At the Libraries
Because of a system-wide conversion to new software, library patrons will be unable to place holds on library material between Aug. 1 and 21. Local library cards may be used to check out books at any library in the Ramapo-Catskill Library System in Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster counties. Please note that most library programs require advance registration. Monroe Free Library 44 Millpond Parkway, 783-4411 For families: "The Boy Who Went to Visit the North Wind" family musical, Wednesday, August 3, 6:30 p.m. For adults: Yoga class n Mondays from 7:15 to 9 p.m. E-Bay class n Thursday, August 11, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. For teens: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Exhibit - August 1-August 7 In the spirit of the popular young adult novel, teens of Monroe have spectacularly decorated a pair of jeans, with the help of their peers in Warwick, Goshen, Middletown and Florida. Silk Scarf Painting Craft - Wednesday, August 10, 3 -5 p.m. For teens in Grades 6-12. Create an elegant and colorful accessory for yourself or as a gift, under the able instruction of artist Ping Xu. Teen Volunteer Ending Party - Friday, August 12, 6 - 8 p.m. A fun celebration for the hardworking teen volunteers of the Summer Reading Program. For children: Preschool Cupcake Party - Thursday, August 4. Two-year-olds meet from 10:30 - 11 a.m.; three- and four-year-olds meet from 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Tchaikovsky Tambourine Craft - Thursday, August 4, 3 p.m. Shake, rattle and roll out a fun tambourine while listening to the music of Tchaikovsky, composer of The Nutcracker and more. Grades 2 and up. Nameband or Necklace Craft - Tuesday, August 9, 3 p.m. Grades kindergarten and up. American Girl Doll Tea - Wednesday, August 10, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jazzy Jewelry Box Craft - Thursday, August 11, 3 p.m. Grades 2 and up. Tuxedo Park Library 227 Route 17, 351-2207 For adults: ESL Conversation class, Mondays at 12:30. For children and teens: Mother Goose Time - 10 a.m. on Mondays, books, songs, and fingerplays for babies 3-11 months and caregivers. Also Waddlertime, Toddlertime, and Circle Time groups. Woodbury Public Library 23 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley, 928-2114 For families: Evening Stories n Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through August. Stories chosen for ages 3-5, at the Central Valley Branch, the whole family is welcome. No registration necessary. Line dancing for all ages n August 1, 7 p.m. at the Central Valley United Methodist Church. For children and teens: August 2, 4 p.m. n Tune In to Dance, grades K-1. August 2, 7 p.m. n Bedtime Storytime at the Central Valley Branch continues through August. August 4, 4 p.m. n Tune In to Dance, grades 2-5. August 10, 7 p.m. nTune In Finale, with Story Laurie and Ira McIntosh, at Earl Reservoir.