| June 2007 | Guide to Library Abbreviations |
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| 1 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 May 25.) |
2 SUF, 11:00am: REACH for the Music |
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| 3 VCL, 1:00-3:00pm: Colorising, an Art Exhibit by Ellen Rich SUF, 1:30pm: Classical & Folk: Middle Eastern Music |
4 VCL, 7:00pm: Pajama Stories (An evening family storytime program. Ages 3+ with adult(s). Registration starts May 29th.) HAV, 6:30pm: The Secret: Revealed. (The Secret has existed throughout the history of humankind. It has been discovered, coveted, suppressed, hidden, lost and recovered. It has been hunted down, stolen, and bought for vast sums of money. Now for the first time in history, The Secret is being revealed to the world. A number of exceptional men and women discovered The Secret, and went on to become known as the greatest people who ever lived. Among them: Plato, Leonardo, Napoleon, Beethoven, Lincoln, Einstein and Carnegie to name a few. It has been discussed on Oprah, the Larry King Show, the news on CBS to name a few. If you want to improve your health, finances and personal life, come and learn about The Secret . Presented by Kathy Morley, C.H., Reiki Master, Meditation Teacher and Lecturer.) VCL, 7:00pm: Pajama Stories (Registration starts May 29. An evening family storytime program for ages 3 and up with adult(s). Children are welcome to wear pajamas and bring a stuffed friend.) |
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8 VCL, 11:00am: Friday Lapsit (Songs, nursery rhymes, and finger plays for 2 -23 month olds with an adult. June 8 Registration starts June 1. Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Registration is required for all programs and group size is limited. Priority is given to residents of the Nyack School District. Come to the Children’s Room or call 268-7700 during library hours.) VCL, 11:00am: Friday Lapsit (Registration starts June 1. Songs, nursery rhymes, and fingerplays for 2 to 23 month-olds with an adult. Please make alternate arrangements for other children.) SUF, 10:00am-3:00pm: Suffern Library Book Sale |
9 VCL, 2:00pm: Psychic Shira Speaks to Your Pets! (What if your pet is trying to tell you something? Shira returns to the library to let you know what that might be. Registration required.) SUF, 10:00am-3:00pm: Suffern Library Book Sale |
| 10 HAV: Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour of the Lower East Side (Join us for a tour that mixes history and gastronomy on the multiethnic Lower East Side. Learn about the Jewish East Side, Little Italy and Chinatown as we nosh our way through the neighborhood, sampling traditional foods if the Dominican Republic, Eastern Europe, China, Italy and more. Our tour ends at world famous Ferrara’s in Little Italy for coffee and pastry. $58.00 Call Karen Romaner at ext 23 for more information.) |
11 VCL, 11:00am-1:00pm: Open Time (Drop in for a safe, supervised playgroup. Age appropriate toys will be available in our Community Room where you can keep an eye on your child while meeting other parents and caregivers. For all ages. Registration is required for all programs and group size is limited. Priority is given to residents of the Nyack School District. Come to the Children’s Room or call 268-7700 during library hours.) HAV, 5:00pm-9:00pm: 8-Hour 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 May 1st for Town of Haverstraw residents and June 1st for the general public.) VCL, 11:00am-1:00pm: OpenTime (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.) |
12 VCL, 7:00pm: What Every Woman Should Know About Finances (Women and investing in 2 sessions with Philip Schwartz, financial advisor. June 12 - investment planning strategies, retirement planning and more.) HAV, 7:00pm: eBay (Do you have some valuable items you would love to sell—but you’re not into garage sales? Try your hand at selling at the biggest dot com site there is. Millions of items are offered for sale everyday on eBay. People are making lots of extra money selling their old or unused possessions. For some, its become a second income, a retirement income, even a fulltime job. Learn how to sell for a profit—from start to finish. The only real investment is your time. Jack Kraft guides you through this thorough, informative two-part introduction. HAV, 5:00pm-9:00pm: 8-Hour 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 May 1st for Town of Haverstraw residents and June 1st for the general public.) SUF, 7:00pm: Waterfowl |
13 NYK: Gardening to Attract Birds and Other Wildlife: Talk/Slide Show VCL, 11:00am: Meditation with Music (Carole Brill will a meditation followed by discussion and feedback from others in the group. Registration required.) HAV, 7:00pm: And All That Jazz (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.) SUF, 7:00pm: Contracts & Contractors |
14 VCL, 10:30am-2:30pm: AARP 55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program (This 8-hour refresher course is specially designed for motorists 50 and older. Register now. Prepayment of $10 (check only) made payable to AARP is required.) VCL, 10:15am: Top Secret Toddler Time (Weekly stories, finger plays, and songs for 2-year-olds with an adult. Registration starts June 19. Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Children must be two by end of session.) SUF, 7:00pm: Dog Training |
15 VCL, 10:30am-2:30pm: AARP 55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program (This 8-hour refresher course is specially designed for motorists 50 and older. Register now. Prepayment of $10 (check only) made payable to AARP is required.) VCL, 11:00am: Friday Lapsit (Songs, nursery rhymes, and finger plays for 2 -23 month olds with an adult. June 8 Registration starts June 1. Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Registration is required for all programs and group size is limited. Priority is given to residents of the Nyack School District. Come to the Children’s Room or call 268-7700 during library hours.) SUF, 10:30am: Sketching Class |
16 SUF, 12:00pm: Cooking with John Moultrie |
