The 13th Amendment - Was It Enough?

Date: 
Thu, 02/29/2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: 
Adult

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.

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Watercolor with Pat Foxx - Flower of the Month

Date: 
Sat, 02/03/2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: 
Adult

Pat Foxx returns for a series of casual watercolor classes.  All materials provided; all skill levels welcome. Register for individual classes.Pat Foxx returns for a series of casual watercolor classes.  All materials provided; all skill levels welcome. Register for individual classes.

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Basket Weaving Workshop - THIS CLASS IS FULL

Date: 
Sat, 03/30/2024 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: 
Adult

Robin Ingram returns to show you how to weave a simple storage basket. Space is very limited; please bring a quick lunch or snack for the break.  This class is open to Warwick patrons only.  If you've previously enrolled in this class, kindly refrain from registering to allow others an opportunity.

Programmer/Name Contact: 
You MUST confirm participation in this class by March 28 by calling the Help Desk at 845-986-1047, ext. 4. Failure to verbally confirm will forfeit your space in the class. In the event of illness on the day of the class, please call the Help Desk. Thank you.
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Author Talk with Barbara Guerriero-Flites author a "Memoir of a White House Dog"

Date: 
Sat, 06/15/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: 
Adult

Many people during turbulent times turn to their pets as a source of comfort and well-being. President Roosevelt and Fala both were a source of comfort not only to each other but also to the nation during World War II and President Roosevelt knew how to use this to his advantage. During the war, the First Dog used his charm to sell bonds for war time programs and was adored by the press.

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Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII (WASP)

Date: 
Sun, 03/24/2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: 
Adult

The female pilots of WWII flew jets and sometimes new planes that their male counterparts avoided.  They ferried aircraft from the factory to airbases in order to free male pilots for combat. They endured discrimination and received less pay; they had no military standing, and received no Veterans benefits.  But they proved that women could fly planes as well as men, and in time, received their due recognition.

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Women's History Month - Suitable for Framing: A Victorian Woman's Place in Botanic Art & Illustration

Date: 
Sun, 03/10/2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: 
Adult

When renowned British botanist John Lindley wrote Ladies’ Botany in 1834, he did so to block women from, not welcome them into, the academic world of horticulture. Learn how women figured it out anyway and managed to contribute to science, influence public taste and advance their own craft.

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