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Wednesday Movie Matinee

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Fall Book Discussion

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Library Reopens Saturdays 1- 5 pm

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Library Reopens Sundays 1- 5 pm

Local History Program: Bannerman Castle

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Teen Movie Nights

Knitting and Crocheting Classes

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Workshop: How to Make the Internet Work for You

Quilting Workshop

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Music on a Sunday Afternoon: A Celebration of Bells

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Knitting and Crocheting Classes

East Ramapo School District and You Program

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Wednesday Movie Matinee

Quilting Workshop

How Well Do You Know
Your Feet/ Free Seminar

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Lifestyle: Live to 100:
Free Seminar

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Local History Program: Palisades Park System

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Teen Movie Nights

Knitting and Crocheting Classes

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Workshop: Powerpoint for Beginners

Quilting Workshop

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Knitting and Crocheting Classes

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Robert H. Finkelstein Technology Center

Computer Workshops: Fall 2008

Please note:  These are one session computer workshops.  Registration begins one week prior to workshops. To register, please call the Library at (845) 352-5700 Ext. 294, or stop by the RHF Technology Center on the 3rd floor. Voice Mail Registration is not accepted.  Classes will begin promptly at their scheduled time. 

HOW TO MAKE THE INTERNET WORK FOR YOU! A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS
(Prerequisite: Ability to use a mouse and keyboard)

Wed., Sept 10, 2008 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Registration begins Wednesday, Sept., 3, 2008

Are you making the best use of your Internet connection? Haven't quite got round to customizing it? Would you like to be more effective when searching for information, using email, avoiding viruses, etc.?

This hands-on workshop will give you many tips and techniques for improving your total web experience.

 (Prerequisite: Must be able to use a Mouse and Keyboard)
PowerPoint is one of the most popular software programs in the world. It enables you to create professional-looking presentations in the form of slideshows that run on your computer.
This class will explain not only the basics of starting a presentation; choosing a design, adding and editing text , pictures, videos, charts and animation to your slides but how to “think-through” your entire presentation for best results.
Registration – Sept 17th

(Prerequisite: Must be able to use a Mouse and Keyboard)
Provides the essentials of using the Excel spreadsheet program, the elements of an Excel worksheet, and how to create, edit, save and print an Excel workbook.
Registration – Oct 22nd, 2008
Wed., Oct. 29, 2008 |6:30 p.m. –8:30 p.m.

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Wednesday Afternoon Movies...

Join us in the Library's Fielding Room on the 3rd Floor for free movies and free popcorn:

The Other Boleyn Girl 8/6, 1:30 p.m.  PG-13, 115 minutes. 
A tale of two sisters competing for the same king, The Other Boleyn Girl uses historical facts as window dressing for this work of fiction that is entertaining, if not wholly believable. Anne Boleyn is the doe-eyed vixen ordered by her power-hungry uncle to bewitch King Henry VIII. Her shy sister Mary has always been in Anne's shadow; Anne is prettier, more accomplished, and desired by many men. So when the King picks Mary--the "other Boleyn girl"--as his mistress, Anne turns on her sister and schemes to become not only the King's consort, but his new queen.

Definitely, Maybe 8/20, 1:30 p.m.  PG-13, 112 minutes. 
A romantic comedy that begins with a discussion about sex education and ends with a bit of an unexpected twist, Definitely, Maybe focuses on an engaging father and his 10-year-old daughter. She is curious about the women her dad loved prior to marrying (and separating from) her mother. Instead of telling her, "None of your business," he decides to tell her about them... Sort of.  Changing a few of their characteristics and disguising their names, Will tells Maya about three exceptional women and she tries to deduce which one became her mom. Was it Emily, the wholesome Midwestern girl afraid of the big city; Summer, the exotic journalist; or April, the rebel with a cause?

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day 9/03 PG-13, 92 minutes.
Based on a 1938 Winifred Watson novel, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is a colorful story about lives stalled in middle age but kick-started again by the follies of youthful lovers all around. Miss Pettigrew’s inability to hold a job in London as a governess compromises her well-being shortly before England’s entry in World War II. Finessing her way into a position as social secretary to a young, American gold digger and singer named Delysia Lafosse, the starving Miss Pettigrew finds herself at the center of a whirlwind that is her new employer’s life. Hemmed in by lovers and suitors--including a young, theatrical producer looking to cast one of his pleasing girlfriends in a plum role; a creepy nightclub owner in whose flat Delysia lives; and a pianist who genuinely loves her--Delysia needs a map to figure out how to navigate through life. Miss Pettigrew, who suffered a loss during WWI that she does not speak of, nudges the naïve songstress toward wise decisions.

Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns 9/17 PG-13, 101 minutes.
With nothing to lose Brenda and her three children travel from Chicago to small-town Georgia to meet a previously unknown side of the family. Nothing can prepare them for the fun-loving crass Brown clan. Angela Basset and Rick Fox star in this romantic comedy about the power of love and family - from Tyler Perry.

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Teen Movie Night Mondays at 6 PM...

National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets 9/08, PG, 124 minutes.
Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage), the treasure hunter who feverishly sought, in the first film, the whereabouts of a war chest hidden by America’s forefathers, is now charged with protecting family honor. When a rival (Ed Harris) offers alleged proof that Gates’ ancestor, Thomas Gates, was not a Civil War-era hero but a participant in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Ben and his father (Jon Voight) and crew (Justin Bartha, Diane Kruger) hopscotch through Paris, London, Washington DC, and South Dakota to gather evidence refuting the claim.


Drillbit Taylor 9/22, PG-13, 109 minutes
Ryan, Wade, and Emmit attend their first day at high school and they’re pumped until they meet up with Filkins, a school bully who comes off like a little Hannibal Lecter. Before they become completely engulfed in Filkins’ reign of terror they seek out some protection by placing an ad in Soldier of Fortune magazine. Their best response and the cheapest comes from Drillbit Taylor, a down-on-his luck soldier of fortune who lives a homeless (he likes to say home-free) existence on the beach. He enrolls them in some physical and mental training.

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Teen Video Game Night

On Wednesdays, October 1st, 15th, 22nd, and 29th, and November 5th, 12th and 19th at 6:00 p.m., Finkelstein Library will be resuming the Teen Video Game Night.  These events take place in the Fielding Room on the third floor and are open to anyone 14 and over.  Refreshments will be served.  We have an Xbox 360, a PS2 and a PS3.  Play time is limited to ½ hour per person.  For more information on this and other events for teens, check our Myspace page www.myspace.com/finkelsteinlibrary; our website www.finkelsteinlibrary.org, or call the reference desk at (845) 352-5700 ext. 244.

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Fall Book Discussions
Join Dr. Sally Cunneen on Friday mornings at 10 AM.

Sept. 5 — North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
Shocked by the social unrest and poverty she finds in her new hometown
in the north, southerner Margaret Hale sees it in a different light when she
befriends her neighbors and forms a relationship with the mill owner.

Oct. 3 — Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels
As a young boy during the WWII, Jakob Beer is rescued from Poland
and taken to Greece, then, at war’s end, to Toronto. It is here that his loss
gradually surfaces, as does the haunting question of his sister’s fate.

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How Well Do You Know
Your Feet?


Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7 PM
A free seminar about child and
adult foot conditions with Dr.
Bruce Pinker, local podiatrist/foot
and ankle surgeon. Topics will
include: diseases of the foot,
common foot and ankle sports
injuries, arthritis and diabetes.
Foot pain discussion: bunions,
hammer toes and flat feet. Plus:
proper selection of shoes, sneakers,
and socks. Enter a raffle for a free
pair of orthotics (a $700 value).

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Life Style: The 100 Years
Thursday, Sept. 18, 7 PM
Chiropractor Craig Nugent will
discuss how to reach the age of
100 healthy and active.

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ANTIQUES APPRAISAL DAY
Sunday, October 19, 2008, 12 pm - 4 pm

Once again, the Friends of the Finkelstein Memorial Library bring you an opportunity to obtain an appraisal of your antiques and collectibles.  Jon Felz, certified appraiser and President of RZM Fine Arts and Antiques, will be on hand at the Fielding Room of the library on Sunday afternoon, October 19 from 12 noon to 4 PM. to evaluate your items, give you a bit of their history and explain how he arrived at his assessment. 

 Perhaps you have a hidden treasure tucked away in your attic or garage.  Here’s your chance to check out that old clock that Aunt Tillie left you, or the picture you picked up at a flea market for a few dollars.  Do you have a collection of dolls, antique clothing, or jewelry whose value you would like to know?  Jon Felz is a certified appraiser with lifelong experience in buying, selling and appraising antiques.  He conducts weekly auctions, estate sales, and is registered with the Better Business Bureau. 

