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Throughout the month of October every Orange County public library will participate in OrangeREADS, sponsored by

Orange Library Association. The program features the

widely acclaimed novel, ForeverForever, by Pete Hamill.

You are cordially invited to the following two special programs.

An Afternoon with Professor Andrew Tomko Saturday, September 29, 2012 2:00 p.m. Thrall Library in Middletown, NY

Learn from an expert, more about the periods of history reflected in and lived through by Cormac O’Connor, the protagonist in Pete Hamill’s novel, Forever. Better understand what O’Connor may have been experiencing when he found out he could live ‘forever’, and was doing so! The afternoon will con-clude with a Q&A, followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to talk with Professor Tomko. Andrew Tomko has taught college-level literature and writing courses for twenty-five years. Since 1994

he has been a full-time faculty member at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey. Currently he is a Full Professor in the Composition and Literature Department and also Interim Dean of Business, Social Sciences, and Public Service. At Bergen he regularly teaches courses in Shakespeare and American and World literature, as well as several writing courses. He has a Ph.D. in English literature from the City University of New York Graduate Center, with a Certificate in Medieval Studies.

An Evening with Pete Hamill & Irish Entertainment Saturday, October 20, 2012 7:00 p.m.

Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center (former Lycian Theatre) Kings Highway Sugar Loaf, NY

The evening kicks off with bagpipers from the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) fol-lowed by a performance of three scenes from Pete Hamill’s widely acclaimed novel, Forever, specially scripted by Karen Fox, a librarian at Pine Bush Public Library. The scenes will be per-formed by well-known actor, Sam Wright, and his troupe, and narrated by Ian Murphy. Next, special guest and best-selling author, Pete Hamill, will discuss this magical epic tale of Cormac O’Connor, an extraordinary Irishman who arrives in New York in 1740 and remains . . . forever. The evening will conclude with an opportunity to meet Hamill, a brief book sign-ing, and light refreshments. Admission is free, but tickets are required and available from any Orange Library Association public library. For more information, call your local library or visit www.orangereads.org.

Events planned throughout Orange County’s public libraries!

THANK YOU! 2012 SPONSORS

Walden Savings Bank Greenwood Lake Elks Club Orange Library Association Friends of Cornwall Library Friends of Florida Library

Friends of Greenwood Lake Library Friends of Highland Falls Library

Friends of Middletown Thrall Library Friends of Moffat Library

Friends of Montgomery Free Library Friends of Newburgh Library Friends of Port Jervis Library

Friends of Josephine-Louise Public Library Friends of Albert Wisner Public Library

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Albert Wisner Public Library in Warwick www.albertwisnerlibrary.org ● 986-1047 October 1-31, 2012 – Forever Community Art Show Non-juried Community Art Exhibit featuring the work of local artists, representing themes from the novel, Forever. Ex-hibit available for viewing during library hours. Thursdays, September 27 & October 4 – Who Do You Think You Are? – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A professional genealogist from the Orange County Genealogical Society will present a 2-session introductory class on tracing your family history. Must attend both sessions. Registration is required. Friday, October 12 – The Parting Glass in Concert – 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. A concert featuring Irish music and music of Old New York performed by this talented group. Registration is required. Thursday, October 18 – Book Discussion led by Wendy Dembeck – 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Registration required. Friday, October 19 – In America film showing – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In America is the story of a contemporary Irish immigrant family’s efforts to survive in New York City.

Cornwall Public Library www.cornwallpubliclibrary.org ● 534-8282 Thursday, October 4 – Forever Book Discussion – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Facilitated by Charlotte Dunaief. Books are available to borrow from the library. Thursday, October 11 – Sin’s Payday: New York Slums (1932 film presentation) – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Presented by Joe Altomare, vintage movie collector and Cornwall Public Library patron. Thursday, October 25 – TALK IT UP Book Discussion for Grades 1 & 2: Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City by Janet Schulman – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Following the children reading the book at home with their families, Julie Baxter leads children in grades 1 & 2 through a discussion of the book and does a craft with them. Registration required. Books available to borrow. Monday, November 5 – New York City 1863 Draft Riots – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Special presentation by Laurence Hauptman, a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at SUNY New Paltz.

