Adults

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

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!

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!

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

Any New Yorker can tell you that the Erie Canal had a massive impact on the development of the state, but the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ aren’t always apparent. Join historian David Brooks from the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site for a presentation on the canal’s history, building process, and the politics surrounding its construction. This program will provide a broad overview of the Erie Canal’s development, and is part of a series of local events commemorating the Erie Canal’s bicentennial.