Adult Programs
On Display at the Library:
Paintings by Sue Arnholter
September 2nd through October 31st
Come check out the library’s newest exhibit featuring works by local artist Sue Arnholter. Sue’s paintings will be on exhibit at the library from September 2nd through the end of October.
“As a young teenager I dabbled a little with drawing and oil painting, not really knowing what I was doing. It wasn’t until I reached my 70’s that I picked up a paintbrush and a pan of watercolors in an attempt to improve my knowledge of color theory for making quilts. I still make quilts but most of my time is spent painting now because I enjoy it so much.”
On Display in The Little Gallery:
Photographs by Anna Winand
September 2nd – 30th
Earlier this year, we debuted a new exhibition space in the library, The Little Gallery, a space dedicated to small scale artwork.
Community members are invited to exhibit collections of smaller pieces in rotating shows every month, creating a welcoming place to share creativity and discover local talent.
For the month of September, we welcome photographer Anna Winand –
“A lifelong New Yorker, I worked for the International Center of Photography (ICP) since its opening in 1974. Prior to that I was an associate of The Voice of the Children, a writing workshop for teenagers in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. We met with the children on a voluntary basis on Saturday mornings and after a time writing and talking we took the children on day trips around the city. On Sundays people used to (perhaps they still do) congregate near the Bandshell in Central Park to be seen and to connect. I went to photograph. Photography was always a part of my life from early on. In 2012 I moved full time to Craryville New York.”
VIRTUAL PROGRAM
History Webinar: The Constitution Speaks
Monday, September 14 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Medicare 101
Tuesday, September 15 | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
If you are approaching age 65 and are starting to think about applying for Medicare, this two-hour seminar is specifically designed to help you get started. Experienced Columbia County Office for the Aging staff with expertise in the often-complex world of health insurance will discuss what you need to know in order to make sound decisions. This session will address questions like:
- What is the difference between Part A and Part B?
- When can I apply?
- What are the penalties if I don’t apply?
- Do I want traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage?
- Do I want a Medigap Plan to supplement traditional Medicare?
- How do I get prescription drug coverage?
- What if I have coverage from my previous employer as part of a retirement plan?
If you are like most people – a little confused about questions like these — your attendance will be time well spent. The seminar will close with a question and answer session to make sure the most important points have been covered.
Presented by Columbia County Office for the Aging
‘Book Marks!’ – NonFiction Book Club
Thursday, September 17 | 1:00 p.m.
Join our nonfiction book club, Book Marks!, led by Circulation Librarian Robin. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month. This month, we’re reading London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family’s Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe. Copies are available through the Mid-Hudson Library System and Libby.
For more information email circulation@roejanlibrary.org
Houseplant-Cutting Swap
Saturday, September 19 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join us at the Roe Jan Library for a houseplant-cutting swap!
Do you have a houseplant that’s getting too big? We do too! Come by with a cutting (or two or three) to share or trade with others. Tables will be out all day Saturday September 19 but if you can’t make it, feel free to drop off a cutting before then (we’ll take care of it for you).
Art Club
Wednesday, September 23 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
A new monthly art club for all ages and all levels.
Join us this month to make caterpillar pins out of buttons. Materials will be provided, but if you have any spare buttons at home, please feel free to bring them!
‘Read On’ – Book Club
Wednesday, September 23 | 6:00 p.m.
Join our fiction book club, Read On, led by Outreach Librarian Fran. This month, we’re reading Culpability by Bruce Holsinger. All are welcome! Copies are available through the Mid-Hudson Library System and Libby.
For more information, email outreach@roejanlibrary.org
‘Chapters & Chatter’ – Thriller Book Club
Thursday, September 24 | 6:00 p.m.
Join our thriller book club, Chapters & Chatter, led by Chelsea. This month, we’re reading by Ask for Andrea by Noelle Ihle. Copies are available through the Mid-Hudson Library System and Libby.
For more information email programs@roejanlibrary.org
Tea Time at the Library
“Sharon Flitterman-King: From Berkeley to the Berkshires”
Thursday, September 24 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Join us on the 4th Thursday of each month for engaging conversation, special guests, and local tea and coffee.
This month, we welcome local author Sharon Flitterman-King. Sharon will talk about her journey from college student at Berkeley to writing teacher at Bard, with everything in between, including her career as an author.
Upstate Upcycling: Learn How to Reupholster Your Dining Room Chairs
Friday, September 25 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
In this workshop led by Jocelyn, you will learn how to reupholster your dining room chairs.
