Adult & Teen Programs 

 

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Teen Events are in Purple.  

A new crochet club is forming with the aim of establishing monthly meetings. 
For more information call 634-4997, ext. 139.

Become a Literacy Volunteer!  Next training session begins in March - call 708-9072 for more information.

Friday, May 2  
 
Poetry - 12 p.m.
 
Drama Chat - 1 p.m.
Sunday, May 4  
 
Dance Across the Globe:  La Montiel Dance - 2 p.m.
Traditional, lively rhythms inspire the dances of South America and the Caribbean.  Get caught up in the tango, mambo, merengue and samba!  Following the performance, there will be a question-and-answer period and a reception.  Tickets are not required.
Monday, May 5  
 
Party Pickings - 1:30 p.m.
Laila Bichara returns to offer new recipes and tasty treats.  Laila will prepare easy foods that will be great for those June gatherings.
Wednesday, May 6  
 
Defensive Driving - 10 a.m.  (previous registration required)
Wednesday, May 7  
 
Defensive Driving - 10 a.m.  (previous registration required)
 
Balance Class - 10 a.m. (previous registration required)
 
Dance the Night Away - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, May 7. 14. 21
The fox trot, a standard that never goes out of style, will be taught by Jaye and Joe Galarneau.  Wear smooth bottomed shoes.  Registration required.  Call 634-4997, ext. 139.
Friday, May 8  
 
Creative Writing - 12 p.m.
 
Leukemia Society - 6:30 p.m.
 
Rockland Knitters - 7 p.m.
Friday, May 9  
 
Internet Orientation - 10 a.m.
An introduction to basic Internet use.  Friday mornings are hands-on, Tuesday and Thursday programs are traditional demonstrations.

Registration for all computer classes begins five days before each class.  Call 634-4997, ext. 125 or stop at the adult reference desk.

Poetry - 12 p.m.
Sunday, May 11  
 
Babes on Broadway - 2 p.m.
Songs sung by some of the fabulous and funny females of the Broadway stage will be presented by Susan Mirwis.
Monday, May 12  
 
Investigating Mysteries book discussion - 7:30 p.m.
Indemnity Only by Sara Paretsky
Tuesday, May 13  
 
Chapters book discussion - 7:30 p.m.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See.  Discussion led by RCC English professor Ddr. Liya Li.
Wednesday, May 14  
 
Blood Pressure Screening - 10 a.m.
 
Balance Class - 10 a.m. (previous registration required)
 
Fox Trot - 7:30 p.m. (previous registration required)
Thursday, May 15  
 
Creative Writing - 12 p.m.
 
Immigration and the Idea of America - 1 p.m.
3rd Thursday thru May.  Check program flyer for the monthly titles.  Call 634-4997, ext. 139 for further information and to reserve the books.
 
Tuxedo Park - 7:30 p.m.
The elegant architecture of Tuxedo Park was recently photographed for a new book compiled by the Tuxedo Historical Society.  One of the co-editors, society president Christian Sonne, gives us an armchair tour of this exclusive enclave of homes.
 
Board Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 16  
 
E-mail Explanations - 10 a.m.
Set up a free e-mail account.  Learn how to send and receive e-mail and use attachments.

Registration for all computer classes begins five days before each class.  Call 634-4997, ext. 125 or stop at the adult reference desk.

Poetry - 12 p.m.
 
Brown Bags and Books - 12:30 p.m.
Bring your lunch and we'll provide the drinks.  Talk about your favorite books and find out what other people are reading.  Very informal.
Monday, May 19  
 
Crochet Club - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20  
 
Internet Orientations - 3 p.m.
An introduction to basic Internet use.  Friday mornings are hands-on, Tuesday and Thursday programs are traditional demonstrations.

Registration for all computer classes begins five days before each class.  Call 634-4997, ext. 125 or stop at the adult reference desk.

Mac Users Group - 7 p.m.
 
Genealogy Society Trustee Meeting - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21  
 
Balance Class - 10 a.m.  (previous registration required)
 
Fox Trot - 7:30 p.m.  (previous registration required)
Thursday, May 22  
 
Creative Writing - 12 p.m.
 
Baby-Sitting Workshop - 7 p.m.
Taught by Clarkstown Police Department, Nanuet Ambulance Corps, and Congers-Valley Cottage Fire Dept.  In-person registration starts Wednesday, May 14 at 7 p.m.  Bring proof of age.  You must attend all three sessions to receive a certificate.

Sessions are scheduled:  Thursday, May 22; Wednesday, May 28; and Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m.

Rockland Knitters - 7 p.m.
Friday, May 23  
 
Poetry - 12 p.m.
Sunday, May 25
 
 
Big Band Sound - 2 p.m.
Our annual lawn concert returns!  In case of inclement weather, it will be held indoors.  Bring a chair or blanket.
Monday, May 26  
 
Library Closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27  
 
Genealogy Society - Ever-Evolving Palisades - 7 p.m.
Barbara Gottlock, Bannerman Castle author, talks about her newest book, New York's Palisades Interstate Park.  This pictorial history reflects the long-term changes of these 100,000 acres including the march of the Hessians in the American Revolution, the growth and demise of 11 hamlets, the crusade to save the cliffs of the Palisades and the development of the current recreational park.
Wednesday, May 28  
 
Baby-Sitting Workshop - 7 p.m.
Taught by Clarkstown Police Department, Nanuet Ambulance Corps, and Congers-Valley Cottage Fire Dept.  In-person registration starts Wednesday, May 14 at 7 p.m.  Bring proof of age.  You must attend all three sessions to receive a certificate.

Sessions are scheduled:  Thursday, May 22; Wednesday, May 28; and Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 29  
 
Creative Writing - 12 p.m.
 
Home-Aides of Rockland - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 30  
 
Poetry - 12 p.m.
Thursday, June 5  
 
Being a Woman - Writing Motherhood - 7 p.m. (Rescheduled from May)
A series that explores the dynamics of the female persona.  Write a legacy to share with your family.  Award-winning author and teacher Lisa Garrigues will give a basic course on putting your thoughts and memories down on paper.  Registration required.  Call 634-4997, ext. 139.
Monday, June 9  
 
Youth Board Meeting - 7 p.m.
Important meeting for anyone planning to volunteer this summer!  Selection of volunteers will be on a first-come basis.  Sign-up lists for various activities for volunteers in grades 7 and up will be available.  Students in grades 9 and up can volunteer for the Children's Summer Reading Group.
Wednesday, June 11  
 
Baby-Sitting Workshop - 7 p.m.
Taught by Clarkstown Police Department, Nanuet Ambulance Corps, and Congers-Valley Cottage Fire Dept.  In-person registration starts Wednesday, May 14 at 7 p.m.  Bring proof of age.  You must attend all three sessions to receive a certificate.

Sessions are scheduled:  Thursday, May 22; Wednesday, May 28; and Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m.

   
Last updated:  5/1/08
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