WELCOME

Curated by Teri Kennedy

OPENING RECEPTION

Sunday, August 17 / 11am - 1pm

at Springs Community Library

1 Parsons Place, East Hampton

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Moving to Springs, East Hampton in 1990, Abby Abrams quickly “became enthralled with my surroundings” and, exposed to the East End light, her work changed.  Abby grew up in Greenwich Village, steeped in the world of New York City art and politics.  Her mother Ruth Abrams was a painter, a member of the New York School, active in the 1950s and 1960s.  Her father Charles Abrams was a city planner who engaged in a decades-long rhetorical skirmish with Robert Moses over urban housing.  Abby studied at Music & Art High School, Boston University, Arts Student League and Parsons School of Design.  Over the years, she’s explored many media and materials – illustration, embroidery, sculpture, ceramics, pen & ink, watercolor, wood, stone and leather.  In East Hampton in the first studio of her own, Abby initially concentrated on ceramics and sculpture before turning to landscapes – working in watercolor, acrylic and oil.  Fully active in the East End arts community, Abby continues to paint and exhibit.

For more information: Teri Kennedy, ehteri@yahoo.com, 631-461-1848

AUGUST

August 1st: Annual Members Meeting & Bob Hefner lecture on the houses of Springs-5pm
August 2nd: Heart of Springs Gala-5pm
Tickets: $150 each
August 3rd-9th: Project Most art show @Springs Library

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SEPTEMBER

September 12th-14th: Art & Archives
September 13th: Springs Walk led by Jackie Wilson-10am

OCTOBER
October 4th: Springsfest

Project Most children of all grades planted flower seeds, then planted out the
seedlings in pots, and have watered to make a flower garden at library.

1st grade visited the Blacksmith Shop and James DeMartis demonstrated. The children
were very interested and asked excellent questions.

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On May 21st the Springs Library Mah Jongg Program held a fun/fundraiser called the Mah Jongg Marathon for the Springs Historical Society/ Community Library’s 50th Anniversary.

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The event was organized and facilitated by the Library’s team of Mah Jongg Coaches and consisted of pre-registration for four,1hr 45min playing time slots, beginning at 10am and ending at 5:45pm.

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In a nod to the Chinese origin of the Mah Jongg table game of tiles, Chinese decorations, Chinese background music, Chinese keychains, Fortune cookies, snacks and refreshing soft drinks were available for the Mah Jongg players.  

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An estimated 50 players participated in the 100 games played during the day! A good time was enjoyed by all.  Donations were suggested and a total of $250.00 was contributed to the Springs Historical Society/Community Library. 

The Out East Book Club meets at the Springs Library approximately every 5 weeks from 2:00-4:00pm. We have been meeting for over a year and have developed into a wonderful literary family.

Interested in joining the book club?  Contact Beth Peller 

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Happy Reading!

A beautiful afghan and cushion has been completed and is now ready to be raffled! Many
thanks to Linda K, Linda C, Valerie, Susan, and Roseanne. Raffle tickets available at the library.

Saturdays 10:30-11:00am
@Springs Library

Mitch Yates, one of our blacksmiths who was born in Springs does historical reconstruction metal work.

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Kids can get educated about blacksmithing and the tools that are used as well as the history of the shop and adults – many who have lived here for years - have never been inside.

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James Demartis, a local blacksmith has a metal fabrication business on Springs Fireplace Road and is also an artist concentrating on metal sculptures.  

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Check out the new directory featuring local artists. Learn more

Wednesday afternoons at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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. 

The Springs Library will be hosting a new
program called "Stitch & Bitch"
Wednesday afternoons 3:30-5:30pm.

The program is for Springs Library members who want to learn to crochet or enhance their crocheting skills.

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

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.

Slow Food East End is looking for volunteers to bake bread once or twice a month for our local Springs Food Pantry.

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Everyone bakes from the same recipe, which is provided. To learn more go to: www.slowfoodeastend.org and look for "flour power" under events.

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