At the LIBRARIES

Nyack Library
59 South Broadway, Nyack, NY
Info & reg: (845) 358-3370, ex 14

· The Business Side of Publishing
Ever wondered how to get a book
published? Want to know how to market your work? Need an agent? All questions will be answered in this informative talk by Joanne Mattern, with 23 years experience in the children's book industry. Thurs, 5/8, 7pm

· Redefining Retirement, with Lance McGinnis, Sat, 5/10, 10:30am

· Steamboats on the Hudson, with Nyack Villager Columnist Jim Leiner's slide show exploring the history of Hudson River Steamboats. Please register. Thurs, 5/15, 7pm

· Talking to Children and Adolescents about Death & Dying with Renee A. Exelbert, PhD, a licensed psychologist practicing in Nyack. Wed, 5/21, 7pm

· What's on Tap? Tap Away Extra Weight Join Beth Sorger for an experiential workshop featuring Emotional Freedom Techniques. Thurs, 5/22, 7pm.

· Why do I feel this way? Angelica Perez, PhD, a clinical psychologist practicing in discusses low self-esteem. Wed, 5/28, 7pm

· Stories of Illness & Healing: Women Write their Bodies Join us for a reading of prose and poetry from a new collection of women's illness narratives. Thurs, 5/29, 7pm

Palisades Free Library
19 Closter Road, Palisades, NY 10964; 845-359-0136
Please register at the front desk for all children's programs.

· Do You Believe in Normal? Work-family researcher and author Ellen Galinsky discusses
The New Normal reflected in the changing family and workplace dynamics. Sunday, May 18, 3:30 to 5pm at the Esplanade at Palisades, 640 Oak Tree Road, Palisades.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS (Limit 20)

· Recipe for a great MOM For ages 5 and up.
Wed, May 7, 4:30 pm. Hear stories, make a card & recipe book for mom or grandmother.

· Sidewalk Paver Painting For ages 8 and up.
Tues, May 20, 4:30pm. Paint a sidewalk paver into a critter or person. Embellish with beads, felt, and other adornments.

Valley Cottage Library
110 Route 303. Handicap accessible. Info: (845) 268-7700. Hours: M-Th. 10-9pm, Fri-Sat. 10-5pm, Sun 12-4pm

· Foreign Language Films-Fridays at 1:30pm
May 2: Days of Glory (Algeria 2006)
May 16: Water (Canada 2006)
May 30: Pan's Labyrinth (Mexico 2006)

· Spring Book Discussion: Herstory-May 7
The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean

· The Wii Experience for Adults May 15 & 29 at 1:30pm. New game sensation! All skill levels welcome. Join us for fun & prizes! Please register.

· 20th Century American Women Art Collectors
May 20 at 1:30pm. Please register.

· 4th Annual Nyack High School Film Festival
May 20 at 7pm. The best short films created by
students during this school year. Refreshments.

· Book Talk Café at Michele Michelle Restaurant
June 5 at 6pm. Michele Michelle Restaurant hosts our next Book Talk and will donate some appetizers to get us started. Come for good eats and drink while we discuss Hot Reads for a Cool Summer. Prizes too!

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