Florida Public Library www.floridapubliclibrary.org ● 651-7659 Tuesdays, October 2, 9 & 16 – Tween Book Club Discussion: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Read and discover how Tuck finds the experience of living forever after drinking from a magic spring and being granted eternal life. (Movie showing on October 20th – see below.) Register online or by calling the library. Saturday, October 6 – LEGO® New York – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Families are invited to come and create New York landmarks, and icons and motifs representing New York with our col-lection of LEGO® bricks. Thursday, October 11 – Black Dirt Storytelling Guild presents Tales of Two Islands – 7:30 p.m. Tales of Two Islands: Ireland and Manhattan will feature traditional Celtic folktales and true stories of New York’s col-orful history. For ages 16+ and adults, list refreshments served. Thursday, October 18 – Foods of New York, A Little History – 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy learning more about foods made famous in New York City. Register online – for adults only. Limited to 25. Saturday, October 20 – Tuck Everlasting, the movie – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Come and watch this delightful movie based on the book by Natalie Babbitt. Program geared to families and middle school students. Registration required – online or by calling the library. Thursday, October 25 – Page Turners Adult Book Club discusses Forever – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register online or by calling the library. Geared toward adults.

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Greenwood Lake Public Library www.gwlibrary.org ● 477-8377 September 28 – October 30, 2012 – Special Exhibits (items/photos provided by members of the community)

50 Shades of Green: Irish Memorabilia – Library Display Case Images of the Emerald Isle (photo exhibit) – Front Lobby Display Case NYC in 3D by Connie Gilmore – a special exhibit of a completed 3D puzzle of Lower Manhattan Souvenirs Through the Years: Remembering NYC Street Life: New York City by award-winning artist, Arthur Gilmore – an exhibit of Gilmore’s watercolor scenes of

street life in NYC Greenwood Lake Library, continued Tuesday, October 16 – Forever Book Discussion with Wendy Dembeck – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dembeck invites you to discover how Hamill addresses Cormac O’Connor’s wonderful, magical life, with an opportunity to share your own insights and reactions to themes presented by Hamill. Registration required, limited to 25 adult par-ticipants. Tuesday, October 30 – OrangeREADS The New Policeman (1st selection in YA Book Club) – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Exciting discussion of Kate Thompson’s book, games, trivia questions, and Irish snacks. Launch of the YA Book Club. Registration required, limited to Greenwood Lake residents, for Tweens & Teens in grades 5+. Tuesday, October 30 – History & Heroes: Hamill’s Forever, a lecture with Art Historian, Professor Susan Slater-Tanner – 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Join Professor Slater-Tanner as she unravels fact from fiction and weaves a deeper audience appreciation of Hamill’s rich and complex narrative of Cormac O’Connor’s epic life. Registration required, for adults, limited to 75 participants. Tuesday, November 6 – The Secret of the Kells: Movie Screening & Discussion – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join us as we delve into Irish folklore and enjoy a popcorn-fueled screening and discussion. Registration required, lim-ited to Greenwood Lake residents. Program designed for Tweens/Teens in grades 5+.

Highland Falls Library http://www.rcls.org/hfl/ ● 446-3113 Saturday, October 13 – Music of New York, a Mini Concert – 12:00 Noon Featured artist, Norman Brahm, will sing and play guitar and banjo – followed by New York Cheesecake. Wednesday, October 24 – New York Art: The Hudson River Painters – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Brief presentation on the Hudson River School of Art with examples. Saturday, October 27 – New York: First City of the World, a film documentary – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Film from the Museum City Series on the art and architecture of Manhattan, followed by homemade apple crisp pre-pared with NY Empire apples. Tuesday, November 6 – Afternoon Book Club – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Self-led discussion of Forever by Pete Hamill.

Josephine-Louise Public Library in Walden www.waldenlibrary.org ● 778-7621 Mondays & Tuesdays, October 1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23, & 29/30 – Nighttime in New York: Stories for the young (and young at heart!) – 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Story time and activity for ages 5 years and up. Thursday, October 11 – 1863 New York City Draft Riots of the Civil War – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Lecture and presentation by SUNY Professor Laurence Hauptman. Wednesday, October 24 – Forever Book Discussion – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Led by Mr. Kevin McFadden.

