Estate Planning For All. Wednesday, September 5, 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Is the idea of estate planning daunting for you? Lawyer Tracy Reimann will help you understand how to prepare. She will discuss which basic documents you need as well as touch upon protection issues in case of illness, both physical &/or cognitive. Learn from her how to make the best decisions you can to keep your wishes about your estate intact. 

Thursday Afternoon Writer's Workshop. Thursdays. Session I: September 6 - December 6 (no class on 11/22) 1:00 - 2:30 pm; Session II: Thursdays, December 6 - December 13 (no class on 11/22)   2:30 - 4:00 pm. Join the Thursday Afternoon Writer's Workshop and enjoy comfortable gatherings designed to support and enhance your writing experience. The purpose of the workshop is to help writers create fresh material that may in time develop into fully polished work. Our workshops have their foundations in four elements: *  Everyone has a strong, unique voice; * Everyone has specific creative traits and talents; * Comments can be made to others without damaging a writer's artistic self esteem; * Members are free to respond to the work in an objective mode. Members will respond to readings, always be focusing on the writing. Confidentiality around the writing is always maintained and assumptions are never made about a writer's life based on what he or she has written.  Space is limited.  Register for only one session, please!

TED Talks. Fridays, September 7, November 2, December 7, 1:00 - 2:30; October 5, 3:00 - 4:30 pm. TED talks are back! Join host Eugene Ritchie in discussion after viewing two TED talk speakers each session who will speak on a specific topic. Professor Ritchie's mission is to provide a viewing, discussion and inspirational forum for library members and the Somers Community of themed Ted Talks designed for personal and professional growth. Each program consists of diverse speakers with short presentations of 9 to 23 minutes long. Each talk will be followed by light refreshment. See the calendar for the full list of topics and speakers. 

September topic and speakers: Architecture: Buildings and Bridges. Renzo Piano: "The Genius Behind Some of the World's Most Beautiful Buildings"; Ian Firth: "Bridges Should Be Beautiful."

The Beatles: 50 Years Later. Saturday, September 8, 12:00 - 1:30 pm. A respected musicologist once referred to The Beatles as one of the most transforming entities of 20th century music and claimed that they changed the course of popular music forever. What made them such a strong force that they are still popular now, more than 50 years later? Join Barry Wiesenfeld in exploring the phenomenon that was The Beatles - their growth, originality, musical innovations and lyric depth. Space is limited. 

Concert: John Fiscella and Friends. Sunday, September 9, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Libraries ROCK! Summer 2018 is coming to an end and we're going to celebrate with a rock concert! Join guitarist John Fiscella and Friends for a rockin' trip from the 50's to the 80's. No registration necessary; open to all ages.

 

On the Go Self-Care. Saturday, September 15, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Many of us get so busy that we think we don't have time to take care of ourselves. Join author and licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Adwoa Akhu as she shares techniques you can  begin to use immediately to help take better care of yourself.  

Fall Colors. Mondays, 9/17, 24, 10/1, 15, 22, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. It is Fall, and time to learn the art of pen and ink. Can you picture the world in black and white, positive and negative space? Amazing effects can be achieved! Learn to use a crow's quill and Micron pen. Various techniques will be demonstrated and taught. Minimum supplies are needed to create dramatic results! Croquil pens will be brought in for you to try. Suggested Supplies List: Multi-media paper - 98 lb or higher, Water cup, Soft brush, Pencil, Eraser, Indian Ink/Black, Croquil pen and/or Pilot fine tip pens (lots of brands available online). There is a $30 fee to be paid on the first day of class. Make checks out to Judika Lieberman. 

Mondays Writer's Workshop. Mondays, 9/17 - 12/17, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. This  workshop was added due to the popularity of this Workshop. If there is a book in you, a memoir, a fictional recounting of a time in your life or an historical tome, there is no greater time to preserve your written words in a class with other students who are exploring an idea, a work in progress, or a chapter in their life. Bring your ideas, pen and paper (or laptop) so that within a few short weeks you will have developed the strategies to become a lifelong writer. People of all skill levels are welcome. Space is limited, so register early! 

The Amazing Power of a Crystal Clear Vision. Saturday, September 22, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Is there more you are desiring to be, do and have in 2018? Let 2018 be your year for clarity, joy and fulfillment by taking The Vision Workshop. Learn how to eliminate fear, doubt and worry and move toward your dreams with confidence and increased prosperity. Join Theresa Wienecke, Life Mastery Coach, as she leads this free interactive workshop. You will leave with your individualized 2018 Vision Statement.  All are welcome; perfect for high school students through retirees.

The Somers Library Presents: From Education to Employment.  Wednesday, September 26th from 7:00-9:00 pm. Whether you are looking for your first job or trying to decide what field to study, understanding what steps to take next, is essential.  This program is geared towards young adults either starting college or just graduated college and adults changing careers or reentering the workforce .  Presented by: Neal Schwartz (College Planning of Westchester) and Dana Stahl (Educational Alternatives)Topics that will be discussed are:
Individual Personality Traits
Career Guidance Models
Career Paths and Education Plans
Learn how to Launch from Education to Employment

Greetings from Palisades Park. Thursday, September 27, 6:00 - 7:30 pm. For 74 years, Palisades Park grew to become one of the most popular amusement parks the nation had ever seen. This popular and informative lecture given by Vince Gargiulo, executive director of the Palisades Amusement Park Historical Society, is a comprehensive history of the park, beginning with its inception in the late 1800s until its ultimate demise in 1971. The park comes alive through the use of audio and video clips, music and over one hundred rare photographs collected by the Palisades Amusement Park Historical Society.

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer's. Friday, September 28, 1:00 - 2:30 pm. This program presented by the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter provides basic information everyone needs to know about memory-loss issues and what they mean for all of us. The program covers warning signs of dementia, differences between dementia and Alzheimer's disease, how Alzheimer's affects the brain, how to get a diagnosis, stages of the disease, treatment options, research and services. 

 

Genealogy Workshop for Beginners . Saturday, September 29, 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Have you ever wondered who your ancestors were? Do you wonder if you have family members you weren't aware you had?  Come to this workshop to discover your past and build your own family tree! Topics covered will be: ~How to get started, keep track and organize ~ Family stories and traditions ~ Charts and software programs ~ Collecting vital records ~ Online resources (including library resources, Ancestry.com, etc.), census, probate records and newspapers. 

Toddler Story Time for children ages 2-3 with caregivers @ 10:30:

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Friday

NEW- Registration is now necessary, and you must have a Somers Library Card.

See the Story Time, Book Clubs and Program schedules  here.