Winter/Spring 2012

At a Glance Services that support local businesses include: Public Fax - we now have a fax machine for the public to use: $1.50 to send the first page and $1.00 for additional pages. Notary Public - available during regular business hours. Wifi- free public access Public Computers with Microsoft Office for spreadsheets and word processing. Scanner – available to scan documents and photographs up to 8½ x 14. Copy Machine - copies are $.15 per page. Old toner cartridgesthe library now collects used ink cartridges for recycling in a box near the elevator.

It’s Happening @ your Library Yolanda F. Johnson/ Soprano, Performing Artist Inspired Song/ a lecture recital series Saturday, March 10, 2:30 PM/ Unsung Heroes: Women Composers — presenting the songs of classical composers Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Florence Price, and Margaret Bonds. Sunday, April 29, 2:30 PM/ The Four Seasons – featuring composers Reynaldo Hahn, Ned Rorem, and Alexander Zemlinsky. Saturday, June 9, 2:30 PM/ will feature African American Classical Composers including R. Nathaniel Dett, Florence Price, and Undine Moore. This project was made possible by the Arts Alive program of ArtsWestchester, with funding from the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts. Additional funding was received from the Friends of Warner Library and EF International Academy.

Saturday, March 31 at 2 PM/ Join us for a Poetry Reading with poets Sally Bliumis-Dunn, B. K. Fisher, and Margo Stever. Ms. Bliumis-Dunn teaches Modern Poetry and Creative Writing at Manhattanville College. Ms. Stever is the founder of The Hudson Valley Writers’ Center and founding editor of Slapering Hol Press, the oldest poetry press in Westchester County. Ms. Fisher teaches at the Writers’ Center and is co-editor of Slapering Hol Press. Join us in

the Reading Room; refreshments will be served. LIBRARY HOURS Monday 1-9 PM Tuesday 10 AM-6 PM Wednesday 10 AM-6 PM Thursday 1-9 PM 10 AM-5 PM Friday Saturday 10 AM-5 PM *Sunday 1-5 PM *Open Sundays Oct-May Closed February 20, April 6, 7, & 8.

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ONGOING/ Basic Internet Instruction/ Monday evenings at 7 PM. Call 631-7734 to register. Third Monday Craft Group/ March 19, April 16 and May 21 at 7 PM. Call the Library to register. Senior Benefits Information Center Medicare Rights Center personnel will be on hand to give advice and answer questions Wednesdays, 10AM –1PM. Getting your GED workshop. Tutors are available every Saturday from 10AM –1PM. English Language Help/ Thursdays, 5:30-8 PM. No appointment necessary for 3 programs above. Warner Library Book Group meets Thursdays at 7 PM February 9/Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie March 8/ A Visit from the Goon Squad April 12/ The Paris Wife May 10/ State of Wonder June 14/ Buddha in the Attic.

GALLERY EXHIBITS: February/ Donald Whitely, Ronald Brown, Steve Ferri, and (the late) Martha Evans celebrate Black History Month. Sister Bianca shows weaving in the Display Cases. March/ Photographs of Italian scenes by Edgar S. Edelmann. April/ Watercolors by Linda Perlmutter and her students.

Tax Help is Here! Every Tuesday until April 17, from 10 AM—3 PM, volunteers from AARP will be on hand to help with income tax returns. The Library also has state and federal tax forms and instruction booklets. Wednesdays, February 8, 15, 22, 29 at 2 PM/ Job Search Workshop — Ida Davis, professional career counselor and Program Director of COMSET, will lead a free four session workshop on how to conduct an effective job hunt. It is not necessary to attend every session but it is requested that you register for each part of the workshop you can attend. Call 631-7734 to register. Thursday, February 23 at 7 PM/ Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a presentation of Chinese dance (Shen Yun), literature, musical instruments, and Chinese culture. Please call 631-7734 and tell us you plan to attend.

Musical Events Saturday March 3 at 2:30 PM/ Tarrytown resident Robert Rachlin performs a piano concert featuring songs from the American Songbook. *Sunday, March 11 at 2 PM/ Klezmer Concert—There will be hand clapping and foot tapping when the Westchester Klezmer Group returns to the Warner Library. .

*Saturday, March 24 at 2:30 PM/ Cellist Ani Kalayjian performs classical selections with piano accompaniment. .

