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Happy New Year! We are excited for all of our upcoming January programs! Please visit our website events page http://piermontlibrary.evanced.info/signup for complete details and registration on all programs. If a program is full, please use the wait list as we do have spaces open up. Please call us at 845-359-4595 with any questions. (Image by Meg)
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Virtual Art Show of the Month Click on the Virtual Art Exhibit tab on our website to enjoy this month's show- projects from our series of STEAM themed art classes for students in grades 1 - 7 taught by Alexis Starke. We explored clouds, minerals and geodes, and planets, as well as math and engineering in the mobiles and stabiles of Alexander Calder. (Image by Maggie)
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Launching (Or Growing) A Business During Uncertain Times Tuesday, January 5th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join Jorli Peña for this 2-hour workshop in which we will cover: - Figuring out or narrowing down what products or services you can offer
- Setting up a legal business entity quickly and easily
- Simple ways to accept payments and maintain your books—so that you can focus on what inspires you
- Recommendations to help demystify website, social media, and email newsletter marketing platforms
No experience necessary—just an interest and willingness to explore income-generating possibilities in a fun, low-stakes environment.
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Janet Mandel Art Talk: Florine Stettheimer: Icon of Jazz Age New York Monday, January 11th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm One of New York’s most unconventional painters, Florine Stettheimer was a keen and opinionated observer of the people and rapidly changing world around her. Her famous salon, attended by New York’s avant-garde during the 1920s through the early ’40s, was legendary. She prophetically chose to portray subjects considered controversial even today, such as race, sexual orientation, gender, and religion. It is time to recognize Florine Stettheimer as one of the most significant artists of the 20th century, whose work remains as modern and relevant today as it was a century ago.
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Adult Create and Sip: Louis Comfort Tiffany Thursday, January 21st, 7:00 pm Our popular Create and Sip events have gone virtual! Relax and get creative as we create a painting/ collage inspired by the dreamy stained glass of American artist Louis Comfort Tiffany.Participants will receive a goody bag with a mini bottle of wine, individual bag of chocolates, some art materials, and inspiration images. These projects are designed to be beginner friendly but fun for all levels.
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The Island of Sea Women Wednesday, January 20th, Time TBA Join us for a lively Adult Book Discussion group. For January, we will be reading The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See New members are always welcome! Please register so you are sure to get a Zoom link.
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January The Light in Ordinary Days: New Paintings by Dan Lukens continues to be on display in our gallery spaces. We look forward to the day we can once again have in-person programming and celebrate his art with a reception. From the artist..... The best in our lives, I believe, resides in familiar things and often overlooked places. In a path well traveled, foliage changing with the season, or a face we know, there is a refuge in the sublime light in ordinary days.
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The History of Ellis Island Immigration Hospital and Statue of Liberty Wednesday, January 20th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm This tour will include photos of the island’s limited access south side, the unrestored Ellis Island Immigrant General Hospital Complex and Contagious Disease Hospital, in addition to interesting pictures of the Ellis Island Museum. Hear the stories of the patients, nurses, and doctors who worked at the hospital and what they had to cope with. Lecture will also include actual immigrant pictures and stories of both sadness and joy. The lecture concludes with a short history and slides of the Statue of Liberty, both past and present.
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Learn Fashion Design for Tween, Teens, and Adults Tuesdays, January and February, 5:00 pm In this series for tweens, teens, and adults (ages 11 and up), Vivian Burns presents lessons in design. Details coming soon!
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Open for Curbside! We are currently offering curbside service. Check back to our website for updated information; we will post it as we have it! You can use our catalog to place a request for items, and then use our booking calendar to schedule your pickup. You can also ask a librarian questions by phone, or email. Remember, you can still use the Library remotely, anywhere and anytime!
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Met Museum Art Classes Grades 1 - 3 Mondays, Starting January 25th, 5:00 - 5:45 pm Join us for the latest in our popular series of live video art classes for kids! For winter, our theme is New York City's magical Metropolitan Museum of Art. For each project we will take inspiration from some popular works at the Met which celebrated its 150th birthday in 2020. Taught by Alexis Starke, these classes are designed to explore a variety of art materials and techniques as well as creative thinking, problem solving, and self-expression in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.
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Met Museum Art Classes Grades 4 and up Wednesdays, Starting January 20th 5:00 - 5:45 pm Join us for the latest in our popular series of live video art classes for kids! For winter, our theme is New York City's magical Metropolitan Museum of Art. For each project we will take inspiration from some popular works at the Met which celebrated its 150th birthday in 2020. Taught by Alexis Starke, these classes are designed to explore a variety of art materials and techniques as well as creative thinking, problem solving, and self-expression in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.
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Story and Craft with Miss Nancy Thursdays in January, 4:30 - 5:30 pm Ages 3-7. Listen to some themed picture books read by our children’s librarian and make a simple creative craft . Craft materials can be picked up from the library porch on Tuesday through Thursday.
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19th Amendment Book Discussion for Tweens Thursday, January 28th, 6:00 pm Join Miss Nancy for a discussion of The Woman’s Hour: Our Fight for the Right to Vote (Adapted for Young Readers) by Elaine Weiss. After you register, please come in and pick up your free book. We’ll have fun discussing the history of the amendment giving women the right to vote.
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Thursday Book Club Thursday, January 21st, 6:00 - 7:00 pm Grades 3 - 5 join Miss Nancy for a discussion of The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop. Once you register, please come in for your free copy of the book!
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Need a Library Card? Please email us at info@piermontlibrary.org or call us at 845-359-4595 and we can get you an application.
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