Please bring:
– ONLY ONE dining room chair
– a screwdriver that fits the screws under the seat
– a flathead screwdriver OR needle nose pliers to remove staples
– some recycled fabric to reupholster with (this can be an old sheet or blanket, it doesn’t need to be upholstery fabric)
Registration is required – please call the library or email programs@roejanlibrary.org
Braver Angels presents ‘Families & Politics’
Saturday, September 26 | 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you:
– Insight into why family differences over politics are uniquely challenging
– Recognition of common roles that family members play in political conversations
– Strategies and skills for handling family political differences in a constructive way
Although the focus is on family relationships, you can use the learnings in this workshop with any loved one. You’ll laugh and have some fun in this workshop—it won’t be all serious.
To register, reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
Tickets are free. Use promo code BRAVER during registration to get a free ticket. Donations beyond the free ticket support Braver Angels, 501(c)3.
Questions? Contact Vahe Keukjian at vkeukjian@braverangels.org
Concert: Harmonia V Woodwind Quintet
Sunday, September 27 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Harmonia V is an innovative professional Woodwind Quintet from Connecticut. This group of accomplished musicians is dedicated to performing the best standard literature, seldom heard treasures, and the most dynamic contemporary music available today. Each member draws upon over 20 years of chamber music experience and believes that the audience should be entertained as well as enlightened.
The members of Harmonia V are proponents of works by living composers, and are always looking to add new music to their repertoire. Pieces have been written for the ensemble by Gwyneth Walker, Rick Sowash, Joseph Russo, Neely Bruce, Julien Monick and Jonathan Schmieding, and Harmonia V (along with a consortium of woodwind quintets) co-commissioned a piece by Daniel Baldwin. Harmonia V has earned standing ovations throughout Connecticut and the Northeast US for their creative programming and unique rapport with audiences.
Music lovers of all ages will enjoy Harmonia V’s refreshing approach to virtuosity and nuance, exposing them to a new world of sound, color, and emotion. This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CREATE Council on the Arts.
Repair Cafe
Saturday, October 3 | 11:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.
Roe Jan Library invites you to bring clothing, bikes, knives that need sharpening, jewelry, lamps, furniture, and small appliances to be repaired by a team of local “fixers” at no cost.
What is a repair cafe? A repair cafe is a gathering of neighbors helping neighbors mend and repair household items in the spirit of sustainability and mutual aid.
Want to become a volunteer “fixer”? Email outreach@roejanlibrary.org or call the library for more information.
October Film Series: The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Sunday, October 4 | 1:00 p.m – 2:30 p.m.
Join us on Sunday afternoons in October for three different takes on Frankenstein’s monster. Refreshments will be provided.
October 4th – The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
October 11th – Young Frankenstein (1974)
October 25th – Frankenweenie (2012)
Stronger Bones, Stronger You:
A Four-Week Yoga Therapy Workshop Series for Osteoporosis
Weekly on Thursdays | October 8 – October 29
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
This workshop series is for anyone living with osteoporosis, osteopenia, or those looking to protect their bone health.
Classes are beginner friendly and supportive for all levels. Led by Stephanie, of Roots Holistic Wellness.
You’ll learn:
- Bone strengthening yoga postures
- Breathing techniques to support energy & vitality
- Simple strategies for balance & fall prevention
- Mindful practices to carry into daily routines
Registration is required and is for all four sessions. Please call 518-325-4101 or email programs@roejanlibrary.org to register.
Film Screening: Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat
Saturday, October 10 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
This year, the Roe Jan Library is participating in ‘The Great Giveback’ and supporting our local fire departments by screening a documentary film called Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat which highlights the heart of the volunteer fire service across the country.
Join us at the library on Saturday, October 10, at 1:00 p.m. for an hour-long look into the lives of the volunteer firefighters who serve our communities across the country. Heart-warming, humorous, and thrilling, this sweeping portrait of bravery will capture your heart and inspire.
October Film Series: Young Frankenstein (1974)
Sunday, October 11 | 1:00 p.m – 2:30 p.m.
Join us on Sunday afternoons in October for three different takes on Frankenstein’s monster. Refreshments will be provided.
October 4th – The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
October 11th – Young Frankenstein (1974)
October 25th – Frankenweenie (2012)
Healthcare Navigator Appointments
Tuesday, October 13 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: History Webinar
Eleanor Roosevelt: Becoming Who She Was
Tuesday, October 13 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884, in New York City. Celebrate her birthday by joining us for the second in a series of history programs presented by Jeff Urbin, educator from the Roosevelt Presidential Museum and Library in Hyde Park, in which we will learn about this remarkable first lady.
This program is sponsored by the Columbia County Libraries Association. Email columbiacountylibraries@gmail.com to register.
Local Author Talk: Dan Haas
“The Deep History of the South Taconics”
Sunday, October 18 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Did you know the Taconics are some of the oldest mountains on the planet? Or that dire wolves and wooly mammoths may once have roamed there? Or that they were once hidden under a mile of ice? Come to the library October 18th to learn more about the deep history of these mountains in our backyard.
