Moonlight and Magnolias
Sunday, November 2, 2 p.m.
M&M Productions offer this humorous play in which producer David
O. Selznick pulls two Hollywood screenwriters into seclusion for
five days to write a blueprint of Gone With the Wind.
This from George: A Soldier's Soul
Wednesday, November 5, 7:30 p.m.
Author Eileen Patch presents a character portrayal and
interpretation of her great uncle, Sgt. George M. Englis.
Englis served in the 89th NYS Regiment, 1861-1865. He wrote 57
letters about his war experiences. Patch researched the
letters, compiling them into a book. She will read passages as
though she were the recipient. Program co-sponsored by the
Civil War Roundtable.
Great Decisions
Meetings will be held the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
November 6 - U.S.-China Trade
Policy
Examine current global issues relating to United
States policy. Meetings will begin with a short film followed by a focused
discussion that is fact-based and nonpartisan. For required
study guide, contact the program coordinator at 914-906-0242.
Sponsored by the American Association of University Women.
Internet Orientation
Friday, November 7, 10 a.m.
An introduction to basic Internet
use. This is a hands-on class. As the library is closed Friday
mornings, please arrive between 9:45 and 10:00 a.m. for entrance.
Doors will be locked promptly at 10:05 a.m. Please register
five days before class at 634-4997, ext. 125 or stop at the adult
Reference desk.
Mostly Mozart with a Touch of Vivaldi
Sunday, November 9, 2 p.m.
Parisian Salon, the piano and flute ensemble of Norman Dee and
Josephine Chan Yung, return for an afternoon of classical music.
Turmoil and Changes in the Computer World
Monday, November 10, 7:30 p.m.
Macs are now more compatible with PC software, Vista XP is
becoming the operating system thrust upon everyone, and the trend is
to hire a manager for individuals' systems. Joel Wachtel,
computer guru, will sift through the facts and fiction to make sense
of these new trends.
Garden Club of Clarkstown
Wednesday, November 12, 7 p.m.
Enhance your garden with a variety of bird life. Learn
which plants attract particular birds and what birds you want in
your garden to help control pests. A member of the Rockland
Audubon Society will present the program.
Using the Library from Home
Friday, November 14, 10 a.m.
Learn how to search the catalog, place holds and find magazine
and newspaper articles. This is a hands-on class. As the
library is closed Friday mornings, please arrive between 9:45 and
10:00 a.m. for entrance. Doors will be locked promptly at
10:05 a.m. Please register five days before class at 634-4997,
ext. 125 or stop at the adult Reference desk.
Artistic Collage Holiday Cards
Saturday, November 15, 1:30 p.m.
Create your own greeting card designs at this hands-on workshop.
Illustrator and educator Jamie Ross will supply unique and diverse
materials. Fee: $5. Limited registration, call
634-4997, ext. 139.
Wars and Postcards
Saturday, November 15, 1:30 p.m.
Postcards were immensely popular with soldiers and reached their
height of popularity during WWII, when the government issued them to
all soldiers. Paul Martin, an avid military postcard
collector, will share and explain various examples from his
collection.
The Words of War
Tuesday, November 18, 7:30 p.m.
War is portrayed in many ways by writers and photographers.
Each offer their interpretation, factual or contrived. Author
and publisher Donagh Bracken compares press articles from the North
and the South and shows the disparity in reporting during the Civil
War.
Internet Orientation
Wednesday, November 19, 3 p.m.
An introduction to basic Internet use. This is a demonstration
class. Please register five days before class at 634-4997,
ext. 125 or stop at the adult Reference desk.
