![]() Holiday PlanningAs we head into the holiday season we have lots of special events coming up! Look out for our Toys For Tots boxes at the Library coming soon. Please drop off a new, unwrapped toy, and brighten up spirits for Rockland kids this season. And save the date!…The 2nd annual Light Up Stony Point is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1. We will be open until 8 pm that night. Join us for hot cocoa, crafts, and parade viewing on the lawn.Holiday ClosuresRose Memorial Library will be closed Nov. 22, 23, and 24; Dec. 24 and 25; and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.ADULT PROGRAMSBRUNCH BOOK CLUBThe Last Masterpiece: A Novel of World War II Italy, by Laura Morelli Join us for a lively discussion of this historical fiction best-seller! Coffee and pastries provided. Grab a copy using our online catalog. (This title is also available as an ebook). In the summer of 1943, Eva Brunner is taking photographs of Nazi-looted art hidden in the salt mines of the Austrian hinterland. Across the ocean in Connecticut, Josephine Evans is working as a humble typist at the Yale Art Gallery. When both women are called to Italy to contribute to the war effort, neither imagines she will hold the fate of some of the world’s greatest masterpieces torn from the Uffizi Galleries and other Florentine art collections in her hands. But as Italy turns from ally to enemy and Hitler’s plan to destroy irreplaceable monuments and works of art becomes frighteningly clear, each woman’s race against the clock—and against one another—might demand more than they were prepared to give. The Last Masterpiece takes readers on a heart-pumping adventure up the Italian peninsula. Inspired by the incredible true story of the Monuments Women, the Fifth Army WACs, and the looted Florentine art collections during World War II, the latest historical novel by USA Today bestselling author and art historian Laura Morelli plunges readers into the heart of war-torn Italy. WINTER BOTANICAL LUMINARIESCreate a winter-themed paper lantern and use pressed botanicals to decorate it. For the Winter Botanicals we will mostly use evergreen leaves, but you are welcome to bring other flowers and leaves of your own finding. They look beautiful with a tea light. ![]() MORE ARTS & CRAFTSBubble Painting: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 4pm – 6pmTissue Paper Collage: Monday, Nov. 6, 12pm – 2pmBYO Object to Decoupage: Monday, Nov. 6, 4pm – 6pm (bring your own box, coffee can, tray, etc.)Circle Loom Weaving: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 4pm – 6pmBurlap Flowers: Monday, Nov. 13, 1pm – 3pmAcrylics Open Studio: Monday, Nov. 20, 12pm – 2pm (bring your own canvas, wood panel, box, etc.)Plastic Bag Flower Painting: Monday, Nov. 20, 4pm – 6pmDecorative Leaf Bowl: Monday, Nov. 27, 1pm – 3pmFITNESS & MINDFULNESSAt Patriot Hills Community Center (12 Club House Ln.). Open to Stony Point residents only. $5-$10 suggested donation for yoga classes with Lonnie June. Please bring a mat for all classes. CHAIR YOGAMondays, 10am-10:45am Yoga is for EVERY body! Chair Yoga is just yoga with a prop (the chair). Although it may be especially beneficial for beginners, seniors or those recovering from injuries GENTLE YOGA AND STRETCHINGWednesdays: 5pm-6pm Build strength & balance while learning breath work and mindfulness. FLOW YOGAWednesdays: 6:30pm-7:30pm Let go of thought and focus on experience of the present moment with flow yoga. TAI CHIWednesdays: 9am-10am Instructor Mark Breithaupt leads this Tai Chi class that can improve your strength, flexibility, and balance. All levels are welcome. Start your day off with movement & mindfulness. Meditation/relaxation at the end. FIBER ARTS & CRAFT CIRCLEJoin us and bring your projects! All skill levels welcome. All