*Saturday, May 5 at 2:30 PM/ Kleine Musik - Johanna Marie Rose, Deborah Booth, Patricia Ann Neely, Tricia van Oers, Karol Steadman, and Jason Priset, perform using early musical instruments including a viola da gamba, theorbo and two recorders. *Funded by The Friends of the Warner Library

Friday, February 24: 11 AM- 1 PM/ Rescuing the Past; Memoir Writing with Edith Glass —This course will help individuals express their own unique voice without criticism or judgment. There will be five monthly sessions; please sign up for all. Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training Workshop will begin Saturday, February 25 at 9:00 AM and continue for six Saturdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. Please call (914) 432-3052 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. to sign up. Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & April 5 at 2:30 PM/ Famous Concertos— Led by our favorite opera lecturer, Susan Grunthal, instructor at the Westchester Collegium. This series of six workshops will focus on famous concertos, “from Corelli to Elgar.” Please register at the Reference desk. Monday, March 12, at 7 PM/ Strong Celtic Women—Dr. James MacKillop, professor of Irish Studies, and author of the Dictionary of Celtic Mythology and the Penguin Guide to Celtic Mythology will speak on women in Celtic myth and history This Speakers in the Humanities event, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. More library programs on page 8 Tell us your Warner stories/Contact: [email protected].

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Our Regular Events... Bouncing Babies – Tuesdays at 11:15 AM. It’s Toddlerific – Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM – you may attend one session. Three’s Company—Tuesdays at 2:30 PM. Stories & More – Mondays at 4 PM. Cuentos y Canciones – Fridays at 10:30 AM. Saturday Stories – once a month at 11:30 AM. Teddy Bear Storytime – once a month on Thursdays at 7 PM.

Craft Table – Thursdays, 3:15-4:45 PM and 7:158 PM, once a month. Good Dog — Saturdays, Feb. 4 & 18, Mar. 3 and 17. at 3 PM. Please sign up for reading time with a trained “Good Dog.” Homework Help– Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 3-5 PM. Drop in for help with homework, for grades 1-6.

Special Events Saturday, February 11 at 3 PM/ Paul Merklein Draws Great Big Faces! – Merklein’s unique show combines art, comedy and audience participation. He draws famous faces and people from the audience. Who will he draw next? For kids and families.

Wednesday, February 22 at 2 PM/ Sizzling Science – hands-on science fun, for grades 1-6; please sign up now!

New! Monday evenings in March! Welcome Spring with yoga! Each session will include easyto-learn poses, music, and a story. For children 3 and older, and their grown-ups too! Photograph by Dorothy Handelman

Monday, February 13, at 3:30 PM/ Valentine's Day beading project - for K-6th graders; registration is limited - please sign up now! Wednesday, February 22 & March 28 at 11 AM/ Robert the Guitar Guy - Join us for “Moving-tothe-Beat,” an interactive musical program with Robert the Guitar Guy. Great for children up to 5 years old with their caregivers. Art Contest sponsored by Pediatric dentist Dr. Mistry will be held during February, National Children's Dental Health Month. Learn how you can participate by stopping by the Children’s Room.

We want your opinion! We’re looking for Reading Club members. Book Bunch meets one Friday afternoon a month, for grades 1-3. February through April we will discuss Caldecott Medal winners, beginning February 10 at 4 PM. Critics’ Corner meets on Thursday evenings at 7, for grades 4-6. On February 16 we will discuss Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate. Copies will be available to borrow in the Children’s Room. Please call to let us know you are coming.

Read-out at Warner Fundraiser sponsored by EPTA

Wednesday, April 18 at 3:30 PM – Pupusa Party! Get ready to make and taste a Latin treat! Pupusas are El Salvador's version of tortillas. For ages 812; sign up starts March 21. April 27 at 10:30 AM /Celebrate Arbor Day/ Earth Day with stories and songs. We will celebrate Ecoweek from April 22-27 with stories and eco-friendly crafts during our regularly scheduled storytimes. April/ Celebrate National Poetry Month by reading our “Poem of the Week”, creating your own poetry, and learning about some favorite poets. .

