Palisades Free Library News: March 2016
SAVE THE DATE  
   Saturday, May 14. Help us celebrate the
   library’s 125th anniversary with a plant
   swap and book sale, food and music and
   much more. Stay tuned for more information.
   Please contact the library if you
   are interested in volunteering to help
   out in preparation for, or on the day of,
   the event.
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 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Friday - Saturday  
   11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.  
   Next Meeting of the Board of Trustees: Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 pm. Open to the public.  
Holidays: Closed Good Friday, March 25, Closed Easter, March 27, Closed Mother’s Day, May 8, Closed Memorial Day, May 30.  
Director: Maria Gagliardi; Board of Trustees: Helena Power, Treasurer; Mary Ann Brueckner, Secretary; Marjorie Galen; Holly Seeger; Beverly Warwick. Elected to the Board at the 2016 Annual Meeting: Jen Citrolo, Suzanna Frosch, John Guzewich, Christopher Keywork
On Exhibit in the Marie H. Firestone Community Room: Jayne Conte Watercolors March 1-March 18. Opening reception is on Sunday, March 6 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. The public is invited.
ADULT PROGRAMS
   Open Mah Jongg Play The Mah Jongg group meets every
   Tuesday. Advanced beginners and experienced players welcome
   for casual, non-competitive play. No instruction is provided
   and we recommend that you bring your own National
   Mah Jongg League card.  
   Tuesdays, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tech Tuesdays: Open Lab Are you having trouble with
   your email? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Curious about
   Pinterest? Bring in your laptop, tablet, and/or smartphone for
   an opportunity to have your technology questions answered.
   Need technology assistance, but can’t make it to Tech Tuesdays?
   Call the library to set up a one-on-one appointment at a
   time that’s convenient for you.  
   Tuesday, March 8, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Little Known Films: 3 Idiots A special after hours showing,
   with light 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, March 12, 5:00 pm
Ghosts of Undercliff There was a time when the Palisades
   riverfront bustled with the life of a diverse community of
   rivermen and their families. Through images and narrative,
   historical interpreter Eric Nelsen sheds light on this forgotten
   time and place.  
   Monday, March 14, 7:00 pm
AFTER WORK: Book Club Part book discussion, part
   crafting session. This month we’ll discuss A Tale for the Time
Being by Ruth Ozeki while working with Japanese Washi
   Tape. Copies of the book will be available in the library one
   month prior to the discussion. Craft supplies and light refreshments
   provided.  
   Wednesday, March 30, 7:00 pm
Defensive Driving Course completion is transmitted to the
   DMV and recorded on each students driving record. You
   MUST attend both sessions in order to receive credit and
   save on your insurance. Pre-registration required.  
   Wednesday, April 6, 5:45 – 8:45 pm  
   Thursday, April 7, 5:45 – 8:45 pm
The Artist's Way Workshop Whether you create art to live
   or simply wish to live more creatively, find your motivation
   during this 6-week series while we explore The Artist’s Way
   by Julia Cameron.  
   Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, April 13 – May 25 (no meeting April
   27)
Retirement Income Planning Do you wonder whether
   you’ll ever be able to retire? Main Street Asset Management
   will help you to picture your fi nancial future and fi nd the
   information you need to arrive at a comfortable and secure
   retirement.  
   Monday, April 18, 7:00 pm
CHIILDREN'S PROGRAMS  
   Story Time Join us every Tuesday for stories, discussions
   and a simple craft. Ages 3 – 5.  
   Tuesdays, 10:30 am
Bunny Hop and Egg Hunt! Hear some bunny stories, make
   a bunny bucket and hunt for eggs. Ages 2.5-5.  
   Tuesday, March 15, 4:30 pm
Spring Bunny Fun Spring has sprung! Listen to bunny stories
   and create a bunny. Play bunny bingo with jelly beans.
   Ages 5 and up.  
   Wednesday, March 23, 4:30 pm
Earth Day Excitement Learn about Earth Day and create
   recycled crafts from junk! Ages 5 and up.  
   Wednesday, April 20, 4:30 pm
To Market, To Market Presented by Cornell University
   Cooperative Extension, this program focuses on the organic
   production of food. Children will play a game dealing with
   organic food. They will also create a model farmers’ market
   and an edible take home project. K – 4th grade.  
   Thursday, April 28, 4:30 pm
Mother's Day Cards and Crafts Create a gift for your
   Mom or Grandma. Wrap it up and make a card to give on her
   special day. Ages 5 and up.  
   Wednesday, May 4, 4:30 pm
Father's Day Cards and Crafts Create a gift for your Dad
   or Grandpa. Wrap it up and make a card to give on his special
   day. Ages 5 and up.  
   Wednesday, May 15, 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 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Friday - Saturday  
   11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.  
   Next Meeting of the Board of Trustees: Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 pm. Open to the public.  
Holidays: Closed Good Friday, March 25, Closed Easter, March 27, Closed Mother’s Day, May 8, Closed Memorial Day, May 30.  
Director: Maria Gagliardi; Board of Trustees: Helena Power, Treasurer; Mary Ann Brueckner, Secretary; Marjorie Galen; Holly Seeger; Beverly Warwick. Elected to the Board at the 2016 Annual Meeting: Jen Citrolo, Suzanna Frosch, John Guzewich, Christopher Keywork
 
            