fiber arts or ANY CRAFT projects welcome! It’s more fun and social together! Bring a new craft (and maybe we can help out) or come to lend a hand to a beginner. ![]() ![]() BEGINNER WATERCOLORJoin us for a beginner’s class to explore the special quality of watercolors. We will enjoy the process and learn essential watercolor techniques as we paint. Materials are provided but feel free to bring your own, especially for the open studio. HERBAL ARTS WORKSHOPS![]() A continuing series exploring herbal arts while learning how to make (and sample!) some preparations. Especially good for your health during cold months! This month we will make fire cider – a classic winter immune tonic. We will also talk about the best strategies to support your immune system for cold & flu season. Come with questions, or let’s chat about anything you’d like regarding the plants or your wellness. LEGO BUILDERSCreate your own LEGO designs for display at the library-available for kids who love to build! For grades Kindergarten & up, with caregiver. PRESCHOOL PLAYDOUGHSqueeze, roll and cut out fun shapes with Play Dough. Decorate your creations with funny materials. *DIY SLIME w. ASSEMBLYMAN EACHUS!![]() Let’s have some fun making slime! Join Assemblyman (and science teacher of 40 years) Christopher Eachus for an exciting, gooey, hands-on program dedicated to exploring the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). For ages 6-11. NEEDLE FELTING (TWEEN/TEEN)Christine Adams will help you learn to felt a beautiful owl! Needle felting is a fiber art that involves stabbing a special needle into a piece of wool in order to stiffen and shape into it’s desired form. For grades 4-12. ![]() Veterans Thank You CardsSaturday, Nov. 4, 11am-1:30pm Drop in and make a special card to say thank you to all our Veterans, in honor of Veterans Day (Nov. 11). All supplies provided and we’ll take care of the delivery. |
Booklist: October 2023 New Adult Books
If you can’t wait to get your hands on the newest releases and are wondering which ones we’ll have, check out our new Monthly Booklists! These featured books were all published within the last 30 days or so, including many trending and best-seller titles. Here are some of our newest books. Happy reading!
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10 THINGS THAT NEVER HAPPENED
HALL, ALEXIS
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/91aa8ad1-effb-d916-26e6-79680c30fef4-eng/Home
A.K.A. LUCY: THE DYNAMIC AND DETERMINED LIFE OF LUCILLE BALL
ROYAL, SARAH
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/7ea5e346-d762-397c-b328-e54ff7cdb9cd-eng/Home
ABSOLUTION
MCDERMOTT, ALICE
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/3517ad4a-23b4-6e85-e243-bffb3c546fc7-eng/Home
AMERICA FANTASTICA
O’BRIEN, TIM
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/5a36c812-dc09-f4a6-a5ee-e2d59430c676-eng/Home
BLOOD LINES
DEMILLE, NELSON
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/ed9006a9-abb8-636d-b4c2-4571f8bc8939-eng/Home
BROOKLYN CRIME NOVEL
LETHEM, JONATHAN
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/79dedb33-2797-8e3d-db25-81f631334357-eng/Home
BURNOUT
KINSELLA, SOPHIE
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/616f6887-9544-c785-d714-93f413bc93a6-eng/Home
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
UNGER, LISA
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/1e1362db-f5e3-6ec4-637f-ea28d76dd453-eng/Home
CURSE FOR TRUE LOVE
GARBER, STEPHANIE
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/2d419e65-42a7-f221-309a-5305f482557a-eng/Home
DIRTY THIRTY
EVANOVICH, JANET
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/a0f8fbab-e347-d0d9-fecc-c5cf3843598e-eng/Home
DOWN THE DRAIN
FOX, JULIA
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/89884ae2-fb8f-75cf-5ea6-ec1369338751-eng/Home
