Events in Thiells, NY

Fictional Time Machine Book Group

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Join Adult Services librarian Eileen for a trip in our fictional time machine by reading modern books about the fictional past and dystopian future! Themed refreshments based on the book selection will be provided. Held on the first Monday of every month, for adults of all ages. Email edennis.hav@rcls.org to join!

Lip Balms & Healing Salves

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Learn how to make a balm/salve to soothe the skin, or one that works even deeper in the body! From a simple lip balm to a healing salve (for coughs, joint pain, or healing wounds…), the base is the same. Come with your questions, and let’s discuss how natural remedies can benefit you. Registration opens on July 7 for Haverstraw cardholders only. Registration opens for everyone else on July 14, space permitting.

Soulful Dialogues Circle

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Looking at experiences such as on spirituality, forgiveness, NDE's, (Near Death Experiences) or OBE's (out of body experiences), and energy work.

Digital Drop In - Learn about Hoopla, Libby, Mango & So Much More!

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Read, listen, watch, learn, and enjoy! Access thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, and videos anywhere and at any time for free through Libby and Hoopla! Do you want to learn how to speak a new language? We've got Mango! Not sure how to use these apps? Stop by our table in the lobby and have one of our librarians walk you through the process. Please bring your mobile device, tablet, or laptop with you. Open up a world of possibilities with your Haverstraw Library Card!

Friday Matinee: Tender Mercies

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August: Great performances: Robert Duvall August 14 – Tender Mercies [1983]: PG, 93m Down-on-his-luck country singer Mac Sledge (Robert Duvall) has nowhere to turn when he wakes up in a motel, short on cash. So he takes a job from Rosa Lee (Tess Harper), the kindly widow who runs the place. Mac begins to fall for Rosa, who helps him confront his drinking, and also finds an unexpected bond with Rosa's young son (Allan Hubbard). When the opportunity for a career comeback surfaces, Mac must choo...

Friday Matinee: Network

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August: Great performances: Robert Duvall August 21 – Network [1976]: R, 121m In this lauded satire, veteran news anchorman Howard Beale (Peter Finch) discovers that he's being put out to pasture, and he's none too happy about it. After threatening to shoot himself on live television, instead he launches into an angry televised rant, which turns out to be a huge ratings boost for the UBS network. This stunt allows ambitious producer Diana Christensen (Faye Dunaway) to develop even more outrag...

Friday Matinee: The Apostle

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August: Great performances: Robert Duvall August 28 – The Apostle [1997]: PG, 134m After Sonny (Robert Duvall), an eccentric Pentecostal preacher, learns that his wife is having an affair, he beats her lover into a coma and flees the state of Texas. Now in a small Louisiana town, Sonny goes by the name of "Apostle E.F." and opens a new church with the help of a retired reverend (John Beasley). While battling personal demons and injecting new life into his congregation, Sonny dates a radio sta...

America 250 - The American Revolution

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The colonists cried “No Taxation without Representation” as King George of Britain imposed the Stamp Act, Tea Act, and a series of oppressive policies upon the colonies. The American Revolution was revolutionary as it replaced imperial rule with self-government. Join Tom DeStefano as he discusses this historic time in our history. Learn more about the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Sons of Liberty, the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance with France, the battles, a...

Fictional Time Machine Book Group

haverstraw

Join Adult Services librarian Eileen for a trip in our fictional time machine by reading modern books about the fictional past and dystopian future! Themed refreshments based on the book selection will be provided. Held on the first Monday of every month, for adults of all ages. Email edennis.hav@rcls.org to join!

Trivia Night with Ant the Trivia Guy

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Put your thinking caps on! A fun night of general knowledge trivia and tunes awaits. Topics can range from literature to music to history to sports and much more, so be sure to study up!

Joy of Tea

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Join us for a presentation to learn the History of Tea around the world, as well as explore the world of tea beyond Black Tea! We will sample a variety of teas, learn How to make tea, How to combine different teas, Why different herbs are used, and explore How those herbs can impact our Health.

America 250 - West Point - Duty, Honor, Country

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West Point is the oldest Army post in the United States. During the Revolutionary War, General Benedict Arnold attempted to surrender the fort to the British. Graduates include Presidents Grant and Eisenhower as well as Generals Douglas MacArthur, Robert E. Lee, and George Patton. Join Tom DeStefano as he talks about the history of West Point from its colonial beginnings to the present day. Registration suggested.

Fictional Time Machine Book Group

haverstraw

Join Adult Services librarian Eileen for a trip in our fictional time machine by reading modern books about the fictional past and dystopian future! Themed refreshments based on the book selection will be provided. Held on the first Monday of every month, for adults of all ages. Email edennis.hav@rcls.org to join!

Supporting Relaxation & Engery Levels

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Learn how we can use natural remedies to support relaxation and healthy energy levels in the context of our overall health! We will explore a variety of plants, why and when to use particular herbs for different issues as well as various preparations. We will also discuss general health, diet, supplements, exercise & sleep in the context of these issues. Come with your questions, and let’s discuss how natural remedies can benefit you!

Dominoes

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Join us for an evening of strategy, laughter, and friendly competition. All ages. No registration.

Open Game Time

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Digital Drop-in

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Need help with your smartphone, laptop, tablet? Want to learn more about eBooks and digital audiobooks? Our digital navigators are here to help. Drop by on a Friday between 11-1 and meet our team.

Abigail Adams: A Living History Portrayal

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More than just a wife (of second president John Adams) and mother (of sixth president John Quincy Adams), Abigail Adams was a true partner to her husband and a committed patriot. Feisty and outspoken, she immersed herself in the politics of her day even while she ran the family's farm. In this living history portrayal by award- winning actress and scholar Leslie Goddard, Adams recounts her life, including her famous call to John to "remember the Ladies" in the founding of the new nation. She...

Open Game Time

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Community Book Buzz

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Join us as we chat about books we've read and love. You tell us your favorites and we'll tell you ours. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required.

Great American Poets: Walt Whitman

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Leaves of Grass is one of the most notable books of American poetry. Its author was born in Long Island and lived in New York for most of his life. Learn about Whitman's life and work with librarian Veronica Reynolds.

City Winds Trio

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Enjoy music from Jurassic Park and the Land Before Time performed by the City Winds Trio.