| 17 | 18 HAV, 6:30pm: Devil in the White City (Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life, Erik Larson’s spellbinding bestseller intertwines the true talent of two men – the brilliant architect behind the legendary 1893 World’s Fair, striving to secure America’s place in the world; and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Erik Larson has created a narrative with all the wonders of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction. Professor Susan Slater-Tanner talks about this fascinating subject in a digital two-part program. Mark your calendars! This is one program not to be missed. (Book can be reserved at the Reference Desk. Please stop by or call ext 18 or 19) VCL, 7:00pm: Summer Reading Club Kickoff: “Transformations” by Agostino Arts (Celebrate the beginning of the 2007 Summer Reading Club! Audience members will have their faces painted to transform into characters in a story! FREE tickets are available starting June 11! Seating is limited. Children must be at least 3 to attend.) |
19 | 20 VCL, 2:00pm: Completing a Health Care Proxy/Living Will (The United Hospice of Rockland will be available with medical social workers to help you complete these important documents and show you how to safeguard your completed directives on a secured website.) VCL, 11:00am: Meditation with Music (Carole Brill will a meditation followed by discussion and feedback from others in the group. Registration required.) SUF, 2:00pm: Foreign Film - Water | 21 VCL, 10:15am: Top Secret Toddler Time (Weekly stories, finger plays, and songs for 2-year-olds with an adult. Registration starts June 19. Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Children must be two by end of session.) SUF, 6:30pm: Italian Movie Night - Life Is Beautiful |
22 VCL, 11:00am: Friday Lapsit (Songs, nursery rhymes, and finger plays for 2 -23 month olds with an adult. June 8 Registration starts June 1. Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Registration is required for all programs and group size is limited. Priority is given to residents of the Nyack School District. Come to the Children’s Room or call 268-7700 during library hours.) |
23 VCL, 12:00pm: Battle of the Bands: Supported by Rockland Music Center and Dee Maria's Family Restaurant (We’re kicking off the summer with some great music by local bands! If you want to be a participating band, you must submit registration and parental permission forms, a band photo and CD demo to Grace Riario at the Valley Cottage Library by June 1st. One member of each band must be a Nyack School District resident. Once the registration is submitted, the band is committed to be available to play at the Battle of the Bands on June 23rd. A GRAND PRIZE of $125 gift certificate to Rockland Music Center will be awarded to the winning band. This is an INVITATION ONLY event. Tickets to attend the battle of the bands will be available beginning June 1st. Seating is limited. Refreshments will be served.) |
| 24 | 25 HAV, 6:30pm: Devil in the White City (Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life, Erik Larson’s spellbinding bestseller intertwines the true talent of two men – the brilliant architect behind the legendary 1893 World’s Fair, striving to secure America’s place in the world; and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Erik Larson has created a narrative with all the wonders of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction. Professor Susan Slater-Tanner talks about this fascinating subject in a digital two-part program. Mark your calendars! This is one program not to be missed. (Book can be reserved at the Reference Desk. Please stop by or call ext 18 or 19) TAP, 7:00pm: Sylvia Markson and Magic Trunk, the Ventriloquist. (In the Our Lady of Sacred Heart Auditorium. Sign up starting June 18th and get your free tickets at the library.) TAP: Summer Reading Club: "Get a Clue at the Library" (All Tappan cardholders are welcome to come in once a week to tell us about a book from their reading log and receive stickers and prizes each week.) VCL, 2:00pm: Mystery Masters (for children entering Grades 3-5): Mystery Mayhem! Following the clues to solve the mystery in the Library!) |
26 VCL, 6:00pm: Movies You Missed: Dreamgirls (Join us every Tuesday night this summer to watch movies you missed in the theaters. No registration required. Refreshments will be served.) VCL, 10:15am: Preschool Puzzlers (Weekly story time for 3- and 4-year-olds on their own. Stories, songs and crafts! Parents welcome to attend. Registration begins June 19.) VCL, 3:00pm: Super Spies (Weekly stories, crafts and mini-mysteries for children entering grades 1 and 2. Registration begins June 19.) |
27 VCL, 10:15am: Preschool Puzzlers (Weekly story time for 3- and 4-year-olds on their own. Stories, songs and crafts! Parents welcome to attend. Registration begins June 19.) VCL, 1:00pm: Preschool Puzzlers (Weekly story time for 3- and 4-year-olds on their own. Stories, songs and crafts! Parents welcome to attend. Registration begins June 19.) |
28 VCL, 7:00pm: Fancy Jewelry (Dazzle everyone with your very own handmade jewelry! Learn how to make sparkling jewelry pretty enough for a fancy party! Materials and instructions will be provided. Registration begins June 11th) VCL, 10:15am: Top Secret Toddler Time (Weekly stories, finger plays, and songs for 2-year-olds with an adult. Registration starts June 19. Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Children must be two by end of session.) VCL, 2:00pm: KSI : Kindergarten Story Investigators (Weekly stories, crafts, and clue cracking for children entering kindergarten.) |
29 VCL, 11:00am: Friday Lapsit (Songs, nursery rhymes, and finger plays for 2 -23 month olds with an adult. June 8 Registration starts June 1. Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Registration is required for all programs and group size is limited. Priority is given to residents of the Nyack School District. Come to the Children’s Room or call 268-7700 during library hours.) VCL, 11:00am: Bouncing Babies! (Songs, music and movement for 2 to 23 month-olds with an adult. Friday, June 29, 11:00 am. Registration starts June 22. Please make alternate arrangements for other children. ) 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 June 22.) |
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