| March 2007 | Guide to Library Abbreviations |
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| 1 VCL, 10:30am: The Morning After Book Discussion - The Known World by Edward P. Jones VCL, 10:15am: Puppets n' Stuff with Cheryl Brady (For 2-year-olds with an adult. Fun with furry puppet pals! Registration starts Feb. 22. Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Children must be two by time of registration.) HAV, 7:00pm: The Art of Eastern Belly Dancing (Salacia will teach you how to dance in this dynamic and diverse art form which combines a wide array of styles and movements from the folk, social and classical traditions of numerous Middle Eastern cultures.) |
2 SUF, 11:00am: Philosophy Club VCL, 1:30pm: Foreign Language Film - Tsoutsi (South Africa) VCL, 11:00am: Lapsit Programs (Songs, nursery rhymes, and fingerplays for 2 to 23 month-olds with an adult. Registration starts Feb. 23. Please make alternate arrangements for other children.) |
3 VCL, 2:00pm: Saturday Afternoon Movie - High School Musical (PG) VCL, 11:00am: Warm Up Your Neighbor (Help us help our neighbors by knitting squares for a blanket for people in need and get some community service hours under your belt. You can also knit at home, bring your squares to the library and receive 2 hours of community service per square. ) |
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| 4 SUF, 1:30pm: Classical & Folk: Asian Pacific Music |
5 VCL, 7:00pm: Pajama Stories (An evening family storytime program for ages 3 and up with adult(s). Registration starts Feb. 26.) HAV, 10:15am-2:15pm: AARP Defensive Driving (For drivers age 50 and older. Both sessions must attended to receive credit. Registration begins January 15 for Town of Haverstraw residents and March 1 for the general public. IN PERSON REGISTRATION ONLY. A $10 check or money order, payable to AARP is due at registration.) |
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9 VCL, 11:00am-1:00pm: Open Time (January through March, come drop in for a safe, supervised playgroup every 2nd Friday of the month from 11am to 1pm. Age appropriate toys will be available during Open Time. You can keep an eye on your child while meeting other parents and caregivers in the community. No registration is necessary. For all ages. ) |
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| 11 VCL, 1:00pm: The Beautiful Art of Egyptian Belly Dancing (Enjoy the exotic music and dance of the Middle East as Salacia, Goddess of the Sea, and her ensemble perform for you. Registration required.) HAV, 1:00pm: Dance Across the Globe (The Art of Eastern Belly Dance. Salacia and her dance ensemble present this dynamic and diverse art form, incorporating a wide away of styles and movements from folk, social, and classical traditions of numerous Middle Eastern cultures.) |
12 SUF, 7:00pm: Poetry Roundtable VCL, 10:30am-2:30pm: AARP Driver Safety Program (Must also attend session on 3/13. This 8-hour refresher course is specially designed for motorists 50 and older. Graduates may be eligible to receive a discount on their auto insurance premiums. Registration required. Prepayment of $10 (check only, made payable to AARP) is required.) HAV, 2:00pm: Tai Chi for Seniors and... Everyone Else (John Hood is back by popular demand. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to relax.) |
13 VCL, 10:30am-2:30pm: AARP Driver Safety Program (Must also attend session on 3/13. This 8-hour refresher course is specially designed for motorists 50 and older. Graduates may be eligible to receive a discount on their auto insurance premiums. Registration required. Prepayment of $10 (check only, made payable to AARP) is required.) HAV, 5:45-8:45pm: Six-Hour Defensive Driving Course (Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Both sessions must be attended to receive credit. A check or money order in the amount of $19, payable to IAN PRASTIEN, is due at registration.) TAP, 7:00pm: Garden to Wok: Growing & Cooking Chinese Vegetables (Calling all gardeners and chefs...learn how to grow, harvest and store Chinese vegetables. Don’t miss the show & tell of vegetables plus the cooking demonstration. Please call or stop by the library to register.) SLO, 7:00pm: Birds of Prey (Come to this free program and learn about the Birds of Prey that fascinate Rockland County Birdwatchers! Lorrie Pallant of the Audubon Society of Rockland will make this presentation. Reservations required. Make reservations early to ensure this program will not be canceled due to lack of interest. - Call (845) 753-2001) |
