In Honor of Earth Day: My Octopus Teacher (2020) Oscar-winning documentary stars South African naturalist and co-founder of the Sea Change Project, Craig Foster. After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Foster meets an unlikely teacher a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal's trust and they develop a never before seen bond between human and wild animal. Not Rated: 1 hour 25 minutes.
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To register for one program only, simply find it on the calendar below and click that link.
Monday, April 24, 2023 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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01:00 PM to 03:00 PMContact: The Help Desk at 845 986 1047, ext. 4Location:AWPL Community RoomAge Group:Adult
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 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. 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.
Location:AWPL Community RoomAge Group:Adult
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 10:15am to 10:45am
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10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Baby's first library class. We will share board books, songs, and some sensory play together. For children birth to 12 months, with a caregiver.
Please make arrangements for siblings so this can be a special time for you and your baby.
Location:Storytime RoomAge Group:Children
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 11:15am to 11:45am
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11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Hear stories, sing songs and make some art. For ages 3-5, on their own.
Location:Activity Room, Storytime RoomAge Group:Children
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
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02:00 PM to 04:00 PMContact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3
This class builds on the principles learned in Conversational Italian I.
You must have attended Conversation Italian I or have knowledge of the Italian language for this class. Pick up your book at the Help Desk.
Location:AWPL Community RoomAge Group:Adult
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm
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04:30 PM to 05:30 PM
Our favorite therapy dogs are back to hear you read. If you can't read on your own, a caregiver can read for you.
Stop in or call the Children's Room to register for your 15 minute reading slot, 1 week prior to the date you'd like to read.
Branson will be here on 4/11 and 5/2
Shea will be here on 4/18, 4/25, 5/9 and 5/16.
Location:Storytime RoomAge Group:Children
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
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05:30 PM to 06:30 PM
Use a marker and sketch pad to draw a picture of a word on a card. Pass it to your neighbor to guess your word. The fun begins as each player guesses what was drawn. Miscommunication at its best! No drawing skills needed. For grades 4-7.
Location:Activity RoomAge Group:Tween
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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06:00 PM to 07:00 PMContact: Teen Advisor Emily Wilson at emwilson@rcls.org
Join us for our book group specifically for people in their 20s and 30s! New members always welcome.
April's Read: Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
Location:AWPL Board RoomAge Group:Adult
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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07:00 PM to 09:00 PMLocation:AWPL Board RoomAge Group:Adult, Teen
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 10:15am to 10:45am
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10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Hear stories, sing songs and make some art. For ages 18 to 36 months, with a caregiver.
Location:Activity Room, Storytime RoomAge Group:Children