Monday, April 30 at 6 PM/ Celebrate Children's Day/ Children's Book Day with the Ground Grippers Dance Company in a program of Latin American History through Dance.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND MOVIES ARE FUNDED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

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Programas y Eventos para Adultos Eventos Especiales en su Biblioteca Servicio de fax para el público - $ 1.50 para mandar la primera página y $1.00 por cada página adicional; Notario Público –Disponible durante las horas regulares de atención; Wi-Fi – Acceso gratis para el público; Computadoras de uso público; Scanner –para documentos y fotografías hasta 8 ½ x 14.; Copiadora - $.15 por página. GED – ayuda disponible los Sábados de 10 am a 1 pm en la Biblioteca. No es necesario hacer cita. Necesita mejorar su nivel de Inglés? Venga los Jueves de 5:30 a 8 pm en el laboratorio de computadoras de la Biblioteca. No necesita hacer cita. Cartuchos de tinta usados. La Biblioteca esta colectando los cartuchos de tinta usados para reciclaje. Por favor depositarlos en la caja localizada cerca del elevador. Nota Especial: Donación de sangre Phelps, Martes Abril 24 de 10 am a 5 pm. Estos programas son presentados en Inglés a menos que se de otra indicación Canción Inspirada/ Una serie de conferencias y de recitales con Yolanda Johnson/ Sábado, Marzo 10 a las 2:30 pm/ Mujeres Compositoras: Domingo, 29 de Abril a las 2:30 pm/ Las Cuatro Estaciones; Sábado 16 de Junio a las 2:30 pm/ Compositores clásicos Afro-americanos. Jueves, 2, 9, 16 y 23 de Febrero a la 1:30 pm/ Únase con Mary Lou Walker y “Speak Easy”, el grupo del arte de la conversación. Llame al 631-7734 para registrarse. Miércoles Febrero 8, 15, 22 y 29/ Taller de ayuda para buscar trabajo No es necesario que usted atienda a todas las sesiones pero es requerimiento registrarse para cada parte que pueda atender. Llame al 631-7734 para registrarse Jueves, 23 de Febrero a las 7pm/ Una introducción a la Danza Clásica China, es una presentación de multi-media enfocada en tradiciones e historia de China. Viernes 24 de Febrero de 11 am a 1 pm/ Rescatando el pasado. Una memoria escrita con Edith Glass – Llame para registrarse. Jueves 28 de Febrero, Marzo 1, 8 & 29 a las 2:30 pm/Apreciación Musical: Esta serie de seis talleres se enfocará en famosos conciertos. Lunes 12 de Marzo a las 7 pm/ Mujeres Celticas Fuertes – Dr.James MacKillop, profesor de estudios irlandeses, hablará sobre las mujeres en el mito e historia céltica. Marzo 15 a la 1:30 pm/Senior Crime Busters - proveerá trucos de cómo estar a salvo y evitar la explotación financiera, estafas en el mejoramiento de casas, robo de identidad, etc. Jueves Marzo 22 de 6:30 a 8:30 pm/ Taller sobre la compra de su primera casa/ El Consejo de Vivienda de Westchester, dará recomendaciones para quienes quieran comprar su casa por primera vez. Por favor llame para registrarse al 631-7734 Jueves 29 de Marzo de 6:30 a 8 pm/ Taller sobre Hipoteca de Casa – Un representante de Key Bank, dará información a los nuevos compradores de casa sobre el proceso de préstamos. Por favor llame al 631-7734 Sábado, Marzo 31 a las 2 pm/ Lecturas de Poesías con Sally Bliumis-Dunn, B.K Fisher y Margo Stever. Jueves Abril 5 a las 7 pm/ Bosque Urbano - Una presentación de Sarah Pfeiffer acerca de un Proyecto de Restauración en New York en “Bosque Urbano” – auspiciada por Westchester Land Trust. Lunes 9 de Abril a las 7 pm/ Twitter 101 – Todo lo que usted necesita saber para abrir una cuenta en twitter, con Linda Rey. Sábado 14 de Abril de 10 am a 4 pm/ AARP Curso de Manejo Cuidadoso- $ 17 para miembros de AARP y $ 19 para los que no son miembros. Por favor llame a la Biblioteca al 631-7734 para registración. Lunes, 23 de Abril a las 7 pm/ Como Empezar a reunir su historia familiar, con el genealogista profesional Joe Buggy. Jueves 26 de Abril a las 7 pm/ Visita de un Autor – El Ultimo Unicornio, La Vida y Tiempos de Fifi McFadden, escrito por Philip J. McFadden. Sábado 28 de Abril a las 2:30 pm- Introducción al Tai Chi con Robert Chuckrow. Por favor llame a la Biblioteca para registrarse. Jueves 10 de Mayo a las 7 pm / “Hola a mi Jardín”, Colleen Plimpton presentará como empezar la preparación del jardín para la primavera. Jueves 17 de Mayo a las 7 pm / Conferencia y presentación de diapositivas con Kevin Wayce, autor de Rio Hudson, Faros e Historia. Jueves 24 de Mayo a las 7 pm/ Visita de un autor con Jane Allen – La señora Allen presentará imágenes y hablará de la historia de la “Vieja Iglesia Holandesa” Tell us your Warner stories/Contact: [email protected].