14 WNY, 7:30pm: March Book Discussion - Digging to America by Ann Tyler (Registration is required) |
15 VCL, 1:00pm: Louis C. Tiffany (He embodied the artistic spirit of the Gilded Age and was one of the most versatile and talented American artists working in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Art historian, Irene Wisoff from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will give a slide presentation and in-depth lecture on this acclaimed artist.) VCL, 10:15am: Puppets n' Stuff with Cheryl Brady (For 2-year-olds with an adult. Fun with furry puppet pals! Registration starts Feb. 22. Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Children must be two by time of registration.) |
16 VCL, 1:30pm: Foreign Language Film - Yesterday (South Africa) |
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| 18 SUF, 2:30pm: Classical & Folk: Spanish Music HAV, 2:00pm: Celebrate Women's History Month @ the Library - The Distaff Muse (What qualities define the 18th Century Woman? Virtue? Piety? Gentility? Spirit? Wit? Fortitude? Resignation? Passion? Historical interpreter Stacy Roth explores the private thought and popular image of women of the 18th century through songs, poetry, letters, personal journals, quotations, poetry and prose. In this unique presentation from a revolving repertoire, audiences will visit with humble heroines, brave Amazons, bold actresses, wise wits, warriors in disguise, and backbones of society. Miss Roth will sing songs by and about women from folk, popular and theater traditions, and illustrate the struggles, triumphs and private thoughts of women both renowned and little known. She accompanies herself occasionally on guitar, penny whistle, and concertina/ Come, be amused with the distaff muse.) |
19 VCL, 7:00pm: Special for Parents - Choosing Books for Your Reader (For families with children in grades K-5 Reading specialist Mary Mark will share tips on how to determine the reading level of books. During this parent oriented program, there will be activities for children in a separate room. Space is limited. Registration starts March 12.) HAV, 7:30pm: Decorating with Fabric (Neil Gordon, President of Decorating with Fabric will present a seminar along with the newest fabrics, trims and decorating tips and ideas used in today's luxurious homes.) ORG, 1:00pm: Women Who Write (Hosted by Bobbi Werzansky and the Writers' Salon offering insights into the creative writing process. We welcome published authors and those staring at their first blank page. Please register by calling the library at 845-359-2244.) |
20 SUF, 7:30pm: Book Discussion - Obasan TAP, 7:30pm: Book Discussion - Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy (The book discussion will be led by Dr. Sally Cunneen. Books will be available approximately one month prior to discussion at the front desk. Refreshments will be served. Please call or stop by the library to register.) |
21 SUF, 7:30pm: The Joys of Hiking VCL, 12:00pm: Teddy Bear Picnic (A program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with adult(s). Bring a packed lunch and blanket for our indoor picnic! Stories, songs, and games with your favorite furry friend. Registration starts March 14. Drinks will be provided.) HAV, 6:30pm: Mediumship (Come and meet Shira, a gifted psychic/medium that talks to loved ones on the other side. In addition to learning how Shira developed her psychic and mediumship abilities, this will be a great opportunity to learn how mediumship can be instrumental in bringing your loved ones through by messages to the earth place. This can be a great opportunity for healing and closure with those who have passed in your life. This program is limited to 20 patrons. IN PERSON registration for HKDPL cardholder begins on March 1 and for the general public on March 16. You must bring in your HKDPL library card at time of registration. (* for entertainment purposes only)) WNY, 7:00pm: Pioneers of American Modernism (Art historian Emily Harvey presents a slide talk focusing on the work of Georgia O'Keeffe, John Marin and others in the circle of Alfred Stieflitz. Registration is required.) |
