Upcoming Events

October 9:  Amsterdam (2022) Let the love, murder, and conspiracy begin. Acclaimed writer/director David O. Russell’s period mystery stars Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and John David Washington; based on the Business Plot, a 1933 political conspiracy in the United States, it follows three friends - doctor, a nurse and a lawyer - who reunite and seek to uncover the act following the mysterious murder of a retired U.S. general. Rated R: 2 hours 14 minutes.

Come and meet new friends and join in on a game that is played all over the world.  Mahjong 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 mahjong 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.

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

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

January 9th - The Parrot and the Igloo by David Lipski

February 13th - Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

March 12th - Summer by Ali Smith

April 9th - An Immense World by Ed Yong

Wednesdays, Oct 11-Dec 13, 5:30 to 7:30pm   

Join the adventure! New and experienced players are always welcome. 

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Join Laurie Byro for a discussion of selected works by Linda Pastan (available here or stop by the Help Desk.)

Linda Pastan (May 27, 1932 – January 30, 2023) was an American poet of Jewish background. From 1991 to 1995 she was Poet Laureate of Maryland. She was known for writing short poems that address topics like family life, domesticity, motherhood, the female experience, aging, death, loss and the fear of loss, as well as the fragility of life and relationships. Her most recent collections of poetry include Insomnia, Traveling Light, and A Dog Runs Through It.  Pastan published 15 books of poetry and a number of essays. Two of her collections of poems were nominated for the National Book Award and one for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.

Mary Makofske will read poems from her sixth book No Angels, published by Kelsay Books. Reviewer J.R. Solonche praised “Makofske’s craft, her exquisite eye and ear for detail, and her deeply felt empathy for all things human.” An open reading follows. Refreshments will be served.

This Chair Yoga course is a guided step by step movement and mobility experience suitable for practitioners of all levels.