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Community Blood DriveWith the New York Blood Center

Tue, Oct 18 • 12:00pmHelp save a life this holiday season! Our cardholders will receive a $5 fine amnesty certificate for donating!

Learn CPRWith the South Orangetown Ambulance CorpsSat, Oct 22 • 1:00pm and 2:00pmThis non-certificate program teaches compression-only CPR. Ages 14 and up. Ages 14-16 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Healthy Eating for the HolidaysWith Denise Roma, Nyack HospitalTue, Nov 22 2:00pmThanksgiving dinner. Office parties. Christmas cookies. Latkes. It sure is hard to eat healthy during the holidays. Learn some tips to help you stay healthy this holiday.

Chair YogaWith Mary CallanFri, Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 18, Dec 2 • 2pmProvides a workout for those with mobility or flexibility issues.

Defensive Driving CourseWith Ian PrastienTue, Sep 13 and Thu, Sep 15 • 5pmOpen to all NYS drivers. This 6 hour course may reduce your insurance premium -check with your provider. Please stop in to register, payment (cash or check only) is due at time of registration. Checks made out to Ian Prastien.

Travel to CubaWith Rick FiengoldSat, Sep 10 • 1pmPlanning a visit to Cuba? Learn about all things Cuban! History, baseball, music, cigars, Ernest Hemingway tourist sites, and where to stay and eat during your travels.

Wines of Chile and ArgentinaWith Janet Wheeler of the Brotherhood WineryThurs Dec 8 • 6pmThis wine tasting will feature wines from vineyards in South America. Learn about the perfect food pairings while you sip. Must be 21 or older to attend.

Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s DiseaseWith Jody Addeo, Alzheimer’s AssociationWed, Sep 14 • 6:30pmLearn the warning signs, differences in dementias, how to get proper diagnosis and available treatment options.

SPOOKY LECTURE SERIESWith Linda Zimmerman, Author of Ghosts of Rockland

Ghosts of Rockland CountyWed, Oct 19 • 6:30pmRockland County has a long history of ghost stories, from the Native Americans, to the Dutch and English. What is going bump in the night and keeping Rockland residents awake at night?

Ancient Stone SitesSat, Nov 12 • 1:00pmThere are mysteries in the woods! Stone sites that are assumed to be the work of colonial farmers, but find out the compelling evidence found which disputes this misconception.

Leather Wrap BraceletsWith Amy KanarekWed, Sep 21 • 6pmMake your own bracelet in this workshop. Materials cost is $10 and due at time of registration. Cash only. Please stop in to register.

A Word from the Town SupervisorWith Andy Stewart, Orangetown SupervisorFri, Sep 30 • 2:00pmLearn about Orangetown’s green infrastructure and the Sparkill Creek Watershed from the Town Supervisor himself!

Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. Postage

PaidPermit #8303

Monsey, NY 10952

Tappanlibrary

Board of TrusteesOfficersRaleigh Tozer, PresidentThano Schoppel, Vice PresidentWilliam Sheridan, TreasurerVictoria Caramante, Secretary

TrusteesValerie KerstingBea SonnensheinKathleen Keefe-Cooperman

Sara Nugent, Director

LIBRARY HOURS Mon. - Thurs. 10am-8pmFri. 11am-7pmSat. and Sun. 12pm-5pm

Closing DatesMon, Sept 5 Labor DayMon, Oct 10 Columbus DayWed, Nov 23 Thanksgiving Eve (CLOSE @ 5pm)Thurs, Nov 24 ThanksgivingSat, Dec 24 Christmas EveSun, Dec 25 Christmas DaySat, Dec 31 New Year’s Eve DaySun, Jan 1 New Year’s Day

93 Main Street, Tappan, New York 10983 • 845-359-3877 • www.taplib.org

Local PatronTappan, NY 10983

Please clip and use when submitting your annual tax deductible donation.Name Address In Honor of In Memory of

Please make checks payable to: Tappan Library, 93 Main Street, Tappan, New York 10983

Creepy Candy CreationsMon, Oct 24 • 5-6pm

Grades 4-7Back by popular demand! Can you make a

gumdrop goblin? A marshmallow mummy?Use your imagination and then enjoy

your delicious creations! Max: 15

Emoji OrnamentsMon, Dec 5 • 5-6pm

Grades 4-7Kissy face? Crying laughing? Heart eyes? Turn your favorite emoji into an awesome ornament with easy-

to-use Perler beads! Max: 10

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Adult ProgramsPlease register online at www.taplib.org/adultprograms or call 359-3877 for assistance.

