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common thread running through all this is, I think, attentive observation of the world, and reporting on that observation in creative ways. There are mysterious and surprising things to be seen all around us, sometimes beneath the surface, sometimes obvious and yet unnoticed.
Rivertown Film Wednesday, October 8 – 8:00 PM at Nyack Center. OBVIOUS CHILD. Directed by Gillian Robespierre. With Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann. USA, 2014, 84 minutes, rated R for language and sexual content. Meet the Filmmakers: Join writer/director Gillian Robespierre and writer/producer Elisabeth Holm in a discussion moderated by Susanna Styron. Donna is a 28-year-old struggling stand-up comic from Brooklyn, complete with the requisite potty mouth. After what she assumes is a one-night stand, with a guy who is far from a hipster, she finds herself facing an unwanted pregnancy. The decision she makes, along with its attendant complications, is presented in a manner that’s non-judgmental, funny, serious and, above all, honest. “It’s a warm, sympathetic, very sloppy and often very funny little movie about a young woman who, among several other things, is not remotely ready to be a parent, and knows it.” – Ty Burr, Boston Globe Wednesday, October 22 – 8:00 PM at Nyack Center. LIFE ITSELF. Directed by Steve James. USA, 2014, 120 minutes, documentary. The inspiring and entertaining life of world-renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert— a story that is by turns personal, funny, painful, and transcendent— from his Pulitzer Prize-winning film criticism at the Chicago Sun-Times to his becoming one of the most influential cultural voices in America. “A thrilling tale with unforgettable characters. Ebert’s life contained as much melodrama, tragedy and uplift as any weepie movie he reviewed. Any biographical documentary demands on-screen star quality, and this one has a hero and a heroine worth rooting for.” – Richard Corliss, Time
Rose Memorial Library Zumba! NEW DAY OF THE WEEK, Monday, October 6th at 7:30. Shake off those calories! Get your heart pumping! Have some fun! Join certified Zumba teacher, Lindsay Gregorio in this FREE, exciting class! Let us know that you’ll attend. 845-786-2100 ext. 13 Cards By Accident, Tuesday, October 7th at 5:00. Join local artist, Ronnie Howard in playing with paint to make cards. We will be making prints with mushing paint with plastic sheets. Sounds fun? You bet. For ages 8 – 15. Please let us know that you’ll attend. 845-786-2100 ext. 13 Teen Action Group Meeting, Wednesday, October 8th at 5:00. Come to this meeting to find out how you can volunteer for the library. We will be getting serious about planning our Harry Potter Party in November! Friends of the Library Meeting, Wednesday, October 8th at 6:00. We sure could use your help! We are planning fantastic fundraisers for the fall. Wouldn’t you like to help support your library? Estate Planning, Wednesday, October 15th at 2:00. What is an Estate Plan? Simply put, it’s a map of how
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you want your personal and financial affairs to be handled In case of incapacity or death, and the subsequent implementation of the strategies that will fulfill those objectives. Teen Writer’s Group, Wednesday, October 15th at 5:00. Let’s have fun using our imaginations! Create a new world, new types of people, new stories. Using writing prompts, we will spend this hour making things up. If you finish a book, and have a librarian edit it, the library will publish it and put into circulation! Slowing the Aging Process with Nutrition and Life Style Changes, Thursday, October 16th at 6:30. Join Gail Liberti, from SUNY Rockland, in learning what you can do to improve your life and keep you feeling youthful. Please register at: 845-786-2100 ext 13. Tween Book Club, Tuesday, October 21st at 5:00. We will be making very simple, musical pan pipes out of straws and reading from famous books about music. Internet Safety and Your Children, Tuesday, October 21st at 7:00. Join local Stony Point Police officer, Detective Kryger, in learning techniques into keep your children, and yourself, safe while browsing on the internet. Fan of Fiction, Wednesday, October 22nd at 5:00. This group gets together to talk about our favorite books, movies or TV shows. If it’s fiction, we’ll talk about it. This month we are going to focus on the themes associated with Halloween. What story pops into your head around this time of year? For ages 1218. Choosing the Right College, Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:00. When