Japanese Tea Ceremony for Adults

Date: 
Sat, 05/17/2014 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Experience the beauty and pleasure of the Japanese way of tea in a traditional manner. Presented by the Mid-Hudson Japanese Community Association.
The program is limited to 25 for tea service but all those on the waiting list are invited to attend as an audience.

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Family Origami Workshop

Date: 
Sat, 05/03/2014 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen
Children

Members of the Mid-Hudson Japanese Community Association will be on hand to demonstrate the art of origami. Learn to fold colorful papers into simple figures. Compete in fun games filled with laughter. For families with children ages 3+.
*This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.
This project is also funded with support from the Albert Wisner Public Library Foundation.

Programmer/Name Contact: 
Midori Shinye (845) 567-9176
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Nuido Embroidery ~ Demonstration & Display

Date: 
Thu, 05/15/2014 - 6:30pm to 7:45pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Japanese embroidery is an embroidery technique that goes back more than 1600 years. Initially only used to decorate items used during religious ceremonies, it gradually took on a more artistic purpose. Betty Hill will demonstrate her art and discuss her experience at the Kurani Kai School of Embroidery in Japan.

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Manga with Misako Rocks!

Date: 
Fri, 05/09/2014 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Teen
Children

Learn step-by-step the process of drawing characters and panel works, manga-style! There will also be a slide presentation of Misako's childhood in Japan, her move to the United States, and getting started as an artist. Ages 10 and up.
*This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson. This project is also funded with support from the Albert Wisner Public Library Foundation.

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Veterans of the Vietnam Era Reception

Date: 
Sun, 12/08/2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen
Children

Join us for a reception honoring our Vets of the Vietnam era. This is an opportunity for Veterans and their families to meet others in the community who served at that time and to see the Library's Tribute Display to these Vets.
Families of Vietnam Vets invited too!
Refreshments will be served.

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Enhancing Print Media with Augmented Reality

Date: 
Mon, 01/20/2014 - 6:30pm to 7:45pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

As technology continues to evolve, some think that print media's value is diminishing. Augmented reality and its QR code predecessor, however, use print media in a unique fashion that opens new doors by using postcards, flyers, and ads. Learn the many uses of this stunning technology and how it erases the notion that print media is becoming obsolete.

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2nd Sunday Films - "The Lucky Ones"

Date: 
Sun, 03/09/2014 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Starring Tim Robbins, Rachel McAdams, and Michael Pena. Three soldiers, on leave from the Iraq War, discover that home is not quite what they remembered and that the friendship they've formed might be what matters the most.

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2nd Sunday Films - "In Country"

Date: 
Sun, 01/12/2014 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Starring Bruce Willis and Emily Lloyd. A young girl learns about her father, who died in Vietnam before her birth, as she helps to awaken a withdrawn Vietnam veteran. Rated R; 120 min.
Monthly film screening followed by discussion led by Mary Krauze. Share your thoughts on themes, characters, plot, etc. Light refreshments served.

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