MORE TWEENS & TEENS…

Tickle AppSat Oct 15 1-2pm

Want to code using your Apple (IOS) phone or tablet? Learn how to make a whale come to life on your

screen by coding through tickleapp.com. (IPHONE OR IPAD ONLY)

Pocket CodeSat Nov 5 1-2pm

Have an Android tablet? Learn how to make a game where you have to avoid

objects falling from the sky! Come create your own avoidance game through Pocket Code. (ANDROID

TABLETS AND PHONES ONLY)

with Amber Klebanoff

Grades 5+ Please bring your own device.At time of registration please make sure you let us know if you need to borrow one of ours or will bring your own. We only have 5 available devices to loan. Max 10

LEARN TO CODE

Tappan Library

Opera on BroadwayWith Anna VelevaSun, Sep 25 • 1:30pmEnjoy a concert with our local soprano featuring opera and Broadway standards.

World of Anthony TrollopeWith M.T. SchwartmanTue, Oct 25 • 6:30pmExplore the imaginary world of Barsetshire and the vivid characters created by this prolific author.

Mah Jongg Open PlayThursdays, Sep 22 & 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, and 17 • 5-7:45pmHone your skills by playing the game. Bring your set with you. Open to all experienced beginners and up.Space is limited to 20 players, pre-registration is required.

The History of the African Presence in the Lower Hudson River ValleyWith Dr. Sherrill D. WilsonWed, Nov 9 • 6:30pmThree of the original land owners of the 1686 Tappan Patent were men of African descent. Learn about how Africans, both enslaved and free, helped build early Rockland County.

Millionaire’s Row on the Palisades: A Glimpse of the Gilded EdgeWith Eric Nelsen, Palisades Interstate Park CommissionTue, Nov 22 • 6:30pmFrom the Civil War through the Great Depression, artists, captains of industry and eccentrics built unique and often lavish homes along the Palisades.

COOKBOOK CLUBTry out recipes at home and bring the results to share with the group.

Tue, Sep 27 • 6pmWeeknights with Giada, by Giada De Laurentiis. Time crunch? These dinner recipes can be made in about 30 minutes or less.

Wed, Oct 26 • 6pmEveryDayCook , by Alton Brown. Learn to cook (and eat) like Alton!

Tue, Nov 29 • 6pmMake it Ahead, by Ina Garten. The Barefoot Contessa gives you recipes that will get you out of the kitchen so you can enjoy your guests.

Tue, Dec 27 • 6pmCookbook Club Year-end Party. Bring your favorite dish (and recipe) to share.

MOVIESIN CASE YOU MISSED IT AT THE THEATRES FILMS SERIESWed, Sep 7 • 6:00pmHail Caesar! (PG-13) Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin) is a Hollywood fixer but when Baird Whitlock (George Clooney) disappears, he has to deal with more than just the fix. 106 min.

Wed, Oct 5 • 6:00pmEye in the Sky (R) Col. Katherine Powell (Helen Mirren), commands an operation to capture terrorists and faces ethical implications of modern warfare. 102 min.

Wed, Nov 2 5:30pmThe Walk (PG) In 1974, high-wire artist Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) recruits a team to help him walk the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. 123 min.

Wed, Dec 7 5:30pmCreed (PG-13) • Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed. 133 min.

FILM NOIR SERIESTues, Sep 27 • 1pmDial M for Murder (PG) An ex-tennis pro carries out a plot to murder his wife. When things go wrong, he improvises a brilliant plan B. 105min.

Tues, Oct 25 • 1pmBlade Runner (R) Harrison Ford plays a blade runner, charged with finding and eliminating illegal androids on Earth. Usually considered sci-fi, it can just as easily be viewed as classic noir. 117 min.

Tues, Nov 29 • 1pmThe Third Man (R) Pulp novelist Holly Martins (Joseph Cotton) travels to shadowy postwar Vienna, and finds himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, Harry Lime (Orson Welles). 93min.

Tues, Dec 27 • 1pmRififi (NR) Four men plan the perfect crime, but as with all good film noir, the human element intervenes. 122min.

More Adult ProgramsSTORYTIMEBaby TimeTues, Sep 13 – Dec 6 • 10:30-11am Infants to 18 months with a caregiverA half hour of music, movement, bubbles, and parachute play that lets you and your little one have fun at the library! Max: 25

Preschool TimeWeds, Sep 14 – Dec 7 • 10:30-11am Ages 3-5 years with a caregiverA lively storytime that encourages listening skills, learning colors and numbers, making new friends, and having fun! Max: 25

Toddler TimeWeds, Sep 14 – Dec 7 • 11:15-11:45am Ages 19 months to 2 years with a caregiverFor active toddlers, shake your sillies out with songs, scarves, puppets, and parachute games! Max: 25

Sensory StorytimeSun, Sep 18 and Sun, Nov 6 • 1-1:30pmAges 2-10A special storytime considering the developmental needs of children on the autism spectrum. Enjoy stories, music, movement, and play in a safe and accepting environment. Max: 10

MusicareInfants to 5 years with a caregiverMiss Sue is back for more fun with music and instruments! Max: 25Fridays, Sep 9, Oct 7, Nov 18, Dec 16 • 1-1:30pm

