Earn volunteer credit and help make this year's Warwick Children's Book Festival happen! Each session we will be be making favors for author gift bags and buttons for volunteers to wear.
Click on a button below to register simultaneously for multiple programs within that age group.
To register for one program only, simply find it on the calendar below and click that link.
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
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03:00 PM to 04:00 PMContact: Teen Advisor Emily Wilson at emwilson@rcls.orgLocation:River Birch PatioAge Group:Teen
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
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05:30 PM to 06:30 PM
Veggies, hot dogs & simple dipping sauces will make this BBQ one to remember. Recipes to take home. Zine vote this day too! For ages 9-12.
Location:Activity Room, River Birch PatioAge Group:Tween
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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06:00 PM to 07:00 PMContact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3
Ukraine is in crisis. In order to lend perspective to any crisis, it is wise to research the whole situation, especially its history - in newspaper terms, “the story behind the story.” Join Prof. Michael Strmiska, PhD. for insight into the plight and position of Ukraine during the last 1200 years.
SUNY Orange Global Studies Professor Michael Strmiska is a scholar and researcher of eastern and northern Europe. As a Fulbright Fellow, he was a visiting lecturer at Šiauliai University in Lithuania in 2004, and has been a guest lecturer for Vilnius University in Lithuania. He was a visiting professor at Masaryk University in the Czech Republic in 2015, and in 2020 was a Fulbright Fellow teaching at Rīga Stradiņš University in Latvia. Dr. Strmiska has traveled extensively in Eastern Europe, including Poland, Hungary, Estonia, Croatia, Russia, and Ukraine. In 2017, he was chosen as a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's Award, Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities. He holds a B.A. from Hampshire College, and M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Ph.D. from Boston University. He is the author of Modern Paganism in World Cultures: Comparative Perspectives, and is currently working on a book tentatively entitled Unchristian Eastern Europe: Pagans, Jews, Gypsies and Muslims. He also has published articles on new religious movements in Iceland, Lithuania, and Latvia.
Location:AWPL Community RoomAge Group:Adult, Teen
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 10:15am to 10:45am
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10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Stories, songs and a craft. For children 10-36 months.
Location:Activity Room, Storytime Room, River Birch PatioAge Group:Children
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
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11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Mad Science - Sea, Sand & Surf - Children explore the science of the sea and learn about what sand is made from, how shells are used by animals for protection, and what animals live in the ocean. They make their own ocean bottle to take home. For ages 3-5.
Location:Activity RoomAge Group:Children
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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02:00 PM to 03:00 PMContact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3
Are you interested in practicing your Spanish? Join Carlos Gonzalez, originally from Mexico City, for an hour of conversational Spanish where we will talk about various topics of interest such as history, education, etc.
Location:AWPL Community RoomAge Group:Adult, Teen
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 4:00pm to 4:45pm
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04:00 PM to 04:45 PM
Pokemon trainers will gather to play games and discuss all things Pokemon. For grades K-4.
Location:Activity RoomAge Group:Children
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
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05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Join our Summer D&D Campaign! New players are always welcome!
Grades 8-12
New players: contact Emily W. at emwilson@rcls.org or call (845)986-1047 to find out more about creating a character to join!
Location:River Birch PatioAge Group:Teen
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
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05:00 PM to 06:30 PM
The Turtle Show is an educational program featuring live turtles and tortoises from around the world for families with children ages 4-10.
Location:AWPL Community RoomAge Group:Children
Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 9:30am to 10:00am
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09:30 AM to 10:00 AMContact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3
Zumba that can be done by everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. This program will be held in person, outside on the River Birch Patio at the back of the building
Instructor Jessica Rose Duggins has been a ZIN member since Aug 2019 and absolutely loves teaching Zumba classes. The reason is simple: every class feels like a party! She is ready to get you moving, sweating, and feeling unstoppable. Jessica is currently licensed to teach Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Kids & Kids Jr.
Please dress to sweat and bring your own water bottle if you would like.
Please register for each session individually. If it is raining, the class is cancelled, not moved indoors.
Please note that there is no access to the library building until 10:00am.
Location:River Birch PatioAge Group:Adult