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Black History with Albert Cook Session 1: The Creation of Racial Caste in American and U.S. History Tuesday, March 9th @ 7PM Join us for the first in a three-part lecture series that Albert Cook is graciously sharing with Elting Memorial Library's patrons. In exploring the creation of racial caste in America, we will delve into the question of how Western Europeans, who came from a variety of tribal, ethnic/ and linguistic backgrounds become "white" and what was the purpose of calling similarly diverse West African people "black". We will also explore the contemporary ramifications of the creation of a racial caste system. Albert Cook has been a member of the Social Studies Department at New Paltz High School for 23 years, where he currently teaches World History, AP American History, and Black History. He is also an instructor in the Urban Education Initiative, at Vassar College where he has co-taught classes on the Legacy of Dr. King, the History of Black Voter Disenfranchisement, and the History and Legacy of Mass Incarceration. He has been a guest lecturer throughout the Hudson Valley area addressing issues surrounding the History of African Cultures and the development of Race and Racism in North America. In November 2020, Mr. Cook began a ten-episode radio series on Black History and the History of Racism; you can catch up HERE online at radiokingston.org.
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Black History with Albert Cook Session 2: The Power and Problem with Racial Stereotypes Tuesday, March 23rd @ 7PM In this session we will examine closely the widely held stereotypes that many across race and class hold about Black people. In examining these stereotypes, Cook will show how even the most "mundane" racial tropes are not only offensive but dangerous to the physical and psychological welfare of people of color.
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Baby Lapsit Thursday, March 4 and 18 at 10 a.m. Help your little ones develop a love of books and reading. Enjoy rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories with Miss Kim Recommended for ages zero to two, but older siblings are welcome. Please register by clicking the link below to receive the Zoom invitation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Read Across America Celebration! Saturday, March 6th at 10:00AM Join us in celebrating National Reading Month with a virtual storytime featuring stories that celebrate reading and books. Click the link below to register. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Be sure to stop by the library to pick up a craft kit and a treat between February 26th and March 5th so you can craft along with Miss Kim. Register Here
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Pajama Storytime with Miss Kim Thursdays, March 11th and 25th at 6:30 p.m. Join Miss Kim for a night time-themed story time. Wear your P.J.’s, and have your favorite stuffed animal or cherished blankie handy for Show-and-Tell. You’ll be ready to drift off to dreamland when we’re done. Please pre-register by clicking the link below to receive the Zoom invitation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Craft Along with Miss Kim: Paper Bag Kites Stop by the library between Friday, March 5 and Friday, March 12 to pick up a craft kit. Then, join Miss Kim via Zoom on Saturday, March 13 at 11 am for instructions to complete your project. Click the link below to register and receive a Zoom invitation.
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Indoor Zoom Scavenger Hunt Join Miss Kim online on Saturday, March 27 at 2 p.m. for a remote scavenger hunt that you can play without ever leaving your house! In each round, participants (who may play singly or as a team) are given one minute to find specific items. The first person or team to retrieve the item gets three points and anyone else who finds an item within the 60-second timeframe gets one point. At the end of the game we’ll tally up the points, and whoever has the most will win a prize! To play, please pre-register by clicking the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Virtual Book Club for Grades 3-6 Join Miss Kim on Zoom Sunday, April 11 at 2 pm for a discussion of Frindle by Andrew Clements. Please pre-register by clicking the link below (beginning Friday, March 5) to receive the Zoom invitation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and be contacted about picking up a book. The first ten kids to register will receive a free copy of the book to keep! Copies of the book will also be available at the library to borrow. Register Here
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Pick-up Craft Kits: Rainbow Wind Socks (Recommended for ages 2 and up)______ Beginning on Monday, March 15 you can stop by the library to pick up a Rainbow Wind Sock kit. Follow the simple instructions to make this colorful craft that you can use to harness the wind!
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Remote Services Book Bundles are still available for window or curbside pick-up. Not sure what you want? Let Miss Kim browse for you. Even if you don’t have a specific topic in mind, Miss Kim would be happy to select some books for you based on your child's age or grade.
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Elting Memorial Library 93 Main St. New Paltz, New York 12561-1593 845.255.5030eltinglibrary.org |
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