Palisades Free Library News: Oct. 2010
Ancestry Library Edition on Library Computers
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Calendar
All events are free and held at the
library unless otherwise noted.
For more information about our
programs, visit our web site: www.
palisadeslibrary.org.
Children’s Programs
Register for all programs at the
desk or by phone.
Story Time
Tuesdays at 11:15 am in October
and November (ages 3 to PreK)
Halloween Happening
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4:30 pm
(ages 2½-5)
Halloween Haunting
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 4:30 pm
(ages 5+)
Thanksgiving Gathering
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 4:30 pm
(ages 5+)
Teen Programs
Movie: October Sky (1999, rated PG) Thursday, October 7, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, (ages 10 +)
Watercolor Tissue Paper
Collage-Painting
Saturday, October 16,
11:00 am – noon
Artist Jamie Ross presents a
program designed for adults and
young adults 12 and older.
Monday Night Knitters
Monday Nights in November,
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (ages 10 +).
Special project: Basic Knit Hat
Beadweaving
Wednesday, November 10,
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Artist Patrice Badami teaches the
peyote and square stitch and other
basic techniques for creating bead
jewelry. For adults and young adults
12 and older.
Solar Mints
Saturday, November 21,
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Learn about the solar system the
delicious way.
Food craft for tweens 10 +
Adult Programs
Introducing the Jane Austen
Book Club.
Starting in October, the Library
will host a book club discussion
about each of Austen’s works. Join
us one Tuesday a month from 7:00
pm to 8:00 pm. Light refreshments
served. A supervised short video
will be shown in the children’s
room to accommodate parents with
young children.
October 5, Sense and Sensibility
November 9, Pride and Prejudice
Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Wednesday, October 13, 7:30 pm at the Library. Open
to the public.
Palisades Has Talent!
October 23, 7:30 pm at the Palisades Community
Center. A variety show and silent auction to benefit the
Library featuring local talent.
Save the Date for the Next
Palisades People Sunday Symposium
Sunday, November 14, 3:30 pm at the IBM Palisades
Executive Conference Center, Route 9W, Palisades.
Actors perform stories by authors including our own
Dorothy Salisbury Davis and Nyack resident David
Means. Look for a “surprise guest.” $10 suggested
donation.
Study Buddies Resumes
The Study Buddies program pairs high school students with younger students (grades 3 – 7) to help with
homework after school. Parents who are interested in having a high school student help their child with
homework and/or short-term assignments should call or come in to sign up for this program. We are looking for
high school students who can volunteer. One hour a week is all it takes. Earn a community service credit and gain
some experience working with younger children.
Palisades Free Library
Member of the Ramapo Catskill Library System
19 Closter Road • Palisades, NY 10964
Phone: 845-359-0136 • Fax: 845-359-6124 • E-mail: pal@rcls.org
Hours: M-Thu 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5 • Closed: Oct. 11, Columbus Day, Nov 25-26, Thanksgiving
Director: Maria Gagliardi • Board of Trustees: William Saum, President • Charles Shimel, Treasurer
Gerry Miras, Secretary • Sabelle Frasca • Lisette George • Mary Ellen Ledwith • Susan Nemesdy
Holly Seeger • Kathryn Shattuck • David Shire • Dr. Lynn Sykes