THIS CLASS IS FULL | A sculptor and master of anatomy who has traveled the world to learn his craft, Chris Raccioppi holds a virtual instruction session with experienced artists to spruce up their knowledge of how to portray the human body's musculature, bones and movement through space. During "normal" times, Chris holds the class in our building, enabling him to mix experienced and inexperienced artists in one class, but the exigencies of the Zoom format have required a choice between the two. We believe that Chris' skills are best utilized helping working artists hone their abilities. The class is full, but we continually monitor it for the rare open space.

THIS CLASS IS FULL | A sculptor and master of anatomy who has traveled the world to learn his craft, Chris Raccioppi holds a virtual instruction session with experienced artists to spruce up their knowledge of how to portray the human body's musculature, bones and movement through space. During "normal" times, Chris holds the class in our building, enabling him to mix experienced and inexperienced artists in one class, but the exigencies of the Zoom format have required a choice between the two. We believe that Chris' skills are best utilized helping working artists hone their abilities. The class is full, but we continually monitor it for the rare open space.

THIS CLASS IS FULL | A sculptor and master of anatomy who has traveled the world to learn his craft, Chris Raccioppi holds a virtual instruction session with experienced artists to spruce up their knowledge of how to portray the human body's musculature, bones and movement through space. During "normal" times, Chris holds the class in our building, enabling him to mix experienced and inexperienced artists in one class, but the exigencies of the Zoom format have required a choice between the two. We believe that Chris' skills are best utilized helping working artists hone their abilities. The class is full, but we continually monitor it for the rare open space.

 

For ages mankind has attempted to make sense of the changing aspects of the Sun, Moon and their possible influence on our ever-changing weather.  Can a lack of sunspots ultimately lead to a trend toward colder temperatures?  Can the changing phases of the Moon and its distance from Earth lead to stormy periods?  Or do the movements of the planets have any control over our climate and weather?  Can we really put any credence in the forecasts that are issued annually by such publications as the Old Farmer’s Almanac or by other so-called long-range weather experts?  The answers may surprise you!

Join popular astronomer and meteorologist, Joe Rao for a live Power Point presentation with Q&A on Zoom. Email bkoch@rcls.org for the meeting link.

Join the Friends of the Blauvelt Free Library in a virtual discussion of a traditional night at the movies. Each meeting revolves around a cartoon, a short subject and a feature, all of which can be viewed online for free. Watch them before the meeting so you can chime in with comments. Program Director, Barry Koch prepares a PowerPoint talk each month with background info and trivia on the show.

February offerings are:
Cartoon:Mobile (2010) 6 minutes
A cow, tantalizingly close but seemingly unable to reach other beings in her sphere, manages to tip the balance of destiny.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z3mWxiLYnc&t=299s

Short Subject:
Joseph's Reel (2015) 14 minutes
Upon dying, and elderly man is given the opportunity to relive one day of his life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy_Q07hjc4A

Feature:
Lad: A Yorkshire Story (2013) (PG) 96 minutes
After the death of his father, a young teen from the Yorkshire Dales forms a friendship with a local park ranger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5OafA72SGY&t=4202s

 

Call Barry at 845 359-2811 or email bkoch@rcls.org for the meeting link.

Do you see more in your animal's eyes than, "Feed me. Walk me. Pet me."? Do you believe there's a deeper mystery at the heart of the human-animal bond? Susan J. Squittieri, Animal Communicator, will virtually explain how she translates your pet's thoughts and feelings using telepathic and intuitive communication to address food, health and behavioral issues -- and your shared quality of life.

Call Barry at 845 359-2811 or email bkoch@rcls.org to register for the Zoom link.

This third event of the Friends three-part ramp-up to the NYC trip to a matinee of the play is a showing of the 1962 film, To Kill a Mockingbird, starring Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, in an Oscar-winning performance.

Watch an acclaimed documentary about the Pulitzer Prize winning author of To Kill a Mockingbird, part of the PBS Masters series, by local filmmaker, Mary McDonagh Murphy. The film delves into the life and legacy of Harper Lee.

Blauvelt resident, Margaret Winslow and her white donkey, Caleb, will visit the library for a meet 'n greet, slide show, reading and book signing. Learn how Caleb challenged Margie to grasp his true nature and rediscover her own.

Behringer Room (yes, the donkey will actually be in the building)

SNOW DATE Sunday Januar 20th at 2pm

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