. Call 716-652-2719 to register.

• University Express: Swift Flowing Water: HiSTORIES of North Tonawanda - Tuesday, May 19th at 2 PM. Water frames and colors the history of North Tonawanda -- flowing from the name of the place, to the power passing through it, to the people who came to it, and to the products made there and then sent out to the world. The strategic location provided a gateway to the Erie Canal and a transfer point for both electricity and travelers going between Buffalo and Niagara Falls or Lockport. This talk will introduce a few of the influential individuals, as well as a selection of the major industries and businesses in N.T.'s history, sometimes having interesting connections with other people and places in or beyond Western New York. For ages 50+. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Book Club - Wednesday, May 20th at 6:30 PM. The month's book selection is “Everything I Never Told You” by Celeste Ng. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome. 

• Writing Workshop - Thursday, May 21 at 1 PM. Led by author Wende Essrow, this is a creative writing workship for anyone interested in gather and writing on a suggested topic and sharing their stories with the group. No experience is required.  All you need is paper, a pen, and an hour to share a few thoughts. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Understanding Medicare - Thursday, May 21st at 2 PM. Medicare 101: Understanding Your Options. Medicare is Confusing! What are Parts A, B, C & D? When do I have to enroll? What will I pay? What is a Medicare Advantage Plan? What is a Medicare Supplement Plan? What about late enrollment penalties, Extra Help, EPIC or Medicare Savings Programs? What kind of plans might work best for me? This class will help people understand how the federal Medicare program works and provide a general overview of the variety of Medicare insurance options available to beneficiaries. For ages 50+. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Books, Bites, & Buddies: a K-2 Book Club for Kids - Wednesday, May 27th at 4-4:30 PM. Bring your friends and join us for a kid-centered book club! This month’s theme is humor/funny books. Read a book in advance and come ready to talk about it. A healthy snack will be provided. For kids of any age. Please call 716-652-2719 to register.

• Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club - Wednesday, May 27th at 6 PM. Join us for our cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. Browse the book, pick a recipe and share potluck style. Sign up at the front desk.

• University Express: Writing a Eulogy - Thursday, May 28th at 2 PM. A hands on class illustrating techniques for writing a eulogy. For ages 50+. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Pathways to Homeownership - Saturday, May 30th from 12-2 PM. Join Brittany Grant from Keybank as they discuss a wide range of topics on home-buying. Please call 716-652-2719 to register. 

• Unwind - Monday, June 1st at 4 PM. A casual fiber arts group (the point is to hang out and make things). For ages 6-12. Bring a project you are working on, or participate in the month's activity. We will explore different fiber arts such as crocheting, knitting, weaving, sewing, embroidering, felting. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Crystals 101 - Tuesday, June 2nd at 2 PM. Learn about how crystals can be used to enhance your own healing journey! Learn about the most common crystals used in energy healing (reiki), what they represent, and how you can use them daily! Free crystals to all who attend! For ages 50+. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Let's Paint with Watercolors - Wednesday, June 3rd at 5:30 PM. Cindy took some watercolor lessons and found that watercolor is a fun and calming outlet for creativity. When asked if anyone wants to try art, they usually respond that they can't even draw stick people. However, you don't need to be a professional artist to try your hand at art. The classes Cindy has had in the past provided seniors with a sketch, direction and Watercolor supplies. Time to try something new. Cindy will give you a supply list so you can get your own supplies and continue to paint on your own. Paint the flowers in your garden, paint a beautiful landscape, paint from your vacation photos. You can be artistic, you just need to try. For ages 50+. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Toddler Dance Class - Friday, June 5th at 10:30 AM. Join us for a creative movement, musicality, dance, fitness, and tumbling class with Miss Stacey. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• The Roadrunners Concert - Monday, June 8th from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. The Roadrunners, an oldies band that has been in existence for 25 years. Playing music from the 50s to 70s, we are a 4 piece band that has performed for festivals in the park, casinos, American Legion and VFW Posts, private parties, assisted living and nursing homes as well as libraries. Come enjoy some oldies music and sing along to top hits of the past. No registration required. 

• University Express: Historic Places of Buffalo and WNY - Wednesday, June 10th at 6:30 PM. Discussion of historic locations, buildings, homes and places in the WNY area. This talk will feature an overview of the 250 locations included in the book Historic Places of Buffalo & WNY, including photos and history of the properties discussed. For ages 50+. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: The Fossils of Penn Dixie in WNY - Thursday, June 11th at 2 PM. The Fossils of Penn Dixie in Western New York is an introduction to the many different fossils and rocks in western New York, concentrating on the fossils found in the rock layers of the Penn Dixie Fossil Park, located in Blasdell, NY. Topics will include: ● What constitutes a fossil? ● How a fossil gets made ● The age of the rocks and fossils at Penn Dixie ● The global position of western New York when the fossils were alive ● The types of rocks in western New York ● What fossils are not here in our rocks and why ● What fossils are in our rocks ● The new fossil discovery at Penn Dixie. For ages 50+. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Practice Self-Defense for Seniors - Tuesday, June 16th at 2 PM. In this class you will be taught awareness, prevention and simple moves to get away if someone grabs you. For ages 50+. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Book Club - Wednesday, June 17th at 6:30 PM. This month's selection is “The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home” by Denise Kiernan. Stop by or call the library to place a hold on the book. All are welcome.

• Lego Club - Saturday, June 20th at 1 PM. For ages 6-12. Join us for some Lego-building fun. We provide the Legos, and you build! Please call 716-652-2719 to register.

Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.