should I start searching for colleges and visiting them? How do I fill out the application and write a good essay? Should I take the ACT or SAT? How do I get financial aid and scholarships? These questions will be answered by Joshua Marber, MS. Ed. , who has been presenting workshops at libraries in the tri-state area for 10 years. Please register at: 845-786-2100 ext 13 World of Fandom, Thursday October 23rd at 5:00. Okay, so you’re a fan. Are you making a Halloween costume associated with your favorite character? Have you ever done cosplay? At this meeting we will talk about costuming, and even make some costume stuff. Pumpkin Carving!, Monday October 27th at 5:00. Ages 10 -18. Sign up to participate in this event! The library will provide pumpkins and tools to carve with. Teens: need to volunteer? This is a great opportunity to get some community hours in. Registration required, limited space: 845-786-2100 ext. 13
Tappan Library Raw Chocolate Truffles: On Thursday, October 2 at 6 p.m., join Diane Hoch, founder of The Food Evolution as well as chef and wellness expert as she prepares delicious, unprocessed truffles. This raw dessert is simple to make yet packed with superfoods to include cacao powder, dates and honey. Experience this alternative to the sugar-laden candy and roll yours in toppings such as coconut and dark chocolate.. This program is free and open to the public but pre-registration at http://www.taplib.org is required. Please call
845-359-3877 for more information. Meditation – A Tool to Balance Your Life: Dr. Frank Pawlowski connects meditation and spiritual development to important aspects of our lives. On Thursday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m. you will discover the key to deeper concentration, relaxation and profound personal growth through first hand demonstrations of this simple yet highly effective method. Preregistration is required at http://www.taplib.org or call 845-359-3877 for more information. The Traitor’s Wife: Using a blend of historical fiction and non-fiction, we will look at the Revolution through the lens of the officers, officers’ wives, and enlisted men. The series is supported by NY Council for the Humanities. It begins on Saturday, October 18 at 3 p.m. with Alison Pataki's work of historical fiction which portrays Benedict Arnold’s wife as a controversial figure. Books will be available at the Front Desk approximately one month prior.
Valley Cottage Library In Our Gallery - October 2-29. From the Hudson to the Seine. Photography by Dr. Arnold Roufa. Reception and Talk on Cancer Awareness: Sunday, Oct. 5 from 1-3pm. Meditation Series: Finding Peace - Thursdays at 10:30am. With Carole Brill. Cost: $5 – Nyack School District. $10 – Out-of-District Daytime Book Discussions - Tuesday, October 7 at 2 pm. Mary Coin by Marisa Silver Book & Pub Club – RCLS Award Winner! For 21 – 30-somethings only! Tuesday, October 14 at 7 pm. Olive’s, 118 Main St., Nyack. Book and Pub Club’s First Birthday Bash! This is How You Lose Her by Junot Diaz Big Apple Baseball - Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7pm. Do you know Babe Ruth had 25 nicknames? Did you also know Brooklyn had 25 semi-pro teams before they morphed into the Dodgers? And can you believe outfielders once caught fly balls with their helmets? Herbert Fischer, NYC tour guide and associate professor of history at City College, will deliver a dynamic, nostalgic, off-beat and entertaining look at the rich history of NYC baseball from the beginnings to the present. He will even delve into the origins of NYC street games, borough-by-borough, and sewer-bysewer. Please register. Scholar-led Discussion - Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7pm. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Lewis Stevenson. Discussion led by Dr. Vara Neverow Inner Spirit Art - Fridays, Oct. 3, 10 17 & 24 at 10:30am. Express yourself creatively and spontaneously - without expectations - using a variety of materials in a calm relaxing atmosphere. Christine Penksa will give 4 workshops in art experimentation. Cost: $5 per session for basic supplies. Please register. Resume Help - Oct. 15 at 10:30am. This workshop will focus on a resume that describes your achievements and skills. What's relevant and marketable about you? Please bring your resume. Ms. Eileen Grimm, a career counselor for almost 30 years, has helped many people rethink their current careers by providing them with individualized professional advice.Please register. Oct. 22 from 10:30am – 12pm - Half hour sessions with Eileen for individual help with your resume. A