"The Shoemaker's Wife" Book Discussion
Allison Petrus-Wilkins will lead a discussion on "The Shoemaker's Wife," by Adriana Trigiani
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 FOR APPLEFEST.
Allison Petrus-Wilkins will lead a discussion on "The Shoemaker's Wife," by Adriana Trigiani
Explore with Susan Handler the symbolism encoded in art. Participants will investigate the paintings of Renoir, van Eyck, Picass and selection of international graffiti.
Susan Handler is an interdisciplinary thinker and practicing art historian, arts educator, mixed-media artist, grant writer, as well as a theatrical, operatic, and dance costumer
The gently flowing movements of Qigong & Taijiquan, known more simply as Tai Chi, are ancient Chinese practices widely recognized for promoting many health benefits. These include improved balance, better posture, enhanced energy, and calmness of mind. In this series of 6 sessions, participants will learn standing meditation, simple qigong exercises, and some basic taijiquan postures.
Classes will be conducted outdoors, weather permitting, and are limited to 30 participants. Registration is required for each individual session. Registration for all sessions is not required.
Join in the annual Teen Battle of the Books! Form teams, read the books and compete in a fun trivia contest!
Copies of this year's titles will be available at the Help Desk after Memorial Day. Form a team of up to four - or compete solo, if you prefer. The Battle is open to teens entering 7th grade and above in the fall of 2012. Sign up now at the Help Desk!
Here are this year's selections:
Enrollment limited to Warwick cardholders until August 6th; open registrationafter August 6th.
Late in the last Ice Age, giant beasts disappeared worldwide. Abundant mastodon and other large mammal fossil sites in the Black Dirt around Warwick have been helping us solve this mystery. Dr. Robinson specializes in the study of fossil plant pollen, and what this tells us about environmental changes which accompanied the end of the mastodons and other animals of the Pleistocene era.
Take a virtual trip to the Ingwe Leopard Research Program in the Mapumalanga district of South Africa. Sara Kearns, recently returned from volunteering at the center, will be your guide and Dr. Richard Hull will discuss the 30,000 year old petroglyphs found in the area.
Radio Flyer, a Hudson Valley based cover band, is recognized as one of the leading bands specializing in an eclectic mix of music always performed with the highest level of professionalism. The band will be performing favorite music selections from artists ranging from VanMorrison and Steely Dan to the Allman Brothers, Michael Buble, Bruce Springsteen, and so much more!