| May 2007 | Guide to Library Abbreviations |
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| 1 TAP, 10:30am: Baby and Me TAP, 11:30am: Toddletime FML, 10:00am: Opera on the Wings of Song series with opera aficionado Pia Maria Klein (The focus of this viewing, listening and discussion series will be Lucia Di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti.) FML, 7:00pm: 28th International Film Festival at the Cultural Arts Center, SUNY Rockland Communty College, 145 College Road in Suffern, New York: Riding Along for Thousands of Miles (Directed by Zhang Yimou in Mandarin and Japanese) VCL, 1:30pm: Barcelona & Modernity: Gaudi to Picasso (It was the intellectual, political and cultural center of modern Spanish art in the late 19th century. This slide lecture, by Irene Wisoff from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will focus on the unique artists and architects of this period. Registration required.) VCL, 10:15am: Preschool Storytime (Registration starts March 26. Weekly storytime for 3- and 4-year-olds on their own. Children must be 3 by time of registration. For all programs, seating is limited. Priority is given to Nyack school district residents.) HAV, 7:00pm: Functional Nutrition (There are so many diets, so many different recommendations. How do you choose the right foods to prevent, minimize or resolve various disease states? What factors determine how to make those decisions? Learn this and more from Gina Liberti, MS.) |
2 VCL, 1:00pm: Preschool Storytime (Registration starts March 26. Weekly storytime for 3- and 4-year-olds on their own. Children must be 3 by time of registration. For all programs, seating is limited. Priority is given to Nyack school district residents.) HAV, 6:30pm: Hands-On Color and Paint Experience (Jodi Peckler, a designer in the North Rockland community, will be teaming with a top color and paint specialist, They will be offering a hands-on color and paint experience that is sure to brighten your home. Don’t forget to wear your paint clothes. Registration is required. Call 786-3800 ext 18 or 19 or just stop by to register.) |
3 TAP, 10:30am: Pre-K Story/Craft VCL, 10:15am: Toddler Time (Registration starts March 26. Stories, finger plays, and songs for 2-year-olds with an adult. Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Children must be two by May 17. For all programs, seating is limited. Priority is given to Nyack school district residents.) VCL, 4:15pm: Kindergartner Springtime Stories (Registration starts March 26. Weekly stories, games and crafts for children in Kindergarten. For all programs, seating is limited. Priority is given to Nyack school district residents.) HAV, 2:00pm: NY State Bar Association Elder Law Section presents Decision-Making Day 2007. (Sonia Burgos-Crannage, Esq. will speak on topics relevant to older New Yorkers, their family members and caregivers.) HAV, 5:45pm-8:45pm: 6-Hour Defensive Driving (Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance. You must attend both sessions in order to receive credit and save on your insurance. A check made payable to Ian Prastien in the amount of $19.00 is due at the time of registration.) |
4 TAP, 10:30am: Musicare FML, 10:00am: Spring book discussion sponsored by the Finkelstein and New City Libraries (Dr. Sally Cunneen, retired RCC English professor will guide readers in their literary exploration of Gertrude and Claudius by John Updike.) |
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| 6 NYK, 2:00pm: "Have a Heart" play reading by Alan Shepherd Strongin |
7 TAP, 10:30am: Pre-K Story/Craft ORG, 1:00pm: Chef Norma Chang will demonstrate “Quick Fix Chinese Sir-Fry” as part of the Library’s Senior Specials. (Ms. Chang’s presentations are always fun, fast and affordable and you get to sample the delicious results. Please register by calling the library at 359-2244.) VCL, 7:00pm: Pajama Stories (An evening family storytime program for ages 3 and up with adult(s). Children are welcome to wear pajamas and bring a stuffed friend. Registration starts April 30th. For all programs, seating is limited. Priority is given to Nyack school district residents.) HAV, 6:30pm: Succeed in America: How to Get a Job in the USA (This program discusses the fundamentals of job hunting in the USA and is designed to turn participants into confident job seekers to compete successfully in the American job market. The participants will learn: what American employers wants, how to market yourself, how to put together the paperwork, how to go about finding job openings, how to network, how to negotiate a job offer and many communication tools to apply in life in the USA. Presented by Dr. Lara Venditti) |
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11 TAP, 11:00am: Fire Department Info Day VCL, 1:30pm: Fridays at the Movie - Street Fight VCL, 11:00am: Friday Lapsit Registration starts May 4. Songs, nursery rhymes, and fingerplays for 2 to 23 month-olds with an adult. Please make alternate arrangements for other children. For all programs, seating is limited. Priority is given to Nyack school district residents.) |
12 NYK, 2:00pm: Talking to Pets (pet psychic, Shira) |
| 13 FML, 2:00pm: Sala's Gift (Dr. Ann Kirschner, author of Sala's Gift, shares the unforgettable moving tale of her mother's wartime experiences. Her mother, Sala Garncarz Kirschner, will also be present.) |
14 HAV, 12:00pm & 2:00pm: Blood Pressure, Cholesterol & Glucose Testing (In partnership with Good Samaritan Hospital, HKDPL presents a free Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Glucose Testing screening. Just walk right up and be tested.) HAV, 5:00pm-9:00pm: 8-Hour AARP Defensive Driving for Drivers Over 50 (You must attend both sessions in order to receive credit and save on your insurance. IN PERSON REGISTRATION ONLY. A check made payable to AARP in the amount of $10.00 is due at the time of registration. Registration begins on March 19 for Town of Haverstraw residents begins on March 19th and April 23rd for the general public.) |
