February – 2023 – events, in person and virtual, @ Your Library

Tuesday, February 7at 7 pm/ Why do lovers send greeting cards, candy, and roses on February 14? In his newest holiday program, author, photographer, and musician Kevin Woyce explores the romantic history of Valentine’s Day, from Saint Valentine, Cupid, and the first Valentine cards to some of the season’s most popular songs. The slideshow is illustrated with original photographs and lots of vintage Valentine’s Day cards and art.Hosted on Zoom. Free and open to all. Register here: https://bit.ly/3R59F7w.

Saturday, February 11 at 2 pm/ “They Paved Paradise, Put Up A Power Plant” – Visual Presentation with Brian Vangor, author of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant published by Arcadia Press, Images of America Series. Vangor, a longtime employee of the various operators of the nuclear plant, unlocks an archive of more than 100 photos that chronicle the construction of the plant. Each photo is accompanied by a narrative that gives the reader a sense of the historic nature of the building of the country’s first nuclear power plant. Held on the 3rd floor.

Saturday, February 11, from 10:30 am-1:30 pm/ Introduction to Babysitting for teens and tweens –  Webinar with Amanda Tucker. Learn interviewing tips, communication skills, safety and first aid tips, feeding and caring for children, including diaper changing. Participants will receive a certificate at the end of the session. Register at: bit.ly/3jMjACg

Tuesday, February 14 at 12 pm and Thursday, February 16 at 5:30 pm

Job Help Workshop / Taller para buscadores de empleo

Individual career counseling workshop with experienced volunteers from The Elie Group. Get one-on-one help with resume, cover letter, job interview practice and more! Thursdays dates are available in English, Spanish, and Kreyol. Call 914-417-9616 to make an appointment.

Taller de orientación profesional individual con voluntarios experimentados del Grupo Elie (The Elie Group). ¡Obtenga ayuda personalizada con su currículum, carta de presentación, práctica de entrevista de trabajo y más! Las fechas de los jueves están disponibles en inglés, español y kreyòl . Para hacer una cita, llame al 914-417-9616. Held on the 3rd floor.

Wednesday, February 15, 6 pm – 7 pm/ Virtual Tour of African Burial Ground National Monument in celebration of Black History Month. The African Burial Ground National Monument is at Duane Street and African Burial Ground Way in the Civic Center section of Lower Manhattan. It is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. Hosted on Zoom. Free and open to all. Register here: https://bit.ly/3jaBPS5.

Saturday, February 25 at 2:30 pm/ Brazilian Jazz with Mark Morganelli and the Jazz Forum All Stars featuring Eddie Montero, midi accordion and Nanny Assis, guitar, percussion and vocals. Live, on the third floor.

ONGOING

Movie Matinees every Wednesday at 2pm in Room C

In the Gallery/ Annual Black History Month Art Exhibit

Writers Forum meets the second Saturday of the month 11am-1 pm on the third floor — Join this supportive monthly workshop which has helped members become published writers. Contact Lyn Halper at lynhalper@gmail.com to sign up.

Mystery Book Group on Zoom. Enjoy the company of fellow mystery lovers from the comfort of your home on the third Tuesday (February 21) of each month. We’ll be discussing The Night Shift by Alex Finlay. Copies available at the circulation desk and online via Libby. Join The Zoom Meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81104135803

Online Craft Circle with Karen Frazer/ Wednesday, February 22, 7pm – A free Zoom program. Register online: https://bit.ly/3btulmG

Warner Library Chess Club/  The Warner Library Chess Club meets every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the library. Players of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. For more information, contact the Reference Desk at 914-631-7734 x 3.

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