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Community Book Buzz

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schoolhouse at New City Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet up with your neighbors and exchange titles of books you recommend.  Light refreshments will be served.  No registration required.

Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Schoolhouse
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meet up with your neighbors and exchange titles of books you recommend.  Light refreshments will be served.  No registration required.

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Maker Space Open Hours

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come visit the Maker Space and see what offerings we have.

Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Come visit the Maker Space and see what offerings we have.

Rescheduled: Hikes & History: All Aboard! Thiells and Mount Ivy

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

*Rescheduled to May 4, 2024* We’ll take the path at the Samuel G. Fisher Mt. Ivy Environmental Park and learn how railroads helped shape the county, and a little about the nearb...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

*Rescheduled to May 4, 2024*

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Concert: Mitchell's Mellow Madness

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Concert/Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Mitchell Shedlarz, with the world class musicians of "Mitchell's Mellow Madness" Band, loves to perform sophisticated and beautiful, but always familiar, jazz music in an...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Concert/Music
Required
Event Details:

Mitchell Shedlarz, with the world class musicians of "Mitchell's Mellow Madness" Band, loves to perform sophisticated and beautiful, but always familiar, jazz music in an upbeat, fun and happy style.

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In Search of a Jewish Story in China

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join historian and travel writer Irene Shaland as she takes us on a fascinating expedition through 2,000 years of history to explain why the Jewish population in China ne...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Event Details:

Join historian and travel writer Irene Shaland as she takes us on a fascinating expedition through 2,000 years of history to explain why the Jewish population in China nearly disappeared and the ways in which their exper

As you wish

He Said / She Said Memoir Book Group

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom at New City Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The He Said / She Said Memoir Book Club discusses As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of the Princess Bride by Cary Elwes.  Register for the Zoom information...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

The He Said / She Said Memoir Book Club discusses As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of the Princess Bride by Cary Elwes.&nbsp

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Introduction to 3D printing

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

An introduction to 3D printing. Learn to design 3D objects and see how the 3D printer works. This program will be geared for beginners but if you have taken this course before, ple...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Event Details:

An introduction to 3D printing. Learn to design 3D objects and see how the 3D printer works. This program will be geared for beginners but if you have taken this course before, please feel free to sign up and keep working on your designs.

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Chair Yoga

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxing stretches and thoughtful meditations with Rochelle Spooner. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxing stretches and thoughtful meditations with Rochelle Spooner. 

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Remember When: Growing Up in the 50s, 60s, and 70s

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Revisit the past with Mitch Rosen! Topics include important history facts, major company logos, sixties television shows, toys, favorite candy and more.

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Event Details:

Revisit the past with Mitch Rosen! Topics include important history facts, major company logos, sixties television shows, toys, favorite candy and more.

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Thursday Afternoon at the Movies!

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Afternoon at the Movies:

Join us for popcorn, a hot drink, and a great film! 

Event Details:

View this month's film selections on the library's website by clicking here.

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Required

Thursday Afternoon at the Movies

Join us for popcorn, a hot drink, and a great film! 

Event Details:

View this month's film selections on the library's website by clicking here.

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Maker Space Open Hours

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come visit the Maker Space and see what offerings we have.

Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Come visit the Maker Space and see what offerings we have.

Maker Space writted over a purple background with a jumble of tools.

Introduction to Vinyl Cutting

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to design for the Vinyl Cutter and see it in action. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to design for the Vinyl Cutter and see it in action. 

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Star-Spangled Mystery

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This presentation is an engaging and entertaining musical history tour that provide fascinating facts, riveting storytelling and virtuoso musical performances. It also answers the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Event Details:

This presentation is an engaging and entertaining musical history tour that provide fascinating facts, riveting storytelling and virtuoso musical performances.

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Shopping Gluten-Free

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get tips on the best gluten-free products from Danielle Addimandi, who knows her way around the stores!  As a gluten-free baker with her own small business, she knows the ins ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Event Details:

Get tips on the best gluten-free products from Danielle Addimandi, who knows her way around the stores!  As a gluten-free baker with her own small business, she knows the ins and outs of what makes a great ingredient. 

The King of Armadillos

Chapters Book Club discusses the King of Armadillos

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Schoolhouse at New City Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In May the Chapters book club is discussing the King of Armadillos by Wendy Chin-Tanner. This event is held in person at the library as well as online via Zoom.  Register for...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Schoolhouse
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

In May the Chapters book club is discussing the King of Armadillos by Wendy Chin-Tanner.

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Chair Yoga

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxing stretches and thoughtful meditations with Rochelle Spooner. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxing stretches and thoughtful meditations with Rochelle Spooner. 

West Like Lightning

The Facts Book Club discusses West Like Lightning

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Schoolhouse at New City Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Facts Book Club discusses West Like Lightning, the brief legendary ride of the Pony Express by Jim DeFelice. This event is held both in person and online - re...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Schoolhouse
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

The Facts Book Club discusses West Like Lightning, the brief legendary ride of the Pony Express by Jim DeFelice.

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Craft: Paint a Glass Vase

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Decorate a vase to hold all your spring flowers!

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Decorate a vase to hold all your spring flowers!

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Rise and Read Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Schoolhouse at New City Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the discussion of Less by Andrew Sean Greer.  Who says you can't run away from your problems? You are a failed novelist about to turn fifty. A wedding invita...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Schoolhouse
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Join the discussion of Less by Andrew Sean Greer. 

A strip of film.

Thursday Afternoon at the Movies!

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Afternoon at the Movies:

Join us for popcorn, a hot drink, and a great film! 

Event Details:

View this month's film selections on the library's website by clicking here.

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Required

Thursday Afternoon at the Movies

Join us for popcorn, a hot drink, and a great film! 

Event Details:

View this month's film selections on the library's website by clicking here.

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NCL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
High Tor at New City Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: High Tor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
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Maker Space Open Hours

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come visit the Maker Space and see what offerings we have.

Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Come visit the Maker Space and see what offerings we have.

Maker Space writted over a purple background with a jumble of tools.

Introduction to Coding

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Create Space at New City Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

An introduction to Coding. Learn the first steps in Coding and how it can be applied to your life or job. Part lecture, part hands on, for anyone looking to start their coding...

Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Create Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Event Details:

An introduction to Coding. Learn the first steps in Coding and how it can be applied to your life or job. Part lecture, part hands on, for anyone looking to start their coding journey.

An Event in Autumn by Henning Mankell

Investigating Mysteries

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Schoolhouse at New City Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We are going to discuss An Event in Autumn by Henning Mankell on May 20 at 7 pm via Zoom and in person.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: New City Library
Room: Schoolhouse
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

We are going to discuss An Event in Autumn by Henning Mankell on May 20 at 7 pm via Zoom and in person.