EVERYTHING IS NOT ENOUGH
AKINMADE-AKERSTROM, LOLA
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/6226aaf9-1db6-8b1c-e0f8-bd74bd84c7d6-eng/Home
EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM
GRISHAM, JOHN
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/c1054239-602e-c504-32db-04971e16eb4d-eng/Home
FAMILY MEAL
WASHINGTON, BRYAN Washington, Bryan
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/528c5b4d-93ef-f478-db2f-396297afe90f-eng/Home
GENEVA
ARMITAGE, RICHARD
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/0bc3f50c-21b4-ea54-9cbc-25cce8df35e7-eng/Home
GEORGE HARRISON: THE RELUCTANT BEATLE
NORMAN, PHILIP
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/de5ccd00-87e5-be8f-75b1-3cf505a24b89-eng/Home
GOING INFINITE: THE RISE AND FALL OF A NEW TYCOON
LEWIS, MICHAEL
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/51dcd957-36a1-8c58-747d-282cca79a63a-eng/Home
HOW TO SAY BABYLON: A MEMOIR
SINCLAIR, SAFIYA
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IF ONLY I HAD TOLD HER
NOWLIN, LAURA
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/91ef116c-a999-69ae-6bd0-b8951cff3111-eng/Home
AN INCONVENIENT COP: MY FIGHT TO CHANGE POLICING IN AMERICA
RAYMOND, EDWIN
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/822d4f2d-1177-07ec-2321-34df2db0b6a8-eng/Home
JONATHAN ABERNATHY YOU ARE KIND
MCGHEE, MOLLY
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/77388fb8-f8c5-14ea-a83b-a8ea375c97e9-eng/Home
THE LEFTOVER WOMAN
KWOK, JEAN
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/de19f593-abcf-4788-96b1-c47dedb10668-eng/Home
LET US DESCEND
WARD, JESMYN
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/58e63205-6267-c8ab-d61a-1a565e20c09a-eng/Home
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HANNAH CRAFTS
HECIMOVICH, GREGG
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/73b8a04c-1501-ad00-870f-6fa00471bc84-eng/Home
THE LIST: A NOVEL
ADEGOKE, YOMI
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/639a585a-1385-5c0a-0c77-91c2dfe6d6d9-eng/Home
MAKING IT SO: A MEMOIR
STEWART, PATRICK
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/0690a017-5ae5-ce96-c3be-a9487dfb52d9-eng/Home
MARY AND THE BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN: A NOVEL
EEKHOUT, ANNE
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/d9d84d7c-d766-6b80-1acf-4d14a981913a-eng/Home
MIDNIGHT IS THE DARKEST HOUR: A NOVEL
WINSTEAD, ASHLEY
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/aa1ad348-8da6-c22c-97e1-093818151c29-eng/Home
MY DARLING GIRL
MCMAHON, JENNIFER
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/224ea148-537b-8bee-3ab5-30fd11eb86b6-eng/Home
OBSESSION
WOODS, STUART
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/bf8f03a1-13b1-a0b7-937e-7f55f257588d-eng/Home
OPINIONS
GAY, ROXANE
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/32ce7221-179e-2f0f-e7a9-76fac694b29f-eng/Home
THE OTHER PRINCESS: A NOVEL OF QUEEN VICTORIA’S GODDAUGHTER
BRYCE, DENNY S.
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/855724fd-67e4-4a49-51cd-bd7cf9bc1467-eng/Home
ROMAN STORIES
LAHIRI, JHUMPA
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/1bea1f6e-953a-8a49-5d38-82006519322b-eng/Home
SECOND ACT
STEEL, DANIELLE
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/bdb9d13e-093b-65f4-d9ff-abd2c13d0a3c-eng/Home
THE SECRET
CHILD, LEE
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/549058b0-ad2b-4334-281a-bbad1817898b-eng/Home
SISTERHOOD: THE SECRET HISTORY OF WOMEN AT THE CIA
MUNDY, LIZA
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/7a2432db-95cc-2497-5b24-0b3c6b46b4e2-eng/Home
SISTERS UNDER THE RISING SUN
MORRIS, HEATHER
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/e96ea73a-270a-8f0c-92b6-e1c9999d5ab9-eng/Home
STARLING HOUSE
HARROW, ALIX E.
