Adult Programs
~ ~ BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES ~ ~
THE LEADING LITERARY LADIES of ELLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL
February 1, 6:30pm: Doc, A Novel, by Mary Doria Russell
led by Denise Moore, High School Librarian
March 7, 6:30pm: Fugitive Pieces, by Anne Michaels
led by Madlyn Phelan, Department Chair, High School English
April 11, 6:30pm: The Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
led by Sarah Mitchell, Elementary School Media Specialist
May (to be announced) All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy
led by Kristy Wilson’s College English class.
Books will be available for check out at EPL&M on month before discussion.
READ BETWEEN THE LINES
A book discussion series made possible by a grant from
The New York Council for the Humanities. LINCOLN on the CIVIL WAR
4 Wednesdays, 6:30pm 2/15, 3/14, 4/18 & 5/16
Join us for this discussion series based on Abraham Lincoln’s Civil War speeches, collected in a Civil War Sesquicentennial commemorative book. Led by Reynold Scott-
Childress, Associate Professor of History, SUNY New Paltz, this series will explore the profound issues behind the Civil War and their impact on our Nation.
Please call (845)657-5530 to sign up.
SMART BELLS™ EXERCISE
Mondays, 10-11:00am Starts Jan. 23rd $5/per class
Smart Bells creator Paul Widerman, and Rita Harkins teach Smart Bells exercise; you can do it no matter what your age, size or flexibility! Please call 647-5530 to sign up.
We recommend paying for this popular series in advance.
ULSTER COUNTY RAILROADS
Saturday, January 28, 2pm
Authors Stephen Ladin and Glendon Moffett talk about the 5 railroads in Ulster County as included in their new book. Bring your stories and images of U.C. railroads in Southern Ulster to share! Sign up at 647-5530. Book signing will follow.
Save Energy, Save $$$
Tuesday, January 31, 6-8pm
Save energy and money, and learn about energy improvement programs from Arthur Zaczkiewicz of Ulster County Cornell Cooperative Extension. Participants receive a free
energy saving kit (one per household). Space limited to 15 households.
Sign up at 647-5530.
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE of ULSTER COUNTY
Tuesday, February 7, 7pm
Join Professor William B. Rhoads as he shares architectural gems from his new book, Ulster County New York, The Architectural History and Guide. Please sign up at 647-5530. Book signing will follow event.
Paint with PASTELS
Sat, Feb. 11, 9am-2pm
Learn the basics of using pastels with Shawn Del Joyce, founder of the Wallkill River School. An exciting and fast-paced workshop for beginners, teens and adults. Space is limited! $15 materials fee payable at registration.
Don’t miss Shawn’s exhibit “Placemaking” in the Gallery Link, Jan-Feb, 2012.
SALSA, SAMBA & SWING!
Come to these fun dance classes taught by Anita Maria. Beginners welcome;
come on your own or with a friend. Please call 647-5530 to sign up.
SALSA - Wed., January 25, 6:30-8pm
SAMBA - Wed., February 29, 6:30pm
SWING - Wed., March 28, 6:30pm
MAKING ENDS MEET
Wednesday, February 15, 10am
Arthur Zaczkiewicz from Ulster County Cornell Cooperative Extension will teach us how to create a household spending budget and make the best use of our resources.
Participants will receive a free money management kit (one per household).
Sign up at 647-5530.
MARDI GRAS!
FAT TUESDAY, FERUARY 21, 6PM
Celebrate Mardi Gras with good food and the great Cajun Music of Cleoma’s Ghost!
We’ll make masks and hear stories, too! Made possible in part by a grant from The Dutchess County Arts Council.
THE PULSE OF MIXED MEDIA
Monday, March 26, 7pm
Author and artist Seth Apter will talk about the inner aspects of the creative process as revealed in his new book. This presentation coincides with Mr. Apter’s exhibit in the
library’s Gallery Link, March 2012. Please sign up at 647-5530.
BASKET MAKING
Saturday, March 31 9am-5pm
Artisan Wendy Jensen
returns to help us make a beautiful Melon Basket. $25.00 materials fee payable at registration. Class size limited to 12 people. (Don’t have the funds? Please call Asha at 647-5530.)
COMPUTER CLASSES
March 6, 6pm: Beginning Basics
March 13, 6pm: Internet Basics
March 20, 6pm:Word Basics
March 27, 6pm: Intermediate Skills
(for those who have completed at least 2 of
the Intro classes)
Taught by Jude Roberts, all classes will be at the Ellenville Central High School Computer Lab. YOU MUST SIGN UP for these classes. (845) 647-5530
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Ongoing Programs
Scrabble Mania
Join our “Library Lexiphiles” for word fun on Tuesdays, 6-8 pm.
Stroke of the Pen
Writer’s group meets the first Saturday each month, 10am.
Knimble Knitters
Bring your knitting or crochet to the library on Saturdays, 10am. Beginners welcome!