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Middletown Thrall Library www.thrall.org ● 341-5454 Tuesday, October 2 – Forever Book Discussion – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Discussion will be led by Mary Langton. Library Community Room. Thursday, October 25 – Mysts & Magick: Drums, Songs & Stories from Ireland – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Presented by Mark Shepard, who will draw on his Irish heritage to take the audience on an adventure in music and story. From the magical seals called Silkies to the likes of Giants, Finn McCool and Cucullien, to Grace O’Malley (the Irish pirate Queen and a real historical character), to the wee fairy folk…come meet them all!

Moffat Library of Washingtonville www.moffatlibrary.org ● 496-5483 Tuesday, October 9 – Great Beginnings Book Discussion – 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Wendy Dembeck of Warwick will facilitate the discussion of Forever by Pete Hamill. Open to ages 16 and older. Regis-tration required. (In temporary location at 3348 Route 208, Campbell Hall)

Monroe Free Library www.monroelibrary.org ● 783-4411 Tuesday, October 30 – Forever Book Discussion – 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Books are available to borrow from the library.

Newburgh Free Library www.newburghlibrary.org ● 563-3646/563-3629 October 1-31, 2012 – OrangeREADS Forever NYC Art Show Exhibit available for viewing during library hours. Registration of artwork is required – only registered artwork is guar-anteed space in the show. Call Deb Hurd at 563-3646 or e-mail: dhurd@rcls.org. Sunday, October 14 – OrangeREADS Forever Art Show Reception – 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Open to the public. Saturday, October 14 – A Salute to the Music of Broadway – 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Starring the popular duo Sonny and Perley in a lively, toe-tapping review of NYC’s musical heritage. Free program showcases how music evolved under the influence of Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and Nat King Cole. Program funded, in part, by Orange County Tourism and the County of Orange. Wednesday, October 17 – Forever Book Discussion – 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Main library (Grand Street) in Story Hour Room. Registration suggested – online, or by calling 563-3618. Books avail-able to borrow. Saturday, October 20 – Irish Cooking with John Moultrie – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Samples and recipes will be given out. Registration required – online or by calling 563-3618. Saturday, October 27 – Abbott & Costello Double Feature – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The Time of Their Lives, a fantasy-comedy, features the pair in 1781 during the Revolutionary War. Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein is a true classic! Main library (Grand Street), auditorium.

Tuesday, October 30 – Forever Book Discussion – 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Branch (Newburgh Mall, by Bontons). Registration suggested, online, or by calling 563-3629.

Pine Bush Area Library www.rcls.org/pbl/ ● 744-3375 Tuesday, October 23 – Forever Jeopardy – 1:00 p.m. Computerized version of the famed TV game show. All questions/answers will be based on Pete Hamill’s novel, For-ever. Compete for a top prize. Hosts: Melissa & Cameron Tidd of the Goshen Library. Registration required-starts 10/1/12. Call 744-3375. Adults only – seating limited. Thursday, October 25 – Book Discussion led by a local English Professor – 1:00 p.m. Registration required-starts 10/1/12. Call 744-3375. Adults only – seating limited.

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Port Jervis Free Library www.portjervislibrary.org ● 856-7313 Wednesday, October 17 – Forever Book Discussion – 6:30 p.m. Books are available to borrow from the library.

Woodbury Public Library www.woodburylibraryocny.org ● 928-2114/928-6162 Wednesday, October 3 – Book Discussion – 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Local author, Barry Hawkins, will facilitate. Light refreshments. Highland Mills branch, open to all. Register at either branch. Wednesday, October 17 – Celebrate Manhattan, a children’s program – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Discover books and stories about the Island of Manhattan, and make a shadow cityscape of our neighbor. At the Cen-tral Valley branch, open to grades 2-5. Register at either branch.

The Libraries of Orange County

Chester Public Library

Cornwall Public Library

Florida Public Library

Goshen Public Library & Historical Society

Greenwood Lake Public Library

Highland Falls Library

Middletown Thrall Library

Monroe Free Library

Montgomery Free Library

Newburgh Free Library

Pine Bush Area Public Library

Port Jervis Free Library

Tuxedo Park Library

(Walden) Josephine-Louise Public Library

(Warwick) Albert Wisner Public Library

Moffat Library of Washingtonville

Woodbury Public Library

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