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Noticas del Salón de Niños Cuentos, Manualidades, Juegos y Mucho Más Bebés saltarines - Todos los Martes a las 11:15am Infanterrifico – Todos los Miércoles a las 10:15 y a las 11:15am usted puede atender a una de las sesiones cada miércoles. Tres en Compañía – Cada martes a las 2:30pm Cuentos y Más– Todos los Lunes a las 4pm Cuentos y Canciones – Todos los Viernes a las 10:30am Historias del Sábado – Una vez al mes a las 11:30am

Cuentos del Osito Teddy – Un Jueves cada mes a las 7pm Mesa de manualidades – Un Jueves cada mes desde las 3:15 a 4:45pm Juegos familiares por la noche – Dos veces al mes los Jueves desde las 6 a las 8pm Buen Perro – Sábados, 4 y 18 de Febrero, 3 y 17 de Marzo a las 3pm Ayuda con la Tarea - Martes, Miércoles, y Jueves a las 3-5 pm para niños en 1°- 6° grado.

Clubs de Lectura ¡Deseamos tu Opinión! Estamos buscando miembros para los clubs de lectura. Grupo de Libros - se reúna un viernes al mes, para niños en 1°-3° grado. El grupo empieza el 10 de Febrero a las 4 pm. Habrá una discusión de los libros que ganaron el premio de Caldecott. Llámanos para inscribir. Esquina de Críticos – se reúne jueves a las 7 pm, para niños en 4°- 6° grado. Habrá una discusión del libro, Hogar de los Valientes por Katherine Applegate, el 16 de Febrero. Llámanos para inscribir.

Manualidades y diversión en El Día de los Niños (Primavera 2010)

Eventos Especiales Sábado, 11 de Febrero a las 3 pm / ¡Paul Merklein Dibuja Caras Enormes! Paul dibuja personajes famosas y la gente directamente de la audiencia tambien. Para todas las edades. Lunes, 13 de Febrero a las 3:30 pm / Proyecto de Joyas para el Día de San Valentín. Para niños en K-6 grados. ¡Registración es limitada, inscribe ahora! Miércoles, 22 de Febrero y 28 de Marzo a las 11 am / Roberto el Hombre de la Guitarra presentara en vivo. Para niños de 0-5 años. Miércoles, 22 de Febrero a las 2 pm/ Ciencia Candente proyectos de ciencia para niños en 1-6 grado. ¡Registración es limitada, inscribe ahora! Miércoles, 18 de Abril a las 3:30pm / ¡Fiesta de Pupusas! Vengan a cocinar y comer algo delicioso de Latino America. Para niños de 8 – 12 años. Registración empieza 21 de Marzo. Continuar P. 6

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Eventos para Adolescentes Películas The Notebook, Lunes 13 de Febrero de 5 a 7 pm Margin Call, Jueves 1ro. De Marzo de 6:30 a 8:30 pm Películas en Español Lunes 19 de Marzo a las 6 pm: Like Water for Chocolat en Español con subtítulos en Inglés. A las 6 pm en el Tercer Piso

