Science Book Group reads "The Future of Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance and Empower the Mind" by Michio Kaku

Date: 
Mon, 06/20/2016 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
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Help Desk 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult

The Future of the Mind brings a topic that once belonged solely to the province of science fiction into a startling new reality. This scientific tour de force unveils the astonishing research being done in top laboratories around the worldall based on the latest advancements in neuroscience and physicsincluding recent experiments in telepathy, mind control, avatars, telekinesis, and recording memories and dreams. The Future of the Mind is an extraordinary, mind-boggling exploration of the frontiers of neuroscience. Dr.

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Sustainable World Book Group reads "Flight Behavior" by Barbara Kingsolver

Date: 
Tue, 06/21/2016 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
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Call Help Desk 986-1047, ext. 3
Age Group: 
Adult

Flight Behavior is a brilliant and suspenseful novel set in present day Appalachia; a breathtaking parable of catastrophe and denial that explores how the complexities we inevitably encounter in life lead us to believe in our particular chosen truths.

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Taking Time to Transition: Back-to-School Basics

Date: 
Thu, 08/11/2016 - 6:30pm to 7:45pm
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Help Desk 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult

With summer winding down and school gearing up, August presents an opportune time to develop back to school habits and routines. Join Hope Stuart for terrific tips for keeping track of after-school activities, setting up a homework space and building a system for the family backpacks.

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Sonnet Writing Competition

Date: 
Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:00am to 8:00pm
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Help Desk 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death by trying your hand at a Shakespearean Sonnet centered on a Warwick Valley Theme. First prize will be $100 gift certificate to Ye Olde Warwick Book Shoppe; two runners-up will receive a Shakespeare coffee mug. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 at the Help Desk.
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Author Lisa Edwards presents "Please Don't Eat the Baby and Please Don't Chase the Dogs"

Date: 
Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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Help Desk 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult

International best-selling author Lisa J. Edwards presents her second book, Please Don۪t Eat the Baby (And Please Don't Chase the Dogs) with helpful tips for teaching dogs and children to be safe around each other. Using excerpts from her book, Lisa will provide information you never thought you needed but are very thankful to learn.
Copies of her book will be available for purchase and autograph. Q&A to follow the presentation.

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