Dan Haas is the author of South Taconic Stories, a history of the mountains from 450 million years ago to the 20th century. He is a retired Special Ed teacher who has been living beside the South Taconics for 38 years, exploring them by foot and via years of research.
October Film Series: Frankenweenie (2012)
Sunday, October 25 | 1:00 p.m – 2:30 p.m.
Join us on Sunday afternoons in October for three different takes on Frankenstein’s monster. Refreshments will be provided.
October 4th – The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
October 11th – Young Frankenstein (1974)
October 25th – Frankenweenie (2012)
Ancram Resilient Gardens & Farms present “Creating and Managing Sustainable Gardens & Farms in the 21st Century” with Jamie Purinton and Dr. Kim Tripp
Saturday, October 31 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Dr. Kim Tripp, DO, Phd, and past director of the New York Botanical Gardens, and Jamie Purinton, landscape architect and former chair/founder of the Ancram Conservation Advisory Council, will share their insights and expertise with a dual talk and power point presentation: “Creating and Managing Sustainable Gardens and Farms in the 21st Century: Regional Resources, Tools and Tips for Ancram Local Farms and Gardens.”
Part 1 Description of Local Resources
Dr. Kim Tripp will present the resources available to area gardeners and farmers to help them create and manage sustainable local farms and landscapes. She will share the Ancram Natural Resources Conservation Plan (NRCP) and The Ancram Significant Habitats Map, compiled and published over the last decade by the Ancram Conservation Advisory Council and Gretchen Stevens of Hudsonia. The maps and plans will be of interest to all area residents who are working with Natural Resource Conservation Plans or who are considering one for their own town.
Part 2 – Examples of Implementing Recommendations
Jamie Purinton will continue the program by presenting local examples that implement recommendations outlined in the Ancram Natural Resource Conservation Plan. These will be applicable to any landowner who is interested in enhancing the biodiversity and ecological health of their property. Examples will include ways to: reduce lawn, conserve and manage storm and groundwater, and manage land for the sake of our precious local flora and fauna.
New Parent Meet-Up
Every Tuesday
10:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Join our weekly meetup for parents with babies under 1 to connect, share experiences, and get out with your little ones!
Community Still Life
Every Tuesday
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Community Still Life offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where people come together to draw and observe. Enjoy the quiet energy of creating alongside others, slow down, and let simple objects spark inspiration. All levels welcome—just come to draw… or paint.
Some supplies are available or bring your own. There will be a different still life every week for inspiration. Led by Tia!
1:1 Tech Help Appointments
Every Wednesday
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Need help with your phone or email? Want to learn how to use Libby or Hoopla?
Call the library at 518-325-4101 or email programs@roejanlibrary.org to make an appointment.
Qigong & Tai Chi at the Library
Every Thursday
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Qigong and Tai Chi are approaches to movement that have been practiced for hundreds of years and are particularly helpful for dealing with stress, limited ability to move, those wishing to developing better balance and flexibility and can be practiced by nearly everyone young and old. Although Tai Chi is generally practiced standing, Qigong can be modified to allow participants to be seated.
This weekly drop-in class, open to all, is taught by David Haines, who has been a practitioner of Qigong, Tai Chi, and mindful movement for 50 years, a teacher for 40 years, and a certified Trager Movement practitioner for 35 years. Since moving into the area in 2006 he has taught at Omega Institute, Simon’s Rock college, Columbia-Greene Community College, as well as various libraries, senior centers, and school district community education classes.
Classes are held in the Roe Jan Library Community Room or outdoors, weather permitting. Wear comfortable clothes.
This project has been supported by a grant from the Fund for Columbia County of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
Job Search and Resume Help
Job search coaching, with an emphasis on resume writing and using online resources to find jobs, is offered by volunteer Career Coach, Beth Gordon. Beth provides help with finding career opportunities, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing preparation and reviewing job resources.
Career Coaching and Job Search Help sessions cover résumé and letter writing, skills assessments, career planning and Internet job search. These one-on-one sessions are designed to help people of all ages seeking career coaching, goal setting, or help updating and improving their professional profiles.
Job Help sessions are by appointment only and are typically conducted via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling or emailing the library or contacting Beth Gordon directly at bagordon323@gmail.com. In person help at the library can be provided with prior arrangements as well.
Senior Balance and Strength Class with Dr. Paul Spector on Zoom
Tuesdays | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
ZOOM LOGIN INFORMATION:
https://zoom.us/j/759916157
Meeting ID: 759 916 157
Passcode: 592902
To watch past recordings of Dr. Spector’s class, visit our YouTube channel playlist.