The Houston Family and American History

Date: 
Thu, 05/30/2013 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Author Tony Houston will discuss his new book on the Houston Family of Warwick and show how doing a family genealogy is also an exploration of the history of the United States.

Programmer/Name Contact: 
Tony Houston 986-6984 eahouston@optonline.net
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Film: "Do the Math"

Date: 
Sun, 04/21/2013 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Come join us for a screening of "Do the Math", a film on climate change produced by 350.org. It includes the latest on climate change, including footage of their recent nationwide bus tour. See the film and stay for a discussion of the issues and what we can do about climate change. This program is sponsored by Sustainable Warwick.

Programmer/Name Contact: 
Mary Makofske 986-9477
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"First Pitch" Art Exhibit: Meet Artist James Amore

Date: 
Tue, 04/23/2013 - 6:30pm to 7:45pm
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Celebrate the 2013 baseball season opener - visit "First Pitch" in the Library's Community Room through the month of April.
On April 23rd from 6:30 to 7:45pm James Amore will meet with visitors to his exhibit, which features limited edition signed prints from digitally-produced masters of the originals as well as original watercolors. The artist created these over a 20-year period working in the sports industry. All of the pieces celebrate the players and the game of baseball.

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Letterboxing at the Library

Date: 
Fri, 07/26/2013 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult

Letterboxing is an intriguing pastime combining artistic ability with delightful "treasure hunts" in beautiful, scenic places that all age groups can enjoy.
Come learn the basics, create a personal stamp and participate in a "Literary Treasure Hunt". Wrap up the evening at our Ice Cream Social.

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Butterflies in Your Life

Date: 
Thu, 04/25/2013 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen
Children

In his colorful slide talk, John Yrizarry, a wildlife illustrator and field naturalist, will help you identify some of the eighty species of butterflies found in Orange County and tell you when and where they can be found. What better way to start the spring season than by learning more about these enchanting creatures?

Programmer/Name Contact: 
John Yrizarry
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Root & History of Finger Style Guitar with John Sheehan

Date: 
Sat, 08/24/2013 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Blending history with musical demonstrations, John Sheehan follows the evolution of finger style guitar in a fun and engaging way. Beginning with 16th century lute music, moving through Baroque and Classical period guitar, and finally arriving at contemporary finger style guitar, John's mastery of a multitude of musical styles is sure to entertain.

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John Sheehan

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