Upcoming Events

Join Ana Metaxas for Conversational French.  Attendance at all sessions strongly encouraged.

Join teachers from Wickham Works for four weeks of arts workshops tailored for mature adults, family members, and caregivers, welcoming individuals of all skill levels. These engaging sessions aim to ignite enthusiasm and active participation through music, art, and craft activities. Led by talented teaching artists, each session features a diverse range of hands-on activities. Choreographer and dance instructor Linda Mensch, Director of Movco Dance, along with musician and conductor David Dworkin, creator of Conductorcise, kick off the session with a dynamic 15-minute music and movement segment. Following a brief intermission, participants reconvene for an hour-long art or craft project guided by Jenny Torino, an artist and Registered Dietitian experienced in adult and developmental challenge programs, and Beth Laule, a seasoned artist, educator, and scenic craftsperson. All activities are adaptable for seated participation and cater to varying skill levels.

Join our monthly book group, where we explore a variety of popular fiction titles. Whether you're into contemporary bestsellers, captivating mysteries, or thought-provoking dramas, this group is the perfect place to dive into great reads and engage in lively discussions with fellow book lovers. All readers welcome!  We meet the last Thursday of the month.

With personal reflection and historical context related to the Civil War, Tiombe Tallie Carter, Esq., explores why this amendment was needed after the Emancipation Proclamation and whether its work is done today. Delve into the historical context, significance, and ongoing implications of this pivotal amendment that abolished slavery, shaping the course of American history and civil rights. Join us for an insightful exploration of the 13th Amendment's legacy and its enduring relevance in the context of Black history.

Tallie currently serves as Assistant Corporation Counsel of the City of Newburgh after over 10 years as principal at Tallie Carter Law, P.C. and founder of IDARE Enterprises, Inc.  She provides executive counsel to a diverse group of clients, including professionals, nonprofits, religious organizations and entrepreneurial businesses in the creative economy. Her practice focuses on legal issues related to project and business development and governance across several disciplines. Tallie is admitted to practice law in New York. She is a member of the American Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association and serves as 1st Vice President of the New York Council on Nonprofits and Jonah Bokaer Arts Foundation.

In Honor of Women’s History Month:  Julia (1977) Fred Zinnemann’s period drama stars Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards, Hal Holbrook, Rosemary Murphy, Maximilian Schell, and Meryl Streep in her film debut; based on a chapter from Lillian Hellman's 1973 book Pentimento about the author's relationship with a lifelong friend, Julia, who fought against the Nazis in the years prior to World War II.  Rate PG: 1 hour 57 minutes.

Meatless meals reduce greenhouse gasses, save water and are delicious!  Help prepare a meatless meal then share it at the library with your family.

Grades K-12