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ADULT SERVICES Book Sales & Donations The Friends of FML Book Sales & Donations program has resumed! To donate materials, please contact: David Eig care of the Friends of FML at: 845-352-6124. Your donation can only be accepted if you have spoken with the Friends of FML in advance. Museum Passes
Finkelstein’s Museum Pass Program is back! - The museums that we have now are:
- Museum Village
- Museum of Modern Art
- The Intrepid Sea and Air Museum
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- New York Hall of Science
- Hudson River Maritime Museum
- Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
- Children's Museum of Manhattan
- Museum of Bethel Woods
- Empire Pass
- Boscobel House & Gardens
- Stamford Museum and Nature Center
- Storm King Art Center
- The Guggenheim Museums and Foundation
 - The Frick Collection
- Historical Society of Rockland County
- Edward Hopper House
- El Museo del Barrio
- The Westchester Children's Museum
- The Jewish Museum
- Mohonk Preserve
More museums are on the way,
while we wait for several more to re-open. Check out our website, visit the Adult Reference Desk on the 2nd floor, or call us at: 845-352-5700 x244.  eMagazines We are happy to share that your magazines from RBdigital have been transferred to your OverDrive digital collection and they are also accessible on your Libby app! Please check out your old favorites as well as new titles. Enjoy!  The Insiders Club Formerly called the Homebound Service, this club is an attempt to reach patrons who cannot visit the library due to age or disability. Staff curate a personalized list of books for enrolled patrons, based on their tastes and interests. Books, DVDs, and CDs are delivered every other week.
If you know of anyone who may qualify for the program,
please tell them to contact the library and speak with Judy Lipstein at: Adult Programs _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Knit & Crochet Group Tuesdays @ 1:00 P.M. (The first session will take place on Tuesday, October 5th) The Knit & Crochet group meets weekly to socialize, help each other with new techniques and show off their final works of art! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Culinary Class: Plant-Forward Cooking
Tuesday, October 5 @ 7:00 P.M.  Nourish Yourself with the Goodness of Plants Plant-forward dishes are vibrant and delicious, and they can nourish us in many ways. With this versatile and sustainable approach to food, you don’t necessarily have to exclude meat, but rather allow plants to take center stage. In this class you will learn to incorporate more vegetables, beans, fruits, whole grains, and other plants into your meals through satisfying recipes, methods of preparation, and practical lifestyle strategies. Presenter: Vanessa Young ___________________________________________________________________________________________ COVID-19 VACCINATION DRIVE
Thursday, October 7 @ 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. We are pleased to offer the free, FDA approved Pfizer vaccine to everyone over the age of 12 years old. If you register in advance, you can avoid waiting on line! This pop-up clinic is sponsored by Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick. Administered by: Good Samaritan Hospital ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Collette Fournier -
Retrospective: Spirit of a Peopleple
Thursday, October 14 @ 7:00 P.M.  A historic embodiment of four decades of Fournier’s photography archives. Fournier’s serial works explore themes of The Amistad: From Mystic Seaport to Nova Scotia, Post Hurricane Katrina, Travels to West Africa, and her community. Fournier has worked as a staff photographer for The Rockland Journal-News, The Bergen Record, about…time magazine, and freelanced for The New York Post. Presenter: Collette Fournier ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Michael's Legacy: Transcending Life & Death
Sunday, October 17 @ 2:00 P.M.  This is the true story of Michael Bovill, a twenty-three-year-old active duty member of the United States Coast Guard, who died in a motorcycle accident. Michael’s heart, lungs, liver and kidneys were donated to five recipients. This is the story of how Michael lives on, not only in the recipient’s lives, but in those that Michael’s story has touched. Through the stories of the organ recipients, Michael’s family and friends, faith leaders, and medical experts, Michael’s Legacy explores the world of organ transplantation, and how one man’s final act of heroism left a lifelong and overwhelmingly positive impact. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of FML. Presenter: Author Mark Judelson ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Virtual Defensive Driving
Thursday, October 18 & 25; 5:45 - 8:45 P.M.  This course is online via Zoom ONLY. Completion of this course helps those who attend become better, safer drivers and could help in reduction of violation points on your license and a discount on automobile insurance as per New York guidelines. The Class will be held in two sessions of 3 hours each. By registering for either day, you will automatically be signed up for both classes. You will need to attend both sessions to complete the class. Presenter: Diane Odierno-Mendez ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Local Small Business Relief Program
Tuesday, October 19 @ 7:00 P.M.  Please join us for an informative program on what resources are currently being offered to local small businesses in terms of federal, state and local relief following the economic effects of the COVID pandemic. The event is being co-sponsored by the Spring Valley Rotary Club and Rotary Means Business. Presenter: Small Business Administration and Rockland County Economic & Tourism Office ___________________________________________________________________________________________ NY Project Hope Support Group
Tuesday, October 19 @ 7:00 P.M.  COVID-19 has challenged many aspects of our lives. The Mental Health Association of Westchester is here for you. As part of NY Project Hope, we are offering COVID-19-related emotional support in Rockland County. The trained staff facilitates understanding emotions, sharing coping strategies, connecting to accessible community resources, and working to tailor an educational group session. This program is being co-sponsored by Assemblyman Mike Lawler. Presenter: NY Project Hope with The Mental Health Association of Westchester ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________ Culinary Class: Seasonal Mocktails
Tuesday, October 26 @ 7:00 P.M.  The Art of Non-Alcoholic Mixology:
Flavorful and sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks are perfect for entertaining and everyday enjoyment. Learn about the art of making drinks, syrups, infusions, and edible garnishes. We will even explore how to use herbs and spices to approximate the flavors of popular cocktail spirits. Presenter: Vanessa Young ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, October 27 @ 1:00 - 6:00 P.M.  Make your appointment to donate blood and give hope to others. The need is constant and the nation is facing a blood shortage. When you donate, you are part of a lifesaving cause! This event is co-sponsored by Assemblyman Mike Lawler. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Journey to Hope & Healing: Transforming Trauma
Wednesday, October 27 @ 7:00 P.M.  The host of this special program is a world renowned psychiatrist and expert in psychological and biological damage caused by trauma. Dr. James S. Gordon is an outstanding lecturer and author as well as the Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine. This presentation will be filled with practical tools to alleviate stress, anxiety, fear and sleeplessness. This event will be co-sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Take, Make, & Zoom: Origami EarringsThursday, October 28, 2021 @ 7:00 PM  Learn how to make your own origami earrings. Supplies will be provided. This is the first in a series of programs that involve ‘making’, whether that is a craft or utilizing our library Makerspace machines – 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, etc.- it’s all about making something tangible and fun! Presenter: Jeniffer Rodriguez |
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Try a digital download! We are very grateful for the generous donation by the Berger family,
in memory of Jeffrey Berger, which will enable us to continue expanding our e-resources such as Hoopla during the pandemic.
Don't forget about our databases like Rosetta Stone, Consumer Reports & Ancestry NY  Leave your card at home and use the app to check out materials. Search our catalog from the app. Place holds through the app. Download eBooks and eAudio from. Download Today from Google Play or the App Store. Join our Movie eBlast!
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