Adult Programs

Open Mah Jongg Play Join us for a game of Mah Jongg! The Mah Jongg group will meet every Tuesday. No instruction is provided and we recommend that you bring your own 2015 National Mah Jongg League card.
Tuesdays, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Bad Art Night
Leave your talent and good taste at home. Bad art and craft supplies will be provided. Create something awful and win a prize for the most dreadful creation and have your artwork displayed in the library during December (or create something not-so-awful in time for holiday gift giving). Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 pm

Little Known Films: Gemma Bovery A special after hours showing, with appetizers, of the film featured in this month’s Little Known Films column. Joining us to introduce the film will be film director (“Charlie Hoboken,” “Undertow”), Palisades resident, and columnist Tom Mazziotti.
Saturday, December 5, 5:00 pm

R.E.a.D. (Read, Eat, and Discuss) Librarian-led discussion. Coffee, tea and dessert will be served.

"The Buried Giant" by Kazuo Ishiguro,
Thursday, December 17, 7:00 pm
"Kitchens of the Great Midwest" by J. Ryan Stradal,
Thursday, January 21, 7:00 pm

Tech Tuesdays: Digital Device Drop-In Did you get a new smartphone, tablet, or e-reader for the Holidays and are eager to get the most out of it? Having trouble downloading e-books? Want to learn how to do something new? Looking to discover cool apps? Stop by the library for basic support in getting to know your digital device and an opportunity to have your questions answered.
Tuesday, January 12, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Essential Oils 101 An introduction to the fascinating world of Essential Oils, fast becoming a popular alternative for promoting healing and maintaining well-being. In this workshop Merrie Robin Monroe, Board Certified Polarity and Cranial Sacral Practitioner and Therapeutic Yoga Instructor, will discuss some of the basic properties of Essential Oils and focus on the oils you can use for maintaining a healthy immune system during the cold months of winter. A question and answer period will follow the discussion.
Wednesday, January 27, 7:00 pm

Children's Programs

Story Time
Join us every Wednesday for stories, discussions and a simple craft. Ages 3 – 5.
Wednesdays, 11:00 am

Build a Gingerbread House Two sessions of our annual program are planned. Children ages 5-12 are invited to create a unique gingerbread house. Bring your imagination and a sleeve of graham crackers.
Wednesday, December 9, 4:30 pm. Wednesday, December 16, 4:30 pm

Animal Embassy Animal Embassy will present an educational, educational and interactive program geared to ages 4 and up. The program, entitled “Talk to the Animals,” focuses on animal sounds and their meanings.
Tuesday, December 29, 2:00 pm

Winter Program This program is geared to children in grades kindergarten to 4th grade. The program will investigate the winter habitats and survival methods of neighborhood woodland animals.
Tuesday, January 26, 4:30 pm

Registration for all events is open in the library by phone or online

Palisades Free Library
Member of the Ramapo Catskill Library System and ANSER Network
19 Closter Road, Palisades, NY 10964
845-359-0136, Fax 845-359-6124
www.palisadeslibrary.org

Hours: Monday - Thursday 11-9, Friday - Saturday 11-5, Sunday 1-5.

Director: Maria Gagliardi; Board of Trustees: Michele Kalotkin, President; Paul Goldman, Vice-President; Helena Power, Treasurer; Mary Ann Brueckner, Secretary; Marjorie Galen; Roger Hooker; Beverly Warwick.