Every Tuesday evening, Prendergast Library’s Curiosity Club invites teen and adult patrons (ages 14 and up) to experience new interests, enjoy light refreshments, and learn about activities Jamestown has to offer.

During the month of May, UpcycleCHQ will be helping patrons learn about helping communities reduce waste, unlock creativity, and create more sustainable local systems! UpcycleCHQ is a community initiative powered by GreenClusta Technologies LLC, focused on promoting reuse, repair, and creative upcycling while building a local material exchange network. Running Tuesdays in May at 5:30 p.m., each week will have the following focus:

– May 12: “Reuse & Repair Week” – A community-led session where a local repairer or maker demonstrates/Explains simple ways to Reuse, fix and extend the life of everyday items.

– May 19: “Creative Upcycling” – A hands-on session led by local upcyclers, showing how materials like fabric, jars, or packaging can be turned into something new and useful.

– May 26: “Material Exchange & Showcase” – A community exchange where participants can bring and share reusable materials, along with a small showcase of creations from previous weeks.

Patrons can expect an interactive, beginner-friendly sessions within a comfortable one-hour format, a welcoming space for creativity and community connection, opportunities to learn practical reuse and repair skills, and exposure to simple ways to reduce waste and rethink everyday materials.

There is no cost to attend. Registration is recommended as supplies may be limited. Call the Information Desk at 716-484-7135, ext. 2226 to register. To learn more visit prendergastlibrary.org to view the library’s programming calendar. The library is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.