Stay on if you like to see and hear about other people’s valuables. Whether or not your items are worth a fortune, we promise you a fascinating and informative afternoon.

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Teen Anime Night
Starting October 27th in the Fielding Room at 6:00 p.m., we will be holding an Anime Night every other Monday.  This series will begin with Cowboy Bebop, the chronicles of a futuristic bounty hunter.   These shows may not be appropriate for viewers under 13.

2008 Teen Summer Reading Game: Metamorphosis @ Your Library.

Follow the bugs on the second floor to the teen room where the books from East
Ramapo’s summer reading lists can be found. While you’re there, pick up some
books and book sheets to enter into the 2008 Teen Summer Reading Game:
Metamorphosis @ Your Library.

These sheets can be turned in during our summer reading sessions on Friday
afternoons July 11 to Aug. 15, or before our teen movie nights on Mondays, July
14 , 28, and Aug. 11.

Every book you read earns you a prize and an entry into the raffle for a Sony PSP! Get an extra entry for attending our summer reading sessions based on the books on East Ramapo’s summer reading list.

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Music Series at the Library

THE STAGEDOOR CANTEEN on Monday, July 14 at 2 PM- with Judy Stadt

Judy Stadt, veteran actor having performed in more than 39 productions at Penguin Repertory Theatre, along with at least a dozen independent films, a Jazz singer in NYC nite clubs and restaurants, award winning playwright, producer of theatre and concerts, entertainer of the year and former host of Radio Chat with Judy Stadt, is thrilled to be singing The Songs that Won WWII at the library

Ms. Stadt’s voice will be heard along with such tunes as Sentimental Journey, I’ll Be Seeing You,  music of George Gershwin and many more.

Step Back in Time on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 7 PM

Harmonizing the doo-wop of the 1950s and early 1960s, this dynamic group has shared the stage with the likes of The Cadillacs, The Coasters, The Del Vikings, Johnny Maestro and Little Anthony.

A Celebration of Bells Around the World with the Marvelous Musical Martins. Sept. 14 at 2:30 PM

Doug and Martha Martin will visit England, the Netherlands, Italy etc. with their bells, voices and other instruments.  Not only will they be entertaining but they will be informative with historical tidbits.

Lyric Coloratura Anne Tormela Oct. 12 at 2 PM

Anne Tormela will perform selections from popular operas and operettas as well as Broadway musicals.

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Finkelstein Ladies’ Club
Knitting and Crocheting Classes
With Carol and Vicky

Mondays at 1:00, beginning Sept. 8
Fielding Room (3rd floor)

Materials needed:  Crochet hook (size K), knitting needles (size 8), and one package Red Heart Super Saver yarn.

To register, call 352-5700 ext. 243 or 244

Beginners welcome!

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Coming this fall: History programs at the library...

BANNERMAN CASTLE:  HISTORIC ARSENAL ON THE HUDSON  

Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 2:00 PM

    For generations, boaters and train passengers have been mystified and intrigued by the sight of a castle like structure looming in the Hudson River near Fishkill.  Now you can learn all of the mysteries of this historic Hudson Valley site from Wes and Barbara Gottlock, tour guides authors and educators. Find out how to book a tour of this fascinating place with the Gottlocks.

PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK SYSTEM:  A HISTORY

Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. 

    Barbara and Wesley Gottlock, both retired educators and Hudson Valley activists, provide a historical overview of this unique park system through their research and photographs.  Learn more about  the fascinating story of the development of the parks that now provide a myriad of outdoor recreational activities and historic sites.

Author to Speak: A Tale of the Underground Railroad

Karolyn Smardz Frost, author of the award-winning page-turner I’ve Got a Home in Glory Land: A Tale of the Underground Railroad, will be speaking and signing books at Finkelstein Memorial Library on Thursday, October 2 at 7:00 pm.  Her book, which won the 2007 Governor General’s award for non-fiction, follows the story of Thornton and Lucie Blackburn, fugitive slaves from Kentucky who fled north to Michigan and then to Canada, igniting a diplomatic battle between Canada and the United States.  Books will be available for purchase.  This event is co-sponsored by the Rockland Civil War Round Table.

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Local History Room Hours

The local history collection is now available during regularly scheduled hours.  The Founders’ Room will be open to the public and staffed by the Local History Librarian during the following times:

Monday: 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 to 12:00 pm

Friday: 1:00 to 4:00 pm

You may still make an appointment to use the room during other times by calling 352-5700 x 246 or by asking at the Reference Desk.

