- Family Storytime
Thursday, Oct. 17, from 10-11 a.m.
Family Storytime is a fun, participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. No registration is required.
- Lunchtime Books: ‘Brooklyn’
Thursday, Oct. 17, from 12-1 p.m.
The novel is “Brooklyn” by Colm Toibin. Ellis Lacey has come of age in small-town Ireland in the hard years following World War II. When an Irish priest from Brooklyn offers to sponsor Ellis in America, she decides she must go, leaving her fragile mother and her charismatic sister behind. Ellis finds work in a department store on Fulton Street, and when she least expects it, finds love. Tony, who loves the Dodgers and his big Italian family, slowly wins her over with patient charm. But just as Ellis begins to fall in love, devastating news from Ireland threatens the promise of her future. Books are available at the library and new members are always welcome. No registration is required. For adults.
- Romp and Read
Friday, Oct. 18, from 10-11 a.m.
Romp and Read will help get the wiggles out on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. with interactive themes, stories and action songs with photos. No need to register.
- Chair Yoga for Seniors
Friday, Oct. 18, from 10:30-11:15 a.m.
This gentle yoga class, taught by local instructor Kelley Curran of Well & Kell, is for folks ages 50 and up. No experience or equipment is required. Join in at Senior Projects of Ravena for this series of yoga classes. There is no fee for this class. Registration is required at rcscommunitylibrary.org. Please provide an email address or phone number so the library can notify you in the event of any change to the schedule.
- Friends of the RCS Community Library Monthly Meeting
Monday, Oct. 21, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
New members are always welcome! The Friends of the RCS Community Library, which is in the development process, is welcoming new members. The group is seeking eager participants with ideas about how to advocate and support the library’s outreach. Monthly meetings are at the library on the third Monday of the month. For adults and teens.
- Romp and Read
Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 10-11 a.m.
Romp and Read will help get the wiggles out on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. in interactive themes, stories and action songs with props. No need to register.
- Write Together at the Library
Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Are you a beginning writer, or maybe working on the Great American Novel? Maybe you’re the short story type? Prose fiction writers of all types and levels are invited to bring your notebooks, laptops or other writing implements and join in for an evening of writing together. The library will offer writing prompts, sprints, and quiet time for you to get ahead on your writing project, no matter where you are in the process. Registration is required. For adults.
- Senior Cinema: ‘Young Frankenstein’
Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 2-5 p.m.
The screening of “Young Frankenstein” celebrates the 50th anniversary of Mel Brooks’ classic film, a spook of Universal Studio’s 1930s monster horror movies: “Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather’s estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather’s experiments with the help of servants Igor (Marty Feldman), Inga (Teri Garr) and the fearsome Frau Blucher (Cloris Leachman). After he creates his own monster (Peter Boyle), new complications ensue with the arrival of the doctor’s fiancée, Elizabeth (Madeline Kahn).” Rated PG. For adults.
- More Drawing: Keeping It Simple and Fun
Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6-7:30 p.m.
Art does not have to be serious or of museum quality. In these sessions you will draw from images chosen to be inspiring, exciting and amusing. Drawing, if you haven’t done it before, is a very learnable skill and a very relaxing pastime. It takes your brain in new directions and is a great way to begin other two-dimensional art styles like painting. Both “wet” and “dry” techniques of drawing will be introduced in this series of classes. All skill levels are welcome. Individual instruction and supplies will be provided. Local artist and instructor Thomas Baldovin will return to the library to offer these classes. There is no fee for this class. Registration is required at rcscommunitylibrary.org. For adults and teens ages 16 and up.
- Outreach Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6-7 p.m.
RCS Board of Trustees Outreach Committee meeting to assemble supplies for the PTO Truck-or-Treat.
- Family Storytime
Thursday, Oct. 24, from 10-11 a.m.
Family Storytime is a fun, participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. No registration is required.
NEW FICTION
“In Too Deep” by Lee Child and Andrew Child
“Identity Unknown” by Patricia Cornwell
“Murder Island” by James Patterson and Brian Sitts
“The Grey Wolf” by Louise Penny
“The Boyfriend” by Freida McFadden