15 FML, 7:00pm: 28th International Film Festival at the Cultural Arts Center, SUNY Rockland Communty College, 145 College Road in Suffern, New York: Kinky Boots (Written and directed by Julian Jarrold in English) VCL, 10:15am: Preschool Storytime (Registration starts March 26. Weekly storytime for 3- and 4-year-olds on their own. Children must be 3 by time of registration. For all programs, seating is limited. Priority is given to Nyack school district residents.) HAV, 5:00pm-9:00pm: 8-Hour AARP Defensive Driving for Drivers Over 50 (You must attend both sessions in order to receive credit and save on your insurance. IN PERSON REGISTRATION ONLY. A check made payable to AARP in the amount of $10.00 is due at the time of registration. Registration begins on March 19 for Town of Haverstraw residents begins on March 19th and April 23rd for the general public.) |
16 TAP, 7:00pm: Yu-Gi-Oh VCL, 1:00pm: Preschool Storytime (Registration starts March 26. Weekly storytime for 3- and 4-year-olds on their own. Children must be 3 by time of registration. For all programs, seating is limited. Priority is given to Nyack school district residents.) |
17 VCL, 10:15am: Toddler Time (Registration starts March 26. Stories, finger plays, and songs for 2-year-olds with an adult. Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Children must be two by May 17. For all programs, seating is limited. Priority is given to Nyack school district residents.) VCL, 4:15pm: Kindergartner Springtime Stories (Registration starts March 26. Weekly stories, games and crafts for children in Kindergarten. For all programs, seating is limited. Priority is given to Nyack school district residents.) |
18 TAP, 10:30am: Musicare |
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| 20 FML, 2:00pm: JLJ Latin Band (Joaquin, Leonardo and Jovahnny will have you dancing in your chair to the beat of Merengue, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Bachata, Bolero and Cumbia.) ORG, 3:00pm: Our Town Publisher, Elderhostel Presenter and Historian, Art Aldrich presents a nostalgic multi-media program on the Golden Days of Radio. (“Radio Daze” takes us back to “The Lone Ranger” and “Captain Midnight,” the serials, news and entertainment that defined life in the 30s and 40s. Please register.) VCL, 1:00pm: Mostly Romantic (A musical concert with Judith Thomas-Solomon, pianist, featuring Brahms, Bartok, Chopin, Debussy and other great composers.) HAV, 2:00pm: Gilbert & Sullivan Yiddish Light Opera Company of Long Island presents a new Yiddish-English musical comedy – Di Yam Gazlonim based on Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. (Call for free tickets now (limit 2 per person)!!!! You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy.) |
21 VCL, 11:00am-1:00pm: Open Time (Come drop in for a safe, supervised playgroup with age appropriate toys in our Community Room. Keep an eye on your child while meeting other parents and caregivers in the community! No registration is necessary. For all ages. Please do not leave your child unattended during Open Time. For all programs, seating is limited. Priority is given to Nyack school district residents.) |
22 TAP, 10:30am: Police Department Tour ORG, 11:45am: The Book and Bag Lunch Group will be discussing “The Bookseller of Kabal” by Asne Seierstad, a revelation on the plight of Afghan woman. (Please bring your lunch and the library provides dessert. The book is available at the Circulation Desk at the beginning of May.) HAV, 7:00pm: Hiking: The Ultimate Stress Reliever (Hear about the wonders of hiking our local trails from members of the Rockland chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club.) NYK, 7:00pm: How to Use eBay |
23 TAP, 7:00pm: Movie & Popcorn WNY, 7:00pm: The Metropolitan Chapter of the International Old Lacers share the techniques for making heirloom lace. Attendees will make a unique bobbin lace ornament. Registration is required. VCL, 7:00pm: Book Discussion Series – Books to Quench your Thirst: The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve (Discussion led by Dr. June Dunn Books will be available at the Circulation Desk approximately one month before discussion date.) HAV, 7:00pm: And All That Jazz (If you love to dance to a variety of music from the 50's to the 90's and get plenty of aerobic benefits, this is the class for you. No previous dance lessons required, just a love to move to the music. The class will help relieve the stress of the day as you get a good workout. You don't need a partner, the steps are easy. You'll learn an entire routine by the end of each class.) NYK, 7:00pm: Cardiac Health |
24 NYK, 7:00pm: Local Author Dan Windheim, "It's not all Black and White: A Survivor's View of Life" |
25 VCL, 1:30pm: Fridays at the Movie - Who Killed the Electric Car? |
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| 27 | 28 | 29 VCL: The Air Up There. (Registration starts May 22. Storytime for children in Grades 1 - 3. Float away on some high-flying stories of things that fly, zoom, and blast off, with a craft that’s truly uplifting. For all programs, seating is limited. Priority is given to Nyack school district residents.) |
30 HAV, 7:00pm: And All That Jazz (If you love to dance to a variety of music from the 50's to the 90's and get plenty of aerobic benefits, this is the class for you. No previous dance lessons required, just a love to move to the music. The class will help relieve the stress of the day as you get a good workout. You don't need a partner, the steps are easy. You'll learn an entire routine by the end of each class.) |
31 VCL, 7:00pm: 3rd Annual Nyack High School da Vinci Center Film Festival (Come see the best short films created by the students of the Center at Nyack High School during this school year. Meet the producers, directors and actors! Refreshments served.) |