LEGO LabGrades K-5You bring your imagination, we’ll supply the LEGOs! Creations will be kept on display in the Children’s Room. Max: 25Fridays, Sep 16, Oct 14, Nov 4, Dec 2 • 4:30-5:30pm

Little ArtistsAges 2-5 years with a caregiverAn open-ended, no-rules approach to PreK art! Kids create what they want using a variety of materials, while exploring different textures and building fine motor skills. Dress for mess! Max: 20Thursdays, Sep 22, Oct 13, Nov 3, Dec 8 • 1-1:30pm

Shopkins ShindigFri, Sep 30 • 4:30-5:30pmGrades K-2Are you crazy about Chee Zee? In love with Ice Cream Dream? Come decorate a mask of your favorite Shopkins character, and take home plenty of sweet treats! Max: 20

Thanksgiving Cards for Meals on WheelsThu, Nov 10 • 2-3pm (drop-in)All agesHalf day of school? Brighten a senior citizen’s day this Thanksgiving by creating a heartfelt card for Meals on Wheels recipients. No registration necessary.

FAMILY MOVIESAll ages

The Secret Life of Pets (PG) 87 minFri, Dec 9 • 1:30pmA terrier named Max must team up with

his owner’s new dog/worst enemy when an

adorable bunny starts building an army of lost pets.

Finding Dory (PG) 97 minWed, Dec 28 • 1:30pm

In this hit sequel to “Finding Nemo,” the friendly but

forgetful Dory begins a search for her long-lost parents, and learns a few things about the meaning of family along the way.

Homemade for the HolidaysMon, Dec 19 • 5-6pm Grades K-6The holidays are here! Use stencils, stickers, glitter, and more to create the perfect homemade card for a friend or family member. Max: 20

Noon Year’s EveThu, Dec 29 • 11:15-12:15pmGrades K-5Make a noise maker to ring in the new year as we count down to 12 noon! Max: 20

TWEENS & TEENSCOLLEGE ADMISSIONS SERIESWith Joshua MarberGrades 9-12 and/or parents

Choosing the Right CollegeMon, Sep 26 • 6:30-8pmLearn how to search for the right college, when to visit schools, filling out applications, and writing the essay. Max: 30

Paying for CollegeMon, Nov 14 • 6:30-8pm

What you need to know about financial aid and government

loans, FAFSA, and searching and applying for scholarships. Max: 30

More TWEENS & TEENS on back!

Children’s ProgramsPlease register online at www.taplib.org/kidsprograms or call 359-3877 for assistance. Please register online at www.taplib.org/adultprograms or call 359-3877 for assistance.

Read a mystery/crime novel and watch its cinematic counterpart. You are welcome to attend either or both.

Thu, Sep 22 • 2pmMystic River, by Dennis Lehane. Three childhood best friends fall out after one is abducted. Years later, one is an ex-con, one is a cop, and the third is the prime suspect in the ex-con’s daughter’s disappearance.

Sat, Oct 1 • 1pmMystic River (R) Sean Penn and Tim Robbins star. 138 min.

Thu, Oct 27 • 2pmThe Lincoln Lawyer, by Michael Connelly. Attorney Mickey Haller works out of his car, defending clients at the bottom of the food chain. A rich client challenges his beliefs and ethics.

Sat, Nov 5 • 1pmThe Lincoln Lawyer (R) Matthew McConaughey and Marisa Tomei star. 118 min.

Thu, Nov 17 • 2pmThe Talented Mr. Ripley, by Patricia Highsmith. Tom Ripley, small time con man targets a wealthy school acquaintance as his ticket to the life he believes he deserves.

Sat, Dec 3 • 1pmThe Talented Mr. Ripley (R) Matt Damon and Gwyneth Paltrow star. 139 min.

Thu, Dec 22 • 2pmOne for the Money, by Janet Evanovich. The first in the Stephanie Plum series, bond agent Plum must track down a murder suspect on the run.

Sat, Jan 7 • 1pmOne for the Money (PG-13) Katherine Heigl stars. 91 min.

MYSTERY BOOK VS. MOVIE CLUBVS.

Sciencetellers: Dragons & DreamsFri, Oct 21 • 4:30-5:15pmGrades K-5Just in time for Halloween, join us on a spectacular journey to a faraway world! We’ll see, feel, smell, and even taste dragon’s breath in this interactive show featuring explosive experiments with dry ice, bubbles, flying rockets, and more. Come in costume for more fun. Max: 30

Animal Embassy: Heroes of the Animal Kingdom Fri, Nov 11 • 1-2pmAges 4+ Day off for Veterans Day? Come celebrate animals who lead heroic lives! Meet a Solomon Islands Monkey-tailed Skink, Red-foot Tortoise, Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula, and learn how they help

our planet. Max: 30