Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, punch needling, applique, sewing and all of your fiber arts projects and join us for a non-instructional night of stitching but no b*@%$ing. Group meets on the main level in the poetry corner. No registration; drop-in anytime.
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To register for one program only, simply find it on the calendar below and click that link.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
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05:00 PM to 06:30 PMContact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4Age Group:Adult
Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
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01:00 PM to 02:30 PMContact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3
Join other board game enthusiasts for an afternoon of old-fashioned fun! New members always welcome; no registration necessary.
Location:AWPL Community RoomAge Group:Adult
Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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01:00 PM to 03:00 PMContact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3Age Group:Adult
Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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06:30 PM to 08:00 PMContact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
The Pretty Committee will show you how to make a coaster based on Bargello needlepoint designs. Bargello is a type of needlepoint embroidery consisting of upright flat stitches laid in a mathematical pattern to create motifs. The name originates from a series of chairs found in the Bargello palace in Florence, which have a "flame stitch" pattern.
Location:AWPL Community RoomAge Group:Adult
Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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01:00 PM to 03:00 PMContact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
J.R. Solonche, a Professor Emeritus of English at SUNY Orange and Poet Laureate of Orange County, is a prolific poet whose work has been featured in over 500 publications since the early 70s, including The New York Times, The Threepenny Review, and Rattle. His poems have been translated into multiple languages and have been showcased on radio shows like Garrison Keillor’s The Writer’s Almanac. He's authored 38 books and been nominated for the National Book Award and twice for the Pulitzer Prize. He resides in the Hudson Valley with his wife, Joan I. Siegel, with whom he co-authored Peach Girl: Poems for a Chinese Daughter.
Age Group:Adult
Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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02:00 PM to 03:00 PMContact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
This is the music that paved the way for rock 'n roll and influenced The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and countless others. Join us for an afternoon of the music of Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison, including hits like “That’ll Be the Day,” “Not Fade Away,” “Peggy Sue,” “Pretty Woman,” “Crying,” and “Only The Lonely,” along with other classic, early rock 'n roll songs.
Location:AWPL Community RoomAge Group:Adult
Monday, September 23, 2024 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
September 23: In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Frida (2002) Julie Taymor’s biopic adapted from Hayden Herrera’s 1983 book Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo depicts the professional and private life of the surrealist Mexican artist and her tempestuous marriage with the renowned muralist Diego Rivera. Stars Salma Hayek in the title role, and Alfred Molina as her husband. Winner of two Academy Awards for Best Makeup and Best Original Score. Rated R: 2 hours 3 minutes.
Location:AWPL Community RoomAge Group:Adult
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
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10:00 AM to 01:00 PMContact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Come and meet new friends and join in on a game that is played all over the world. Mahjongg enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to play every Tuesday from 10am to 1pm. The sessions are open-ended and participants can play as many or as few games as they wish. Players with mahjongg sets are encouraged to bring them, as the Library has only a limited number to loan. This program is free, ongoing and open to players from all communities.
Location:AWPL Community RoomAge Group:Adult
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
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02:00 PM to 04:00 PMLocation:AWPL Board Room
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
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06:00 PM to 08:00 PMContact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Always wanted to write that novel? Short stories? A memoir? Check us out! Convenient for those with a day job, call in from anywhere. We meet Tuesdays, 6-8 pm on Zoom. Present up to four pages and receive constructive feedback. Sona Mason will faciliate the program.
You must register via the Help Desk (845-986-1047, option 4) in order to receive the Zoom link.
Location:ZoomAge Group:Adult