Colliding Black Holes with Dr. Charles Holmes - Zoom Presentation

Date: 
Mon, 06/15/2020 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

A new type of astronomical observatory came into existence in the past decade, and in the past several years has produced amazing results. These are the gravitational wave observatories - LIGO in the United States and VIRGO in Italy. These observatories are looking for, and now are frequently finding, minute disturbances in space-time.

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Paint in the Brushstrokes of Charles Demuth CANCELLED

Date: 
Mon, 05/18/2020 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Contact: 
Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult

Join instructor Pat Foxx  and enjoy the fluid experience of watercolor painting as we follow the great painter, Charles Demuth.  Be inspired by his colors and shapes while learning new techniques.  A short talk of the artist will be part of the class.  All levels welcome; no experience necessary.  All materials will be provided.

 

 

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Paint in the Brushstrokes of Henri Matisse CANCELLED

Date: 
Sat, 05/16/2020 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Contact: 
Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult

Join instructor Pat Foxx and enjoy the fluid experience of watercolor painting as we follow the great painter, Matisse.  Be inspired by his colors and shapes while learning new techniques.  A short talk of the artist will be part of the class.  All levels welcome; no experience necessary.  All materials will be provided.

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A $5 refundable deposit is required at the time of in-person registration at the Help Desk.

Ramapough Lenape Heritage: Author Talk with Ed Lenik

Date: 
Sat, 05/09/2020 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Contact: 
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Age Group: 
Adult
Teen
Tween
Archaeologist Edward J. Lenik will present material from his new book, Ramapough Lenape Heritage. The book focuses on the evidence of continuous indigenous occupation uncovered from early 20th century explorations by amateur archaeologists to the careful, scientific excavations and analyses of the late 20th and early 21st century professionals. Much of the material in this book can be found only in cultural resource studies filed in New York and New Jersey state repositories. Mr.
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Legends & Myths from Mount Olympus-VIRTUAL

Date: 
Thu, 07/16/2020 - 6:45pm to 7:30pm
Age Group: 
Adult
Tween
Children

Legends & Myths from Mount Olympus:  from their perch on Mount Olympus, the gods of ancient Greece spin their magic into fantastic landscapes while conjuring cunning exploits for the humans they choose to meddle with far below.  Live theatre with the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company.  For Families.  Register beginning June 6 online.

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Internet Safety

Date: 
Tue, 02/18/2020 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Contact: 
Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

The Constant Contact account belonging to the Albert Wisner Public Library was hacked and a malicious email attachment was sent to the Library's mailing list. This is an important reminder that no one is immune from these sorts of attacks, and that every person should be aware of the best practices for staying safe while online.

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