Our relationship to the stars and planets has moved from one of awe, wonder and superstition to one where technology is king -- the cosmos is now explored through data on our screens, not by the naked eye observing the natural world. Indeed, in most countries, modern light pollution obscures much of the night sky from view. Jo Marchant's spellbinding parade of the ways different cultures celebrated the majesty and mysteries of the night sky is a journey to the most awe inspiring view you can ever see--looking up on a clear dark night. That experience, and the thoughts it has engendered, have radically shaped human civilization across millennia. The cosmos is the source of our greatest creativity in art, in science, in life. Jo Marchant explores mankind's reltionship with the stars in "Human Cosmos: Civilization and the Stars." The Science Book Club will discuss the book and copies are available at the Library. All are welcome Please register to receive the Zoom link in advance.
Monday, March 15, 2021 - 1:30pm to 2:39pm
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01:30 PM to 02:39 PMContact: Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.orgLocation:Off Site – see program detailsAge Group:Adult
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:00am
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09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Artist in Training
Age Group:Children
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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07:00 PM to 09:00 PMAge Group:Adult, Teen
Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 9:00am to 9:20am
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09:00 AM to 09:20 AM
Music Makerspace with Mr. Matt
Age Group:Children
Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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06:00 PM to 07:00 PMContact: Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
What are the best ways to attract and benefit birds? This multimedia program featuring images, sounds and video of local backyard bird species will help us all become more Bird Friendly at home. Discover the best choices for bird feeders and seed, native plants, water features and bird houses to improve backyard bird habitat.
Age Group:Adult, Teen
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
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07:00 PM to 08:30 PMContact: Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Sean Welsh, a Community Energy Advisor from Cornell Cooperative Extension, will explain how to take advantage of New York State programs that help us save money while adopting clean energy. Community Solar is not a scam! It's a good way to reduce your electric bill and support companies that are building out our net zero grid. Also, middle-income New Yorkers have a special opportunity to reduce the energy demands their homes make with Assisted Home Performance with Energy Star. Sustainable Warwick members will also be on hand to explain their experience with these programs.
Location:Off Site – see program detailsAge Group:Adult
Thursday, March 25, 2021 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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02:00 PM to 03:00 PMContact: Teen Advisor Karen Lee at klee@rcls.org
Spring is in the air! Turn a cork into an air plant hanger complete with an easy to care for air plant. A nice way to welcome spring.
Age Group:Teen
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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07:00 PM to 09:00 PMAge Group:Adult, Teen
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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06:30 PM to 08:00 PMContact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Nadia Hashimi is a pediatrician turned novelist who draws on her Afghan culture to craft internationally bestselling books for adults as well as young readers. Her novels span generations and continents, taking on themes like forced migration, conflict, poverty, misogyny, colonialism, and addiction. Nadia is no stranger to Warwick: her family owned Larry's Deli for years. She will join us on Wednesday, May 12 to discuss her new novel, Sparks Like Stars (William Morrow, 2020). Copies of the book will be available at the Library, with additional copies available to place on hold.
Age Group:Adult
Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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06:30 PM to 07:30 PMContact: Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
The story of the first Jewish people to arrive in the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries, told with archival documents, objects, and portraits. Presented by the New-York Historical Society's Curator of Decorative Arts, Debra Schmidt Bach.
Location:Off Site – see program detailsAge Group:Adult, Teen