Meet the Artist Reception: Photographer Peter Kopher
Meet photographer Peter Kopher. His work is currently on display in the Community Room on the Lower Level.
Revolutionary Tunes - Popular Music of the Late 18th Century
The Salmagundi Consort will present an introduction to popular music of the Hudson Valley in the late 18th century. Gene Tozzi (hammer dulcimore), Jane Barsumian (violin) and Sona Hairabedian (cello) combine music with reenactment, interspersing their concert with accounts of musical performance of the period. Their repertoire includes popular English, Irish and Scottish music of the 18th century.
From Grass Seed to Trees: Understanding the Basics of Planting
Matt Doiron of the Warwick Shade Tree Commission will discuss tips and tricks to ensure planting success. Topics will cover soil conditions, fertilization, mulching, propagation and transplanting.
Library Stitchers
Pinterest Party @ the Library - Duct Tape Clutch
The Pretty Committee will show you how to create a stylish clutch from duct tape! Please bring in a roll or two of decorative duct tape.
Pinterest Party @ the Library - Coffee Cup Sleeve
The Pretty Committee will show you how to make a felt coffee cup cozy. We will have a few patterns to choose from - no sewing required!
Pinterest Party @ the Library - Heart Puzzle Wreath
The Pretty Committee will show you how to create a one of a kind wreath from old puzzle pieces! If you have some old puzzles that are missing pieces, this is a great project!
Critical Thinking Film Screening and Discussion: "Twelve Angry Men"
How do we arrive at unbiased and well-informed opinions about issues? The process of critical thinking can guide us to better decisions in every day life. In the first of four sessions, we will examine and practice this method of clearer analysis. Using the film as a starting point, we will examine how critical thinking is applied to jury deliberations. Presented by Norm Isaacson, Valerie Lucznikowska and Roger Moss.
Mindfulness: Finding Calm and Connection
This course will include an in-depth exploration of mindfulness of the body as a path toward calm and connection to ourselves and others. Much more than just a relaxation technique, mindfulness gives us a new way to realate to all of our experience, with kindness, with interst and without judgement. With mindfulness, we can step out of habitual reactions and find new ways to respond to ourselves and others. Each class will include guided mediation practice, teaching, and Q&A, as well as optional homework. The class consists of four sessions on April 3 and 17 and May 1 and 15.