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/09ff582b-3589-ace1-c826-b66459a0a24b-eng/Home
SWORD CATCHER
CLARE, CASSANDRA
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/cff71022-06bd-f3a7-7d5a-59775ba3cec5-eng/Home
TO RESCUE THE CONSTITUTION: GEORGE WASHINGTON AND THE FRAGILE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT
BAIER, BRET
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/Record/a2078296?searchId=&recordIndex=40&page=
TREMOR
COLE, TEJU
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/06a2be53-8f65-cf57-e109-227340137b40-eng/Home
TUPAC SHAKUR: THE AUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY
ROBINSON, STACI
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/f4cffa73-7dcd-12a0-b95a-dfc652151218-eng/Home
UNMAKING OF JUNE FARROW
YOUNG, ADRIENNE
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/4aefc751-703f-b05d-342a-8ffc50a22233-eng/Home
WHAT WE KEPT TO OURSELVES
KIM, NANCY JOOYOUN
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/2f6a86cc-9586-8f3e-283f-7c4ea707daf9-eng/Home
THE WOMAN IN ME
SPEARS, BRITNEY
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/01c889f0-4c2e-2e1c-96d2-7de42e04d46a-eng/Home
WORTHY
SMITH, JADA PINKETT
https://rosememorial.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/f75049b5-0b69-5529-7ebe-bc0b300e24b0-eng/Home
eNews: October 2023
![]() Fall ‘Crafts & Drafts’ with Friends of Rose Memorial LibraryWednesday, Oct. 25, 6-8pmIndustrial Arts Brewing CompanyJoin us for a fun night out while making a unique craft. To celebrate the season each person will make a beautiful set of tea towles with a leaf print design. Tickets are $40 and include the craft and all supplies, 1 drink, and raffle ticket for a fabulous door prize. ![]() Rose Memorial Library is proud to participate in The Great Giveback 2023. We are collecting supplies for Pets Alive (pet food, treats, toys and bedding) and Rockland County Against Hunger (non-perishable food items). Drop-off at the boxes next to the circulation desk now through Oct. 31. Thank you for your generosity!OCTOBER PROGRAMSMonday, Oct. 2, 4-6pmLearn how to make a woven wall hanging using simple materials – yarn, a tapestry needle, some cardboard, and a fork! You will first learn how to create an easy loom out of cardboard, then learn how to weave, change yarns, and make some different patterns. Monday, Oct. 2 & 30, 9-11amTake a stroll with an expert forager and see what we can find! We will explore medicinal, culinary and other possibilities for what’s growing this time of year. This will take place in Rockland County – the exact meetup location will be emailed to registrants. ![]() Abstract Watercolor on Tissue PaperWednesday, Oct. 4, 11am-1pmLearn to paint with watercolors loosely on a textured surface. The focus here will be on color and form. Everyone will do their own unique painting, based more on the process and less on instruction. Coffee Filter FlowersWednesday, Oct. 4, 2-4pmCreate a beautiful, year-round flower out of coffee filters. Easy and relaxing. Pop-Up Cards: Flower BouquetWednesday, Oct. 11, 4-6pmLearn to create a card with a surprise! Pop ups can bring a little pizzazz to your cards. Handmade PaperMonday, Oct. 16, 4-5:30pmLearn the Art of Handmade Paper. Turn old papers (and other things!) into treasured handmade papers. We will learn different methods, add color & embed various embellishments into the paper such as other papers, metallic foil, botanicals, string, etc. Everyone will get a chance to create at least 1 paper. This project takes up a lot of space so the class is limited to only 6 people. