• The Sunshine Series on Health and Wellbeing: The Shining Gem: Join John Malatras for another talk in a series of interactive, free flowing discussions on the challenges of getting and staying healthy. This will focus on strategies for stress and weight management. The topic draws inspiration from the “shining gem,” a subset of Sanskrit Ayurvedic philosophy that champions physical and mental harmony. Personal consultations after the talk are encouraged. For this session, please bring any dietary supplements that you may have questions about or items that you want evaluated for nutritional quality. The talk will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 in Room 6 & 7 on the second floor. John will give away two premier nutritional supplements via lottery during this presentation. This series does not claim to offer medical advice. Consult a licensed doctor for medical issues. Register at www.wmtl.org/events
• Ellis Island - Island of Tears, Island of Joy: Slideshow and lecture covering Ellis Island’s earliest days up to the present. Relive some immigrants’ experiences and stories. The lecture will include immigrant pictures past and present. It will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 in Room 6 & 7 on the second floor. Register at www.wmtl.org/events
• Gentle Yoga with Michelle: Michelle Brook, a 200-hour yoga teacher certified by the American Yoga Academy, will teach a less intense form of yoga from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 from in Room 6 & 7 on the second floor of the library. Registration required for attendance. Please register and complete the required waiver form at www.wmtl.org/events
• Sound Bath Meditation: Certified sound facilitator Donna Jean Neill will use singing bowls and other instruments to provide a sound bath, a meditative experience where people are “bathed” in sound waves. The program is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 in Room 6 & 7 on the second floor. All participants need to bring an exercise/yoga mat, a small pillow and a blanket and wear comfortable clothes. Register at www.wmtl.org/events
• Hudson’s Crossing: Classical guitar music by the Hudson’s Crossing trio of Martin Brounstein, Lawrence Levy and Jeffrey Wilt. They play classical, South American and pop music. The concert is at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18 in Room 6 & 7 on the second floor. Register at www.wmtl.org/events
• Join the Coloring Crew: Mondays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy coloring, conversation and company with the library’s coloring club for adults. No registration required; just drop in to the second-floor conference room.