Jueves 16 de Febrero a las 5 :30 pm/ Noche de Juegos para adolescentes con atracciones como Super Smash Bros Brawl y Michael Jackson Dance Experience. Para edades de 11 años en adelante. Bocaditos serán servidos. *Martes 13 de Marzo a las 3:30 pm/ Cuidado de la Piel – Charla y presentación del cuidado de la piel y maquillaje básico – para las edades de 12 a 18 años. Por favor regístrese en el departamento de referencia o llame al 631-7734 Miércoles 21 de Marzo de 3:30 a 5:30pm/ Taller de Nutrición Inteligente para adolescentes. Un representante de la Liga Junior discutirá como la alimentación saludable contribuye al proceso de aprendizaje especialmente comenzando el día con un desayuno nutritivo. Para adolescentes de 11 años en adelante y sus padres. Folletos estarán disponibles en español. Sábado 31 de Marzo de 10:30 a 12 del mediodía – Desmitificando el Ensayo Universitario / Consejos para empezar con ventaja su ensayo de universidad, con el instructor Naomi Vladeck. Miércoles 18 de Abril a las 3:30 pm/ Dinero Inteligente de AdolecentesUn Taller para ayudar a los adolescentes a entender la importancia del buen manejo del dinero. Este programa está dirigido para adolescentes desde la edad de 12 años en adelante. Por favor regístrese llamando al 631-7734.

Lunes 26 de Marzo a las 6 pm/ Valentinin en Español con subtítulos en Inglés.

Eventos para Niños HORAS Lunes Martes Miércoles Hueves VIERNES Sábado Domingo

1-9 PM 10 AM-6 PM 10 AM-6 PM 1-9 PM 10 AM-5 PM 10 AM-5 PM 1-5 PM

La biblioteca esta alierta los Sábados 10-1 pm delos Domingos Julio & Agosto y cerrada de Junio, Julio, Agosto & Septiembre.

Viernes, 27 de Abril a las 10:30 am / Celebra el Día de los Árboles y El Día de la Tierra: Cuentos y Canciones de las Eco-Amigas del Medio Ambiente. Celebramos la semana del Ambiente el 22-27 de Abril con cuentos, poesía, canciones y manualidades durante todas las horas de cuentos. Lunes, 30 de Abril a las 6 pm / Celebra el Día de los Niños / el Día de los Libros con la Escuela de Danza, Ground Grippers. Presentaran en vivo la herencia Latino Americano a través de bailes típicos. ¡El Mes de Abril es el mes Nacional de la Poesía! Vengan a leer “La Poema de la Semana,” escribe su propia poema, o aprende de poetas famosos para niños. ¡Nuevo! En Marzo, lunes por la Noche. Yoga para niños. Para niños de 3 años en adelante.

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MOVIES @ WARNER Tuesday, February 7 at 5 PM/ Valentine Card making with Nancy Hayes—for teens and adults. Expert crafter Nancy Hayes will show participants how to make beautiful, unique valentine's cards to add a personal touch to the holiday. No materials fees. Thursday, February 16 at 5:30 PM/ Teen Game Night featuring Super Smash Bros. Brawl and the Michael Jackson Dance Experience. For ages 11 and up. Snacks provided. Tuesday, March 13 at 3:30 PM/ Teen SkinCare—A Representative from the New York Institute of Technology School of Cosmetics will be on hand to lecture on preventive skincare, product knowledge and basic make-up application for teens. Participants will sample products, practice applying make-up and receive some take-home freebies. For ages 12 to 18. Space is limited. Register early by visiting Reference or calling 914-631-7734. Wednesday, March 21: 3:30 - 5:30 PM/ Teen Nutrition Smarts Workshop A representative from the Junior League will discuss how healthy eating habits contribute to the learning process, especially starting the day with a nutritional breakfast. For teens ages 11 and up and their parents. Includes take home samples. Friday, March 23: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM/ A KAPLAN Practice SAT KAPLAN testing service will hold a SAT practice test at the Library. Results and feedback are provided to help students determine their strengths and weakness before taking the college board. This is a free service, but registration with KAPLAN is required. Please call the library or watch the website: www.warnerlibrary.org for registration information as it is provided. Saturday, March 31: 10:30 AM —12 Noon—Demystifying the College Essay: Tips and Tricks to Get a Head Start. Naomi Vladeck, consultant and writing instructor, will lead a workshop to give students guidance in developing their ideas and writing skills. A free program. Wednesday, April 18 at 3:30 PM/ Teen Money Smarts— A representative from the Junior League will give a presentation on a number of economic and financial topics to help teens understand the importance of developing good money management skills as a young adult. This program is for teens ages 12 and up. Please contact Reference at 631-7734 to register

Looking Ahead to June Friday, June 15, 3 - 5:30 PM/ Young Adult Art Exhibit —Warner Library’s annual display, on the library's front lawn, of paintings, drawings, graphics, manga, photography and crafts created and designed by local young adult artists. Registration is required. For young adults ages 12 and up. Programs and events are funded by the Friends of the Library unless otherwise noted. Teen Fashion Show, 2011 Tell us your Warner stories/Contact: [email protected].