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 3-5pmIn this class we will explore a few special methods to use art as therapy to calm your mind. We will be working with a combination of Sharpie markers, Micron pens, watercolors, markers and colored pencils. Teens & tweens are also welcome to join. The Art of ShiboriMonday, Oct. 23, 11am-1pmLearn to create Shibori Patterns on tea towels by dyeing with natural Indigo. We will create a dye vat and learn how to fold our tea towels in various ways to create different patterns, then we will dye our towels. Dress appropriately as we will be using dye and we may be outside for a portion of the class. ![]() Acrylics Open StudioWednesday, Oct. 18, 11am-1pmJoin us for an open studio to explore acrylics. Bring your imagination or your own reference photos to work from. Supplies are provided. Brunch Book Club: The Housemaid by Frieda McFaddenSaturday, Oct. 21, 11am-12pmJoin us for a lively discussion of our October title over pastries and coffee. We are reading The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden – a thriller with a a twist! Copies are available behind the front desk or through our online Catalog. New members are always welcome – bring a friend! Mullein Cough Syrup: Monday, Oct. 9, 4-6pmTea Talk: Monday, Oct. 23, 4-6pmLearn about natural ways to stay healthy this season. We will chat while making some products using various herbal preparations. All ages welcome. Seascape: Wednesday, Oct. 25, 11am-1pmJoin us for a beginner’s class to explore the special quality of watercolors. We will enjoy the process and learn essential watercolor techniques as we paint. Fiber Arts & Craft CircleMonday, Oct. 2, 6-7pmMonday, Oct. 16, 12-1pmMonday, Oct. 30, 12-1pmJoin us and bring your projects. All kinds of crafts welcome: knit/crochet, paper quilling, weaving, needle felt, needle point, macramé, embroidery, etc. It’s more fun and social together! Come learn a new craft or lend a hand. You can also finish something we worked on in class. Origami: Gift Bag & EnvelopeMonday, Oct. 30, 1-3pmThe ancient art of Origami, or paper folding, is not as hard as you may think! It’s a great way to focus the mind while you create amazing forms. Join us to make a classic gift bag and envelope. New: All Level Gentle Flow YogaWednesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, & 25, 6:30-7:30pmThis popular style links movement and breath. Led by Lonnie June. Chair YogaMondays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 10am-10:45amAll levels are invited to work on strength, balance, breath work & mindfulness with Lonnie June. Tai ChiWednesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, & 25, 9am-10amInstructor Mark Breithaupt leads this Tai Chi class that can improve your strength, flexibility, and balance. Pumpkin CarvingFriday, Oct. 20, 5:30-7pmCome carve your own pumpkin! Pumpkins and tools provided. Enjoy spooky Halloween snacks while you create. Grades 4 and up. Owl Drawing with Artist Danielle LafayetteMonday, Oct. 23, 6-7:30pmCreate an owl drawing using line techniques and various markings to make texture, in this fun and creative class for grades 4 and up. Little Yoga (ages 2.5-5)Wednesday Oct. 4 & 18, 2:30-3:15pmJoin Valerie Vendrame in a lively introductory Yoga class for preschoolers. Children should wear comfortable clothes. Register for each class separately online. Pumpkin ContestThe Book Character pumpkin contest is happening now! Come in and view the creations and let us know your favorites. Return your pumpkins by October 11! Preschool Pumpkin Decorating (ages 2-5)Monday, Oct. 23, 10:30am, 2:30pm or 4:30pmDecorate a mini pumpkin with glue, wiggly eyes, pipe cleaners, feathers and sequins. Please register for only one session. Fun with Play DoughWednesday, Oct. 25, 10:30am or 2:30pmTogether, preschoolers and their caregivers will squeeze, roll and cut out fun shapes with Play Dough. Decorate your creations with cut-up pipe cleaners and colorful sticks. LOVE NEW BOOKS?If you can’t wait to get your hands on the newest releases and are wondering which ones we’ll have, check out our new Monthly Booklists! These featured books were all published within the last 30 days or so, including many trending and best-seller titles. Here are some of our newest books. Happy reading!eNews: Sept. 2023
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