Upcoming Events

AWPL Classic Monday - Imitation of Life (1959)  Douglas Sirk’s melodrama stars Lana Turner and Juanita Moore - as Lora Meredith, an aspiring actress, who befriends Annie Johnson, a homeless African American widow, in Coney Island. The two soon share a tiny apartment whilst dealing with their intolerable daughters.  Sirk's final Hollywood film dealt with issues of race, class and gender – way ahead of its time.  Not Rated; 2 hours, 5 minutes.

Wear your PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy some stories and songs. 

Families with young children. 

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 a limited number to loan. This program is free, ongoing and open to players from all communities.

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Baby's first library class. We will share tips, board books, songs, and enjoy some sensory play together. 

Birth-12 months with a caregiver. Please make arrangements for siblingssp this can be a special time for you and your baby. 

Hear stories, sing songs & make some art. 
3-5 years, on their own.

Meet up with other homeschooling families at the Library. Call the Children's Room for details.

Sustainable World Book Group meets on Zoom each month. For more information, contact the Help Desk at (845)986-1047 ext.3

August 8th - Bill of Obligations by Richard Haass

September 12th - Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake

October 10th - The New Wilderness by Diane Cook

November 14th - Fire Weather: a True Story from a Hotter World by John Vailant

December 12th - The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey

Our favorite therapy dogs will be back to hear you read a book. If you can't read yet, a caregiver can read to you and the dog!

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm.

Register for a 15 minute reading slot, 1 week prior, at the Children's Room Desk.

This is a two part project.

Session 1: This group project begins with printmaker's rollers and paint to make a background. Everyone will finish a section in their own way using mixed media.

Grades 4-7

The gently flowing movements of Qigong & Taijiquan, known more simply as Tai Chi, are ancient Chinese practices widely recognized for promoting many health benefits including better posture, enhanced energy, and calmness of mind. In this series of 6 serssions, participants will learn standing meditation, simple qigong exercises and some basic taijiquan postures. 

Register for individual classes.