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Tax Assistance at the Library

This year the Library is again serving as a site for AARP Tax-Aide. Volunteer tax preparers will be available to assist in the preparation of state and federal tax returns on Mondays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., from Saturday, February 2 -- Monday, April 14. Please note: on Feb. 18 volunteers will be available starting at noon. Bring all tax papers for 2008 and copies of 2007 tax returns. This service is provided through the R.C. Office for the Aging, 364-2110.

DOWNLOAD TAX FORMS FROM THESE WEB SITES

You can download almost any tax form to your printer using links below. To view forms, you'll need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download, click here: Adobe Acrobat Reader.

• To download IRS tax forms online , click here: Get Federal IRS Tax Forms
  
  
• El IRS en Español
  
  
• To download New York State Tax Forms, click here: Get New York State Forms
  
  
• To download New Jersey State Tax Forms, click here: Get New Jersey State Forms
  
  
• To download Florida State Tax Forms, click here: Get Florida State Forms
  
  
• To get to your IRS refund status, click here: Where's My Refund?
  
  
  

  PICK UP TAX FORMS AT THE LIBRARY

  The Library will have printed copies of the most popular tax forms from the IRS and New York State beginning January 22. These forms will be found on the third floor of the Library.

  

  
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ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes at Finkelstein Memorial Library include:

If you are interested, please call 352-5700 ext. 275. 

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Second Floor Book Displays...

“Where are Chicken Soup books?”

“Where can I find the CLEP review books for algebra, U.S. history and psychology?”

“Where are the books written by African American authors?”

“Where can I find Traditional Jewish books by publishers such as Art Scroll and Feldheim?”

If you’ve previously walked up and down the aisles of the 2nd floor searching for the above books, you will now find these books with much greater ease. Housed in attractive new display cases, these very popular subject areas have been consolidated by category. Many additional copies of old favorites, and multiple copies of new titles in the above categories have been purchased, so no one should leave empty-handed. This is just one of the many ways Finkelstein Library continues to meet the changing needs of our patrons.

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FREE Museum Passes for the Family

The Finkelstein Memorial Library is now offering free passes to these world-class museums:

American Museum of Natural History,

New York Botanical Gardens,

New York Historical Society

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum,

Museum of the City of New York,

Museum of Television and Radio,

New York City Fire Department Museum

Whitney Museum

Museum of the Hudson Highlands (Cornwall, NY)

*Brooklyn Children's Museum (closed until spring, 2008)

Museum Village (Monroe, NY)


This offer is for Finkelstein cardholders only. The loan period is three days. You must read and sign a policy/agreement form when the pass in picked up at the Library’s Circulation Desk on the first floor.

The pass will admit individuals and families in our community, making it easier than ever to reap the benefits of living in such close proximity to some of the best museums in the world. Stop by the Library for further details.

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After-hours Book Pickup…

Beginning Monday, September 12, the Library’s new after-hours book service will become available to Finkelstein cardholders. This extension of library service will allow commuters and others with hectic schedules to pick up books (no AV materials) during the hours that the Library is closed by accessing a secure lockbox unit outside the entrance.

Requests for after-hours pick-up may be placed by telephone, up to two hours before closing,for either new reserves, or for those that are already waiting on the reserve shelf for which patrons have received notices. To ensure that a box is available and that all books will fit, allrequests must be confirmed by the Circulation Department. Borrowers will use the last seven digits of their library card barcode to open the lockbox.

Pick-up is available only during one continuous period that the Library is closed. Books that are not picked up by the time the Library reopens will be removed and placed on the appropriate reserve shelf inside the Library for the remainder of the reserve period.

To request service, call the Library’s main telephone number (352-5700 ext. 249) andindicate whether you are placing a new reserve for pick up, or an existing one. We look forward to hearing your comments about this new effort to extend library service.


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Art Exhibits at the Library

September
Serenity of Nature
Elaine Wagman began taking pictures as a child when her dad
gave her a Brownie camera. This was interrupted by her career
and family. Since her retirement, she can again “smell the roses”
and return to her love: photography. Come view color photographs of landscapes,
flowers and plants and animals.

October
Shades & Shadows
Drew Macko, using a computer, scans an original lead pencil
drawing and then hand paints it with a splash of watercolor. His
pictures are unique and extremely detailed.