Next Meeting of the Board of Trustees:
Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public
Board of Trustees: Marjorie Galen, President; Beverly Warwick, Vice-President; Christopher Keywork, Treasurer; Jen Citrolo, Secretary; Natalie Barak; Margaret Cook; Suzanna Frosch; John Guzewich; Sarah Buterbaugh; Library Director: Maria Gagliardi

ON EXHIBIT: PASTELS BY LIZZY MAYER
On display in the Marie H. Firestone Community Room.
May 1 - 31

SPECIAL EVENT: PALISADES PLANT SALE
A collaborative effort by Hey Hoe Garden Design, Palisades Free Library, and the Palisades Community Center, featuring plants from the gardens of community members and local nurseries, along with heirloom plants, local vegetables, and breads and bakery items. There will also be a story time for kids, garden crafts, and music by the Hudson Woodpile Combo. Got plants? We'll take them! All plants welcome (gardening books, tools, and pottery, too!). The Palisades Community Center will be accepting all donations
Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.. This event will be held at the Palisades Community Center.
Saturday, May 11, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

ADULT PROGRAMS

POETRY & MEDITATION WORKSHOP
In this workshop with poet and yoga teacher Laura Zaino, we will explore poetry as a meditative tool, and meditation as a tool for understanding poetry. We will also discuss the relationship between creativity and meditation, and you will have the opportunity to (privately) express yourself through writing. Come read, write, and meditate. Be inspired. Registration required.
Tuesday, May 14 At 7:00 p.m.

SWINGIN' AT THE SHANKS WITH THE BIG BAND SOUND
Travel back in time to the USO at the Manse Barn with a big band night to remember. The greatest names in Big Band Music performed at Camp Shanks during WWII when the Manse Barn was a USO Club. The Orangetown Museum, in collaboration with Orangeburg, Tappan, Palisades and Blauvelt Libraries invites you to celebrate their new exhibit, Shanks Legacy (opened April 13) with a concert by Reflections Jazz & Swing Orchestra, reprising the big band tradition with hits made famous by Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Woody Herman.
Please register.
Sunday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m.

GENTLE YOGA This class will include meditation, breathing exercises, and overall attention to, and focus on, the body and mind. Practitioners will be guided through gentle movements while seated, standing, and lying down. The class suits all body types and ranges of movement. Instructor: Laura Zaino. Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one. Registration required. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Friday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m.

CHAIR YOGA This one hour class will include pranayama (breath work), guided meditation, and/or mindfulness practice as well as gentle arm and leg movements while seated, opening up the joints and activating the muscles. A portion of the class will be spent standing, using a chair as a prop, for safety and balance. The class suits all body types and ranges of movement. Instructor: Laura Zaino. Registration required. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Friday, May 24 at 11:00 a.m.

ESPLANADE BOOK CLUB A librarian-led book discussion meeting every month at The Esplanade at Palisades. Contact the library for this month’s book selection.
Friday, May 17 at 11:00 a.m.

OPEN PLAY MAH JONGG Advanced beginners and experienced players welcome for casual, non-competitive play. No instruction is provided.
Tuesdays in May, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m

OPEN PLAY CANASTA All players welcome for casual, non-competitive play. No instruction is provided.
Wednesdays in May, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

CHILDRENS' PROGRAMS

BABY TIME Lap Sit program with Miss Amy. Nursery rhymes, short, simple stories, songs, and puppets. A great way to spend special time with your baby, and to meet other new parents. Ages 3 - 18 months with adult caregiver.
Thursdays, May 2 and 16 at 11:00 a.m.

MOTHERS' DAY CRAFT & STORIES Mother's Day stories and craft with Ms. Carolyn. Make something wonderful to take home for Mom! Grades K - 4.
Tuesday, May 7 at 4:30 p.m.

MONSTER MADNESS Listen to funny monster stories with Ms. Carolyn and create your own monster. Ages 2.5 - 4 years.
Tuesday, May 21 at 4: 30 p.m.

Unless otherwise noted, registration for all events is open in the library, by phone, or online. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Meetup.com.