22 SUF, 1:30pm: Highlights from the Best Loved Operas SUF, 7:00pm: The Inconvenient Truth with a Conveniently Local Solution HAV, 7:30pm: Scottish Country Dancing (Bob Houghton continues his class in Scottish Country Dancing. No partner necessary. Please wear soft sole shoes.) TAP, 7:30pm: A New Deal for the Palisades with Eric Nelson (Rarely seen and heard film footage will give you a glimpse of what life was like along the Palisades during the Great Depression & America’s entry into World War II. Please call or stop by the library to register.) |
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| 25 SUF, 1:30pm: Folkloric Dance of the Dominican Republic VCL, 1:00pm: Music from the Andes (Concert with Oscar Santillan & Carole Brill Oscar comes from Ecuador, bringing the heart of the Andes through his music. He and Carol will present songs in English and Spanish, playing a variety of instruments made from plants of the region. This is a concert for any age. ) ORG, 2:00pm: A free live theatrical presentation of a dramatic episode in the life of Emily Dickinson Feathers Sometimes Soar on the Breath of God. Presented by the critically acclaimed M&M Theatrical Production Company, the program is jointly sponsored by the Blauvelt and Orangeburg libraries. Please register by calling the library at 845-359-2244. |
26 HAV, 2:00pm: Tai Chi for Seniors and... Everyone Else (John Hood is back by popular demand. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to relax.) |
27 SUF, 7:00pm: Renovating Your Kitchen & Bathroom VCL, 4:15pm: Elementary Explorers (Storytime for children in Grades 1-3. Bugs! Crawl into a few good books and fun games. Make a craft you'll go buggy for! Registration starts March 20.) TAP, 7:30pm: Seed Starting with Mary Ellen LeWarn (Learn the rewards of starting your plants from seed. Please call or stop by the library to register.) |
28 VCL, 7:00pm: Book Discussion - Blindness by Jose Saramago (Scholar - Vara Neverow, Southern Connecticut University Featured book will be available at the Circulation Desk approximately one month before discussion date. ) HAV: Lyme Disease: Get the Facts About Lyme Disease (Lyme disease is preventable. Your best protection against getting Lyme disease is being informed. Please join us to learn ways to reduce your tick exposure through the use of personal and property protective measures; how to conduct a daily tick check; what a deer tick looks like; how to properly remove a tick; how to recognize the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease as well as the importance of early medical intervention if tick contact is made. If you cannot attend but would like Lyme disease educational materials, please contact the Rockland County Department of Health at 364-2501.) WNY, 7:30pm: Bringing Color to the Garden (Tolly Beck shares her techniques for using annuals and perennials to enhance your landscape. Registration is required.) ORG, 7:30pm: How to Buy & Sell on eBay (Internet expert, Jackie Raider will lead a workshop designed to aid anyone who wishes to safely and securely dispose of a valuable item or purchase a treasure on line without the hassle and pitfalls. Please register by calling the library at 845-359-2244) |
29 SUF, 6:30pm: Italian Movie Night - Agatha and the Storm VCL, 10:30am: The Morning After Book Discussion - Blindness by Jose Saramago HAV, 7:30pm: Organizers to the Rescue (Organizers will present a seminar which provides hands-on organizing solutions to one and all. They will offer simple solutions to save you time and money and create a "stress free" environment.) TAP, 3:00pm: Film - The Departed (2006 - Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson –Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed crime drama about lies, betrayal and sacrifice within the Irish Mafia and Massachusetts State Police. (152 min.) Please call or stop by the library to register.) |
30 SUF, 1:30pm: Impressionist Women VCL, 11:00am: Bouncing Babies! (Songs, music and movement for 2 to 23 month-olds with an adult. Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Registration starts March 23.) |
31 VCL, 10:00am-12:00pm: Morning Cartoons - Happy Feet (PG) VCL, 12:00pm-2:00pm: Morning Cartoons - Open Season (PG) |