The Milton Library reminds all interested to sign up for the final Tea, Talks and Workshops of the season. On Friday, June 24, 3:30 to 5 p.m. participants learn how to “Propagate Succulents” with Stephanie Barley, gardener, and craftsperson.

Stephanie’s workshop demonstrates some thrifty and clever techniques for augmenting beautiful plantings. Reserve a spot - call 845-795-2200.

There is a flurry of activity at the Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library, as staff members prepare for the 2022 Summer Reading Program: “Oceans of Possibilities.” Youngsters can play the Summer Reading Game, by keeping a log of the great books they dive into. And all children get to dig into the treasure treat chest during library visits. The library has seven Family Fun Workshops and seven Family Fun Nights (four live events, three movies) scheduled, as well as Summer Lego Club meetings. Take a look at the details in-person at the library or by visiting www.miltonlib.org.

Call the library to learn about upcoming programs and register to participate (845-795-2200).

Marlboro Free Library

Online registration for children’s summer reading programs begins on Wednesday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Browse the program lineup on the library’s event calendar at marlborolibrary.org and register to reserve your spot starting June 8. Children and teens can also get started on summer reading challenges, which begin on June 13, and end on August 24. Visit the library or visit marlborolibrary.org for details on the summer reading challenges.

Book Barn
Open the first and third Saturday of the month from now until October, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (weather permitting), the Friends of the Marlboro Free Library’s Book Barn sells good-quality, used books to help benefit the library. To visit the Book Barn during its open hours, park in the library back parking lot and follow the path down to the red shed. During open hours, the Book Barn will accept book donations that are in good, clean condition. Follow The Friends of the Marlboro Free Library on Facebook for any weather-related closings, or future Friends events!

School Events & News

Mrs. Edick and Ms. Lyons invited Marlboro Elementary School students in Grades 2 and 3 to participate in the school’s first-ever reading fair. The goal of the reading fair was to encourage lifelong readers and to celebrate a love for books. Students chose their favorite fiction book and created a visual display of the five elements of a story. They then presented their projects and discussed them with the judges. Former librarians Marie Baker and Denise Moore volunteered as judges and were assisted by Kara Rooney and Jennifer Incorvaia. The projects were shared with peers, piqued interest, and provided ideas for summer reading!

Weekly Recipe
Charred Jalapeños and Tomatoes
Food & Wine
Hot coals impart a smoky flavor and mellow the jalapeños, while tomatoes soften to juicy sweetness. A wide, flat skewer is the key to preventing the tomatoes and jalapeños from rolling when rotating on the grill.

Ingredients
3 medium-sizes plum tomatoes (about 9 ounces)
3 medium jalapeños (about 3 ounces)
2 large metal skewers (1-inch-wide x 23 1/2 inches long)
Directions
Step 1
Open bottom vent of a kettle grill completely. Light charcoal chimney starter heaping full of briquettes. When briquettes are covered with gray ash, pour them onto bottom grate, and arrange evenly in a 10-inch-wide strip down middle of bottom grate. Do not place top grate on grill. Place 1 skewer across edge of grill, parallel to coal strip, resting on rim of the grill. This will be used as a rack to suspend the kebab.
Step 2
While charcoal chimney is heating, skewer the kebab. Thread tomatoes and jalapeños crosswise onto remaining skewer, starting about 3 1/2 inches down from pointed skewer tip. Set aside at room temperature until ready to grill.
Step 3
Arrange kebab, with pointed end of skewer resting on prepared rack and handle overhanging the edge of the grill, with vegetables perpendicular to the charcoal strip. Grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until well charred on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately.
Note: Select firm-ripe plum tomatoes.

Ongoing Events and Reminders
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive the Knights of Columbus Fr. Hanley Council along with the New York Blood Center will be conducting a blood drive on Sunday June 19 at the parish hall from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling the Blood Center at 800-933-2566 or visiting nybc.org/donate and as always walk-ins are welcomed

Happy Birthday: Joseph Biengardo, Audrey Finnerty, Jerry Flynn, Fran Manusky, Lee Longobardi, Janelle Conosa, Angela Vernieri, Mary Keane, Phoebe Quinby, Diane Goresh, Jean Paltridge, Donnie Tweed III .Happy Anniversary; Mr. & Mrs, Ed Camuso, Mr. & Mrs, Thomas Schroeder.

As always, any events, announcements recipes or pictures you want to share email me: Telltammy123@gmail.com or call 845-236-9998.