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  • The Art and Activism of Faith Ringgold

    Kinderhook Memorial Library 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, NY, United States

    Join us for an in depth look at artist and activist Faith Ringgold. Learn how she combined social justice with contemporary art through her unique story quilts, and how the Harlem Renaissance informed her art and identity. Attendees will gain insight into her distinctive techniques, which combine painting and quilting to address themes of race, gender, and identity. Art historian and author Maria Ausherman will lead this presentation and discuss the historical context in which Faith worked.

  • The Woman with Fifty Faces

    Kinderhook Memorial Library 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, NY, United States

    We're partnering with Kinderhook Books to bring you a fantastic dialogue featuring the author and illustrator of the new graphic novel The Woman with Fifty Faces in 1928, Maria Lani blew into Paris claiming to be a famous German actress and proceeded to seduce the cultural elite with her undeniable charisma and strangely enticing aura. She persuaded fifty artists to immortalize her in paintings and sculptures, which would appear as an important plot device in a forthcoming film. Unveiled as an exhibition in New York, the art works traveled to Chicago, London, Berlin, Rotterdam, and Paris. But, in 1931, she ... Read more

  • Cookbook Club

    Stuyvesant Town Hall 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant, NY, United States

    Do you love to cook? Are you looking for a chance to try out new recipes and chat with other local kitchen enthusiasts? Then stop by the Library and sign up for our cookbook club! Choose a recipe and bring it down to the Stuyvesant Town Hall for a potluck meal! This quarter, we’ll be featuring the book There’s Always Room at the Table by Kaleb Wyse.

  • Watercolor Workshop for Beginners

    Learn the basics of watercolor painting and take home a new skill! The class includes all art materials for use during the session and 2 hours of step-by-step instruction from watercolor artist Kayla Jolin. Perfect for beginners but suitable for all skill levels. Bring a date, come alone, or invite your best friends and tap into your creative side! Space is limited, so visit our website or call the library to sign up today!

    Free

  • Indigo Dyeing with Flowering Heart Homestead

    Entire economies and empires have revolved around this plant and its mysterious ability to dye blue. Come learn about the history of Indigo, how to make an Indigo vat, and dyeing techniques from many cultures such as shibori and katazome from Japan, and tie and dye from Africa. Each student will work on experimenting and creating designs on cotton. Simple cotton scarves and handkerchiefs to practice on will be provided and students may bring a small natural fiber item from home to dye. We will focus on skill building rather than volume dyeing. Registration is limited, so RSVP today!

    Free

  • Next Page Book Club

    Next Page Book Club
    Kinderhook Memorial Library 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, NY, United States

    If you love to read, be sure to check out the Next Page Book Club! This group meets monthly on the first Tuesday, and are always welcoming new members! Here are our upcoming titles: April 9th: Before the Coffee Gets Cold  by Toshikazu Kawaguchi May 14th: The Women by Kristin Hannah June 11th: Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

  • Book Brunch with Matt

    Book Brunch with Matt
    Kinderhook Memorial Library 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, NY, United States

    Fresh coffee, delicious bagels, and new books?? What's not to like? Join library director Matt Pavloff (who is a huge fan of all three of these!) as he shares some of the newest titles being added to the Library's collection. Get great recommendations from other readers in the community, enjoy a delicious brunch, and grow your "to read" list! Thank you to Tierra Farm for providing their fair trade, organic coffee for our enjoyment!

  • Banned Books Club

    Kinderhook Memorial Library 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, NY, United States

    Join fellow book lovers for our Banned Books Club! This insightful program is a chance to explore the novels that have been making headlines in recent years due to challenges in schools and public libraries across the country. Each month, we'll be reading one challenged title and discussing not only the stories, but the controversy surrounding them as well as the broad concept of censorship. Join us for a discussion of Patricia McCormick's 2006 novel Sold. Told in a series of haunting vignettes, SOLD is a harrowing account of a sexual slavery. Alternating lyrical imagery with precise detail, McCormick gives ... Read more

  • Non Fiction Book Club

    Non Fiction Book Club
    Kinderhook Memorial Library 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, NY, United States

    Join fellow book enthusiasts for our non fiction book club on the third Monday of each month at 7:30pm. Discuss biographies, sociology, history, and more with a lively group of lifelong learners and readers! Upcoming Titles: May 19th: Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life by Nicholas Kristof June 16th: My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem

  • NCCC Movie Matinee: SOUTH PACIFIC

    Kinderhook Memorial Library 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, NY, United States

    The Neighbors of Northern Columbia County are back with another series of classic movies. This season they've picked some real star vehicles; this month's pick is South Pacific: the famous Rogers and Hammerstein musical Enjoy a weekday matinee with popcorn and light refreshments, and learn more about what the Neighbors do in our community Next month they'll be back with The Graduate, starring Dustin Hofmann.

  • Adventurer’s Club–A Travel Discussion Group

    Adventurer’s Club–A Travel Discussion Group
    Kinderhook Memorial Library 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, NY, United States

    Come, fellow adventurers, and share your vacation stories with other travelers! Get great tips on destinations and travel recommendations, and gain some inspiration for upcoming trips. Whether you're a seasoned jetsetter or looking to start seeing the world, this is the group for you!

  • Severe Weather Preparedness Seminar

    Kinderhook Memorial Library 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, NY, United States

    With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to normal conditions. This training course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or manmade disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Each family that attends will receive ... Read more