Have you missed it? 
I have.  Well, it’s back 

This month’s theme will be VACATIONS:

Good

Bad

Best

Worst

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What’s a vacation?

Summer camp

First … with family … with a new love … solo … group tour … cruise … camping … biking (I did one of those once and have never walked the same ever since).

It was for many a tough, dare I say lonely winter, but spring is inching it’s way back and by June – holy cow you’ll all be tired of hearing me complain about the heat!

But please come to Ashawagh and share just a moment from a past vacation.  And don’t forget to let me know if you plan to share so I know how much time few have for the scads of you who want to speak. Which leads me to our artist of the month, Mark Perry, a talented painter many of you may already know.

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Get to know local artist Mark Perry – who will be sharing his work, his story and answering questions.

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Dividing his time between Springs, where he makes large oil canvases and Miami Beach where he creates smaller acrylic works on paper, Mark’s mantra is: Nothing is a waste of time regarding making artwork … a little inspiration we could all apply to life.

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​Please email: randye@randyelordon.com and let me know if you would like to share that evening.

SPRINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY  

1 Parsons Place, East Hampton
 

OPENING RECEPTION

Sunday, May 31 / 11 am - 1 pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING LIBRARY HOURS   

Monday thru Thursday: 10 am - noon / Friday: 10 am - noon & 1 pm - 3 pm

Saturday: 10 am – 3 / Sunday / 1 - 3 pm

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In this curated showcase, Springs artists explore CLIMATE not merely as a meteorological phenomenon, but as a multi-dimensional force that shapes our existence. The works look at climate through five distinct lenses: Cultural, Environmental, Social, Emotional, and Physical.

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​"We wanted to challenge the artists to think about 'climate' as the atmosphere of our lives," says co-curator Beth Barry. "From the literal environmental shifts we see on the East End to the social and emotional climates that define our shared human experience, this show is a reflection of the bold, multifaceted perspectives within our own backyard."

The garden club will meet at
the library at 3pm. Join us!

Led by Lynn McVeigh
 
A Great Deliverance by Elizabeth George 
The investigation of a vicious murder exposes a quiet community’s sinister web of secrets—the “spellbinding” (Chicago Sun-Times) first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Inspector Lynley series.
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Sign up is at the library or email em1@nyu.edu​​​​​

​Rosalind Brenner
A true Renaissance woman and local resident, Rosalind Brenner’s poetry intertwines imagination, memory, and reflections on life, love, and spirituality. Her publications include All That’s Left, Omega’s Garden, Every Glittering Chimera, and Life in the Body,
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As a visual artist her work reflects a wide range of mediums from watercolor, oil, mixed media, and collage, to stained glass.
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Come and join us for what should prove to be a very interesting evening of poetry and perhaps prose.

Threads of Kindness … from Springs Library Stitch & Bitch Group
 
DONATIONS NEEDED
The SHS/Library Stitch & Bitch Program is requesting donations of "100% cotton yarn" any color, if anyone has some cotton yarn sitting around in a closet or drawer and they would like to contribute to our 2026 Spring project of "made with kindness" potholders & placemats for the Springs Pantry.

To register contact: Valerie King
646-217- 1825 valeriekingP.hd@gmail.com or call the Springs Library for more information.

Join us in the library. Free and open to all levels.
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​​The Springs Historical Society and Community Library in East Hampton, has a weekly Mahjong program on Wednesday afternoons where Mahjong is much more than just a game!!! Every one of our Mahjong games is a learning experience for each player. Our program at the Springs Library does not require advanced reservations to play. The program is open to all who show up, want to learn the game and enjoy playing at tables with mixed level players.
 
Membership at the Library is not required. We do have a maximum limit of 20 players at any given time.

Check out the new directory featuring local artists.  
 
Are you a Springs Artist?
If so we'd love to have you join the Springs Artist Directory on our website.

Please contact John Haubrich at hdesigninc55@gmail.com
 
Please provide:

• jpg of headshot

• jpg of image of work

• A brief statement (20 words or less)

• Website address and any social media
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You can now become a member of the SHS & Community Library via our website.
 
Lifetime membership is $250
Yearly membership~$30

Sign up here

SHS & Community Library is looking for volunteers! Do you have a few hours to spare? Give us a call! 631-324-3165

There's a fantastic podcast called Our Hamptons. New episodes of Hamptons-centric podcast can be found on the website: www.ourhamptonspodcast.com, along with pictures and media. In addition, the podcast can be found on podcast outlets. New episodes are posted every other Tuesday.

Contact local notary Dru Raley. She will arrange to meet at the library.
Email: druraley2@optonline.net
Phone: 631 -907-0177