| Adult Programs at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library | | Print | |
| The library offers a variety of adult programs. Click on one of the buttons below to see individual programs. |
- Book Discussion and Lecture Series
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Book Discussion and Lecture Series: Women Writers who Wouldn’t be “Nice”: The Progressive Era
With Dr. Heather Ostman, Professor of English at Westchester Community College
Thursday, June 6 at 10:30 am
Fools of Fortune by William Trevor and Erin’s Daughters in America: Irish Immigrant Women in the Nineteenth Century by Hasia DinerThursday, July 11 at 10:30 am
The Awakening by Kate Chopin (with Prof. Ostman)Thursday, August 8 at 10:30 am
Five short stories by Kate Chopin and a short movie (with Prof. Ostman)Thursday, September 5 at 10:30 am
Immigrant Women in the Land of Dollars: Life and Culture on the Lower East Side, 1890-1925 by Elizabeth EwenThursday, October 3 at 10:30 am
The Fortunate Pilgrim by Mario PuzoSunday, September 22 at 3:00 pm
Living My Life, volume one, by Emma Goldman (with Prof. Ostman)Sunday, October 20 at 3:00 pm
Twenty Years at Hull House by Jane Addams (with Prof. Ostman) - Gardeners' Spring
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Gardeners' Spring
A Panel Discussion by Expert Gardeners
Saturday, June 8th from 10:00 -11:30 am
Join our gardening group for a discussion of spring tasks. Ask questions of and get advice from our accomplished gardeners.
- New Book Group
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New Book Group
Every second Tuesday of the Month at 12:30 pmCo-sponsored by the North Salem Senior Citizen Club
April 9 at the N.S. Fire Dept., 274 Titicus Rd.
Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa LahiriJune 11 at the Keeler Library
Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver - Bring a sandwich and talk about the book over lunch at the librarySeptember 10 at the N.S. Fire Dept.
Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Jansen - Book Discussion Groups
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Monthly Book Discussion Group - Bagels and Books
Thursdays at 10:30
Join us to discuss these books over bagels and coffee. No registration; drop-ins welcome. Ask the library if you need help obtaining copies of these books.
May 2nd - The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
A gorgeous novel by the celebrated author of When the Emperor Was Divine that tells the story of a group of young women brought from Japan to San Francisco as “picture brides” nearly a century ago. In eight unforgettable sections, The Buddha in the Attic traces the extraordinary lives of these women, from their arduous journeys by boat, to their arrival in San Francisco and their tremulous first nights as new wives; from their experiences raising children who would later reject their culture and language, to the deracinating arrival of war. Once again, Julie Otsuka has written a spellbinding novel about identity and loyalty, and what it means to be an American in uncertain times.
- Night Time Arts
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This program is Monday nights at 7:00 - no registration - newcomers welcome
Join this art workshop with Maggie Zander for casual creative fun.You do not need to be an artist or an expert to come. We are looking for some fresh faces. It's free, and there is no registration. We supply the basic materials.
Co-sponsored with the North Salem Recreation Department.
- Gardening
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Conversation with Local Gardeners
Saturdays at 10:00 (Usually the second Saturday of each month)
Join us at the library with your questions and ideas for expert local gardeners.
There is no registration and the program is free.
- Writers' Workshop
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Writers' Workshop
First Wednesdays of the Month at 11:00 AM; May 1st, June 5th
Come join us for a series of writing workshops led by Pam Pooley. Pam is a former instructor at Columbia Teacher's College and author of the memoir, A Season Abroad: Reflections of a Journey of Faith. All writers (and wannabe writers) are invited to share their work, or desire to write, in a supportive atmosphere. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome. - Free Individual Computer Help
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Our Saturday librarians offer free one-on-one help with basic computer help between 1:00 and 4:00 on Saturdays. They can help you search the Internet, set up an email account, use Word, learn about social networking sites, search our online databases and more. Call to set up a time, or simply drop-in. Do you have an e-reader or do you listen to audio-books? The Library can help you download e-books or audio-books to your device. Downloadable E-books and audio-books are available for free from the Westchester Library System.
You can email Linda with questions at keelerlibrary@wlsmail.org.