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