Adult

Handsome and well-dressed, woodpeckers are a favorite of many.  Learn to identify by sight and sound 7 woodpecker species common to the Hudson Valley.  We will also cover diet, nesting, anatomy and why woodpeckers are able to hammer on trees without injuring themselves. Learn the differences between drumming, feeding and excavating behaviors, and ways to deter woodpeckers if they’ve chosen your house for these activities. Presented by Pam Golben.

Over twenty species of raptors may be spotted in our area, including various kinds of eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. Saw Mill River Audubon Executive Director Anne Swaim will present a multimedia program using some of the best raptor images from local photographers, video clips and more.  Find out when and where raptors may be seen, and how they are doing in the mixed rural and suburban landscapes of the lower Hudson Valley.

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. It is beneficial if you are a beginner or have limited mobility. Sarah Gallman is a health and wellness professional who has been teaching yoga and fitness classes for 35 years. 

Zoom meeting information

Meeting ID: 858 7595 9436
Passcode: @lbert

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. It is beneficial if you are a beginner or have limited mobility. Sarah Gallman is a health and wellness professional who has been teaching yoga and fitness classes for 35 years.

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. It is beneficial if you are a beginner or have limited mobility. Sarah Gallman is a health and wellness professional who has been teaching yoga and fitness classes for 35 years.

Please join the Science Book Club (virtually) to discuss Frans de Waal's classic on animal cognition, Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?   Released in 2017, this book is considered "a groundbreaking work on animal intelligence [that] explores the intricate and complex nature of the animal mind."  Copies of the book are available at the Library; all are welcome to join in the conversation on Zoom.   Please register so that the discussion leaders know to expect you; below is the Zoom meeting information:

After a brief warm-up and an introduction to the basics of watercolor painting, Pat will offer step-by-step guidance on how to paint a simple landscape. Registration is required; you will receive instructions on when to pick up supplies, as well as the Zoom link to the class. Space is limited.

Join Laura Ford on Thursday, August 20 at 5:30pm for a virtual movie discussion.  Register online, being sure to include a valid email address, and you will receive instructions prior to the event.

Please join us in welcoming New York Time- bestselling author Allison Pataki for a virtual discussion of her sweeping new novel, The Queen's Fortune, about the extraordinary woman who captured Napoleon’s heart, created a dynasty, and changed the course of history.  Copies of the book are available to place on hold through the RCLS catalog, or call the Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3.

Stephen Hawking was the most renowned scientist since Einstein, known both for his groundbreaking work in physics and cosmology and for his mischievous sense of humor. He educated millions of readers about the origins of the universe and the nature of black holes, and inspired millions more by defying a terrifying early prognosis of ALS, which originally gave him only two years to live. In later life he could communicate only by using a few facial muscles, but he continued to advance his field and serve as a revered voice on social and humanitarian issues.