Valentine’s Day Film The Notebook, Monday, Feb. 13: 5 - 7 PM/ Based on the book by Nicholas Sparks Rated PG13, for teens and adults. Margin Call, Thursday, March 1: 6:30 - 8:30 PM/ A look at a crisis within a modern investment banking business, with Zachary Quinto, Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons, Paul Bettany and Demi Moore. Rated R.

Movies in Spanish Like Water for Chocolate Monday, March 19 at 6 PM/ in Spanish with English subtitles . Valentinin Monday, March 26 at 6 PM/ in Spanish with English subtitles.

Chess Club, for all ages, meets in the Audubon Room every second, third and fourth Thursday at 6:30 PM.

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Adult programs continued from Page 2 March 15 at 1:30 PM/ Senior Crime Busters— is a Westchester County elder fraud protection program that provides tips on how to stay safe and avoid financial exploitation, including scams, homeimprovement rip-offs, identity theft and more. Thursday, March 22, 6:30 - 8:30 PM/ First-time Home Buying Workshop - The Westchester Housing Council will give tips and recommendations for those new to home buying. Call 631-7734 to register. Thursday, March 29, 6:30 - 8 PM/ Home Mortgage Workshop — A representative from Key Bank in association with the N.Y. State Small Business Administration will give potential home buyers information on the home mortgage process. Please call the Reference Desk at 631-7734 to register. Thursday, April 5 at 7 PM/ Urban Forests — A presentation by Sarah Pfeiffer of the New York Restoration Project on “Urban Forests” – exploring the benefits and needs for natural spaces in built up areas, will be held at the Library. This event is sponsored by the Westchester Land Trust. Monday, April 9 at 7 PM/ Twitter 101 — All you need to know about setting up a Twitter account, with Linda Rey. Saturday, April 14, 10 AM-4 PM/ AARP Safe Driving Course — Fee: $17 for AARP members and $19 for non-members. Please call the library at 631-7734 for registration information. Thursday, April 19, at 7PM/ Herb and Vegetable Gardening with Pamela Davis of the Cornell Cooperative Extension. .

Monday, April 23 at 7 PM/ Getting Started on your Family History with professional genealogist Joe Buggy.

Tuesday, April 24: 10 AM-5 PM/ Phelps Blood Drive. Thursday, April 26 at 7 PM/ Author Visit—The Last Unicorn: The Life and Times of Fifi McFadden, by Philip J. McFadden. Saturday, April 28 at 2:30 PM—Introduction to Tai Chi with Robert Chuckrow. Please call the library to register. Thursday, May 3 at 7 PM/ Members of the Library’s Informal Writers’ Workshop will share their work. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 10 AM-12 noon. Thursday, May 10 at 7 PM/ “Hello My Garden” Author, gardener, coach, teacher (NY Botanical Garden) Colleen Plimpton will show how to get your garden started in the spring. Monday, May 14 at 7 PM/ Poetry Reading with Laura Shore author of Water Over Stone, a poetry collection and winner of IP Picks Best Poetry 2011. Thursday, May 17 at 7 PM/ Join us for a lecture and slide presentation with Kevin Woyce, author of Hudson River Lighthouses & History. Thursday, May 24 at 7 PM/ Author Visit with Jane Allen—Ms Allen will show images and speak on the history of the Old Dutch Church from 1685 to the Revolutionary War. Signed copies of her book, The History of the Old Dutch Church will be available for sale and signing. /// Best wishes and thank you to Sleepy Hollow resident Carin Rubenstein who is retiring as Chair of the Library Board of Trustees. A warm welcome to Michele R. Gonzalez, also of Sleepy Hollow, the new Chair.

Saturday & Sunday, April 21 & 22,10AM–5 PM/ Friends of the Library Book Sale — Now twice a year—you can purchase new, old, or rare books at the Library’s book sale, held on the lawn, under the white tent. Proceeds fund programs and events for adults, teens and children. VISIT OUR WEBSITE – www.warnerlibrary.org

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