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Have you found yourself wondering how to separate fact from fiction, truth from alt-truth?  Does your instinct tell you to mistrust much of what you read or are told by people who dominate the airwaves and screens?  Does it seem sometimes like one person's data contradicts another person's data, making it impossi

Have you found yourself wondering how to separate fact from fiction, truth from alt-truth?  Does your instinct tell you to mistrust much of what you read or are told by people who dominate the airwaves and screens?  Does it seem sometimes like one person's data contradicts another person's data, making it impossi

NASA once approached a well-known musicologist and scientist and said, "We're sending a rocket into deep space and want to include a representation of the music of the human race. What do you recommend we send?"  He responded, "Well, I'd suggest the complete works of J. S.

The Amazing Chase:  back by popular demand!  Our second family scavenger hunt is sure to be even more fun than the first.  Form a team with family members and race against other families to complete missions, earn points and claim the trophy.  Fun for all ages; prizes for all!  This is an interactive community game hosted on a private Facebook page, so you'll need an active Facebook page to participate. Register one person per family/team.  Registration begins September 12.

Join the staff of Albert Wisner Public Library for our Community Read on Thursday, October 22^nd at 5:30pm.  Register online and you will receive instructions via email prior to the event. 

Join a bi-weekly virtual discussion group to explore “The 1619 Project,” a publication of the New York Times Magazine, which marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to Jamestown, Virginia. The series highlights the contributions of Black Americans and the many ways the legacy of slavery continues to shape society in the United States. The project includes essays, photos, stories, music and poems that challenge readers to examine their knowledge of U.S. history and provides a lens to understand the moment of racial reckoning we are in today.

Handsome and well-dressed, woodpeckers are a favorite of many.  Learn to identify by sight and sound 7 woodpecker species common to the Hudson Valley.  We will also cover diet, nesting, anatomy and why woodpeckers are able to hammer on trees without injuring themselves. Learn the differences between drumming, feeding and excavating behaviors, and ways to deter woodpeckers if they’ve chosen your house for these activities. Presented by Pam Golben.

Over twenty species of raptors may be spotted in our area, including various kinds of eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. Saw Mill River Audubon Executive Director Anne Swaim will present a multimedia program using some of the best raptor images from local photographers, video clips and more.  Find out when and where raptors may be seen, and how they are doing in the mixed rural and suburban landscapes of the lower Hudson Valley.

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. It is beneficial if you are a beginner or have limited mobility. Sarah Gallman is a health and wellness professional who has been teaching yoga and fitness classes for 35 years. 

Zoom meeting information

Meeting ID: 858 7595 9436
Passcode: @lbert

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. It is beneficial if you are a beginner or have limited mobility. Sarah Gallman is a health and wellness professional who has been teaching yoga and fitness classes for 35 years.