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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:
- American Museum of Natural History
- 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
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 Our programs below are being offered in virtual private Zoom rooms. We ask that you join 10 minutes prior to the start time Check with your healthcare provider before beginning any exercise program. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ September 11 Commemoration Friday, September 10th & Saturday, September 11th (During library operating hours) Please join us for a special memorial display which presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications. This is an exploration of the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national, and international levels, and encourages critical thinking about the legacies of 9/11. We will also livestream a short film highlighting first-person accounts of the attacks and their aftermath. Presenter: 9/11 Memorial & Museum ______________________________________________________________________________________________ What To Read Next Book Talk Tuesday, September 14th @ 2:00 P.M. Join our enthusiastic group of story lovers and prepare to share! Present the books you love, and go home with a new list of reads to explore. Presenter: FML Adult Services Staff ___________________________________________________________________________________________ NY Project Hope Support Group Tuesday, September 14th @ 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 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ The Tel Burna Archaeological Project: A Case Study in Biblical Archaeology Tel Burna is an Israeli archaeological site located in the Shephelah (Judean foothills), along the banks of Nahal Guvrin, not far from modern-day Qiryat Gat, Israel. Chris McKinny, PhD, will discuss the history of this bronze / iron age settlement and its significance, both biblically and in relation to everyday life some 2000+ years ago. Discover a real working dig site! Presenter: Chris McKinny, PhD The recorded presentation is available on our website through Sept. 30, 2021
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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! Get the latest updates on newly circulating DVDs and highlights from our collection. Sign up for Wowbrary If you'd like to be among the first to learn about the newest books, DVDs, and CDs acquired by Finkelstein Memorial Library, you should consider signing up for a weekly email showcasing our most recent acquisitions. All titles are neatly categorized to save you time, with descriptions, reviews, and a click-through to the library for reservation. |
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