The Many Facets of Judaism in Orange County
The five major sects of Judaism in Orange County will be represented by rabbis of each denomination and an academic scholar of Judaism.
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 FOR LABOR DAY.
The five major sects of Judaism in Orange County will be represented by rabbis of each denomination and an academic scholar of Judaism.
The story of the first Jewish people to arrive in the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries, told with archival documents, objects, and portraits. Presented by the New-York Historical Society's Curator of Decorative Arts, Debra Schmidt Bach.
The Science Book Club reads A Crack in Creation by Jennifer A. Doudna. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the libraty.
Do you enjoy watching birds and want to work on your identification skills? We will discuss some of the keys to bird ID: looking at size and shape, colors and patterns, habitat, behaviors and sounds. This is a multimedia program that will introduce the birds local to our area. It will help you become more confident at identifying the birds you see every day.
Join us for a multi-media bird presentation on Zoom. Interesting bird facts, key identification features and bird calls will be presented common birds you may see your backyard and neighborhood. Please register to receive a link to the Zoom invitation for this program.
What are the best ways to attract and benefit birds? This multimedia program featuring images, sounds and video of local backyard bird species will help us all become more bird-friendly at home. Discover the best choices for bird feeders and seed, native plants, water features and bird houses to improve backyard bird habitat.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of Greater Snow Geese migrate along the Atlantic Flyway on their way to the Canadian Arctic to breed. Join local photographer Joanna Lentini for a talk about one of the few bird species that is thriving in this changing climate, as well as for some techniques to photograph this wild spectacle.
Finding the roots of Warwick's African American ancestors can be a challenging but rewarding pursuit. Join three researchers who are exploring the lives of African enslaved persons connected to their family tree. Researchers include Leah Rogne, Professor Emerita of Sociology at Minnesota State University who is researching a runaway slave from the Seward family; Sherri Bruen, whose Garrison connections are gradually coming to light by using wills and other documents; and David Dolson, who is tracing and coming to terms with his slave-owning ancestors.
Explore the New-York Historical Society’s collection of Tiffany lamps - one of the world’s largest and most encyclopedic - and the intricate techniques that created them with this interactive virtual presentation. View masterpieces of this elegant American art form and hear the personal stories of head designer Clara Driscoll and her team of “Tiffany Girls,” whose contributions were nearly forgotten by history. Also join the Library's book discussion of "Clara and Mr.
Join Laurie Byro and the Circle of Voices Poetry Discussion as we enter our 23rd year. For our first lively session at Albert Wisner Public Library - via Zoom - we will welcome new members in a meet-and-greet. Let's talk poetry! Each attendee is asked to bring one or two poems, either famous or unfamiliar to the group, that represent who they are or how they perceive the world. Need help? The Library can recommend lots of poets and poetry books: Mary Oliver, Billy Collins, W.H.