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