Poetry Circle with Laurie Byro Canceled for April 8

Date: 
Wed, 04/08/2020 - 6:30pm to 7:45pm
Age Group: 
Adult

Join Circle of Voices, a Poetry Discussion where we sonnet-speak the poetry of William Shakespeare. Help celebrate the Bard’s birthday by reading a sonnet or monologue and then enjoy a lively discussion with the group.  Reading a piece aloud is not a requirement to attend.


Hosted by Laurie Byrowho has been leading poetry discussion groups in northern NJ for over 20 years.

 
Copies of sonnets available at the Reference Desk.

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Valentine Craft

Date: 
Mon, 01/27/2020 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Contact: 
Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult

Join Mary Shields and Cheryl Ferguson for a creative evening of Valentine crafts!  Create cards, gift bags & tags and bookmarks, using ink stamps and paper crafting techniques.  All materials will be provided.

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One-Woman Play: Tea for Three

Date: 
Fri, 03/06/2020 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Contact: 
Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Particularly pertinent in an era of heightened politics, TEA FOR THREE humanizes the political scene with a story both whimsical and deeply moving:  a behind-the-scenes look at Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford.  Share the journey of each as she deals with the fishbowl of First Ladydom.

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Live Stream of the Drawdown Conference

Date: 
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Age Group: 
Adult

Live Stream Program
 ● WELCOME & CONFERENCE CEREMONIAL OPEN with Schaghticoke First                    
     Nations,   Penobscot, Tlingit and Taino Peoples
 ● REMARKS by Omega CEO by Robert "Skip" Backus
 ● THE NEXUS OF CLIMATE, GENDER EQUALITY, AND WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP with    
     Katharine Wilkinson, Project Drawdown VP of Communications & Engagement
 ● HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION: A Conversation: Katharine Wilkinson & Sherri   
    Mitchell
 ● PANEL: Women Advancing Climate Policy Solutions with Rhiana Gunn-Wright         

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Film & Discussion: How Horses Help Humans Heal from Trauma

Date: 
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 6:30pm to 7:45pm
Contact: 
Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

The Amity Foundation for Healing with Horses - recently featured as a cover story for Orange Magazine - harnesses the therapeutic power of horses to help humans recover from emotional trauma. This video shows how the process works and why it’s important…especially today.  Sexual abuse, bullying, PTSD.  Here’s how horses can help. The Foundation offers an effective alternative to traditional therapies. Its services are available at low or no cost to those suffering from PTSD and other severe traumas.

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Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival presents "Much Ado About Nothing" CANCELLED

Date: 
Sun, 05/10/2020 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Contact: 
Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen
Tween

Scandal abounds in Shakespeare’s hilarious, biting comedy about lies, courtship and the chaos created in pursuit of true love. The famous bantering lovers, Benedick and Beatrice, trade barbs while matching wits (and hearts) in this celebrated romantic romp!

 

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Board Games @ the Library

Date: 
Thu, 10/10/2019 - 6:00pm to 7:45pm
Contact: 
Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Come by and join in the fun!  We will have a number of popular board games available, or bring one of your own!  Suggestions are always welcome!  Board games teach critical thinking, strategic skills, keep minds sharp and are just plain fun!  No registration necessary; this program is for adults.

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